Chapter 97.3 : It’s not me that’s wrong, it’s the world!

In the Hokage world, vertical lines appeared in Naruto's eyes, Nine Tails Chakra overflowing.

Unable to tolerate the grotesque figure before him, boundless killing intent surged within him.

In the Tokyo Ghoul World, Kirishima Touka's eyes turned scarlet, her body trembling.

She harbored only one thought at that moment.

To kill Oomori Yakumo!

Many viewers, unable to contain their anger, wished to enter the world of Ghouls and eliminate Yakumo.

Individuals who exploit the vulnerable, like this despicable person, evoke extreme displeasure in their hearts.

Observing Kaneki Ken's suffering, Yakumo became even more exhilarated, already yearning to devour him!"

But that's not enough...

Kaneki once again entered the spiritual world, but in the next moment, his head was abruptly seized.

Back in reality, as his eyes adjusted, he saw the couple who had previously planned to rescue him tied and gagged before him.

"After days of gaming, I've realized that you possess not only physical strength but also mental resilience. You've managed to keep your sanity intact for so long."

"So, I've decided to change the rules of the game to make it more interesting."

Yakumo wore a cruel smile and chuckled morbidly:

"Choose between the two girls in front of you. Save one, and you get to live!"

Approaching Kaneki Ken's ear intimately, he added,

"You must choose, or I'll kill them both."

In the DC world, the eyes of God ignited with fury!

A wicked smile appeared on Lucifers demonic face as he remarked,

"If there's a chance in the future, I must purchase this man's soul. Mazikeen has devised some new tortures, and I'm certain to enjoy them!"

God acknowledged the one responsible for all this and casually said, "Perhaps there will be an opportunity."

Yakumo took Kaneki Ken's ring finger and whispered like a devil in his ear:

"In other words, Kaneki, whom do you wish to save?"

"This boy, who hasn't uttered a complaint to the world, is on the verge of being struck by lightning."

"Why should I have to make this choice?"

"I can't choose; it's as if I'm the one killing them!"

The sensation of wielding a butcher's knife and about to take someone's life tormented him, causing him to crumble.

Observing Ken Kaneki's indecision, Yakumo lost control.

He walked over, seized the woman's throat, and gradually increased the pressure.

The woman could no longer breathe, paralyzed by the fear of impending slaughter.

Yet, Kaneki Ken still couldn't make the choice to end another person's life with his own hands.

As he witnessed the girl on the verge of death, the man collapsed to the ground.

Breaking free from the restraining bandage in his mouth, he unleashed a wild yell at Kaneki Ken:

"Choose me! Choose me, Kaneki! Choose me quickly!"

A wave of pure love for the world swept through, bringing countless viewers to tears.

The man, without hesitation, ready to sacrifice his life, touching the hearts of many.

But in the next moment...

With a bang, Yakumo broke the woman's throat!

He followed through on his earlier words, and the next second, Kagune instantly pierced through the man.

"A pair of lovers perished before Kaneki Ken's eyes."

Yakumo, the next moment, grinned ominously like a demon:

"Kaneki Ken, it's all your fault..."

*Boom!*

Kaneki Ken's eyes turned white as he entered the spiritual world in astonishment.

"Not my fault, no, not my fault."

He repeated it like a mantra, as if this would ease his pain and make him unable to witness the couple's demise because of him.

Off-screen, Kirishima Touka observed the trembling Ken Kaneki and couldn't resist walking over, embracing the distraught individual.

She gently stroked the trembling back of Ken Kaneki and softly said, "It's not your fault, Kaneki."

At this moment, Rize, reappeared.

Sitting in a pool of blood beside Kaneki Ken, she spoke quietly:

"Up to now, you're still fixated on such an obvious fact, blaming yourself blindly. The result hasn't changed at all."

"So, it's all your fault, Kaneki!"

"The beginning of all this wasn't because you, an idiot, were deceived by me and manipulated by the doctor!"

"So, it's all your fault, Kaneki!"

"If you could've killed Yakumo, those two people could've been saved."

"So, it's still your fault, Kaneki!"

"If you hadn't been weak in stopping your mother, she wouldn't have died!"

"It's still your fault, Kaneki!"

"And your foolish mother, if she could reject that vampire sister, she wouldn't have died of overwork, leaving you alone."

Off-screen, Kirishima Touka felt Ken Kaneki trembling even more in her arms, tears wetting her shoulders.

She realized the boy had been missing his mother intensely.

In the world of Hokage, Kushina hugged Naruto tightly, bursting into tears, feeling extreme distress for her child.

Because Naruto not only suffered over the years but also missed his unseen parents.

Every cold night, young Naruto desperately wished for his mother to stay by his side.

Rize continued revealing the painful truth:

"If your mother truly loved you, she should've let go of her sister."

"Actually, you want her to do the same, right?"

Kaneki Ken wept bitterly, praying for Rize to stop talking; those words pierced his heart like a knife.

That was another, more terrifying pain.

However, at this moment, he could no longer endure that kind of yearning.

He was like a young child abandoned by his mother, crying helplessly on the street:

"Mommy mommy,"

"Why...why did you leave me alone."

"I'm so scared, I'm so lonely. I really hope you can choose me..."

"I hope you can live for me!"

At this moment, Kaneki Ken's pain was unleashed, and a seed that had been buried in his heart sprouted.

Rize Kamishiro asked softly, "Even if I can't help your aunt?"

Kaneki Ken was hysterical, bloodshot eyes widened, and he cried out loudly:

"I will die without help!"

"Even if you want to hurt others?"

"I'm going to hurt others!"

"Even if you want to take someone else's life?"

"I want to take their life!"

Kaneki Ken was in a frenzy.

Rize Kamishiro showed a gentle smile, hugged Kaneki Ken in her arms, and said softly:

"Good boy. Everyone has moments when they have to give up one side to protect what's important."

The next second, her voice became colder!

"And your mother didn't do that; she's not gentle, she's just weak."

"So now, do you want to accept me?"

Kaneki Ken broke free from the shackles, pressing Rize Kamishiro to the ground.

"I don't need to accept you; I just need to surpass you!"

Don't know when the space turned blood red. 

Rize Kamishiro asked softly:

"Me, it doesn't matter if it's the wrong choice?"

Kaneki Ken's pupils were already the size of a pinhead, and the last tear shed from his bloodshot eyes.

He said slowly and firmly:

"The wrong person is not me... Wrong, it's this world!!!"

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