Tokyo Ghoul: Starting with the Twin Kamui

But... how old is Uchiha-san?

Shunji Shiono suddenly remembered that the other person seemed to be only eighteen years old. This age is quite young for an editor. He was probably a rare genius, but still too young.

After preparing the contract, Uchiha Byakuya left the office and found a spot to sign it with Yoshimura Eto.

At this moment, Uchiha Byakuya and Yoshimura Eto were sitting face to face, and he handed the contract to Yoshimura Eto.

"Take a look at the details of this contract first."

Uchiha Byakuya began the signing process.

"OK..."

Fangcun Aite then reviewed the contract contents.

She found the contents of the publisher's contract quite novel when she first saw it.

But as he looked... a subtle change occurred on Yoshimura Eto's face.

She only just learned that the publishing costs were to be shared by the publisher and the author, and she only had two coins on her...

Of course, this is a common, ordinary protocol; there's no need to mention the special protocols.

Either the author self-publishes without collaborating with a publishing house.

Co-publishing and self-publishing are the most common methods, but Yoshimura Ete had not specifically looked into this aspect. Before this, she simply wanted to earn some money by writing her manuscripts.

"If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

The Mangekyou Sharingan granted Byakuya Uchiha exceptional insight, allowing him to easily detect the subtle changes in Eto Yoshimura's facial expression, so he spoke up as well.

"The contract states that we will share the publishing costs, but I don't have any money on me..."

Yoshimura Etto directly stated the biggest problem he was facing.

"I have no money..."

Uchiha Byakuya pretended to ponder for a moment, "Actually, it's not a big problem. I can provide you with the publishing costs privately."

Yoshimura Aite was somewhat surprised that the other party was willing to help her to this extent.

She initially pretended not to know that her manuscript might affect the other person's future, because she was eager to make money from that manuscript.

But the other party's sincerity and good intentions made her attitude waver somewhat.

"Thank you... but is it alright? I just overheard what that person said. If things go wrong, your job will be in trouble too, right?"

“It’s okay. I have great confidence in your manuscript and your potential, and I also have great faith in my judgment.”

Uchiha Byakuya said confidently to Yoshimura Eto.

He was well aware of Yoshimura Ete's talent and knew he would surely become a first-rate writer in the future.

And no matter what, even if he loses this job, he just wants to get the attribute points from the mission reward.

Moreover, his true identity is that he works for the CCG. He infiltrated the Shoei Society only to investigate a certain ghoul. Since he was planted in the Shoei Society by the CCG through special means, he cannot be dismissed until the mission assigned to him by the CCG is over.

"Ok, I see."

Since the other party said it was okay, Yoshimura Eto stopped thinking about it.

She had absolutely no reason not to sign the contract.

A short while later, the contract was signed.

Uchiha Byakuya then extended his right hand to Yoshimura Eto.

"Miss Yoshimura, please take care of me from now on."

Chapter 5 Kagune, Kagune

"Um......"

Yoshimura Eto extended his right hand and shook hands with Uchiha Byakuya.

He let go after a brief moment.

Uchiha Byakuya felt as if she were holding a soft, cool little hand, but this seemingly delicate and cute little girl was actually the "One-Eyed Owl," a threat of the highest level.

When ghouls are not fighting, they look almost identical to normal humans, so they can easily integrate into human society if they are careful.

However, during battle, not only do their eyes turn into red kagune eyes, but their special organ "kabune" also releases predatory organs called "kagune" formed by a large number of RC cells.

Kagune are extremely powerful in both offense and defense, and there are four types of Kagune: Ukakatakana, Kouka, Rinkaku, and Ookaku, each with its own characteristics and a relationship of mutual restraint.

This is the shape of the kagune from the original Yoshimura Eto era.

Then there is another form of ghoul that surpasses ordinary ghouls, called "Kakuja".

A "Kakuja" is someone with multiple "kabuto" (ghouls) inside their body and whose entire body is covered in "kagamine." These extremely powerful Kakujas evolve by eating their own kind—in other words, ghouls eat ghouls...

At this moment, the Yoshimura Eto standing in front of Uchiha Byakuya was a ghoul who had eaten a large number of ghouls in order to survive in the most chaotic 24th Ward, because in that kind of place, if you didn't kill your own kind, you would be killed by your own kind.

When a ghoul transforms into a ghoul, their size becomes extremely large. Normally, Eto Yoshimura is only 1.4 to 1.5 meters tall, but after transforming into a ghoul, she becomes at least 3 to 4 meters tall, and her size will continue to increase as her strength grows.

This explains why Eto Yoshimura was able to repeatedly attack CCG members, CCG branches, and ghoul containment facilities without revealing her true identity; her ghoul form was so different from her usual appearance.

Yoshimura Eto's early Kakuja form

(P.S.: This image shows Eto Yoshimura's Kakuja form ten years before the events of the original manga, which is the timeline in which Byakuya Uchiha lived.)

[Ding! Host has successfully completed "Task One: Become the Editor in Charge of Yoshimura Aite", and has received a reward of 10 attribute points!]

[Task 1 completed, Task 2 activated!]

[Task Two: Successful Publication and Sale of "To Kafka"]

[Task Timeframe: Within six months]

[Task Reward: 50 Attribute Points]

At this moment, Uchiha Byakuya received a notification from the system, not only receiving the reward for Mission One, but also activating Mission Two.

He immediately sensed that Yoshimura Aite's mission process would be quite lengthy, including things like sales figures after publication, the publication of the second book, the publication of the third book, and so on. These could all be the next mission objectives.

Although Uchiha Byakuya's career as a publishing editor may not be very long, he just needs to get the attribute points he needs right now.

As for the six-month timeframe, that's actually a very normal timeframe for publishing a book.

Because there are many procedures involved, unlike online novels where you can submit your work online or publish it directly as a book, and if all goes well, you can complete the signing and start generating revenue in a few days or even on the same day.

Of course, this does not mean that Uchiha Byakuya will spend half a year on this mission. He can also try to trigger other hidden missions.

"Speaking of which... I can't get the money right now, can I?"

At this moment, Yoshimura Eto suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

While signing the publishing agreement was something to be happy about, she was currently in dire need of money...

"That's true. It won't start generating revenue until it's published and sold. If Ms. Yoshimura is having financial difficulties, I can offer you some financial assistance."

Uchiha Byakuya said.

"Really? Thanks a lot."

Fangcun Aite nodded.

She really doesn't see many people with such kind hearts.

If I had to put it into words, Uchiha Byakuya's actions were probably half out of kindness and half out of self-interest.

If Yoshimura Eto doesn't provide assistance, it will be difficult for him to complete the mission and gain attribute points.

"Do you have a computer? If so, could you please get me an electronic copy? That would make it easier to revise the entire text before it is officially published."

Uchiha Byakuya asked.

"I don't have a computer... or rather, I don't even have a home..."

Yoshimura Eto replied.

Uchiha Byakuya knew, of course, that Yoshimura Eto had neither a home nor a computer, but he could only pretend to be an ordinary human editor in front of Yoshimura Eto.

"Okay, then I'll take you to the print shop later to get the whole manuscript printed in digital form. If you want to do any final editing, you can use my home computer."

Uchiha Byakuya suggested.

In the future, if Yoshimura Eto wants to revise the manuscript, he will only have three options: the computer in the internet cafe, the computer in the office, or the computer in Uchiha Byakuya's house.

Going to an internet cafe is too expensive, and the office computers can't be used by just anyone, so that leaves only the third option.

"Okay, please."

Yoshimura Etsu naturally had no objections.

She didn't sense any strange intentions from the other person.

Even if that situation were to occur, with her strength and ghoul status, she could have an extra meal.

"Let's go to the print shop first."

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