"...Besides the rules mentioned above, some additional redemption systems are still being worked out. For example, we're testing a system that lets prisoners redeem the right to 'go out for something to eat'... Oh, of course, yours is a special prison. No redemptions involving leaving this place are permitted."
"In short, whenever the rules change, someone will contact you and read them out. If you need written materials, you can apply to review them later.
The administration of punishments, the education and rehabilitation of criminals, and similar procedures will also be governed and supervised under the relevant regulations..."
Listening to the man's solemn explanation, Kimimaro realized they weren't joking.
"What madness has gotten into Konoha?"
As a follower of Orochimaru, Kimimaro knew very well what the shinobi world was like. He had seen it firsthand throughout his childhood.
All these so-called rules and regulations were, plainly put, Konoha making trouble for itself.
He was already a prisoner. Treating him however they pleased should have been the norm.
In the past, whenever someone with a special kekkei genkai like his fell into enemy hands, every dark method imaginable—and unimaginable—would be used on them without end. Lord Orochimaru himself did exactly that!
The Konoha staff member wasn't surprised by Kimimaro's doubts. He seemed thoroughly accustomed to such questions.
"It wasn't like this before, either. These regulations were only recently introduced. Lord Hokage said that, since we'll be serving as a testing site, we should start by making changes ourselves. As for evaluating how effectively these rules and regulations are implemented later..."
Meanwhile, Tobirama had run into Ibiki Morino, who was responsible for assigning personnel.
"How is it going? Getting used to it?"
Tobirama stopped him to ask.
"Lord Second... Do you want the truth?"
Ibiki gave a wry smile.
Tobirama glanced at