Sasuke: Fate Smiles
Giant are a bizarre and grotesque species.
They are like plants; they can survive as long as they are exposed to sunlight.
The only way to kill them is by cutting the flesh off the back of their necks.
After death, the Giant would turn into steam and dissipate into the world, leaving no corpse behind.
Under these circumstances, the kingdom's research on Giant remained stagnant.
Of course, this was just a statement made by the Kingdom of Edia to its people.
As the origin of the Giant, the royal family understands Giant than any other living being.
They simply didn't want others to understand and exploit this power to overthrow their rule.
But now, an even more powerful force has emerged, causing the royal family to lose its voice.
The Nine Color Hunting Squad under the command of Wang Yan, the commander of the Military Police.
Kishō Arima Gray of Indifference.
Red of Flame, Portgas D. Ace.
Green of Sharpness, Three Sword Style Swordsman, Roronoa Noah Zoro.
Blue of Luck, Sasuke Uchiha.
The Gold of Legion, Naruto Uzumaki.
The White of Tenderness, Kaneki Ken.
And finally, the "Purple Subverter" who almost never fights, the researcher— Orochimaru.
God knows why an organization with only seven members is called the "Nine Color Team"!
In Eren's opinion, this naming was most likely due to Lord Wang Yan's wicked sense of humor.
Although that person rarely appears in public, his personal information is not a secret.
Eren had read all the information and even the rumors about Wang Yan dozens of times, and he could practically recite them by heart.
As the commander of the Military Police, what is most remarkable about this man is his unconventional and unorthodox style.
It is said that many members of the royal family have suffered setbacks in front of Wang Yan on numerous occasions.
This highest-ranking officer of the Military Police showed no respect to anyone.
His will is the sole guide for his actions.
Normally, the Military Police are not allowed to go out at will.
However, after Wang Yan came to power, the rules and laws became nothing more than empty words.
Regardless, his legion was the goal that Eren longed for.
Standing in the crowd, Eren stared intently at the group of radiant beings, unconsciously clenching his fists.
His clothes were soaked with sweat, and his palms were covered in slippery moisture, making it almost impossible for him to clench his fists.
He made up his mind.
You absolutely must join the Military Police!
Become a member of Lord Wang Yan's Nine Color Team!
This is his greatest life ideal and goal!
A strong desire is the source and inexhaustible driving force of all success.
Eren's inner cries and the Roar seemed to have attracted the attention of Lady Luck.
In the crowd, Sasuke Uchiha, who was being revered by everyone and was known as "Blue of Luck," suddenly turned his head to the side.
The light of destiny shines at this moment.
Sasuke's cold gaze fell on Eren, and he pulled on the horse beneath him.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The warhorse trotted slowly through the crowd, making small, quick steps, and approached Eren.
"Young man, state your name."
On a whim, Sasuke Uchiha said in a charlatan-like tone, "The goddess of fortune is smiling upon you."
His actions drew everyone's attention to Eren.
Kishō Arima, Naruto Uzumaki, Zoro, Ace, Kaneki Ken...
"They're all looking at me! Why?"
Eren's mind was a complete mess.
He had experienced similar scenes countless times in his dreams.
For example, he was taken in as an apprentice by Zoro, the master swordsman of the Three Sword Style, was valued by Kishō Arima, and was taught fire-based superpowers by Ace, the Red of Flame...
He wouldn't even dare to imagine such an illogical scene as this when he's daydreaming!
He turned his head to the side, stunned, and said to his playmate, "Am I dreaming? Mikasa, pinch me."
This is probably the worst decision Eren has ever made in his life.
Although Mikasa Ackerman is a young girl, her strength far surpasses that of most adult men.
She reached out her slender hand and pinched Eren's face.
"Aww!"
Eren let out a bloodcurdling scream, and tears streamed down his face.
His right cheek was swollen like a steamed bun.
Physical pain cannot overshadow inner joy.
In this extreme situation, Eren even experienced pleasure from the pain.
Many historians in later generations believe that Eren's masochistic tendencies began from this moment.
"Eren Gorr!"
"My name is Eren Gorr!"
The boy, sporting a pig's head, tearfully announced his name.
"Eren means 'honor,' Gorr means 'hunter.'"
Sasuke Uchiha's knowledge seemed to far exceed that of ordinary people. He said in a cold and arrogant tone, "Then..."
"Immature honor hunter, are you willing to participate in the interview for the Nine Color Team?"
The powerful aura and imposing presence left Eren speechless.
But at this moment, Naruto Uzumaki's muttering without lowering his voice successfully ruined the scene Sasuke had created.
"You arrogant loser, what are you showing off for!"
Sasuke's forehead veins bulged.
He turned around and yanked the other man off his horse. "You bastard, what did you say?"
Naruto was not to be outdone.
So the two bickering lovers started fighting again.
"You, follow me."
Kishō Arima, known as the "Gray of Indifference," glanced indifferently at Eren and Mikasa, then waved to them.
Two more civilians have joined the special squad of the Military Police.
Everyone present looked at Eren and Mikasa with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Even if you can't join the Nine Color Team, just taking a walk around the headquarters is something you can brag about for a lifetime!
You know, this is the ace of aces!
The Military Police and the Survey Corps are completely different...
There were never any casualties during the hunt for Giant!
Even Levi Ackerman, who was once hailed as "humanity's strongest soldier" and whose "combat power was equivalent to a brigade," could not achieve this.
Joining the Nine Color Team means supreme honor, endless wealth, superior status, and a life like the protagonist of an adventure story.
Military Police, Nine Color Team Base.
Here, Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman saw a different world.
Metal, electricity, light—instruments brimming with science fiction flair.
Both of them felt like country bumpkins who had come from some remote, impoverished corner of the countryside.
Giant chained to iron can be seen everywhere in the encampment.
Meaningless, ear-piercing the Roar and howls rose and fell.
The two were like Xiao Bai entering a lion's cage.
Mikasa Ackerman was slightly better; he maintained a poker face throughout the entire story, showing no emotional fluctuations.
Eren, a normal human boy, was trembling with fear at this moment, and every step he took required a huge amount of physical strength and willpower.
He finally understood why the members of the Nine Color Team viewed Giant as pigs and dogs.
How could someone who has lived in such a place for a long time possibly be afraid of Giant?
The fear in my heart was transformed into the motivation to move forward.
Eren also wants to become as excellent as his four predecessors: Ace, Kishō Arima, Zoro, and Kaneki Ken!
After touring the Nine Color Team Barracks, Eren's courage was greatly enhanced.
He and Mikasa spent the most time in the "Research Department".
Orochimaru, the senior with shattered golden snake eyes, was dissecting several Abnormal Titan Giant with a fanatical expression.
Tendons, bones, nerves, skin, pupils, hair, spinal cord...
Orochimaru was conducting various biological experiments at a speed that exceeded the limits of Eren's dynamic vision.
Amidst the swirling steam, Eren vaguely sensed that two grotesque and twisted prehistoric monsters seemed to be lurking within the other person's purple eyeshadow.
Compared to Orochimaru, the "non-combatant" of the Nine Color Team, those brainless Giant are like a flock of obedient and harmless lambs.
(The Giant volume is even shorter than the Ghoul volume, probably not even 20 chapters. The next volume is going to be high-energy—it's Super God Academy.)