Chapter 34: Fusion Perception
"At the same time, we suspect there should be a strict Organization among the Parasites." Detective Fujita took out a map of Japan, on which many lines were drawn, all pointing to Tokyo as their destination. "These are their movement trajectories. If we're not mistaken, their Organization is located somewhere in Tokyo."
Clearly, the Japanese Police weren't just sitting around doing nothing.
The accuracy of the information they possessed completely overlapped with Xia Shang's memory.
"Why are you telling me these things? It doesn't seem necessary for me to know." Xia Shang stared into Detective Fujita's eyes and said in a calm tone.
"Because you are not a normal human."
Detective Fujita's answer was decisive, but he quickly added, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying you're a Parasyte. Your strength is very high, and the Police need someone like you. We want to cooperate with you."
"Cooperate? What benefits can I get?" Although Xia Shang's words were very impolite, this was indeed his true thought.
If it weren't for wanting to meet Goto, perhaps he would have already returned to The Boys World.
He was very curious if Goto possessed talents that other Parasites didn't.
Detective Fujita frowned, his brow furrowed tightly, indicating he was thinking. Fujita tapped the table with a marker pen and, after more than ten seconds, finally spoke, "Do you need money or a house, or perhaps something else? As long as it's within my authority, I can promise it to you."
After all, he really didn't want to miss Xia Shang, who could kill Parasites, and had done so twice.
This indicated that Xia Shang must know some weaknesses of the Parasites.
Looking at Detective Fujita before him, a good idea suddenly popped into Xia Shang's mind.
Use the pressure from the Police to force that guy Goto out.
"I can cooperate with you, but I require access to all your information. Furthermore, sometimes, I hope you can follow my command. Other than that, I don't need anything else."
"Impossible. Mobilizing the police force is something I absolutely cannot agree to."
Detective Fujita directly refused Xia Shang's condition.
"It seems you haven't fully understood my meaning. I can tell you the purpose of the operation, and whether or not you listen to me is up to you, the Police, to decide." Xia Shang then pulled out one of his hair strands and placed it on the table. "As long as you pull out any hair from a Parasyte's head, you can identify whether that person is a Parasyte. If the hair shrinks or twitches, it indicates that person is a Parasyte."
"As for the principle behind it, I'm sure you Police will quickly figure it out through research. And this detection method is my sincerity."
"Okay, I will immediately report this matter to Headquarters. Once this detection method is confirmed to be real and effective, I can agree to all your previous conditions." Detective Fujita said, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
When Xia Shang left the Police Station, Detective Fujita actually bowed personally to see him off. These days, due to the Parasyte situation, his pressure had been too great. He now desperately hoped this detection method would be effective.
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Not long after leaving the Police Station, Xia Shang met Kana Kimishima at a Yakitori Restaurant.
At this time, the fusion progress on his Panel had finished.
"Still haven't given up on Shinichi Izumi?" Xia Shang raised the wine glass filled with sake and took a sip. At the same time, he used his analysis ability on Kana Kimishima before him.
Kana Kimishima didn't speak, clearly not wanting to give up.
"Based on my understanding of Shinichi Izumi, it's impossible for him to give up Satomi and choose you." Xia Shang's words were direct and hurtful.
"Of course, it's best if you don't try to drive a wedge between them through certain actions. That will only make Shinichi Izumi dislike you. If you ask me, wouldn't it be better to simply be friends?" While Xia Shang was speaking, the analysis of Kana Kimishima was already complete.
[Talent Skill: Radio Wave Perception]
[Fusion Condition: Cause Kana Kimishima to have intense Emotional Fluctuation]
[After Fusion, the Player's Perception Ability for Anomalous Radio Waves, including those from Parasites, will be enhanced, but the Player will not be able to perceive the Emotional Fluctuation within the Signal. This Ability is unidirectional, and its effective range will grow as the Player grows. The current range is 100 meters.]
Kana Kimishima's innate ability was better than Xia Shang had imagined.
He had originally thought Kana Kimishima's talent could only sense the presence of Parasites, but he didn't expect it could also sense other anomalous radio waves.
For Xia Shang, who could travel to other worlds, this was definitely an extremely good innate ability.
"You don't understand, you simply don't understand how I feel." Kana Kimishima's expression was cold, and her tone became agitated. "Do you know that feeling of telepathy? I felt it the moment I first saw Shinichi Izumi."
"That's just because you can sense the presence of certain anomalous creatures, like Shinichi Izumi and the man who tried to catch you before."
Kana Kimishima completely rejected Xia Shang's statement. She stood up directly and said impolitely, "If you came here today to persuade me to leave Shinichi Izumi, then we have nothing more to talk about. I'm sorry, I'll be leaving now."
With that, Kana Kimishima turned and left her seat, walking outside.
"If you don't believe me, then ride a bicycle around Tokyo. The facts will prove that everything I said is true."
Watching the other person leave without looking back.
Xia Shang shook his head. At this point, his purpose had been achieved. [Radio Wave Perception Talent is Fusing, current Progress 10% (Cannot perform the next Analyze until the Player has completely Fused.)] Afterward, he patiently tasted the food on the table by himself.
This was his first time eating Japanese Yakitori. He had to admit, Japanese people seemed to really like serving half-cooked dishes. Some things, Xia Shang had to force himself to swallow despite the raw/fishy smell, to the point where he waved for the waiter and asked them to grill it again.
Besides that, the taste of Japanese sake was also unique, like a blend of rice wine and white liquor.
Although it wasn't particularly difficult to drink, it didn't suit Xia Shang's taste.
After leaving the Yakitori Restaurant, Xia Shang received a text message from the School. Nishi High School had suspended class again.
Speaking of which, the higher-ups at Nishi High School must have some serious connections. Every time such a big incident happens at the School, it manages to reopen after a while, which is truly outrageous.
After complaining about Nishi High School, Xia Shang walked on the road back home. Just then, someone handing out leaflets forcefully shoved a campaign leaflet into Xia Shang's hand. Without waiting for Xia Shang to refuse, they immediately turned and stopped another passerby.
At first, Xia Shang thought it was just an advertisement leaflet.
Just as he was about to throw it away, he accidentally glimpsed the title about the mayoral election on it. If he remembered correctly, the guy running for Mayor seemed to be the leader of the Parasite Organization.
When he unfolded the campaign leaflet and looked, it was just as he expected. Most of the content being promoted was related to the environment.
(end of chapter)