The bandits guarding the village saw that Lin Guang and Hyūga Jō looked like their own men and had no particular suspicions.
"Shan Yong, what happened to your voice?"
Just as Lin Guang and the others were about to enter, a bandit guarding the village asked.
"My throat's been bothering me lately. I need to find some time to get some cold medicine."
Lin Guang spoke.
Hyūga Jō had not spoken just now, so the person Lin Guang had transformed into was clearly Shan Yong.
"I see. If you can get some cold medicine, keep an eye out for some for me too. I feel like I've caught a bit of a cold lately."
The bandit guarding the village spoke. It truly never occurred to him that someone might use the Transformation Technique to infiltrate the village.
The three entered the village without trouble.
"That guy looked like a bandit."
Lin Guang lowered his voice as he spoke.
Hyūga Jō nodded.
"Poof."
Lin Guang suddenly transformed into the ninja who had just been guarding the village and told Hyūga Jō, "Transform into that Chunin in the village and follow me."
Hyūga Jō nodded and used the Transformation Technique to transform again.
"What about me? What about me?"
Satō Maji thought he could finally stop being a prisoner under escort.
"Just keep playing the captive."
Lin Guang spoke.
Satō Maji looked dejected at his words.
"Good. That's exactly how someone who escaped and got caught again should look."
Lin Guang laughed.
Hyūga Jō could not help chuckling too.
"By the way, what's that Chunin doing?"
Lin Guang asked.
"He's in the most luxurious house in the village, lying in bed taking a midday nap."
Hyūga Jō took a look and spoke.
"Where's the basement?"
Lin Guang asked.
"It's the third building