Chapter 12: Reason for Incarceration Revealed (Part 2)

## Reason for Incarceration Revealed (Part 2)

**Reason for Incarceration Revealed (Part 2)** ((収容理由大暴露(後編) *Shūyō Riyū dai Bakuro (Kōhen)*) is the twelfth chapter of the Nanbaka Web Manga.

## Synopsis

Hitoshi has arrived at Nanba to see Hajime, even though he is unable to. Instead, he decides to talk to Jyugo, who explains about the shackles on his neck. Meanwhile, Hajime continues to talk about the last two, and eventually talks about the Eternal Fugitive.

## Summary

Hitoshi arrives at the prison to visit his brother only to find out that Hajime is giving his report to the warden. Jyugo escapes from his cell and wanders in. Seitarou goes to bring him back when Hitoshi stops him, asking if he could stay and talk to him. Seitarou guesses that it is ok since it is just a visit and tells Hitoshi to fill out the visitation form later. Hitoshi compliments Jyugo and asks how he can escape from his room all the time, wondering if there is a trick. Jyugo says that there isn't and he can get out whenever he wants. Hitoshi is a bit disbelieved, thinking it's like magic. Jyugo says that it isn't anything that he thinks.

Meanwhile, Hajime is continuing to give his personal explanation of the report to the warden, Samon is also present. He is telling them why the inmates have previously escaped prison. Uno was arrested for frequenting underground casinos, leading him to be sent to juvenile hall. He has not recovered from compulsive gambling, so Hajime still gives him warnings when he bets with fellow inmates. He is not too strict on it though, because they are miniscule bets. Samon asks if he escaped because he wanted to gamble, but it is not that, leaving both him and Momoko annoyed as Uno said he escaped because he had a date. Samon feels a bit bad for Uno because he doesn't have a date, but loses it once Uno never learns. Momoko states she overestimated them.

Lastly, Jyugo was arrested for larceny and was sent to juvenile hall, only to escape. Jyugo uses various escape methods and has escaped the most out of the four, making him perfect for being imprisoned at Nanba. The warden ends up talking about the only person who has ever escaped their prison, who also happens to be Jyugo's father. Momoko is extremely frustrated on how Nanba is expected to have a perfect record despite the eternal fugitive escaping and how the higher ups have been keeping it quiet to keep their reputation. Momoko swears that when Number 610 comes back he will be imprisoned. She apologizes for letting her personal feelings get in the way, and goes back to Jyugo. Hajime says it is only a hobby, and does not think he will escape at the moment. Momoko does not intend to blame Jyugo on his father and trusts Hajime's judgement, while Hajime is still keeping his guard on Jyugo in his mind.

Back with Hitoshi, Jyugo reveals the truth about the cuffs on his arms and neck as Hitoshi asks why he can't remove his cuffs. It was placed on him at one of the prisons he went to when he was asleep and no one could ever find a way to remove them. However, he saw a glimpse of a guard and believes it was him who did it. It is Jyugo's main goal to find the Man with the Scar on his neck and to remove the cuffs. He has narrowed his location down to Nanba Prison. Hitoshi is confused but Jyugo says it is nothing. Meanwhile, Momoko asks Hajime if they want to have tea together.

## Character Appearances

* Hitoshi Sugoroku
* Seitarou Tanabata
* Jyugo
* Uno *(Flash Back)*
* Samon Gokuu
* Hajime Sugoroku
* Momoko Hyakushiki
* Man with the Scar *(Flash Back)*