I am a female swordsman.

"...That's right."

"Cokria in Ward 23, if you want the warden there to have more toys, you can try. Ryoko Fueguchi belongs to me, and she won't die until she loses her value."

All valuable ghouls are imprisoned in the Ghoul Prison, located in Ward 23, namely [Cochlia]. As long as a ghoul is deemed valuable, they can live there indefinitely. Given that it is a Ghoul Prison, it's easy to imagine how heavily guarded it is.

'I'll take back Mrs. Ryoko, just you wait, Yomi!'

Irimi Kaname nodded, her gaze complex as she watched Yomi's figure gradually disappear behind the rain. This was Yomi, the [Sword Demon]... powerful, calm, beautiful, and her unwavering will was inviolable; even as an enemy, one couldn't help but feel respect for her.

Hinami Fueguchi, weeping, lost her mother on this day, and Kaneki, in hiding, also made a certain decision. Everything seemed unchanged, yet a dramatic change seemed to have quietly taken place.

Author's Note and Bounty

The day before yesterday, I was engrossed in writing when I suddenly received a notification from the author's backend that the book would be available for purchase this Friday...

Surprised!

The fact that my first book has achieved such success and been successfully published is inseparable from the support of my readers, the care of my editor Bai Lu, and of course, my hard work updating daily (smug)~~ Anyway, it will be published soon, so I'll follow the instructions of other big names and post a thank-you message and offer a reward!

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Chapter Sixty-Seven [The Bronze Tree]

The search mission involving the mother and daughter has reached a temporary conclusion.

The two crows successfully captured the most valuable target among the mother and daughter: Ryoko Fueguchi. They also discovered an unknown ghoul organization possibly lurking in the 20th ward. The organization's name, members, and structure are currently unknown; it is only known that it has two ghouls with kagune strength at least S-rank.

As a result, First Class Investigator Kotaro Amon suffered severe injuries to his hands, temporarily rendering him unable to perform investigative duties. Third Class Investigator Yomi, while not sustaining any obvious injuries, appears to have also fallen into a temporary state of mental depression for some reason.

But it was all worth it.

Ryoko Fueguchi was very obedient and never tried to escape after her wounds healed. Of course, this might also be related to the fact that the person guarding her was the [Sword Demon]. After returning to the 20th Division, Yomi asked Dr. Koyasu to inject Ryoko Fueguchi with RC inhibitors.

Removing the complete herbivore and destroying its structure are both necessary steps.

Before the surgery.

Huang Quan looked at Mrs. Ryoko, who was sitting quietly in the corner. This dignified and elegant wife was now exuding an aura of sorrow and melancholy, probably thinking of her daughter whom she might never see again in this lifetime.

How much do you know about Jason?

"what……?"

Ryoko Fueguchi was somewhat taken aback, perhaps because Yomi's indifferent attitude had prevented her from grasping that she was already a prisoner. Once she realized it was a problem with her own attitude, things would be much easier to resolve.

clang!!

The sword, still in its sheath, grazed Fueguchi Ryoko's smooth face and plunged into the wall behind her. Suddenly, he pressed his lowered body against the wall, pinching Fueguchi Ryoko's chin. The scarlet eyes behind Yomi's sunglasses were radiating a chillingly fierce killing intent.

“Ms. Fueguchi Ryoko, compared to the guards of [Cukria], my attitude is already very lenient. If you don’t appreciate me, then I’ll have to ask the torturers of [Cukria] to entertain you later. Believe me, you definitely won’t want to accept their greetings.”

That's a prison that can drive even ghouls insane!

Even among investigators, this is considered one of the darkest and most cruel sides. A delicate female like Ryoko Fueguchi, without the protection of Yomi's name, would be tortured to death within two days!

"Yes, I'm sorry, I was daydreaming."

Mrs. Ryoko, her face pale, trembled and dared not look into the piercing eyes of the [Sword Demon]. After calming her heart, which was terrified by the murderous intent, she immediately spoke what she knew.

No, to be precise, it was her husband, who already knew his death was imminent, who told him.

"Jason was once a ghoul in Ward 13. He was arrested and placed on a high alert by the CCG because he knew certain secrets." To find out about these secrets, Yomi needs to go to Ward 23 herself. It seems to be related to the "Clown Mask."

In Cochlea, Jason was subjected to brutal torture. At that time, Jason did not yet have this title; his name was Yakumo Oomori. It was this inhuman torture that forged Yakumo Oomori's tyrannical personality: Jason. In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Jason escaped from Cochlea, returned to Ward 13, and joined a ghoul organization.

This ghoul organization is the one that's been causing quite a stir in Area 11 lately...

【Bronze Tree】!

Just as his mentor, Kureo Mado, had guessed, Jason's illogical actions were in order to cooperate with the ghoul organization. Similarly, Mado's intuition also pointed out that Jason had indeed come for Rize Kamishiro at first.

"……I see."

Huang Quan pondered for a moment, then slowly released his grip on Fueguchi Ryoko's chin.

The domineering investigator wearing sunglasses brazenly pinned a respectable woman against a wall; if this scene got out, it would probably cause quite a stir. But compared to that, looking at the hole pierced by the sword sheath in the wall, Huang Quan felt a slight headache coming on. He'd leave these messy matters to that perverted doctor to handle later.

"Third-class in the Underworld~~"

Speak of the devil, and he appears; I had just thought of Dr. Zian when his eager voice came from outside the lounge.

"Get in here!"

"Hi!!"

With suspicious panting, Ryoko Fueguchi saw a person in a white coat roll in through the doorway. In a literal sense, they rolled in, all the way to the feet of Yomi.

"Can the surgery begin, Your Majesty... Third-Class Underworld?" The word "Your Majesty," already uttered, was abruptly changed to "Third-Class Underworld" under the predatory gaze of the Underworld. Dr. Zi'an dusted off his clothes and stood up, his previously masochistic demeanor instantly transforming into a serious and capable handsome man.

Dr. Koyasu, without any sense of shame, offered a polite and appropriate smile to the embarrassed Ryoko Fueguchi.

but……

If you ignore the bizarre scene from before, and just look at Dr. Koyasu standing elegantly behind the imposing Yomi like a servant, you can't help but admire the harmonious relationship between the two, like that of an ancient monarch and his subject.

Huang Quan initially looked disgusted, but quickly became serious and earnest.

Although she was reluctant to admit it, aside from her Raven Squad partner, the only person Huang Quan could truly trust right now was this masochistic doctor. Having already sensed the shadowy presence of the CCG during the previous [Oogiri] extermination operation, Huang Quan needed to intensify her information gathering and control as much as possible.

For example, building your own network and influence!

"Then I'll leave her to you."

"I will not let you down, and I will stake my honor on it." Dr. Zi'an, with a serious demeanor, bowed slightly, his flippant eyes revealing absolute confidence in his field.

It's worth noting that his superb medical skills are comparable to those of the medical prodigy, Kanou Akihiro. He's simply lacked a worthy target to dedicate himself to; you could call it a personal quirk. If it were this "Sword Demon" Yomi, he probably wouldn't be disappointed.

Huang Quan monitored the entire surgical procedure.

The value of a ghoul like Fueguchi Ryoko, who is so cooperative and possesses important information, goes without saying. Therefore, it is essential to ensure Fueguchi Ryoko's safety before sending her to the ghoul prison.

The surgery went very smoothly.

Dr. Koyasu was not exaggerating; he perfectly removed Ryoko Fueguchi's katakana and completed the subsequent blockage surgery.

Yomi explained Ryoko Fueguchi's value to Kureo Mado, emphasizing Jason, who attacked her, and the ghoul organization Aogiri Tree currently launching attacks in the 11th ward. Having just emerged from a pile of documents, Kureo Mado, after hearing his protégé's report, realized that Aogiri Tree's ambitions likely extended beyond the 11th ward. Sending Jason to the 20th ward while simultaneously launching attacks—what were their true intentions?

Author's Note:

P.S.: Yesterday's statistics: 253 monthly tickets, 18128 tips, 221 blades. According to the rules, today's guaranteed update is 5 chapters, plus 5 bonus chapters, for a total of 10 chapters. Any excess monthly tickets, tips, and blades will be automatically carried over to today's statistics.

Chapter Sixty-Eight Trust

The disciples being admitted to the hospital in turn was not a pleasant thing for Mado Goe.

Teaming up with Huang Quan, Amon successfully caught two significant fish, the Rabbit and the Black Dog, during their search for the mother and daughter. However, for the three-person Raven squad, the increasing number of targets inevitably led to a situation where they were willing but unable to handle the workload.

In particular, the hospitalization and treatment of patients with severe conditions such as Yamen No. 1.

Is the Quink damaged?

Whenever Quink is mentioned, Mado Kureo's eyes always light up with intense excitement; his obsessive fascination with Quink is absolutely awe-inspiring.

“Perfect timing! I was originally planning to say that you would inherit my [warehouse] after I die, but now it seems I can hand it over to you ahead of time!” Mado Kureo spoke of his affairs after his death without any restraint, and his cheerful expression left Amon and Yomi speechless.

"Mr. Mado, I'm sorry, I'm still not mature enough..." Amon Kotaro was somewhat resentful about his incompetent performance in dragging Yomi down.

“Hmm, Amon-kun, you could say that.” Seeing his prized student’s somewhat dejected expression, Mado Kureo, who was visiting him, actually agreed with him. “But, Amon-kun, your idea is actually wrong from the very beginning. The idea of ​​not dragging your partner down is foolish.”

While Huang Quan was skillfully peeling an apple, his hand slipped, and the long strip of apple peel broke off.

This isn't just comforting, is it?

It's more like rubbing salt into a wound. Although Mado Goe is indeed a bit harsh in his daily life, he wouldn't treat his disciple to this extent.

"There's no need to always match each other's pace. The more you think, the more mistakes you're likely to make... Huang Quan, did you think that much before you chopped off those bastards' heads?"

"Absolutely not."

Answering slowly, Huang Quan bent down to pick up the broken peel and threw it into the trash can before continuing to peel the apple in his hand.

"That's right! Trust your instincts as much as you trust your strong body, Amon. Enemies that can be defeated with fixed methods are nothing to fear. Neither enemies nor partners will necessarily act as you imagine. In that case, you should understand your partner better: their way of thinking and behavior patterns, memorize them all, and then let your partner play freely. That's what we [Ravens] are all about!"

Mado Kureo grinned; he was the flag bearer of crows, the manipulator of rhythm.

Therefore, he understands their problems much better than Huang Quan and Yamen!

Amon froze, as if he had heard something unbelievable. With Mr. Mado commanding the battlefield, he and Yomi could fully unleash their unique strengths. Amon Kotaro had initially thought this was thanks to the flag commander, but upon deeper reflection, he realized that Mado rarely spoke during battles, instead allowing them to fight freely.

"Understand?"

No, I don't understand.

call! !

The object was thrown from the side at extremely high speed, but Amen, who had received special training, reacted instantly and caught it.

It's an apple, a cleanly peeled apple!

"Teacher, you're making it too complicated to deal with guys who're all muscle and brains. To put it simply, you know what I'll do. How could my sword possibly disappoint you?" Huang Quan, sitting by the window, remained as composed as ever, the fruit knife in her hand spinning rapidly.

Amen suddenly had a bad feeling...

"Hey! Huang Quan, this isn't funny!"

"Guess where I'll shoot? If you guess wrong at this close range, your head's going to explode!" Huang Quan's scarlet eyes gleamed with a strong sense of amusement. So, rely on instinct, Amon-kun!

brush! !