"Everyone, make sure you coordinate. All we need to do is..."
Before Master of Open Stratagems could finish, a deafening voice rang out from inside Hozuki Castle.
"Ahahaha... a bunch of helpless trash, dreaming of breaking out of your cage? How laughable. Try staying alive first! Ahahaha..."
The voice of Mujo, the lord of Hozuki Castle, echoed throughout the castle.
It was as loud as a thunderclap out of a clear sky, striking fear into everyone who heard it.
Master of Open Stratagems covered his ears and retorted:
"Ha! Still in the mood to play these tricks? You must already have your hands full!"
"Don't worry! We'll find you soon and take you down. I hope you'll still have some backbone then."
The "grating" voice of Mujo, the lord of Hozuki Castle, rang out through the castle again.
"Hahaha... you? A bunch of trash who can't even use Ninjutsu?"
"Fine! I'll be waiting for you atop the walls. I hope you can keep your word!"
The booming voice faded, leaving everyone no chance to retort.
Master of Open Stratagems shouted several more taunts at the top of his lungs, but received no reply.
Only then did he stop, ready to discuss their next course of action with everyone.
However, before he could speak, large numbers of Ghost Lantern Guards poured out from other areas of Hozuki Castle.
Under the effects of Fire Release: Heavenly Prison, Master of Open Stratagems was currently no different from an ordinary person.
With so many Ghost Lantern Guards rushing toward them, he could only hide behind Granny Chiyo.
The situation changed in an instant. Granny Chiyo stood in front of Master of Open Stratagems and took the opportunity to ask quietly:
"If you have a plan, hurry up and tell me!"
"Once the melee starts,