"Now, I've partnered with an Associate Special Class Investigator from the Zero Squad, and starting tomorrow, we'll be heading to the 19th Ward to investigate Ghouls."
That evening, back home, Yakuchi Kei briefly explained the situation to Kamishiro Rize.
"You said the Washuu Family cultivated many half-humans, right? And that half-humans have physical capabilities far exceeding ordinary people. I'm wondering if Kishou Arima, who is known as the CCG's strongest Investigator, might be a half-human?"
Yakuchi Kei suddenly brought this up.
"That's right, and his identity isn't limited to just that."
Clearly, Kamishiro Rize knew about Kishou Arima. "He's also a Cleaner for 'V.' It's likely that many members of the Zero Squad, who are with him, are also half-humans."
"So, you should be careful recently. If you're discovered by Kishou Arima, it will be big trouble."
Yakuchi Kei warned Kamishiro Rize.
He brought up this topic precisely to remind Kamishiro Rize.
It's clear that the Washuu Family would definitely order Kishou Arima to capture Kamishiro Rize. In the original work, Kamishiro died precisely because of this in the later stages.
However, Kishou Arima sometimes "slacked off," much like how he played "whack-a-mole" with Aogiri Tree in the 24th Ward. He only efficiently handled tasks that he couldn't slack off on and had to complete.
But whether Kishou Arima is willing to specifically search for Kamishiro Rize is one thing; once he accidentally discovers her, he will definitely deal with her incidentally to avoid arousing suspicion from the Washuu Family and the leader of the 'V' organization, Kai.
"Got it."
Kamishiro Rize seemed to find Yakuchi Kei a bit verbose. "It's you, on the other hand, who needs to pay attention to your own safety."
"Mm."
Hearing the hint of concern in Kamishiro Rize's tone, Yakuchi Kei smiled and responded.
...
Tokyo, 19th Ward.
Yakuchi Kei was dressed in normal clothes, and Ui Koori wasn't wearing his white combat uniform either, but a suit.
As for their Quinque briefcases, they were directly hidden in a suitcase.
This suitcase was also different from ordinary suitcases, featuring biometric technology, allowing the Quinque briefcase inside to be ejected at the fastest speed when needed.
This was in case they suddenly encountered an emergency situation involving Ghouls.
"According to current statistics, that 'Hyena' is known to have preyed on over a dozen people, and the unknown number is only higher. Moreover, he recently caused an incident with more than five casualties, which also raised his danger level to A-Rank Ghoul."
Walking on the way to the 19th Ward CCG Branch, Ui Koori explained the known intelligence to Yakuchi Kei . "The 'Hyena's' Kagune is speculated to be a Rinkaku, characterized by extremely high lethality. The drawback is that Rinkaku are relatively fragile. His frequent activity area is…"
Yakuchi Kei and Ui Koori didn't immediately begin their investigation upon arrival. Instead, they first went to the 19th Ward Branch, which was essentially to clock in. Otherwise, the CCG wouldn't know if they were working.
...
"Ui, Quasi-Special Class!"
At the 19th Ward CCG Branch, every Investigator they encountered respectfully greeted Ui Koori.
As for Yakuchi Kei , no one recognized him, as he had just joined and had no reputation.
In contrast, Ui Koori, as the vice-captain of the Zero Squad and formerly a talented rookie in the Arima Squad, was practically known by everyone in the CCG.
"Ui, Quasi-Special Class, so you're the one coming to support the 19th Ward this time."
At this moment, Yakuchi Kei and Ui Koori encountered a man with white hair, a thin face, and a slightly stooped posture, wearing a gray overcoat and carrying a Quinque briefcase.
Yakuchi Kei 's eyes immediately shimmered, as he recognized the man before him as Kureo Mado, and Amon Kotaro was also by Kureo Mado's side.
He immediately took note; Kureo Mado was in the 19th Ward at this time…
Kureo Mado and Amon Kotaro
"Special Investigator Mado, Associate Special Investigator Amon."
Ui Koori responded.
At this moment, Kureo Mado looked at Yakuchi Kei . "Is this your partner? He looks pretty good."
Ui Koori nodded and said, "Of course, he performed very well during his internship."
Yakuchi Kei calmly said to Kureo Mado, "My name is Yakuchi Kei , and I'm a newly appointed Second Class Investigator."
"Associate Investigator Ameno, work hard. You'll definitely become an excellent Ghoul Investigator."
Leaving these words, Kureo Mado and Amon Kotaro continued to walk forward.
When talking with them as colleagues, Kureo Mado was quite normal, even a reliable senior who was very good and responsible towards his subordinates, but when facing Ghouls, he was completely different.
Despite being just a small interlude, Yakuchi Kei became somewhat concerned. Because at this point in the timeline, if nothing unexpected happened, Kureo Mado was either investigating or about to investigate the Diguichi Family.
"Ding! Host has activated a task, initiating God-tier Selection!"
"Option One: Do not interfere, do not get involved. Reward: 1 Fusion Point!"
"Option Two: Cooperate with Kureo Mado and Amon Kotaro to eliminate the Diguichi Family. Reward: 10 Fusion Points!"
"Option Three: Prevent 'Gecko' Ōmori Yakumo and Kureo Mado from killing Kiguchi Asaki. Reward: 50 Fusion Points!"
As expected, such important events easily triggered the system's task mechanism. However, he currently had his own investigation task, making it difficult to handle so many things simultaneously.
Moreover, besides 'Gecko,' he also had to stop Kureo Mado, which required careful consideration, not to mention 'Gecko' for now.
Don't let Kureo Mado's rank as First Class deceive you; his true strength was at least at the Associate Special Class level.
Based on his past achievements in expelling a large number of Ghouls and capturing the SS-Rank 'Corpse Collector,' Kirishima Arata, he could have been promoted to Associate Special Class long ago. However, he disliked the many restrictions placed on Associate Special Class Investigators and simply wasn't willing to be promoted.
This is also why, as soon as Kureo Mado was killed by Touka Kirishima, Touka Kirishima's danger level immediately rose to S-Rank, which is the danger level for a standard Special Class Investigator.
For Yakuchi Kei , one Kureo Mado was actually fine, but if he really tried to stop Kureo Mado for Fueguchi Hinami and Ryoko Fueguchi, his situation in the CCG would become difficult.
The CCG would certainly not allow Investigators to harbor Ghouls; this was one of the provisions of the ghoul countermeasures law.
Although he considered the ghoul countermeasures law laughable, blatantly violating the countermeasures law still required careful consideration.
Subsequently, Yakuchi Kei and Ui Koori essentially signed in at the CCG Branch, and then formally began their investigation task.
They went to investigate the area where the A-Rank Ghoul 'Hyena' frequently appeared.
As for why that guy was given the codename 'Hyena,' it was because he usually wore a mask shaped like a Hyena, just like Touka Kirishima was called 'Rabbit.'
"Let's not alert him yet. Just walk around like ordinary passersby, and pay attention to any suspicious clues around us."
Ui Koori constantly imparted knowledge that a newcomer needed to know to Yakuchi Kei .
Yakuchi Kei nodded slightly. Although he understood all of these things, there was no need to show it.
Even with his Sharingan closed, his perception was much stronger than an ordinary person's. After only half an hour, he discovered a suspicious man.
"Senior Ui, that man has a faint yellowish residue on him, like human fat."