The appearance of Susanoo brought immense hope to the people — far more than the news of CCG and Aogiri Tree joining forces.
Even those in the 24th Ward, like Yoshimura, as well as the members of CCG and Aogiri Tree, could vaguely see the distant, blue-tinged giant.
Yoshimura immediately recognized it. "Byakuya is already fighting. We must do our part as well..."
At that moment, numerous Dragon Orphans had surrounded the 24th Ward Standing at the forefront, Yoshimura had already transformed into his kakuja forml.
As long as Yoshimura wasn't holding back, no number of Dragon Orphans could stop him.
The damage they caused couldn't even keep up with his regenerative abilities.
In fact, ghouls could absorb the cells of the Dragon Orphans. In a way, they were walking RC cell sources.
The longer the Yoshimura fought them, the stronger he could become.
"This is a bit of a hassle... but I suppose I should contribute properly~"
At that moment, Roma also assumed her kakuja form.
Though she enjoyed watching chaos unfold, she knew when to step in.
A little effort now would ensure more entertainment later.
Yomo, Koma, and Irimi also played significant roles, each gathering their respective groups — Clowns, Apes, and Black Dobers.
"Renji, I've brought the people you needed."
Uta appeared beside Yomo without warning, casually reaching to pat his shoulder.
Yomo dodged.
"Uta, you're here too."
Roma greeted him like an old friend.
Though the Apes and Black Dobers had disbanded, their members remained loyal to Koma and Irimi.
They answered the call without hesitation.
Koma and Irimi donned their masks once more.
"Irimi, I never noticed before, but your mask is really ugly."
Koma teased her.
"Look who's talking."
Irimi shot him a glare. "Just don't die fighting those ugly Dragon Orphans. Otherwise, I'll mock you for the rest of your life."
"As if. It's been years since I last stretched my muscles, but these guys won't be a challenge."
Koma cracked his knuckles before charging into battle.
Of course, Minami and Arima were also there.
"Arima, I'll cover your back."
Minami stood with her back against Arima's.
"Mm..."
Though Arima could defend himself from all angles effortlessly, he made no comment.
The strength gathered in the 24th Ward was even more terrifying than that of CCG and Aogiri Tree.
The battle mainly revolved around two key battlefields: the Anteiku and the CCG + Aogiri front. In addition, scattered ghouls throughout the city were independently fighting the Dragon Orphans.
Anteiku had now been fully exposed to the media. Who could have imagined that a small coffee shop had gathered so many elite ghouls?
However, the most heartwarming image was that of a ghoul, Minami, and a CCG investigator, Arima, fighting back-to-back.
It proved that humans and ghouls could trust each other.
...
"Your kakuja form has grown even larger. It's already dozens of meters tall..."
Eto, suspended in mid-air, was once again stunned by Byakuya's kakuja transformation.
"I thought your form at CCG was already your limit. I never expected you could take it this far."
Eto was in awe.
"Actually... this still isn't my limit."
Byakuya smiled.
"It's not?!"
Eto's eyes widened in disbelief, her brilliant gaze flickering. "You're really good at hiding your true power."
"You'll see soon enough."
Byakuya wasted no time, advancing to the fourth form—the Tengu Susanoo!
...
At the Washuu estate.
Yoshitoki was monitoring the outside world via his phone when he saw Byakuya's third-form Susanoo. He immediately lost his composure.
"Look at this! This is Byakuya's kakuja form!"
He quickly showed his phone to Tsuneyoshi.
But Tsuneyoshi, already aged with poor eyesight, squinted at the screen, holding the phone at a distance to see clearly.
It was a strangely comical sight.
"His previous kakuja form wasn't even his limit..."
Tsuneyoshi muttered, his voice trembling.
They had never understood how a half-human like Byakuya could undergo kakuja transformation. The only plausible explanation was that he had undergone an RC cell transplant surgery unknown to the Washuu Clan
But right now, the most pressing issue was Byakuya's kakuja form itself.
Its sheer size—dozens of meters tall—left Tsuneyoshi shaken.
The Dragon was massive, but size alone didn't determine absolute strength. If Byakuya could locate and destroy its core, everything would be over.
"I knew it! Byakuya will definitely win!"
Among the three in the library, only Nimura had a completely different reaction.
"Don't celebrate too early before the dust settles."
Yoshitoki cautioned.
Though he hoped Byakuya could stop the dragon, he had always followed the family's orders and wasn't particularly invested in their schemes.
If dragon went out of control, even the Washuu Clan wouldn't be able to stop it. In that case, not just Tokyo, but all of Japan would suffer.
Though a kakuja of only a few dozen meters likely wouldn't be enough to defeat The Dragon...
Just as this thought crossed Yoshitoki's mind—
On screen, Susanoo suddenly sat down.
As everyone wondered what Byakuya was doing, Susanoo's entire body underwent a massive transformation.
Not only did its size increase at an alarming rate, but it also grew a Tengu helmet and was engulfed in an ethereal blue fire.
Even without legs, the Tengu Susanoo had now surpassed 100 meters in height!