On the top floor of the main headquarters of the CCG there was solemn silence. Upon a long desk that strech from one side of the hall to the entry door, seated ten investigator on each side. The seat of honour was occupied by an old man,Tsuneyoshi Washuu. He wore a yukata and sat with a heavy air around him. Near the door, two seats were left empty.
Washuu was looking at those empty chairs. No one spoke and no one knew to whom that seats were meant for.
"Everyone is present, I presume. Begin the meeting" he said suddenly. Everyone nodded.
Mado stood up. In his hands were few sheets of paper. He coughed lightly.
"The murder case that occured in 3 ward on 12/08. Upon extensive investigation some significant clues were found. Firstly we found the body of a woman identified as Tanaka Miuza, age 32. Her body was half eaten. Valuable organs like liver and heart were missing. None of the muscle tissue or part of brain was consumed or damage." He paused.
Shinohara was anxious. He thought that Mado would exposed his mistake and blame him for the delay of the operation. He could take responsibility for his mistake, but still it was too large of a blame to bear for a first class.
"Upon the evidences that were gathered, I propose a possible explanation behind this unusual incident. First a ghoul killed the women and ate parts of her. Soon after, another ghoul came and tried to claim the kill. But before any bloodshed could had happen, something startled them so much that they ran away, leaving behind the dead body" he finished.
Rather than applause there was laughter.
"Mado your deduction and reasoning are spot on, however your choice of words are terrible" Yoshitoki said while laughing. Even Mado himself let out a chuckle on the remark.
Suddenly silence fell over the hall as a big box of iron.
"Next one please speak" Tsuneyoshi asked.
Houji stood up. After bowing he started "Three days ago thanks to the quick decision of Marude san, we were able to find out an active UFC operating in 13th ward. Though most of the ghouls flee, we managed to capture five of them and among them is the notorious ghoul JASON. He is presently sealed inside Cochlea. Furthermore we have found traces of ONI"
Upon hearing that word everyone got alerted, even Tsuneyoshi attention was drawn by that word. Everyone was anticipating what would be the next word.
"Kagune secretion found inside the ring matches ONI's biosignature. She is most likely active in this area and is again performing her old profession" he said and sat down.
Suddenly Mado stood up "I would like to change my explanation a bit. Thanks to Houji kun I believe that the ghoul that killed the woman didn't flee but was kill and devoured by ONI. She has been evading the CCG by manipulating her kagune secretion to its minimum. I proposed that we should get a full on sieving in 3rd ward and 13th ward"
"Sit down Mado" Tsuneyoshi said is a heavy, authoritative voice "ONI has been both a boon and a bane to CCG. But she must be neutralized. All ghoul investigator that pursued her had lost their lives. As such our next act against her will be crucial"
He looked at Yoshitoki and asked "Where is Kanou's latest creation?"
Outside the passage leading to the hall, a tall figure strided across the floor. Following him was a small man who was begging him.
"Zero two please I beg you don't do anything rash. If you cause trouble I'll be in trouble too" he pleaded.
"Hushed you little rat, don't pester me" he said with a smile. With his arm he pushed the door to the hall. Everyone's attention was drawn to the sliding door. A smiling face figure stood infront of them and behind him was a cowering bispectacled investigator.
"Good afternoon, fellow investigator" Zero two greeted in a loud and lively manner.
"Gentlemen I present to you, CCG's greatest creation and the weapon against ONI; CHIMERA 02" Tsuneyoshi told.