Crack... crack...
"Stop! You livestock!"
Yamori roared hoarsely. After his battle with Ken Kaneki, two of his kakuhou had been eaten, leaving his body utterly weakened.
"Huh? Still alive? This is so much fun." Juuzou Suzuya laughed without restraint, his dagger moving as smoothly as if he were butchering livestock. A few quick cuts severed Yamori's limbs.
"I miss those old days, working at the restaurant."
In contrast to Juuzou Suzuya's delight, Yamori was already half dead. The waves of pain left his mind dazed, and he kept muttering under his breath.
"Yamori? Who's Yamori? I... I'm... Yakumo Oomori. I'm not Yamori."
The next second...
"I'm Yamori, not that coward Yakumo Oomori! That weakling! I'm the ghoul who strikes terror into all of Ward 13!"
Two different wills fought for control of his body, while Juuzou Suzuya watched with interest.
Several minutes later...
Juuzou Suzuya dragged Yamori's mutilated body along. His head barely remained attached to his neck, and with all four limbs gone, he resembled a wooden stick.
Far away, Huiqi had reached the foot of the building where Shinohara and the others were. He ran into Kōtarō Amon and several other investigators, who seemed to be resting.
"Where's Shinohara?" Huiqi asked urgently.
"Upstairs!"
As soon as he got his answer, Huiqi rushed upstairs.
His body stirred up a powerful gust that lashed Jun Chino and Gori across their faces.
"That hurt. His speed is unbelievable." Misato Gori stared blankly at Huiqi's retreating back.
Upstairs, Rank 1 Investigator Hirako had already joined the group. With his Second-Stage Armor activated, Kureo Mado's strength had increased considerably, and the quinque in his hands successfully damaged Owl's kagune.
"That's it! That's it! I'm going to... cough, cough, cough..."
Before Kureo Mado could finish, he abruptly spat out a mouthful of blood.