I am a female swordsman.

In an instant, Huang Quan seemed to foresee the flaw...

Jason's next opening, revealed by Amon's reckless attack, is a swordsman's intuition honed through countless life-or-death battles, refined into a skill for victory. He sees both the external world and himself, achieving a flawless state of complete integration!

"Swift Shadow Slash!!"

Sword Master's Sword Skill: [Man and Sword as One]!

Suddenly, a dazzling white light appeared in the dimly lit room. The cold and merciless sword blade almost grazed Amon's cheek. Even though Amon had cooperated with Huang Quan many times, he couldn't help but feel a tremor from the bottom of his heart when he was invaded by the cold aura that took away his life.

Jason, who faced the sword head-on, also felt the suffocating sensation of life being pulled from his body in imminent danger.

Unable to see the Yellow Springs, one could only glimpse a sword piercing through the clouds and sky, crossing distances and obstacles to strike!

In the blink of an eye!

Huang Quan's swift, shadowy figure missed Jason! The sharp glint of light seemed to linger on the retina, and Huang Quan, maintaining his thrusting posture, finally managed to stop his explosive speed. On the gleaming tip of the sword, a drop of bright red blood fell precisely as Huang Quan came to a complete stop.

laugh! !

Delayed by half a step, a neat, smooth wound silently appeared on the chest of Jason's beige suit, and blood gushed out uncontrollably.

'It stabs the heart!'

Huang Quan's thin lips curled up almost imperceptibly. Before Jason had even revealed his half-Kakuja stage, she, with Amon's help, had already inflicted such severe injuries on him. If Mado and the others had been there, they might have been able to kill the half-Kakuja [Jason] today, or even put him back in prison.

Author's Note:

P.S.: This is a vote-taking post. I will update twice a day. Anyone who wants it shorter is being uncivilized!

Chapter Fifty-Four: The Belated Voice

After being injured by Huang Quan, Jason chose to run away.

While the two crows displayed exceptional prowess in combat, working in perfect unison to injure Jason, pursuit was never their strong suit, especially in such a hasty encounter. Chasing a ghoul focused on escape proved far too difficult.

They could only watch helplessly as Jason's fleeing figure quickly disappeared between the floors as he danced.

"hateful!"

Enraged, Amon Kotaro slammed Quink to the ground. The battle was going well; he and Yomi could have kept Jason here if they had just put in a little more effort.

But it was just a little short!

After being injured by Huang Quan, Jason decisively chose to flee, having lost the courage to fight to the death despite still having the strength to fight. Amen couldn't understand why Jason wasn't entirely as cruel and tyrannical as described in the files; the other party seemed to always have a clear and visible fear of Huang Quan.

However, Huang Quan, whom Jason feared, did not show any unusual behavior.

Huang Quan, who had slung his sword behind him, also chased after them.

"He ran away like a stray dog." Huang Quan's tone also carried a hint of regret. She hadn't expected Jason to be so timid and hesitant.

He doesn't seem like a half-Hakuzan at all.

Speaking of that day, after the demonic sword [Puno] took control of her body, what terrible things did it do to [Dai-ku] and [Jason] that caused [Jason] to have absolutely no will to fight? Huang Quan was really curious about what happened during that battle, but unfortunately, she couldn't use the power of a Demon Contractor yet, so she had no way of knowing.

"Huang Quan, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just used too much force in my right hand. I'll be fine after a short rest."

The sword skills of the [Sword Master] are almost all about instantaneous bursts of power, which requires a certain level of physical fitness, especially the hands, which are the most stressed part.

Of course, this corresponds to the considerable destructive power of the [Sword Master].

Huang Quan's ability to slash Jason's chest with a single blow, targeting his weak point and even damaging his heart, was undoubtedly due to the incredibly powerful burst of swordplay. Regardless, Huang Quan's attack on Jason in this encounter, particularly the heart injury, won't heal easily. Afterwards, simply deploying a large number of white doves from his branch to track him down will make the task of driving Jason out of District 20 a piece of cake.

"So what should we do with this guy?"

Seeing that Jason had already disappeared, Amon had no choice but to put away his Quinque. He noticed that Dr. Fueguchi, who had been blasted away by Jason earlier, had a gruesome penetrating wound in his abdomen, which seemed to have injured his spine. Even with his ghoul's healing ability, he lay on the ground for a long time, unable to move or escape.

Yamen sought Huangquan's opinion.

It is highly unreasonable that a first-class investigator would ask a third-class investigator for their opinion when dealing with ghouls.

However, as a partner, and one to whom one could entrust one's life, Huang Quan seemed to have a grudge against this Dr. Fueguchi. Within the scope of his authority, Amon was quite willing to let Huang Quan vent his anger.

"To be sent to District 23 for detention?"

"No, let me ask him first." Huang Quan tidied her messy silver hair slightly, her frighteningly clear crimson eyes glancing at Dr. Fueguchi on the ground. A scandal known to some: during the battle to subdue the [Ogre], Sword Demon Huang Quan was betrayed, her information leaked, and she was ambushed by two S-rank ghouls, narrowly escaping death.

The investigators responsible for providing support were severely hampered by the ghouls' targeted actions.

The human expendable pawns have been executed by Yomi, thus cutting off the trail. However, there are actually not many ghouls in the 20th ward who can simultaneously contact both [Oogami] and [Jason] and successfully transmit information; Dr. Fueguchi, with his extensive network of connections, is one of them.

Moreover, Dr. Fueguchi had previously been in contact with Yomi!

Huang Quan couldn't think of anyone else in the 20th District besides him who could have relayed the information about the day of the operation to the ghouls.

"It's nice to see you again, Dr. Fueguchi."

The shadows blocked the light from the sky, making Huang Quan's beautiful face, which was turned away from the sun, unusually dark and indistinct.

“Huang, Quan… Investigator…”

Dr. Fueguchi was vomiting blood as he struggled to look up at the Sword Demon, Yomi. Ever since that day, he had a premonition that he would one day encounter this terrifying genius investigator again, and that day had finally arrived.

"I'm glad you still remember me. Surprised that I didn't die?" Huang Quan squatted down, her cold and indifferent gaze finally settling on Dr. Fueguchi's hand. The ghoul was in such a miserable state, still clutching a painting in its hand.

Huang Quan took the painting from Dr. Fukuguchi's hand.

Despite the bloodstains, the painting still exudes a childlike charm.

"Dr. Fueguchi, did you tell Jason and Daiku about me? Jason came to our door, probably to silence me."

Huang Quan's emotionless voice caused Dr. Fueguchi to struggle violently on the ground. Huang Quan was absolutely right; Jason had come to silence him. There was a reason why Jason, terrified, remained in Section 20—one of which was to get rid of Dr. Fueguchi.

In Jason's view, Dr. Fueguchi, who deliberately concealed the information about the Sword Demon Huang Quan from him and then told him, is a traitor who must be eliminated!

"Yes, I'm sorry, I couldn't refuse him... I have to live, I have to live...!"

"Nothing new."

Having received her answer, Huang Quan dusted herself off and stood up straight, tossing the painting back at Fueguchi. Sensing the sudden chilling killing intent emanating from Huang Quan, Dr. Fueguchi's will to survive caused him to struggle violently to his feet. His emanating kagune staggered towards Huang Quan, but the next moment his vision was completely obscured by a snow-white, rainbow-like sword light.

"Then go die."

Why did the belated voice of the Sword Demon Huang Quan come from below?

Do not……

So, it turns out my head flew into the sky...

With a single, decisive strike, blood splattered but barely touched the gleaming blade. With a calm and serene expression, he sheathed the [Hope for the Bright Sword], and only then did Doctor Fueguchi's head fall to the ground with a thud.

"Mr. Mado should like the new kagune."

“Perhaps, but compared to that…” Huang Quan pushed up her sunglasses. She realized something from that painting: she might have killed the father of a certain ghoul. “…Hopefully, the investigators in the 20th Division will step up their efforts and at least find more useful information from the Doctor’s belongings.”

By surveying the living environment, we should be able to determine the living patterns of the people in Dikou, and perhaps we will find some unexpected surprises.

Chapter Fifty-Five: Mother and Daughter at the Flute Mouth

Ken Kaneki's life has been incredibly exciting lately.

However, if a story were written with him as the protagonist, it would definitely be a tragedy. In Kaneki's own words, ever since he underwent that surgery, he has become a so-called "poisonous insect," unable to eat normal food anymore; even if he tries his best to force it down, he will vomit it up.

He turned into a ghoul!

The broth was like unpalatable engine oil, the tofu was like hard lumps of rendered fat from dead animals, and the white rice was like stinking plastic pellets stuck together.

She also tried to find Dr. Kanao, who performed the surgery on her, but only received news that he had disappeared.

Kaneki had also experienced moments of collapse and despair, but whenever he wanted to give up, he would involuntarily recall the proud figure he had seen in the rain that day. That had become an unforgettable impression on him; the girl named Sword Demon, with her dazzlingly powerful figure, was someone Kaneki Ken deeply admired and longed for!

"Senior Sister Huang Quan..."

While wiping the cups, Kaneki suddenly found himself unconsciously uttering the name of the person he was thinking of. This obvious lapse in concentration infuriated Kirishima Touka, who already disliked him.

"Don't mention that name!"

"Huh!?"

Touka brazenly uttered that terrifying woman's name from within the "antiques," displaying an agitated attitude that seemed to wish she could kill Kaneki. You must understand, because of the crows, countless ghouls in the 20th ward are currently living in fear. The people in the café have only just managed to calm down; if this is disrupted, things will spiral out of control!

"That's the name you just heard. Don't mention it again!"

"Why?"

"There's no reason why. Do you want to die, or are you still indulging in unrealistic fantasies that she can help you? Sword Demon Yomi has zero tolerance for ghouls. The only way she can help you is with her sword, so stop thinking about her."

As Kirishima Touka spoke, her expression changed from irritable to somber. She glanced at Kaneki with a complicated look in her eyes, then turned and went into the inner room, leaving him at the counter.

Having witnessed the whole thing, Irimi Kaname couldn't help but sigh. She clapped her hands to get Kaneki's attention.

"Kaneki, don't blame Touka. That child... her parents both died at the hands of the White Dove. Even though you two fought side by side and kept mentioning the Sword Demon, she will still explode."

Irimi Kaname's words, which sounded like an explanation yet also a subtle accusation, made Kaneki lower his head with a sense of guilt. He hadn't expected his unconscious recitation to have such a significant impact on Touka. He had received a lot of help from the members of the [Antiques] group these past few days, especially after encountering the [Gourmet]. If it weren't for Touka, he would have been dead long ago.

"Miss Irimi, I'm sorry, I'll be more careful in the future."

Kaneki sincerely apologized, and looking at his handsome and cute face, Irimi Kaname didn't know what else to say.

After all, he was once human.

It's only natural that she would admire that sword demon who commands such complete respect. However, in Irimi Kaname's eyes, Yomi is sometimes just a quiet little sister.

"By the way, did Lady Fueguchi go out with Hinami today?"

"Yes, they said they've been cooped up here for too long."

Ryoko Fueguchi and Hinami Fueguchi, this mother and daughter, seem to have sent their family to [Antique] for refuge because their husbands have recently gotten into some very dangerous situation.

They are also ghouls, and the weak kind of ghouls that have no hunting ability.

Everyone in the [Antiques] community adores the cute Hinami, and Mrs. Fueguchi's gentle and generous manner is also endearing. Today, the mother and daughter went shopping, but unfortunately, it started raining heavily. Kaneki's mood always brightens when he thinks of little Hinami's adorable smiling face.

jingle!!

The door to the antique shop was suddenly pushed open. Just as Kaneki was about to put on a welcoming smile, he saw a figure in a high-necked trench coat standing at the entrance.

A blast of cold air blew in from outside the door.

The strong wind, thick with moisture, made Kaneki Ken shiver. As soon as Yomo Renji entered the door, he looked at Kaneki Ken, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible anxiety.

"Yan, where is Mrs. Fueguchi?"