Chapter 322

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Even after being cut into over a dozen pieces, these chunks of flesh were still attempting to reassemble themselves.

In just this aspect, Noro truly deserved the title of a child of Hel.

However, a few black flame fireballs then fell, burning these chunks of flesh inside out, leaving nothing behind.

Even with his strong regenerative abilities, he ultimately met his end.

Noro, dead!

Abel lifted his head, continuing to expand his Observation Haki even further, searching for his next prey.

Meanwhile, 'Non-Killing Owl', who had come to the rescue, realized the original equilibrium was being rapidly disrupted.

"The CCG has gained the upper hand; we can't wait any longer. I'll hold them off; you go save Kaneki."

Thus, the 'Non-Killing Owl', having been in hiding for so long, returned to the fray, leading the ghouls from the antique coffee shop into battle.

The Owl's arrival immediately showcased his overwhelming strength, single-handedly holding off CCG agents such as Kuroiwa Itsuki, Suzuya Juuzo, Mana Wuxu, and Amon Koutarou.

Even with Kuroiwa Itsuki deploying the CCG's new Quinque series and wearing a full-body black armor that greatly enhanced his strength and defense, he was no match for the Owl.

Kousuke Houji played with his opponents, neither killing them nor allowing them to pass. It was a pure display of power.

However, those who bypassed the CCG to rescue Kaneki, like Touka Kirishima, didn't have as much luck.

Touka was immediately confronted by her brother, Ayato Kirishima, and brother and sister began to fight.

The others were also blocked by the executives of the Aogiri Tree.

Abel was naturally aware of the Owl's presence but was now deep inside the building and could not deal with him for the time being.

Moreover, the coffee shop manager, who no longer killed humans, posed no threat.

Abel paused for a moment, deciding first to witness a thrilling scene, then to come out and clean up these ghouls!

On a certain floor of the building, the individual codenamed "Gecko," an S-rated ghoul known by the CCG as "Jason," had turned it into his 'hobby room.'

At that moment, Kaneki was bound to a chair, subjected to Jason's inhuman torture.

Pulling off fingernails, stuffing centipedes into his ears, grabbing two people trying to set Kaneki free, and forcing them to choose who lives and who dies.

The most twisted aspect was that Jason forced Kaneki to answer questions while being tortured to ensure his mental clarity, tormenting his spirit.

Since he had been injected with an Rc suppressant, Kaneki had no ability to resist and was tortured beyond recognition.

"What's 1000 minus 7?"

Kaneki, with his consciousness fading, failed to answer.

So, Jason immediately intensified the torture, eliciting a blood-curdling scream from Kaneki.

Under the dual torment of body and mind, Kaneki seemed to undergo a transformation.

At one moment, as Jason was about to switch to a new torture device, Kaneki's hair turned white in an instant, and his consciousness became clear again.

Jason even thought he saw a glimpse of Rize Kamishiro in him.

Then Kaneki, finally recognizing his own identity, went on a rampage, his immense power allowing him to break free from his shackles, and he began to brutally beat Jason.

Despite being a powerful S-rated half-ghoul, Jason stood no chance against the rampaging protagonist.

"Ptui, disgusting."

Kaneki, with blood at the corners of his mouth, seemed like a completely different person, giving off a very unfamiliar aura.

When Abel arrived here, he happened to see Kaneki Ken devouring "Jason's" kakuja sack.

It seems he has finally let go of his inner demons and ceased to act human.

"Did I come late just because I was slightly delayed?"

Filled with curiosity, Abel looked around and then focused his eyes on Kaneki, who was in the midst of eating.

Swallowing the flesh, Kaneki wiped his mouth clean and stood up.

"Mr. Abel, do you think there is a possibility of coexistence between humans and ghouls?"

"No, not unless ghouls can live without eating humans."

"What if they only ate bodies they found?"

"Whose bodies? They are still human bodies. If your dear friend Nagachika Hideyoshi suddenly died in an accident, would you feed his body to those ghouls outside?"

Kaneki remained silent.

"You see, that's the contradiction. So stop deceiving yourself and dreaming of a world where humans and ghouls can coexist peacefully. You are too naive, Kaneki."

Abel, uncharacteristically verbose, indeed found the idea absurd.

Under the predator-prey relationship, peaceful coexistence is a joke.

Just as humans would live peacefully with livestock like chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows, right?

Yes!

But only to fatten them up before slaughtering and eating them.

Isn't that exactly what the ghouls hiding in human society are doing?

They create false identities to get close to someone and then, when the time is right, they consume them.

"I don't believe it. I think there must be a way. First and foremost, we need power, absolute power. Are you going to stop me too, Mr. Abel?"

Kaneki's stubbornness is indeed extreme, swinging from one extreme to another after suffering inhuman torture.

Only because Abel had saved him earlier and had not killed him even after deducing his identity did Kaneki feel Abel was a different breed and opened up to him.

But in the end, Kaneki realized they were not on the same path.

"Interesting, let's see how much you've grown."

Abel, relaxed, let his large cleaver hang loosely by his side.

Kaneki, his hair completely white, pressed his thumb down on his index finger, creating a cracking sound.

"Mr. Abel, do you know what 1000 minus 7 equals?"

In an instant, as soon as he finished speaking, Kaneki unleashed a powerful kagune and attacked Abel.

It was as if he had an epiphany, transforming from a novice in combat to a master.

Not only did his speed and strength increase manifold, but his punches and kicks were formidable.

It was outrageously unexpected, at least compared to the Kaneki of the past.

But still, he was nowhere near worthy of baring his fangs in front of Abel.

Abel effortlessly dodged all of Kaneki's attacks and then casually swung his cleaver, severing his right arm.

Kaneki, now without a right arm, continued his frenzied attacks as if he felt no pain at all.

But the gap in their strength was too great.

He couldn't even touch the hem of Abel's clothes.

"Hasn't anyone told you not to recklessly jump at an opponent who's stronger than you?"

As soon as Abel's words fell, he swung his blade again.

Before touching the ground, Kaneki's legs were severed.