One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

"I still can't believe that humans could do what was shown in the video on their own."

Someone spoke for everyone.

Chapter 347 The Lonely Gourmet

"Gentlemen, nothing is impossible. Don't forget how powerful our 'White Death' is!"

Suddenly someone spoke up, startling everyone else.

Then a thoughtful expression appeared on his face...

"Moreover, the other party specifically requested to fight Arima Kishou, so perhaps the two know each other or have some kind of relationship in the past."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, their minds racing as they weighed the pros and cons.

"If it's really as you say, perhaps our CCG will have another 'Grim Reaper' in the future."

"That's right, where are Matt and the others now?"

"He led the search team to explore the 24th ward. Only he can be a 'whack-a-mole' who can move freely in and out of the numerous underground labyrinths of Tokyo without being eaten by the lurking ghouls."

"But now... is it too late?"

"I think that, judging from the target's current behavior, he doesn't seem to want to antagonize our CCG. This can be seen from the fact that he hasn't taken any action against Investigators Mado Kureo and Amon Kotaro."

"After arriving at headquarters, he did not kill anyone. Most of them were knocked unconscious by some kind of impact, including Shinohara Yukinori, who was only seriously injured."

"Given the strength he has shown so far, I would consider this to be an extremely restrained performance. If he were to start a killing spree now, you all should already have a good idea of ​​the terrible consequences that would result."

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"I think that now that we know their purpose, we might be able to have a friendly conversation with them, since it is a fact that Arima Kishou is not currently at headquarters."

"The other party doesn't seem uncommunicative, so I think we can communicate."

"Seconded."

"Let's do this before Arima returns, and at the same time be prepared to kill him if the negotiations break down."

……

Abel continued upwards without anyone stopping him, as if he had received some kind of command.

Then, Mado Kureo, who had been leading the way, also received orders from his superiors and said to Abel in a strange tone, "Someone wants to sit down and talk to you."

"Have Arima Kiku come and talk to me."

Abel ignored him completely, so Mado Kureo had no choice but to report the truth.

One minute later, Arima Kishou's voice came through Mado Kureo's cell phone.

"I am Arima Kishou, the one you are looking for. I am not at headquarters right now. You can come to the 24th ward to find me, or you can wait until I return to find you."

"time."

"tomorrow."

"can."

The phone hangs up.

Abel had no interest in continuing to loiter around CCG headquarters and turned to leave.

"I've temporarily requisitioned this knife. If you want it back, you're welcome to do so anytime."

It has to be said that he was the only one who dared to be so arrogant at CCG headquarters.

However, since there were no orders from their superiors, Mado Kureo and Amon Koutarou naturally didn't say anything more.

They allowed Shinohara Yukinori's quinque 'Oniyamada No.1' to be taken away.

Whether the CCG can truly compromise remains to be seen, and Arima Kiyoshi will have to wait until tomorrow to make his own judgment.

After leaving CCG headquarters, Abel's large cleaver had been transformed into a briefcase.

No one had ever taught him how to use a quinque.

But he already knew all of this when he held the knife; there were no secrets from him.

These are all effects of the [Contract of the Demon of the Blade].

"The challenge has been issued, so where to go next?"

Abel casually slung his suitcase over his shoulder. His tall, slender figure and handsome face attracted the attention of many women nearby, who stopped to steal glances and soon blushed.

"I guess I still have to go back to Area 11 and keep catching rats. But seriously, can I really wipe Area 11 out by myself?"

As Abel walked, he thought to himself with a headache.

He initially underestimated the complexity of the prayer order.

Even with his current strength, when he encounters those ghouls, it's a one-sided massacre.

The problem is that these ghouls who mingle in human society are not so easy to find, which puts us at a disadvantage.

Furthermore, the fact that many ghouls are quite intelligent leads to a further decrease in efficiency.

So what should we do?

"Should we rely on the CCG's resources? That's one way to go."

"After defeating Arima Kishou tomorrow and completing the optional items for the wish order, I can give it a try."

"Huh? Where are we?"

Although Abel wasn't bad with directions, it was his first time there and he wasn't familiar with the area.

Before, it was fine when someone was guiding me, but now, if I get distracted, I don't know where I am.

"Forget it, I'll just take a taxi back."

He tried to flag down several taxis, but they all reluctantly refused him after hearing that he was going to District 11.

The reason, of course, is the recent chaotic situation in Japan.

Abel felt somewhat helpless. If he had known, he should have had Amon Kotaro drive him home.

Just then, a four-seater sports car suddenly stopped in front of him.

"Hello, do you need help?"

A flamboyant man with blue-purple hair and wearing a red suit gave Abel a gentlemanly smile.

Abel smiled too, "I want to go to Area 11, can I get a ride?"

“Area 11, huh? It’s not very safe there lately, and I also have some business to take care of in District 20… But you’re lucky you ran into me. Get in the car, I’ll take you to Area 11 after I’m done.”

Although there was nothing wrong with the other person's behavior and attitude, Abel still noticed that the guy had just scrutinized him carefully, with a look as if he were... choosing a delicious piece of pork.

After getting on the bus, the two chatted for a while and learned each other's names.

"My name is Tsukiyama Shuu. I own a restaurant and am a gourmet who enjoys eating."

"That's such a coincidence! I love eating the most. Would you mind if I visited your restaurant?"

"You are most welcome. I will definitely treat you with the warmest hospitality."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."

The two looked at each other and smiled, each with their own agenda.

But who the real hunter is will only be revealed when the truth is revealed.

Soon after, they arrived in District 20.

Tsukiyama asked Abel to wait in the car for a while, and then went off to do something else.

When he returned, he was followed by a shy boy wearing an eye patch over his left eye.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce him. This is Abel, a guest who will be going to the restaurant with us."

"Hello, my name is Ken Kaneki."

Kaneki Ken quickly bowed in greeting.

Abel glanced at the future 'One-Eyed King' and simply nodded.

At this time, Kaneki Ken still had a full head of black hair.

Chapter 348 The Roles of Prey and Hunter Swap

On the bus, Abel discovered that Kaneki Ken had actually been lured out by Tsukiyama using the name of "Rize's favorite shop".

This is the real meal.

He was nothing more than a dessert that the other party casually picked up along the way.

Having figured this out, Abel became increasingly excited about what was to come.

Tsukiyama Shu's restaurant is located in Ward 7.

However, this restaurant is not quite the same as a normal restaurant.

Because this is a ghoul restaurant that serves various types of human dishes made from different ways of dying, and the humans are slaughtered on the spot to please their ghoul customers.

That's right, here, humans are not customers, but dishes.

Kaneki Ken was surprised by the luxurious decor when he entered.

After leading the two to a door, Tsukiyama Shuu suddenly said, "Excuse me, could you please wait here for a moment? I suddenly remembered that I have something to take care of."

After saying that, Tsukiyama Shu quickly turned and left.

"Are you ready?"

"Hmm? What does Mr. Abel mean?"

Abel, sniffing the bloody smell emanating from inside, calmly said, "Prepare to be eaten or have all the 'people' inside killed."

Kaneki Ken paused for a moment, and was about to ask again when he saw the door in front of him slowly open.