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Chapter 279: Half-Kakuja! Personal Limit!

Kiyoko Aura, the female Special Class Investigator beside Yoshitoki Washuu, looked at the electronic screen behind him and spoke calmly.

"Surrounding and annihilating an SSS-rank Ghoul requires a pre-planned combat strategy. It's best to deploy seven Special Class Investigators, including myself, to minimize the CCG's loss."

After hearing Kiyoko Aura's remarks, Yoshitoki Washuu nodded and said with a serious expression, "Kiyoko is right, but we aren't completely ignorant about the King of Dark Mist either."

He picked up his tablet and tapped on two portraits.

"Some time ago, I dispatched two First Class Investigators, Kureo Mado and Koutarou Amon, to the 20th Ward to investigate the whereabouts of the Binge Eater Rize Kamishiro and Gecko Jason. At the same time, they were also responsible for investigating the King of Dark Mist's true identity. Next, Koutarou Amon will elaborate on the situation they encountered while executing their mission."

As soon as Yoshitoki Washuu finished speaking.

Koutarou Amon, wearing an Investigator uniform, appeared in the center of the screen.

From his background, it was clear he was currently in a hospital corridor.

"First Class Investigator Koutarou Amon will now report the situation."

"As soon as we arrived in the 20th Ward, we obtained clues about Gecko from one of his subordinates. We discovered that Gecko was closely associated with a Ghoul Doctor. Subsequently, we immediately rushed to the Ghoul Doctor's location. On the way, we encountered a Ghoul with formidable strength.

During the encounter with that Ghoul, Mr. Mado was unfortunately injured. Subsequent confirmation revealed that the Ghoul was indeed the King of Dark Mist, who had launched an attack on the One-Eyed Owl. It appears there is a Ghoul Organization behind the scenes supporting him, and they got ahead of us, taking away the Ghoul Doctor and his family."

Koutarou Amon briefly summarized the situation they encountered at the time.

"Another Ghoul Organization?" What Yoshitoki Washuu had been worried about had indeed happened.

After all, no matter how strong a single Ghoul was, the destruction they could cause was limited. But if it was an Organization, then the problem became serious.

"So, he attacked the One-Eyed Owl because he wants to replace or even devour Aogiri Tree?"

Kousuke Marude raised an eyebrow. "If that's truly the case, then it's good news. You know, Aogiri Tree is full of reckless madmen, and they're not weak. When those two Organizations start fighting, it's bound to be a good show of dog-eat-dog.

At that time, while they're both heavily injured, our CCG can step in to take over the battle. Wouldn't that be perfect?"

Kousuke Marude revealed a sinister smile.

"Even if your assumption holds true, Aogiri Tree without the One-Eyed Owl is just a disorganized mob. I'm worried the battle situation will become one-sided." Iwao Kuroiwa, the Overall Commander of the 13th Ward, said with worry. "If we let the other side devour Aogiri Tree, things will only get worse."

"Our only method right now is to wait, wait for the King of Dark Mist's Organization to surface."

"Instead of going to great lengths to unearth a Ghoul Organization whose hiding place is unknown, it's better to let them reveal themselves," Kousuke Marude said in a deep voice.

"How can we wait? The CCG can wait, but what about the residents of the 20th Ward? What about the residents of other wards? Are we going to let them remain in an environment of constant fear and anxiety, living in constant fear?

Don't forget, Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the Ghoul Countermeasures Law states, 'Ghoul Investigators must prioritize the safety of residents.'"

Iwao Kuroiwa's thick, bushy eyebrows furrowed. Rather than waiting passively, he was more inclined towards taking the initiative to attack.

"You..."

Kousuke Marude wanted to speak further but was interrupted by CCG Director Yoshitoki Washuu. "Alright, I've decided to send Kishou Arima to the 20th Ward. Simultaneously, I will dispatch Associate Special Class Investigator Daisuke Atou, Matsuri Washuu, and ten Rank 1 Investigators to assist Kishou Arima in investigating all information regarding the King of Dark Mist. Once the King of Dark Mist's location is found, report it immediately to CCG Headquarters! Do not act without authorization!"

"Yes, Director," Kishou Arima and Matsuri Washuu replied with a nod.

Meanwhile.

The scene shifts to Xia Shang. After devouring the Ghouls in the 20th Ward Containment Facility, Hinami Fueguchi successfully advanced to Half-Kakuja, her strength greatly increasing. However, according to her own description, she felt like she had reached her limit. Only Kakuja have the potential to become SSS-rank Ghouls! "Is it a problem with bloodline and potential?" Xia Shang put down his mobile phone and murmured softly.

If he remembered correctly, due to the Washuu Clan's special bloodline, their family members are born with the potential to become "Kakuja".

"Looks like I'll have to trouble Dr. Kanou again."

Xia Shang had already thought of a method to solve the problem. Since she couldn't become a Kakuja by relying on herself, he would have her transplant Kanou's organs. Anyway, with Ken Kaneki as a precedent, it was enough to show that this method was feasible.

Soon, he brought Rize Kamishiro and Hinami Fueguchi to the hospital to find Akihiro Kanou again.

"Do you know you're wanted by the CCG?"

Akihiro Kanou looked at Xia Shang walking towards him and smiled calmly.

"Being wanted? Looks like they're quite fast."

Clearly, Xia Shang didn't take the CCG's wanted status seriously.

"Let's go, still the Usual Spot." Akihiro Kanou walked out of the hospital first.

"I originally thought you were just an S-Rank Ghoul, but I didn't expect you were actually an SSS-rank Ghoul, the King of Dark Mist."

In the car, Akihiro Kanou said while holding the steering wheel.

"That codename isn't bad, at least it sounds better than Binge Eater." Xia Shang smiled.

Beside him, Rize Kamishiro rolled her eyes.

"What do you need me for this time?"

"Help me transplant Rize's organs into her." Xia Shang leaned back in the rear seat and gently placed his left hand on Hinami Fueguchi's shoulder. "Don't be afraid, Dr. Kanou is very professional in this regard. You'll be fine."

Unexpectedly, Akihiro Kanou scoffed, "That's not necessarily true. Rize's organs have exclusivity/rejection. Not everyone can successfully undergo the transplant."

"If it doesn't succeed once, try twice. If it doesn't succeed twice, try thrice. After enough times, the so-called exclusivity/rejection is just a joke."

Xia Shang looked at Hinami Fueguchi beside him. "To gain strength, you must pay a price/cost. If you regret it now, I can let you leave."

As soon as she thought of that look of despair from her parents before, Hinami Fueguchi shook her head firmly. "I swear, I will protect them well."

"What a good child. With me here, you'll be fine."

Physical pain... compared to losing her father and witnessing her mother's corpse in her original world, that kind of pain was truly heart-wrenching!

(end of chapter)