I am a female swordsman.

Yoshimura also saw that radiant smile, one that ghouls could hardly comprehend. He roughly understood what kind of person Yomi, the Sword Demon, was. She, too, belonged to the kind of person who saw the "value of life," except that she could only see the value of human life and was willing to resolutely draw her sword for it.

Sword Demon Huang Quan is a swordsman whose will is so brilliant that it commands respect!

If you take her as your enemy, you'll understand what it means that monsters can never defeat humans.

No wonder even when Rize Kamishiro and Jason teamed up to ambush her, they couldn't take her life; instead, they were cut down by her sword. Even Yoshimura, a ghoul, couldn't help but feel respect for Yomi. Though young, she had already embarked on the righteous path. Her sword would surely create astonishing scenes in the future.

I just wonder, what kind of existence are ghouls in that future?

"Ah! I accidentally said a lot of strange things, please forgive me. ... Xuan, see you next time." Suddenly realizing that she had stayed in the [Antiques] for too long, Huang Quan paid the bill and walked out of the coffee shop with her sword bag.

It was just time for her and Amen to meet up during their patrol.

jingle!

Huang Quan, who had just stepped out the door, instinctively raised her sword to block, and a stumbling figure almost bumped into her. A fierce glint flashed in Huang Quan's eyes at the sudden impact, but when she saw who it was, she let out a surprised sound.

"Gold and Wood?"

"Huang, Senior Huang Quan..."

Kaneki Ken, his face deathly pale, stared blankly up at Yomi. He hadn't expected to bump into Yomi just as he was being driven mad by hunger and about to ask the waitress at [Antique] for help. Yomi, the ghoul investigator, was walking out of the coffee shop… Could it be that the ghouls inside were already…?

"Are you alright? Why are you so nervous? You're even sweating."

Facing Yomi's tranquil and clear crimson eyes, and having witnessed her graceful demeanor in battle, Kaneki both admired and deeply feared her. If his secret of becoming a ghoul were exposed, Yomi would kill him cleanly and decisively!

Chapter 52 Reencounter with Jason

'I'll be killed! I'll be killed by Senior Sister Huang Quan!'

Kaneki could feel that his uncontrollable ghoul eyes, which he had developed since becoming a ghoul, were beginning to awaken due to fear! Faced with Yomi's sharp and scrutinizing gaze, he couldn't even muster the thought of making excuses. All he could do was try his best to suppress his instincts under Yomi's clear gaze!

"I...I'm fine!"

His hands gripped the object tightly without him noticing, and Kaneki Ken's knuckles turned white as a result.

"..."

It would be a miracle if nothing happened. Huang Quan probably understood that after being transformed into a ghoul, Kaneki's tolerance for hunger was on the verge of collapse.

If you calculate it carefully, it's been almost half a month since the end of the [Ghoul] extermination operation and my return from reporting for duty at headquarters. Kaneki Ken has been able to endure the torment of hunger for so long since becoming a ghoul, so he seems to be at least stronger than in the original story. But since this guy has run right into my arms, I can't just ignore him.

Just as Huang Quan was supporting Jin Mu, pondering what to do, the door to the [antique] suddenly opened!

Dong Xiang's expression suddenly changed as she walked out carrying a broom.

Hey! Wasn't it said that this horrible woman was already gone?

Especially when Yomi was supporting Kaneki, looking concerned with a furrowed brow. Touka, who had seen Kaneki's one-eyed form, was basically thinking, "Who can tell me what this idiot is doing? Why is he arguing with Yomi outside the 'Antique'? Does he want to destroy the 'Antique'?!"

"I understand."

Huang Quan's eyes subtly shifted between Touka and Kaneki, a knowing look on his face.

She remembered that in the original Ghoul storyline, Kaneki Ken and Kirishima Touka were a couple, so this was already brewing. Seeing Touka glaring angrily at Kaneki, Yomi automatically imagined that murderous look as the fury of a wife seeing her husband entangled with his mistress.

"You came here for her, didn't you? How cunning of you, Kaneki. Were you already preparing this when you first brought me to this shop?"

She gave Kaneki an encouraging pat, even though he had no idea what she was talking about.

With a quick pull, Huang Quan caused the unsteady Kaneki to stumble and fall directly onto Touka! Touka was stunned, and so was Kaneki. Huang Quan left them with a dashing back view and a thumbs-up for Kaneki, wishing him all the best in every way, Kaneki!

Huang Quan was in an exceptionally good mood, believing he had successfully helped the young couple take an important step.

But this good mood was quickly ruined.

Yomi sensed trouble from her partner Kotaro Amon's hurried pace and anxious expression. However, she was already used to the life of a ghoul investigator, and trouble was a normal occurrence. Their tacit understanding as partners meant they didn't waste any words and exchanged useful information as they walked.

"Jason has revealed his whereabouts."

The photo handed to Huang Quan clearly showed the S-class ghoul [Jason]. The photo was a bit blurry, but it was definitely Jason, and there was a very obvious scar on his left cheek.

Still in District 20?

"That's right, he recently made contact with the [doctor]."

Huang Quan raised an eyebrow in surprise, his long, slender fingers rubbing his lips. "The doctor" refers to the doctor Fueguchi who defected to the CCG. Huang Quan had previously contacted him to inquire about Jason, and it seems this opportunist played a part in betraying Huang Quan.

However, all the clues that Huang Quan investigated ultimately led to the human side, and there was no evidence to prove that Dr. Fueguchi obtained her information and betrayed it to the ghouls.

"Mr. Mado's order is that I will work with you to subdue or drive them out of the 20th district."

"What about the teacher?"

"It's another important matter, which is currently kept secret."

Huang Quan nodded to indicate that he understood. Because he had successfully turned the tables on [Jason] and [Oogiri] during their ambush, Mado Kureo felt comfortable with Huang Quan and Amon acting together. In his view, there was no reason why the combination of Huang Quan and Amon couldn't defeat Jason.

However, Huang Quan was still clear about his own situation.

The reason she was able to achieve such a victory in the battle against the "Big Ghoul" despite being ambushed by two ghouls should be attributed to the magic sword "Puno".

Huang Quan's current strength is at the upper level of S-class.

The swordsmanship of the sword master still needs time to be digested, and Huang Quan's own swordsmanship also needs time to be honed and improved. After the previous burst of strength, Huang Quan, who can only use the swordsmanship of the sword master at present, cannot say that he has raised his strength again.

Following the intelligence, Huang Quan and Amon quickly and skillfully made their way to the vicinity of Dr. Fueguchi's residence.

Originally, Huang Quan intended to capture the doctor and interrogate him to extract information about Jason. However, unexpectedly, before the two had finished observing, they saw their target, Jason, appear near the doctor's house.

"He's a really unscrupulous guy."

"First Class, Yamen, the usual rule."

Looking down at Jason's nonchalant and arrogant demeanor, Amen, carrying his briefcase, had a resolute gaze. Huang Quan didn't waste any words, slowly unfastening his sword sheath and taking out his sword. His fingers traced the fish-scale wave pattern on the scabbard, and two crows flying in the sky fixed their eyes on their prey.

boom!!

A twisted figure was violently blasted out of the house, crashing solidly to the ground and tumbling and rolling until it finally rolled to someone's feet.

Dr. Fueguchi trembled and let out a painful moan. Two white figures appeared in his blurred vision. The silver-haired girl in the lead was casually looking down at him, her eyes, hidden behind sunglasses, revealing no extra emotion.

"So ruthless even to his own kind." He muttered to himself, gently placing his right hand on the hilt of his sword. The chilling, sharp aura of Huang Quan, who was about to face Jason once again, began to gather and manifest around him.

Meanwhile, Kotaro Amon, who was holding half of the Koukaku Dojima, took the first step.

The Crow Squad's core trio fights on the principle of physical strength and power. Quink, with his armored form, draws the ghouls' attention as the main attacker. The agile and nimble Yomi, operating under Amon's cover, uses her lightning-fast sword strikes to inflict heavy damage or even kill the ghouls with a single blow. Captain Kureo Mado serves as the flag bearer, ensuring that Yomi and Amon can unleash their full fighting potential in various situations.

Although Mado is not present for the upcoming battle, he is more than capable of fighting Jason.

After all, in CCG's latest combat power assessment...

Any two crows working together can face any known S-rank ghoul! And if the entire crow trio were together, they could even put up a fight against an SS-rank ghoul!

Chapter Fifty-Three: Defeat

As Jason struggled to crack his knuckles and emerged from the hole in the house, a hint of panic flickered across his previously brutal and cruel expression when he saw what lay outside.

CCG First Class Investigator Kotaro Amon.

CCG Third Class Investigator Huang Quan.

The two were ready for battle, their astonishing auras intertwining and locking onto Jason. Especially the hidden sharpness of Sword Demon Huang Quan; even under the bright sun, the chill in the air was still palpable.

"It's you...!"

Jason instinctively wanted to turn and run away. The figure he had encountered in the thunder and rain that day had left an indelible scar on his soul.

Even just recalling the demonic aura of Sword Demon Huang Quan makes Jason tremble with fear! He's trapped in a deep, inescapable terror! Sword Demon Huang Quan has become Jason's new nightmare!

Sensing the reduced sharpness emanating from Huang Quan, Jason felt a growing doubt and stopped his hasty retreat. The Huang Quan he faced now was a "swordsman," while the Huang Quan he had faced that day was a "demon king"—the two were worlds apart in their auras!

Jason looked at Huang Quan, who was poised to attack, behind Amen with a puzzled expression.

"Why are you so much weaker than that day, and you didn't even take out your weapon...?" The snake-belly sword from that day had left an exceptionally deep impression on Jason. He believed that it was the trump card of Sword Demon Huang Quan, a terrifying Quinque.

"on!"

Without any need for conversation, and with the thought of avenging his partner Huang Quan, Amon Kotaro roared, opened the box, revealed his heavy Quinque, and pounced on Jason.

Why do ghouls from Ward 13 frequently appear in Ward 20, and what is their purpose?

It doesn't matter to the crows. According to their usual style, they just need to beat the ghouls half to death, extract the answers from them, and then execute them decisively!

Using a heavy-duty Quinque, Amon was anything but slow. With his strong physique, he sprinted ahead of Jason, and with a deafening whoosh, the Koukaku Dojima 1/2 slammed into Jason's head! With a destructive sound, the heavy-duty Quinque easily destroyed everything in its path!

However, Jason was not attacked...

'It was dodged.'

Just as Amon's powerful attack was about to land on Jason, the ghoul anticipated his attack trajectory and retreated into the house.

Hiss! !

Tearing his beige suit apart, Jason unleashed two rough, scale-like blades that pierced through Amon's head and chest respectively. Despite the perilous situation, Amon showed no sign of panic, confident that his partner, Huang Quan's, sword would not disappoint him.

"above."

A calm, sharp shout came from behind. Without hesitation, Amon kicked Quink, sending him hurtling towards the kagune aimed at Jason's chest. The next moment, a dazzling sword light flashed from the billowing dust. Huang Quan, with swift and light steps, leaped into the air, swooping out of the dust like an eagle, his sword aimed straight for Jason's other kagune.

The two crows' perfect coordination immediately entangled Jason!

Amon Kotaro, responsible for restraining the enemy, unleashed powerful and sweeping attacks that forced Jason to parry, while Yomi, who was always behind Amon, constantly adjusted her attack angles.

Her sword strikes were incredibly fast.

More than half a month later, Huang Quan's swordsmanship has improved again through daily hard training and understanding of the [Sword Master] sword techniques. The sharp sword that emits a sharp whistle in the air always makes Jason tremble with fear.

The three men's dazzling and thrilling fight quickly destroyed the small house, leaving gaping holes in the corrugated iron walls, and the damage seemed to be escalating. Fighting in such confined space meant that every move was like dancing on a knife's edge—extremely dangerous!

Jason was hesitant to go all out because he had reservations.

Huang Quan and Yamen did not hold back, but facing a powerful half-Kakuja whose kraken was terrifyingly strong, they were unable to defeat him for a while.

Several times Huang Quan had already injured Jason, but was forced to retreat.

but!

The stalemate couldn't last forever. During a lull in her attacks, Yomi gave Amon a wink, and their unspoken understanding as partners immediately conveyed her meaning. Amon gathered his strength and instantly increased the frequency of his attacks, unleashing a barrage of attacks that overwhelmed everything else!

He took a half step back, lowered his body, and gripped his beloved sword tightly, completely concealing its bright and menacing edge. Huang Quan's unusually calm crimson eyes seemed to have lost focus, flashing with an eerie sharpness and piety.

As she breathed naturally and relaxed, a surge of uncontrollable and dissipating sword energy suddenly appeared on the [Panming Sword], merging with the aura of her beloved sword.