I am a female swordsman.

Gunfire, screams of battle, and various other sounds of fighting filled the air; Kaneki had already been drawn into several battles. The White Doves treated him as a ghoul and were expelling and hunting him down, while the ghouls of Aogiri Tree knew he was a prisoner without freedom, and it seemed everyone wanted him dead.

Moreover, Kaneki's own appearance at this moment is also a bit strange.

His single, blood-red eye, with its undeniably sharp aura, stood like a grim reaper wielding a sword in the darkness. After his transformation in the spiritual world, his kagune had also undergone a significant change, completely merging into his body, with only one extending out as a kagune sword.

Kaneki chose to neutralize the fighting abilities of all ghouls or white doves that blocked his path.

Either break their arms and legs, or sever their kagune.

No one was killed.

Fortunately, he hadn't encountered any powerful ghoul investigators or Aogiri Tree executives yet; he was just wandering around in circles while constantly searching for a way out. However, luck always runs out eventually, and following his sometimes unreliable intuition, Kaneki bumped into someone he never expected.

"Ayato..."

Ayato Kirishima.

Touka's younger brother, a blue-haired boy with a very volatile temper. He has long, curly blue hair that reaches past his ears, and his demeanor exudes a cold and violent aura. When Kaneki was first captured and brought to Aogiri Tree, he received a lot of "care" from him. Thinking of Ayato's kindness, Kaneki felt a surge of irritation and considered whether he should repay Ayato with something in return for his kindness.

"How many times have I told you? You should call him Mr. Ayato!"

Whoosh!!

The blood-red light of the kagune swept in like a tidal wave! The already small corridor was instantly covered by a sky full of kagune. Kaneki raised his head slightly, and the kagune sword in his right hand spun rapidly into a circle of light in his palm! The brilliant purple-red sword light easily deflected all the kagune that were shot at him. Kaneki casually flicked his wrist and swept all the kagune that were shooting at him away against the wall to one side!

The wall was instantly torn apart by the powerful impact of the Yuhe. Kaneki stood unharmed, looking at the Yuhe nails scattered all over the ground, and a fierce glint suddenly rose in his cruel eyes.

"Ok?"

Seeing that his attack had been completely parried, Ayato, wearing a black rabbit mask, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.

This weak, good-for-nothing waiter has suddenly become so strong. What is Jason doing? Even if it's just for fun, there should be a limit. The white doves are hitting his face, why don't they get out of there?

"Tell me where Jason is, and I won't let you go, but I can make your death quicker." Perhaps because Kaneki had shown some strength, Ayato's attitude was still as ruthless and unreasonable as before, and his tone had softened slightly, but the commanding posture remained unchanged.

"Make it quicker?"

A strange expression crept onto Kaneki's face, a half-smile that seemed to be playing on his lips.

"Mr. Jason is dead. By the way, he tasted awful." The lingering stench of ghoul flesh and blood on his lips sent a chill down Ayato's spine at Kaneki's smile!

The hairs on my body stood on end at that gentle smile!

This guy...communicated! And the victim was none other than the half-Hakuja [Jason]!?

The practice of ghouls sharing food places a terrible burden on their spirits, leading either to self-destruction or madness. Ayato couldn't understand Kaneki Ken's gentle nature; he didn't seem like the type to eat Jason. But this didn't explain why the powerful Jason had disappeared and Kaneki Ken had reappeared.

"I remember that day, you beat Touka up really badly."

Kaneki looked intently at Kirishima Ayato, even concealing his usually chilling ghoul eyes. His gaze was clean and clear, devoid of any ugly or negative emotions.

"Touka cried for you."

"Tch, I've already shown mercy to a weak and stupid idiot like her!" Ayato's easily angered temper flared up at the mention of his sister Touka. His murderous ghoul eyes gleamed even more fiercely as he looked at the unusually calm Kaneki.

“Compassion? ...But I have no way to give you compassion, Ayato.”

For Touka's tears, for the injured Ms. Kaname, and for the antique enthusiasts. Kaneki understood that sometimes necessary cruelty was better. Thinking it was just to vent his anger, Kaneki's gaze calmly locked onto Ayato Kirishima. He raised his hand and gripped his kagune horizontally.

On that day, Kirishima Ayato recalled the fear of being dominated by the one-eyed ghoul!

"You have two wings..." Kaneki Ken's voice appeared behind him without warning! Ayato instinctively launched a vicious counter-kick!

Attack missed!

“But Touka only has one wing…” Still behind him, Kaneki followed like a ghost at a speed that Ayato couldn’t react to. He didn’t rush to attack because Kirishima Ayato was too weak. If he wanted to strike, he would have to estimate his strength carefully, or he would die.

"So I think if you also only have one wing, then you should be able to understand Touka a little better."

Sizzle...!!

The kagune pierced Ayato's shoulder with pinpoint accuracy, its dazzling feathers offering absolutely no protection. As the kagune pierced through, the fiery, vibrant kagune instantly extinguished. Then, with a flick of Kaneki's wrist, Ayato's body was uncontrollably lifted up by the pierced blade.

This scene is strikingly similar to the one where Yomi, who taught him swordsmanship, pierced his sister Touka.

When Kirishima Touka arrived at the building and saw the scene before her, her heart nearly stopped. No matter how disobedient and rebellious her younger brother was outside, he was still her brother. Kaneki looked like he wanted to kill Ayato alive. Touka didn't even have time to understand what was happening.

"stop it now!"

Like a black grim reaper, Kaneki's face was covered in blood, and his sword blade was stained with a series of bloodstains. His calm and decisive demeanor, without even blinking, left the antique group in awe.

Steadfast and powerful!

Like a cold and powerful swordsman blooming on red flowers amidst corpses. The target awaiting rescue is within reach, but the expressions on the faces of the group vary: some are surprised and uncertain, some are calm, some sigh, some are excited, and some are angry.

Chapter 161 Perfect Ending

The target, whom they thought was waiting to be rescued, suddenly appeared and his combat power skyrocketed, skewering the S-rank Kirishima Ayato on his sword like a chicken skewer!

The complexity of my inner feelings is naturally difficult to describe in words.

"Kaneki! Put Ayato down!!" Touka, as the older sister, instinctively revealed her terrifying ghoul eyes. She had been impaled on a sword and lifted up by the [Sword Demon] before, so she knew how intense the despair was of being hung on a blade, constantly in danger of being killed. No matter what, Ayato was her younger brother; she absolutely had to protect him!

They didn't lose their minds and attack Kaneki.

Touka's target was her younger brother, who was hanging on the kagune. Kaneki originally only intended to give him a minor punishment, but he also seriously damaged Kirishima Ayato's kagune, so he simply took the opportunity to remove the kagune.

Ayato fell to the ground with a thud.

"Touka... and everyone else." Kaneki's voice trembled slightly, but his strong willpower allowed him to immediately steady his voice. He looked at his companions who had come to his rescue with only a little moisture in his eyes.

Store Manager Yoshimura, Ms. Kaname, Mr. Yoshikata, Mr. Uta, Senior Nishio, Hinami, and... Mr. Tsukiyama.

"wonderful!!!!"

The touching atmosphere was instantly shattered by the "gourmet" Tsukiyama Shuu, who stared intently at Kaneki, whose aura was now deep and resolute. Kaneki's flavor had undergone a qualitative transformation after enduring hardship! Just like fresh ingredients refined by intense heat, every trace of flavor exuded an irresistible, mouthwatering aroma!

perfect!

His unparalleled delicious friend, Kaneki Ken, has become even more delicious!

"Idiot mountain! Don't shout so loudly!" Nishio Nishiki, who wasn't on good terms with the [Gourmet], scolded.

From the beginning, Nishiki Nishio was against bringing along this "gourmet" who had a morbid appetite for Kaneki; the other's burning gaze seemed to say he couldn't wait to devour Kaneki. To this, the incredibly resilient Kaneki merely glanced at the "gourmet" and offered his suggestion.

"Everyone, let's get to a safe place first."

Kaneki paused slightly, then looked at everyone solemnly and said, "I still need to rescue some people from here; they have given me a lot of help."

………………

With Ayato, who had lost one of his kagune, and Banjou Kazuichi, who had helped Kaneki escape the base within Aogiri Tree, and his subordinates, Kaneki and his companions escaped the Aogiri Tree base unharmed, leaving the Aogiri Tree ghouls and investigators to fight amongst themselves.

During their escape, Kaneki introduced the concept of "Manjō-no-I" to [Antique] and the others.

Kaneki's transformed demeanor successfully won over Banjou, who, upon learning of Kaneki's intention to gather more power, unhesitatingly led his subordinates to surrender. Meanwhile, the "Gourmet" Tsukiyama Shuu was not to be outdone, elegantly kneeling like a magnificent knight, offering his unwavering loyalty to his lord.

One is a strong shield against harm, the other is a short sword hidden by the pillow.

"Gold and wood..."

Manager Yoshimura observed everything, his aged face showing slight worry. Kaneki was clearly gathering power around him, displaying an aura that commanded respect; he was undoubtedly planning something. He was deeply concerned that Kaneki, having endured severe torture, might unknowingly become mentally twisted and ultimately embark on a path of self-destruction.

There is nothing new under the sun.

Yoshimura had witnessed far too much of the twisted and tragic nature of ghouls.

"Manager, thank you for your trouble. By the way, how did everyone know the route...?" They easily avoided both overt and covert CCG sentries along the way. Besides Irimi Kaname's powerful senses, the most important thing was that they had obtained the detailed plan beforehand, hehe. Kaneki couldn't help but wonder who in [Antiques] was so resourceful.

They actually managed to get their hands on the CCG, and into such a crucial and important place.

For Kaneki, the idea that was gradually forming in his mind was that if he could get help from this person, things would undoubtedly be much easier.

"A mysterious person, who supposedly provided the information specifically to save you, we are also very curious about his identity."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ms. Irimi gathered everyone's remaining forces and headed to Ward 23, [Cokria]. Before [Aogiri Tree] could act on their true target, they planned to rescue Mrs. Ryoko, who had been thrown into [Cokria] by [Sword Demon], just as before. This was a golden opportunity; if they missed it, who knew when they would get another chance like it.

"I see……"

Kaneki was stunned. He subconsciously recalled the call for help he made before being captured by the Aogiri Tree. Could it be that Hide was secretly helping him?

I subconsciously ruled out the possibility of the underworld.

The image of the "Sword Demon" was so deeply ingrained in people's minds that Kaneki didn't even think that Yomi-senpai would offer him any help once his ghoul identity was exposed.

While Kaneki and his group were exchanging information, Kirishima Ayato, who had been brought there by kidnappers, started causing trouble again. He looked at this group of fellow humans, whose combined strength was terrifying, with great apprehension. Just how many connections did that old man Yoshimura have? He could even recruit the administrators of the Fourth Ward.

"Let go, let go of me! I don't want to go back to [Antiques], that place will eventually die because of your own weakness, I don't want to end up like you! I want to go back to [Bronze Tree]!"

Kirishima Ayato doesn't care about all that!

He absolutely cannot go back to [Antiques] with Touka. Although those people are strong, everyone knows how ruthless the ghoul world is. If [The King] holds them accountable...

"Let me go! You're just as weak as your father! You'll end up killing everyone!"

Snapped! !

A hard slap landed on his face. Touka grabbed Ayato's shoulders, glaring at him angrily for his lack of self-control! That wasn't weakness; he had no idea what stupid things his father had done!

“Ayato, listen to me carefully. As long as you can’t understand your father, you’ll always be a child. …Children, you’ve had enough of causing trouble outside. You should come home with your sister! Your sister will protect you!” Unable to hold back her tears, Touka hugged her stunned brother. She had never been worried about her brother who had been wandering outside from the very beginning.

"me……"

For a moment, Kirishima Ayato felt as if his sister Touka's tears had turned into molten lava, dripping onto him and causing him excruciating pain. When did a ghoul's body become so fragile? He hesitated for a moment, then embraced his sister. Everyone smiled with relief; everything was now complete.

Iruma Kaname glanced at the map; they were almost at the exit of the safe route.

"Hurry up, everyone, the exit is right ahead..." Her expression changed abruptly, and her voice lowered. "...Ahead."

Ahead, bathed in moonlight, a withered, deathly pale beauty stood with her back to them, her composed and confident back revealing the cruel style of the [Sword Demon].

Chapter 162 Good Evening

"The moonlight is so beautiful."

With one hand resting on the hilt of her sword, Huang Quan's crimson eyes, her back to the [Antiques] group, were exceptionally dark and unfathomable. She had clearly been standing there for a long time, as if she had completely blended into the beautiful moonlit night scene. Suddenly, all sounds vanished from this tranquility, and the space became eerily quiet.

This feeling is terrifying.

It was as if she had inadvertently stumbled into the territory of a terrifying beast. Even without showing any malice, its mere presence possessed the power to unleash a horrific catastrophe! It made those who approached her tremble with fear!

Demon King!!

Good evening, everyone.