Master of Open Stratagems' intention was obvious.
He wanted the rogue ninja held in Hozuki Prison to stir up unrest.
That would make the plan Master of Open Stratagems had devised somewhat easier to carry out.
However, after Master of Open Stratagems finished speaking, he saw that the rogue ninja in Hozuki Prison had all frozen in place.
They all stared at Master of Open Stratagems with strange looks.
Even Granny Chiyo beside Master of Open Stratagems looked at him as though he were an idiot.
Master of Open Stratagems had no idea why. Seeing everyone's eyes fixed on him, he said somewhat apprehensively:
"Why are you all standing there? Time is precious. Why aren't you hurrying to find a way out of Hozuki Castle? If you leave it too late, you won't have another chance."
The rogue ninja in Hozuki Prison exchanged looks, but still made no other move.
At that point, Granny Chiyo spoke up, clearing up Master of Open Stratagems' confusion.
"Young man, perhaps you don't know much about the methods of Mujo, the lord of Hozuki Castle."
"Let me explain why everyone is standing still!"
Master of Open Stratagems immediately cupped his hands.
"Please enlighten me, Granny."
Granny Chiyo nodded and said slowly:
"The secret technique used by Mujo, the lord of Hozuki Castle, Fire Release: Heavenly Prison, can seal the Chakra inside its targets, preventing them from using any Ninjutsu."
"Besides that, the most important point is that Fire Release: Heavenly Prison is not just a secret sealing technique, but also a secret 'curse' technique."
"Simply put, the secret technique used by Mujo, the lord of Hozuki Castle, can do more than seal the fluctuations of Chakra inside its targets."
"Once they leave his control, it can also directly ignite the 'restrictions' planted inside them