Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Lin Yan also glanced at Kaneki Ken.

That young man in his twenties was the stranger that Hideyoshi Nagachika had glanced at.

“I think he’s probably heading to his workplace, ‘Antei Ward,’” Mikoto said, glancing at her ever-present little booklet, which contained information on all the suspects in the investigation. She hadn’t expected it to be this detailed.

"Huh? Miss Mikoto, you've even investigated where Kaneki works!?"

"Of course."

"Yongjin, don't underestimate our ability to act!"

"Okay! Let's follow him to that coffee shop. I have a feeling there's something suspicious about him..."

"We really can't sense any signs of him eating—we might as well be eating bingo!"

"Impossible, impossible..."

"I've known that guy since elementary school! Even in college, we still often went to BigGirl for burger steaks together!"

"But there haven't been any events like this lately, right?"

"That's because he was hospitalized for a while and his body hasn't fully recovered yet!"

"Alright, alright, calm down. I can't possibly monitor him 24/7, so there's a possibility I might miss something. Especially during the late-night hours when ghouls are most active, that part of the investigation isn't thorough enough."

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"It seems like Kaneki will be working very late tomorrow. I want to keep an eye on him secretly; maybe I'll witness the decisive moment."

"I want to participate too."

"Me too! Please let me join!"

"But it might be dangerous. Maybe it's better if you don't come along?"

"What are Yongjin's plans?"

"It's okay not to force yourself."

“I want to participate too. Besides, Kaneki isn’t a ‘ghoul,’ so nothing dangerous will happen to him.”

"That's right."

"Then let's all meet in front of the 'Anting District' around 8 PM tomorrow night!"

……

Lin Yan did not linger there, but left directly. After all, he was just passing by and had no interest in their childish games.

[Ding! Possessing Kaneki Ken can shorten the mission time by half and accelerate its completion by 50%.]

[Ding, host, would you like to proceed with the possession? Countdown: 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.]

Countdown: 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 58 seconds...

23 hours, 59 minutes, and 57 seconds...

23 hours, 59 minutes, and 56 seconds...

It seems that he can't completely stay out of it. Lin Yan is still thinking about whether to take this shortcut or just do what he wants.

Regardless, Lin Yan didn't care.

First, no one in this world can threaten his life, not even the most powerful ghouls. Perhaps the ghouls of this world haven't yet realized the arrival of a true god; whether their fate is misfortune or fortune remains to be seen.

Secondly, Lin Yan will not take sides; neither the CCG nor the Ghouls can sway him.

Therefore, Lin Yan is still considering it.

However, Lin Yan needs to make a decision before the countdown ends.

Meanwhile, Hideyoshi Nagachika was still somewhat uneasy when he returned home. He felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, and he was still worried about Ken Kaneki.

"...Let's go out!"

By this time, the sun had already set, and the night air was still a bit chilly. Hideyoshi Nagachika shivered and continued walking forward, looking up at the sunset in the distance, and some fragments of the past surfaced in his mind.

"……Um?"

Ahead, a large crowd gathered; it seemed to be a square where someone was singing. The singer was a young man in his early twenties, and his smile was so bright and cheerful.

"What's bothering you?"

"what?"

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Hideyoshi Nagachika's thoughts. He came to his senses and realized that it was the young man singing and talking to him.

"Sorry! No, it's nothing... I just think this song is really great. How should I put it? My best friend is going through a tough time right now, and I really want to help him but I can't seem to do anything. Everything just feels like it's not going right. If there really is a God, I really hope He can help me!"

"I see," the young man said, then fell silent again. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "However, I don't think there's anything wrong with this. You don't necessarily have to help in any way."

"Huh?" Hideyoshi Nagachika was puzzled as to why a complete stranger would say such a thing, and it didn't seem like something he said casually, but rather something he had thought about carefully.

The young man continued.

"It would be best if friends could help each other, but that's not the purpose of making friends, is it? Actually, the reason is very simple. Isn't it because we are happy when we are together that we hang out together?" The young man said, but his accent was a bit special, which Hideyoshi Nagachika noticed.

"I feel that having friends around makes me feel very at ease. There's nothing better than that," the young man continued, smiling and encouraging Hideyoshi Nagachika. These warm words warmed Hideyoshi Nagachika's heart and made him feel so at ease.

“You’re right.” Hideyoshi Nagachika agreed with the young man, nodding affirmatively. “I feel more energized! Maybe my thinking is a bit naive!” he said.

"Thank you!"

Hideyoshi Nagachika wanted to take out money to thank the other person, but the other person stopped him, saying that he should always express his gratitude. He then realized that he only had a cup of coffee, and even if he wanted to give money, Hideyoshi Nagachika's wallet was empty, so he handed the coffee to the other person.

"I'm sorry, this is all I have on me!" Hideyoshi Nagachika still felt a little embarrassed and smiled shyly.

"Wow! Really?! Even though I just said I didn't need to pay, I haven't had a decent meal in days. You've really helped me a lot!" Just a warm can of coffee was enough to make the young musician so grateful. He seems to be a very optimistic and warm-hearted person. "You're my god!"

Hideyoshi Nagachika smiled shyly, "It's just a little thing, why make such a fuss!"

After parting ways with the musician, Hideyoshi Nagachika headed towards the supermarket.

"Let me think...where can I buy that thing..."

"Huh? Isn't that Hideyoshi Nagachika?" Kiyama, who was at the convenience store, saw Hideyoshi Nagachika not far away and greeted him loudly. He was reading a book.

Are you killing time?

"I'm so excited I can't wait! Yongjin, are you the same?"

"That's it."

"Huh? Why would you buy that kind of thing?"

"I suddenly feel like buying it," said Hideyoshi Nagachika, his voice somewhat indifferent, as if he didn't really want to say much. However, Hideyoshi Nagachika would still be traveling with Kiyama; they were heading to Anteiku to meet up with Cain and Mitsuaki, and they had already arrived.

"It seems Kaneki's work isn't finished yet. Should we explore the surrounding area first? If we're not familiar with the terrain, we might lose him."

"Mr. Cain, I have a feeling something might run out." Kiyama looked around nervously, still frightened.

The same applies to Sanko.

“Although I often explore ruins and such places, I’m feeling a bit uneasy today. Maybe it’s better not to go any further.” Suddenly, a rustling sound accompanied Cain’s voice.

"Wow! What is that?!" Kiyama exclaimed in astonishment.

"Excuse me, I'm hungry."

"What's going on? You're really taking it easy."

"Haha, you've got guts."

"You can't fight if you're hungry! By the way, Mr. Cain, shouldn't we stop going any further in? Maybe we'll encounter some real 'ghouls'..."

"Actually, you're scared too?"

"Of course I'm scared! Even the locals get lost in this area..."

"I see. In that case, shall we turn back?"

The group continued walking forward, and unsurprisingly, they got lost; a dead end lay ahead.

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"Another dead end, Mr. Cain..." None of the group had a good sense of direction. Some people have a natural sense of direction and will never get lost no matter how complicated the terrain. Lin Yan is one of these people.

Everyone looked gloomy.

Kiyama sighed.

"Oh no... Are we lost... Sorry, everyone wait a moment, let me check the route." Cain said as he checked.

The dim lighting here creates a rather eerie atmosphere. The surroundings are deserted, and you can hardly sense any living souls.

Kiyama pushed up his glasses, swallowed hard, and said nervously.

"This atmosphere makes it feel like a 'ghoul' might actually appear."

Once those words were spoken, the others seemed to be affected by the atmosphere. Even Hideyoshi Nagachika felt a chill run down his spine, as if something could jump out at any moment. The oppressive feeling came from all directions, and he was completely unaware that he had already fallen into this situation.

“That’s right, this is an excellent ‘hunting ground’!” A voice rang out from the narrow dead end, and then Mushan disappeared. To be precise, he didn’t disappear, but his body suddenly flew out and crashed hard into the wall with a scream.

"what!"

"Mushan!"

Mikoto immediately rushed over, while Hideyoshi Nagachika caught a glimpse of a pair of scarlet eyes out of the corner of his eye. Just like the ghouls described in the reports, those eyes looked terrifying, as if they were about to drip blood. The surrounding air seemed to have frozen.

"This is the result of piecing the fragments together piece by piece. Now... my dinner is ready!"

Cain revealed a sinister smile, as if a huge tail was behind him.

"Hei, me too! Actually, me too! I'm a 'ghoul' too! Come on, look carefully with your eyes! This is the last world you'll ever see!"

The tail-like thing attacked Hideyoshi Nagachika, who was nearly knocked down. Had he been knocked down, he would likely have been in grave danger.

Cain continued shouting loudly in that terrifying voice.

"You're scared, aren't you? It's terrifying, isn't it!? You're shaking! You're crying! You're terrified! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!!"

The tail slapped the concrete ground, and the ground immediately cracked. If it had hit a person, they probably would have broken bones. It was terrifying.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you so quickly. The moment the puzzle is destroyed is also irresistible...! It would be a waste not to enjoy it..."

Cain looked at Hideyoshi Nagachika, who was running wildly away, and seemed somewhat incredulous. According to his analysis, Hideyoshi Nagachika was definitely not the kind of person who would abandon his companions.

He shouted loudly.

"You're acting so strangely, Ying. You're not the type to be indifferent to other people's lives!"

Cain shouted as he chased after Hideyoshi Nagachika, seemingly very displeased that Hideyoshi had exceeded his expectations, and he was determined to make Hideyoshi pay the price.

The unexpected turn of events filled Cain with resentment. He suddenly chased after Ying, his face full of anger.

Hideyoshi Nagachika ran for his life, only managing to glance back once. He saw Cain, his eyes flashing a ferocious red light, rapidly approaching him.

"Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!"

"...You think you can escape, Hideyoshi Nagachika!" The ghoul Cain relentlessly pursued Hideyoshi Nagachika, determined not to let him get away. After all, the opponent was a ghoul, far superior to humans in both stamina and other aspects. Human strength and everything else paled in comparison to a ghoul, which was why Cain believed Hideyoshi Nagachika had no chance of escaping his grasp.

Humans are nothing compared to ghouls.

Actually, the ghoul Cain's tail was the tail of his kagune, which had already struck Hideyoshi Nagachika. Fortunately, not all the force was applied to Hideyoshi Nagachika, otherwise it would have been even worse.

"……what!"

Even so, it felt as if his body had crashed into a heavy truck, and he cried out in unbearable pain all over his body.

"It hurts so much... ouch!"

The ghoul, Kakuzu, looked down at Hideyoshi with disdain, his eyes and tone icy, no longer human.

"...When did you find out...that I'm a 'ghoul'?"

"That was just now!"

"No, that's not right. Most humans would go weak in the knees the moment they see a 'ghoul,' although some would run away immediately. But an ordinary college student like you couldn't possibly run away so decisively. When did you guess that?"

Hideyoshi Nagachika had actually noticed some clues beforehand. For example, when Mikoto mentioned Anteiku, Cain already knew that Kaneki Ken worked at a coffee shop. If Cain was truly a powerful man, he would definitely be observing ghouls at night.

There are countless such details.

Hideyoshi Nagachika is also a very meticulous person.