"Despicable!"
Touka spat at Tsukiyama.
This damned bastard had used her and an innocent student to threaten Byakuya, forcing him to come alone.
Tsukiyama was already formidable, and this time he'd brought two servants of unknown strength. Touka couldn't help but worry for Byakuya.
So she didn't want to leave Byakuya here alone...
Kaneki had nearly escaped the garage by now, but Touka still stood there, glaring at Tsukiyama with hatred—clearly not intending to leave.
"Oh? Kirishima-san doesn't want to leave? That's even better—how delightful to contemplate!"
Seeing Touka stay behind, Tsukiyama grew even more pleased.
Even with Touka interfering, he didn't care. Her current strength was too weak—had it been some time earlier, he might have been wary.
"Kirishima-san..."
Byakuya was about to tell Touka she didn't need to worry—
But Touka spoke first: "I'm not leaving! I don't want to leave you here alone. I'm going to beat that disgusting, revolting shit Tsukiyama!"
"How dare you insult the Young Master like that!"
Kanae was immediately enraged by Touka's words and wanted to teach her a lesson.
"Don't mind her. The priority is capturing Amaha-kun. I can't wait to eat him."
Tsukiyama calmed Kanae.
Then he pulled out the handkerchief Rize had thrown to him before, still carrying Byakuya's scent. His expression became manic and intoxicated. "Ah—such an unforgettable aroma!"
Byakuya scanned the surroundings again—only Tsukiyama, Matsumae, and Kanae were present. Apparently Tsukiyama thought this was enough.
Because there hadn't been any powerful ghouls at the Ghoul Restaurant last time—Madam A at S-minus was among the strongest there—and Byakuya had only casually taken out some unlucky ones, Tsukiyama had severely underestimated him.
Even the S-rated Kaneki from the original story could solo the entire Ghoul Restaurant, since attendees were generally B and A-rated ghouls. Tsukiyama and Furuta, who'd fled when things went south, didn't even count.
Aside from the family head Mirumo, the SS-rated Matsumae was the Tsukiyama family's strongest fighter—no wonder Tsukiyama was so confident.
"If you really don't want to leave, Kirishima-san, then let's fight together."
Though Touka staying wouldn't really help, Byakuya wouldn't show any disdain.
"Looks like Amaha-kun wants to resist? I suggest you cooperate—that way I can make it quick."
Tsukiyama offered his "kind" advice.
"If I'm about to be eaten by a ghoul, wouldn't it be strange not to resist?"
Byakuya said flatly.
"Leave shit Tsukiyama to me. Can you handle the other two?"
Touka had moved to Byakuya's side, quickly coordinating their battle plan.
"No problem. Be careful."
Byakuya reminded her.
"You too."
With that, Touka coldly addressed Tsukiyama: "Shit Tsukiyama! I won't let you succeed."
"Heh!"
Tsukiyama scoffed. "Kirishima-san, aren't you overestimating yourself? Are you sure you're still my match after going so long without fresh human flesh?"
"We'll only know by trying."
Touka said grimly.
She released her ukaku—only half a complete wing, which actually had a unique aesthetic to it.
"Hmph!"
Tsukiyama snorted coldly. "Kanae, Matsumae—don't interfere with my fight against her. I can handle this overconfident little girl myself. Just capture Amaha-kun."
Matsumae nodded slightly.
When she'd captured Touka per the young master's orders, she'd already noticed Touka wasn't strong—so she wasn't worried about him now.
Then Matsumae and Kanae charged at Byakuya while Tsukiyama engaged Touka directly.
Byakuya calmly opened his portable case and fired ukaku projectiles at the two servants using "13's Jason" in cannon form.
Matsumae dodged the projectiles while closing distance with relative ease; Kanae's shoulder got grazed.
"Damn!"
Kanae clutched the wound, expression souring. The young master's target was more troublesome than expected.
Meanwhile, Tsukiyama and Touka clashed with their kagune. Within moments, Touka was losing.
She, who had once been stronger than Tsukiyama, was now far weaker simply because she'd gone so long without eating fresh human flesh. She hadn't anticipated how severely her strength had declined.
Just then, Tsukiyama found an opening and drove his kagune through Touka's arm, then kicked her several meters away.
"Kirishima-san, you really can't do it anymore."
Tsukiyama smiled. "But don't worry—I won't kill you. My only target is Amaha-kun. You just need to sit there and enjoy the show."
He'd been smiling one second, but the next, he looked up to see Kanae flying toward him. Unable to dodge in time, he was knocked down.
Even Matsumae had taken a wound to the abdomen, clearly in bad shape.
[Ding! Host has activated a quest. Initiating Divine Selection!]
[Option 1: Quickly finish off Kanae and Matsumae, then heroically save the beauty by defeating Tsukiyama Shuu. Reward: 40 Fusion Points!]
[Option 2: Let Touka eat your flesh to restore her strength, enabling her to personally defeat Tsukiyama Shuu. Watching Touka enjoy you will also devastate Tsukiyama. Reward: 100 Fusion Points!]
A choice appeared in Byakuya's mind.
Option two would clearly be more satisfying, and it offered more Fusion Points. The only catch was getting eaten again...
Byakuya walked straight toward Touka. "Kirishima-san, your strength declined because you haven't eaten fresh flesh in too long, right? Then eat my flesh now."
"Are you sure?"
Touka was somewhat surprised.
"Mm."
Byakuya said without hesitation.
Hearing this exchange, Tsukiyama's expression twisted violently.
He hadn't even tasted this delicacy yet, and now Touka was going to get the first bite?! Absolutely unacceptable!
"You filthy sow! Don't touch my food!"
Tsukiyama screamed, practically crawling desperately to stop Touka—but it was already too late...
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