Chapter 99 : No.9: Oaths and Constraints!!!

Outside the monitor, Kirishima Touka gazed into Kaneki's bewildered eyes and spoke urgently:

"Don't be deceived, Kaneki. The tragedies you've faced aren't your fault. The kind ones are trampled not because of their weakness, but due to the malice of others!"

"You should stand up and fight, but never lose yourself!"

"In this world, there's no absolute right or wrong. Power itself isn't inherently good or evil; it's the human heart that determines that."

Kaneki felt a tighter embrace, experiencing warmth for the first time since his mother's departure. However, he couldn't shake the doubt – was everything really as Kirishima Touka claimed? His heart wavered, unknowingly.

In the Shinigami world, Aizen sat high in the throne, bathed in moonlight from the colossal moon, swirling around him like a dance.

"It's not me who's wrong; it's the world. Quite intriguing."

Aizen smiled as the displayed video unveiled a harsh reality – the unfavorable circumstances in this world stem from the inadequacies of the involved parties!

Weakness is a sin!

Look at Kaneki before him – experienced pain, covered in bruises, indecisive, and weak!

All stemming from weakness.

Despite possessing formidable strength, it must be suppressed within!

Though it brought a glimmer of light, it wasn't enough to birth new ideas.

In reality, the world lacks absolute good or evil; it's a realm where distinguishing truth between the strong and the weak is impossible!

This is the world's essence, or This is humanity's essence.

In the DC universe, Lucifer wore a slightly terrifying smile:

"Dad, another fallen soul."

God remained composed: "Perhaps, but there seems to be hope for change."

When Kaneki Ken asserted that the world was wrong, he sighed. No longer weak, shifting from an abused to an abuser isn't a wise choice!

The boy failed to discern the essence of power.

Completely swayed by that mental image.

Whether a person or a so-called savior, nothing is purely black or white!

However, if one day Kaneki Ken can perceive the essence of his heart and the world, perhaps he can transform into a stronger being.

If such a transformation hasn't occurred in the other's world, Kaneki Ken might take a different path.

At that moment, distant sounds echoed once more.

[During reward distribution, the Angel Kanekiyan form can be used for 20 minutes a day!]

[The screen lights up again, revealing an older Kaneki Ken surrounded by sword-like figures!]

In a certain room, the chairman of the CCG and Tsuneyoshi Washuu's son, Kichimura Washuu, abruptly stood up, revealing a scarlet one-eyed gaze!

Examining the image before him, his expression contorted into a grotesque visage.

He was the perpetrator of Kaneki's tragic life!

Inside the cafe, Ken Kaneki wore a perplexed expression.

As the golden light descended, he unmistakably sensed a surge in strength, and the various abilities of that form had already manifested in his mind.

Whenever he employed them, they would never fail!

At this moment, the cafe's manager, Kuzen Yoshimura, was taken aback. As an SSS-level ghoul, he felt a formidable threat emanating from Kaneki!

In the recreation room, Yakumo's face darkened considerably.

He no longer wished to torment his adversary; the fear of death had enveloped him entirely!

Especially in the face of the transformation, he had completely lost confidence in confrontation.

[To be continued in 24 hours.]

The picture dimmed completely, and then the screen vanished.

Shinigami world.

Within the Las Noches, Aizen, observing Hōgyoku, suddenly turned his head, as if he had sensed something.

A peculiar smile crossed his face.

The present.

In an unfinished building in a certain city, an iron gate swung open, revealing a room adorned with a bar inside.

Upon hearing the door open, Giriko Kutsuzawa, sporting an eye patch on his right eye, with a beard, and dressed as a waiter, paused from wiping the glass in his hand.

He glanced up and saw a man in a black cloak and white uniform with disheveled black hair.

In an instant, his expression changed drastically!

And those still in the establishment, including Kūgo Ginjō, Riruka Dokugamine, Yukio Hans Vorarlberna, and others, suddenly paled and their eyes filled with fear!

One name simultaneously echoed in everyone's minds: Yhwach!

"Not too difficult to find."

Yhwach's face remained calm, but he bore an air of indifference.

After uttering these words casually, he seated himself on a tall chair in front of the bar that no one had approached.

Then, like any ordinary patron, he opened his mouth:

"A glass of ice water."

However, Giriko Kutsuzawa acted strangely this time and did not comply with the order.

Seeing this, the entire Fullbringers organization's members held their breath, nervously and terrified, observing Giriko Kutsuzawa.

Is this person insane!?

That (Yhwach) is an entity even Yamamoto Shigekuni and the Spirit King's royal guards would be wary of—hurry and obey!

It doesn't matter if you perish, just don't implicate us!

At this moment, Yhwach, seated on the high chair, frowned, then slowly raised his head.

The terrified expression on Giriko Kutsuzawa's face vanished, replaced by a calm and relaxed demeanor.

He turned around and selected a black bottle, poured out the scarlet liquor, and placed it in front of Yhwach, then smiled:

"After so many years, won't you try the new things humans have concocted? It's delicious."

Kūgo Ginjō and the others instantly felt their scalps tingle, more frightened than when facing Yhwach!

Because the voice emanating from Giriko Kutsuzawa's mouth belonged to someone else!

When did this happen again!

You and the others failed to notice!

In front of the bar, Yhwach's furrowed brows eased, and without a word, he picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Then he shook his head.

"Ordinary."

Giriko Kutsuzawa smiled:

"Is it just ordinary, or exceptionally ordinary?"

"It's all just ordinary."

Yhwach slowly raised his head, resembling a waking lion, fixing his gaze directly on Giriko Kutsuzawa as though he perceived someone who could plumb the depths.

"It might not be wise to make such claims," Jackie Tristan, from the vacant seat, stood up suddenly, chuckling.

"Overconfidence can be a weakness at times," Riruka Dokugamine also rose to her feet.

"It's a lovely day today, perfect for some physical activity," Shūkurō Tsukishima, slender, closed the book in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

At this moment, all the Fullbringer members in the room stood up, wearing identical smiles and focused gazes on Yhwach.

With a collective smile on their faces, they stared directly at Yhwach.

There was no trace of panic on Yhwach's face as he slowly stood up.

"One of the special forces, Aizen Sōsuke, seems different from what I knew before."

"Isn't that a rather normal occurrence?" Giriko Kutsuzawa replied casually, as if it were expected.

"It seems I've underestimated you," Yhwach stated, looking directly at the person before him. He found himself unable to fathom the other's abilities, akin to watching a constantly shifting image!

At that moment, everyone in full appearance spoke in unison, their voices echoing:

"Hence, it might be better for the old man, forgotten by time, to die quietly and peacefully. The world isn't very welcoming to you today."

Yhwach's eyes gradually sharpened.

"It appears you're quite confident."

As he spoke, Yhwach instantly appeared in front of Kūgo Ginjō, his entire arm thrust through the opponent's chest.

Yet, no blood emerged. Kūgo Ginjō wore a peculiar smile, and the next second, it shattered like a mirror.

Simultaneously, all the objects in the room vanished, transforming into a pure green space.

Yukio Hans, holding a game console, laughed:

"The game is on, Yhwach!"

In the world of the Hunter x Hunter, Gon marveled at the starry sky while staying with Killua.

Due to the video's influence, the Ant King Meruem had already departed from the East Goto Republic.

This news, delivered by the president, also led Pitou, the Royal guard, to follow suit.

The high-level human's plan to assassinate the Ant King was abandoned, leaving Gon, seeking revenge, bewildered as he couldn't locate Pitou.

And at that moment, the screen reappeared.

Unbeknownst to them, 24 hours had passed.

9, 8, 7, 3, 2, 1!

The screen lit up, but it was in black and white.

In the image, a black figure, unaffected by gravity, floated upwards like a ghost, hair billowing.

Killua suddenly sat up, his eyes filled with disbelief.

[Top Ten Darkened Characters List: No.9!]

[Hunter x Hunter World; Oaths and Constraints!]

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