The Declaration

On a certain night, the cameras from all over Tokyo and the rest of Japan were directed towards a special event created by Kenzo, who was dressed as the assassin everyone adores. The one who kills criminals, tortures those who have violated the law, and, in a more intricate narrative, eliminates evil from the world.

After each murder, the police discovered that everything mentioned by the masked figure was true. The hidden corpses were found one by one, and at that moment, the popularity of the Judge, who was Kenzo, skyrocketed.

From the people's perspective, what Kenzo was doing even significantly reduced ghoul attacks after he didn't limit himself only to humans but also targeted demons.

And against all odds, Kenzo appeared in the live broadcast, hidden under his disguise that concealed every part of his body. This time, something seemed different; there was a mysterious air that seemed to connect everyone.

Kenzo, sitting in front of a camera, said, "In the intricate narrative of existence, we observe that humans, in their own dance with duality, are not so different from Ghouls as some might believe."

"In the twists of history, we find episodes where humanity slips down the same precipice of darkness it accuses Ghouls of. Believe me, I have killed many cannibalistic humans; many are in custody, by the way."

After saying that, Kenzo fixed his gaze on the camera and whispered, "In the shadows of the night, when Ghouls lurk, it's not just monsters that emerge. Sometimes, despair and greed take hold of human hearts, turning them into creatures as voracious as those they point accusing fingers at."

"We have all seen how, in many cases, it is revealed that the line between humanity and monstrosity is thinner than many would like to admit."

"In acts driven by desperate survival, fear instilled by the unknown, and the thirst for power, humans, at times, reflect a dark mirror image of the same nature they sometimes criticize in Ghouls."

"In the struggle for existence, some humans fall into the same vortex of primal instincts they accuse Ghouls of unleashing. Human greed, embodied in ruthless exploitation of resources and indifference to others' suffering, reflects the same insatiable thirst that has driven some Ghouls to hunt for survival."

"In this unsettling symmetry, we discover that the dividing lines between 'us' and 'them' blur, and duality reveals itself as a constant in the tapestry of existence." As Kenzo said this, the crystals behind his mask glowed with a reddish hue, indicating that he was a Ghoul.

"It is crucial to recognize that humans' ability to commit dark acts is not a denouncement of their humanity as a whole but a warning that the shadow lurks in every heart. Just as some Ghouls fight against their own nature to preserve their inner humanity, humans also face the constant choice to resist the dark forces lurking within themselves."

After a moment of silence, Kenzo let out a sinister laugh and said, "Yes, I am a Ghoul, and in this intertwined tale, the recognition of similarities reveals an uncomfortable truth: the duality of human nature, capable of harboring both light and darkness. Just as some Ghouls seek peace and coexistence, there are humans who raise the torch of compassion and understanding, defying the shadows threatening to engulf them."

"Right now, as we speak, thousands of classified files have been released that you can see and access securely to understand the truth. Not only will you know that we can unite, but we will also eliminate those who hide."

"In the end, my foolish tale seeks to urge you to abandon the simplification of reality in terms of 'us' versus 'them' and embrace the richness of the human experience."

Kenzo stood up and said, "I don't seek to justify any side, but if you don't want to be those who reject the future, then you have the right to refuse."

"Remember, mutual understanding and empathy stand as beacons that illuminate the path toward a more harmonious coexistence, where humans and Ghouls can recognize their similarities and work together to weave a future in which duality gives way to the shared unity of existence."