TTW Chapter 59: Cochlea (3)

"I'm free!"

"I've endured countless grievances in this wretched place."

"Let's kill these damn Investigators!"

...

Compared to the imprisoned ghouls on the surface, the securely imprisoned ones are truly malevolent and wicked beings.

Among them, there are numerous S-class individuals.

Even after years of not feeding, they can instantly summon their kagune, disrupting the balance of this battle.

The situation becomes increasingly dire.

Some Rank 2 investigators find themselves facing two or three ghouls alone, with no chance of victory.

"I don't want to die, I don't want to die! Get away, get away!"

One investigator, who usually inspects prison cells, bursts into tears and uncontrollably cries.

His trembling hand, holding the gun, shakes uncontrollably.

Before him stand two A-class and one S-class ghouls, all dressed in prisoner uniforms, their menacing kagune swaying.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

His pleas have no effect. As the ghouls draw nearer, he desperately fires his gun, but all the bullets are effortlessly deflected by their kagune until he runs out of ammunition.

A group of ghouls pounce on him, devouring him on the spot.

In the midst of this chaos, Kyouji Misaka also joins the battle, but he chooses the wrong opponent.

During Aogiri Tree's assault on Cochlea, apart from sending Kaneki Ken and Ayato Kirishima as vanguards, they also dispatch Tatara to hold the line.

While Kaneki and Ayato charge deep into the facility, Tatara observes from the rear and rarely engages in combat. His role is to ensure the successful rescue of their target in this mission.

However, his white windbreaker, the distinct red mask resembling an oxygen mask, and his composed demeanor as he walks through the heart of the battlefield make him stand out, impossible to ignore.

Tatara assesses that the situation is going well and proceeds cautiously down the corridor. Yet, as he takes a few steps, the nearby door suddenly bursts open. The event happens so swiftly that Tatara has no time to react, and everything turns pitch black in an instant.

Emerging from the broken door, Kyouji Misaka wears a triumphant expression. He possesses the ability to launch his quinque like a hidden weapon, engulfing ghouls in a manner akin to a giant flesh-eating flower.

Several investigators trail behind him, their firearms at the ready, their senses heightened.

"He's not their leader, it seems."

Kyouji Misaka feels somewhat disappointed. Initially, he intended to capture the leader first, but it turned out too easy. He presses the button on his quinque handle.

In the next moment, blood and flesh burst forth like a spring, accompanied by the unmistakable sound of crushed meat.

Afterward, Kyouji Misaka pays little attention. No ghoul struck by his quinque has ever survived.

"I wonder if there are any interesting individuals below."

Kyouji Misaka glances downward to assess the situation. However, in the next instant, his pupils contract abruptly. His prized quinque suddenly expands, then violently explodes.

Unharmed, Tatara appears before him. Kyouji Misaka has no time to react before Tatara's hand pierces through his chest, disbelief filling his eyes.

With Kyouji Misaka's special-grade strength, the outcome might have been different had he engaged Tatara seriously.

Yet, he underestimated his opponent's abilities and placed too much confidence in his special quinque.

Tatara isn't without injuries, but his robust regenerative ability allows him to recover almost instantly.

"Special Investigator Kyouji Misaka!"

"It's over. Even a Special Class Investigator died!"

As the warden of Cochlea and the beacon of hope for the investigators present, witnessing this scene shatters the resolve of the remaining investigators. After all, if even the warden cannot defeat the ghouls, charging forward would only lead to certain death.

A group of investigators erupts in panic and flees.

Tatara casually discards Kyouji Misaka's lifeless body and makes no effort to pursue them. He holds no interest in these insignificant foes; ravenous ghouls will surely take care of them.

The fleeing investigators haven't gone far when they find themselves surrounded by more ghouls.

"Someone, save us!"

"I don't want to die!"

"Ahhhhhh!"

Cries for help and screams continue to echo.

"It seems things are nearly finished."

Lin Yi stands atop a hundred-meter-high building, with Cochlea's main gate just below his feet. He glances at the building opposite Cochlea and senses the ever-watchful eyes fixed upon him.

Nonetheless, Lin Yi pays it little mind. About to finish his cigarette, he casually flicks it away, retrieves the white suitcase, stretches his arms, and plummets headfirst.

"He's quite perceptive, isn't he, Noro? He already noticed us."

A figure swathed in white bandages from head to toe, clad in red garments, swinging their legs, sits at the rooftop's edge, their voice resembling that of a young girl.

This person is none other than the leader of Aogiri Tree, Eto Yoshimura.

"He also appears quite interested in Kaneki."

...

Meanwhile, Tatara shifts his gaze. He cares little for how those investigators will meet their demise. He continues his descent, composed and unhurried.

Suddenly, he detects a concealed weapon and swiftly attempts to dodge, but he proves a step too slow.

The hidden weapon strikes Tatara's cheek with precision, yet he doesn't receive the anticipated injury. Only a small burn mark, the size of a pinky finger, appears on the tip of his nose.

In an instant, the burn mark heals.

Tatara realizes what has transpired and gazes at the "hidden weapon" on the ground, only to discover it's a mere cigarette butt. Even he, who maintains perpetual calmness, can't help but feel his temples throb.

He looks towards the sky, pinpointing the assailant.

Then, he raises his right hand, and his red and white kagune swiftly envelop his arm, taking the shape of an enormous cannon. Bright light gathers at the muzzle, distorting the surrounding air due to the searing heat.

"It's rather terrifying."

Lin Yi sighs, and in the next moment, the towering flame consumes him.

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