Madam, I like you.

　As the tentacles squirmed and the parasitic cells prepared to fill the hole in the body's heart, a dark shadow fell from the sky.

　"Die! Strong man airborne!"

　Mo Yankong's right hand turned into a giant hammer and fell from the sky, smashing hard on the parasitic beast's head. This was not simply relying on physical strength. The parasitic cells had extremely strong hardness and ductility when metallized.

　In other words, it is a natural spring material. The properties of this metal are enough to make a material with extremely strong elasticity. The explosive force of the extremely compressed metalized cell spring is several times more than Mo Yankong's own physical strength.

　It is no exaggeration to say that this punch is as powerful as a cannonball or even more powerful.

　"Boom!"

　The entire balcony, along with the parasitic beast's body, was smashed to pieces by Mo Yankong's punch. The entire building seemed to have experienced an earthquake, with glass shattering and a large amount of rubble falling onto the back garden on the first floor.

　The upper body of the parasitic beast was shattered by the overwhelming force.

　The dust settled, and dozens of blood vessels stretched out from Mo Yankong's arms, searching for the gradually collapsing parasitic cells in the pile of rubble, plundering their life energy. Every time they devoured a little more, Mo Yankong's cell metallization ability became more perfect.

　"Based on this amount, I'd have to kill at least a thousand parasitic beasts before I could achieve metallization of all my cells."

　"Crack!"

　The door of the detached house was opened, and a housewife stared blankly at Mo Yankong standing in front of the corpse, and was frightened by Mo Yankong's strange right hand.

　"Good evening." Mo Yankong turned his head and greeted with a smile, revealing a row of big white teeth.

　"Uh, good evening...corpse, ah! Ah! Ah!" The housewife screamed and closed the door without thinking. In a hurry, the sound of locking was heard in the house.

　Nearby, more and more ordinary residents were attracted by the sound of fighting.

　After devouring half of the parasitic cells, Mo Yankong returned to the police car and called the anti-parasitic beast special operations team to deal with it. As for the civilians who witnessed the fight, whatever happened to them was fine; there was no need to silence them.

　Mo Yankong just wants to stimulate the conflict between humans and parasitic beasts. Under this premise, humans must recognize the existence of parasitic beasts.

　Before anything started, let this urban legend spread.

　Mo Yankong opened the door of the police car. High school girl Kimishima Kana was sitting obediently in the passenger seat, not knowing what she was thinking. She was startled by the sound of Mo Yankong opening the door. When she saw that it was Mo Yankong, she patted her chest and calmed down.

　"How do you feel? Those two were parasitic beasts. They normally look like ordinary people. But when they're hunting humans or fighting, they reveal their true form." Mo Yankong asked casually, turning the car key and glancing at the front window. Because of the full-speed collision with the parasitic beast, the glass was shattered. Car windows are generally made of laminated glass with glue inside. Therefore, the seemingly shattered glass didn't actually shatter.

　Mo Yankong punched the car window open so that he could see the view ahead more clearly.

　Kimishima Kana forced a smile and said, "Um, Mr. Sora, is it too late for me to quit now?"

　"It's already eight o'clock in the evening. It's getting late. I'll take you home. Your parents will be contacted by a special government official. Remember to take time out tomorrow to go to the research institute for a physical examination. Today is just a demonstration. Starting tomorrow, you will join the anti-parasitic beast special operations team for formal operations."

　"That kind of thing is very dangerous, I'm just an ordinary person. What if, what if something goes wrong..."

　Mo Yankong glanced at her. Are you scared now? He started the police car and replied calmly, "They'll probably be dismembered and eaten."

　"That···"

　"If you don't agree, I'll eat you right now. It would be a shame to die now. You're in the prime of your life, you should enjoy it. Experiencing some exciting things will also help you grow."

　Kimishima Kana said excitedly and regretfully, "I don't want the thrill of life-threatening danger. You drive like you're risking your life, and I'm just an ordinary person. If there's an accident, I'll be the first one to suffer."

　"Sit down."

　Ignoring the girl's complaints, the police car took off and disappeared from the increasingly bustling residential area with a beautiful drift.

　Mo Yankong was responsible for sending Kimishima Kana home, and on the other hand, he also notified the people in the institute to send Izumi Shinichi back for treatment and physical examination.

　This type of symbiont is ideal for studying the effects of parasites on the human body.

　As long as the lives of Izumi Shinichi or Mickey are not threatened, they will probably cooperate.

　Not long after Mo Yankong drove away, he saw several clusters of parasitic tissues gathered together in the single-family building that had been affected by the disaster, forming a fist-sized parasitic tissue. He wondered to himself, "Why didn't he kill himself? But half of his body has been taken away by parasites, just like parasites eat humans. That guy is the natural enemy of parasites! He feeds on parasitic animals."

　The parasitic tissue drilled into the building through the crack in the door, and a moment later, a woman's screams were heard from inside.

　The reason Mo Yankong didn't kill it was simple: it was the key reason Izumi Shinichi joined the anti-parasitic monster task force. Furthermore, it was the murderer of Izumi Shinichi's mother, so it was only right for him to deal with it on his own.

　Having lost his mother, his head filled with hatred and anger, and unable to protect his father, will Izumi Shinichi refuse the invitation from the government organization that can solve all his troubles?

　Chapter 63: The World of Mouse

　In July 1968, American ecologist John B. Calhoun, with support from the National Institute of Mental Health, completed an experiment on the unlimited reproduction of mice. He chose mice as the experimental subject because mice and humans have many similarities: both are mammals, both live in groups, and both have social hierarchies.

　"Researchers have meticulously built a breeding base for mice, which offers certain advantages: they can't go out, have an ample food supply, a suitable climate, numerous nests, and are virtually immune to disease outbreaks. There are no predators. In short, it's a utopia for mice."

　"The experiment lasted 1588 days until November 1972 and was divided into four phases."

　"Stage A is when the mice are housed until they give birth to their first litter."

　"As the pups grow, the rat population explodes, marking stage B. During stage B, interesting social phenomena begin to form. Different rat territories emerge from the breeding base, each with its own distinct caste. Territories with higher castes possess more resources."

　"In stage C, rat population growth slows, and competition for territory, resources, and mates intensifies. Unable to migrate out of the colony, male rats that fail in the competition gather in the uninhabited area at the center of the breeding ground, where they engage in frenzied mutual harm. However, when attacked by other rats, they do not retaliate, but after a while, they engage in indirect social retaliatory behavior. Beyond the apparent purpose of simply venting their anger, these rats are called 'pond rats.'"

　"On the other hand, the mice that win the competition don't have it easy either. They have to deal with fierce battles between territories, and gradually lose the ability to guarantee the safety of their territories. Female mice in their territories begin to become anxious and aggressive, just like the mice in the pond. Their desire to reproduce decreases, and they begin to expel or even harm their pups. The social order of the mice gradually collapses."

　On the 560th day of the experiment, the "Mouse World" experiment reached its biggest turning point, known as the extinction period. From this day on, the mice stopped reproducing. The mice in their own territories only ate, slept, and groomed their fur, never leaving their territories and refraining from competing with other mice. Because their groomed fur was so beautiful, these mice were dubbed "beautiful mice." This extinction period lasted until the end of the experiment.

　"After the experiment, the institute released the mice back into a natural environment with a very low rat population density. However, the mice still did not regain their desire to reproduce, having lost their most fundamental reproductive instinct."

　"John B. Calhoun concluded that mice, as social animals, face a shortage of social vacancies when their population density increases and they are unable to migrate. This leads to excessive competition and the destruction of sociality. This intense competition even affects their offspring, who are expelled before they develop complex social behaviors, losing their ability to engage in such behaviors and ultimately causing the entire population to collapse."

　In a dimly lit office, a young man sat in his office chair, calmly explaining the results of his experiment. His expression and tone remained unwavering throughout. Even though the person standing before him was a man-eating monster—a parasite.

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi, a candidate for the mayor of Higashifukuyama City, looked at the young woman before him, clasped his hands, and continued, "Humans are the same."

　"The Earth is this breeding ground, and the countries are different territories. In modern times, when the population is close to saturation, the population is still increasing without limit. Many people in third countries live a life like slaves and face the risk of starvation."

　"So, will humanity repeat the same mistakes? Or is it possible that humanity has already embarked on this path, and the Earth has sensed the signs of collapse and is trying to correct them?"

　"Perhaps parasitic beasts are the 'natural enemies' that will modify human society, reduce the human population, and pose a certain threat to humanity. And this natural enemy will inevitably make nature's biological pyramid more stable!"

　Tamiya Yoshiko listened calmly to the words of the human man in front of her. In the afternoon, when she was still in class at school, the human man in front of her somehow learned of her identity as a parasite and came to her house to seek cooperation.

　Yoshiko Tamiya knew the identity of the human man in front of her. He could often be seen on TV. He was a candidate for mayor of Higashifukuyama City and a remarkable figure in human society.

　Why would a human take the initiative to approach a parasitic beast and seek cooperation?

　The complexity of human beings is beyond the comprehension of Tamiya Yoshiko.

　Tamiya Yoshiko pondered and returned

　A: "That statement does make sense. Before the truth is revealed, I will consider it as one of the answers I'm looking for. So, what is your purpose as a human being approaching a parasite? You are just food to me. If I want, I can kill you right now."

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi smiled casually. "The biggest difference between humans and animals is intelligence. I believe parasites share the same roots as humans and are also creatures born on this Earth. As for my purpose in seeking you out, it's simple. I'm very interested in your existence."

　Tamiya Yoshiko asked calmly, "Are you a scholar?"

　"I'm just an ordinary person who loves the environment. Calling me a scholar is a bit too arrogant."

　"Purpose?"

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi's eyes flashed with enthusiasm. He stood up and declared in a voice filled with excitement and force, "I'm observing you. I don't mind providing you, the parasites, with some assistance. The parasites' rampant killing has now attracted the attention of the nation, and the nation will sooner or later take countermeasures. With my help, I can't say I can cover this up, but at least I can buy time, allowing you, the parasites, to clean up more of the scum (humans) that pollute the Earth."

　Tamiya Ryoko was even more puzzled: "Aren't you also a human being?"

　"Yes, you can kill me anytime if you want. I won't be dissatisfied. I just feel a pity that my death didn't lead to more sacrifices and purify the Earth's environment."

　"Are you crazy?"

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi said frankly, "That's certainly true from the perspective of humans. I'm an outlier among humans, but don't you also have similar beings? That young man who can coexist with parasitic beasts is also capable of brutally slaughtering his own kind."

　Izumi Shinichi knew that very few people knew about the existence of this alien. Apart from the Parasytes, the only human who knew him was probably a man named Sora. This was the most likely possibility, so he asked, "Are you from Sora's side?"

　"It just happened to be on my way. I provided him with political convenience, and he told me about the parasitic beast."

　"Do you know anything about that man?" Tamiya Yoshiko's parasitic consciousness felt strange, wanting to get as far away from that monster as possible. Was that face, that feeling, what they called fear? Tamiya Yoshiko didn't quite understand, but everything before her was orchestrated by that man. Both she and the fanatical human male before her were mere pawns.

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi shook his head. "No, there are many mysteries surrounding him. I'd never even heard of him before, and yet overnight, he gained immense power, shaking up the city's police and politics. If it's convenient for you, could you tell me more about him?"

　"I don't know much about him, but I'm certain he's not human. As for the rest, we can discuss cooperation." Tamiya Yoshiko nodded, content with her role as a chess piece. Even though she was just a chess piece, she was at least a victorious chess piece capable of checkmating her opponent.

　If she could make it to the final step, she would definitely be able to see the other player, the true appearance of the "God" who created the parasite. Then she would understand the meaning of the parasite's existence and find the root of this being, whether it could be defined as a living being or not.

　Author's message:

　This paper is very interesting. If you are interested, you can look up the author's name. This point of view is exactly the view held by the mayoral candidate Tsuyoshi Hirokawa, the only human in "Parasyte" who stands on the side of Parasyte.

　Chapter 64: Parasitic Beast Zone

　The cooperation between Hirokawa Tsuyoshi and the parasites is not difficult to understand. Hirokawa Tsuyoshi can use his power as a mayoral candidate to cover up the parasites' predatory activities and establish different parasitic "canteens" in Higashifukuyama City to provide a safe and reliable environment, giving the parasites enough time to form a whole that can compete with the country.

　"Over 250 million people go missing worldwide each year, with over 10 going missing in Japan. If we carefully select ingredients and capture homeless individuals or those isolated from society, wouldn't such actions benefit society, humanity, and even the planet, and reduce unnecessary resource consumption?"

　This is the theory that Hirokawa Tsuyoshi adheres to, using parasitic beasts to wipe out the scum of human society.

　"I see. It's a very tempting proposal. I'll consider it carefully."

　Tamiya Yoshiko agreed to Hirokawa Tsuyoshi's request for cooperation, which in itself would benefit the parasites in every way. If the plan was successfully implemented, it would soon become a parasitic utopia, with a steady stream of parasites seeking a safe haven.

　Hirokawa Tsuyoshi smiled with satisfaction: "Just as I thought, parasitic beasts are creatures superior to humans. Not only do they possess powerful abilities, but they also possess intelligence that surpasses that of humans."

　After leaving Hirokawa Tsuyoshi's office, Tamiya Yoshiko forced a stiff smile on her lips. This was not a deliberate imitation of a human smile, but a genuine feeling from the bottom of her heart that humans were so interesting.

　"Although I don't know what the man said to him, it's indeed a very convenient tool. As for the parasites as a whole? The total number of parasites in all of Japan is probably less than 10,000. But Japan's population is a full 120 million, a ten thousand-fold difference in numbers. While individual humans are certainly no match for parasites, the civilization developed as a whole can easily crush parasites, no matter how many there are."

　"On the surface, it appears to be for the benefit of the parasitic beast, but in reality, isn't this just an experiment? A trap?"

　"Gathering all the parasitic beasts in East Fukuyama City is not the

　To better hunt, humans are the hunters, the man will be the gun, and Izumi Shinichi will probably be the hound."

　"However, in this game, in this hunt, Parasyte plays more than just the role of the rabbit, Mr. Sora."

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　"Shoot!" At a command, the police surrounding the commercial building pulled the trigger of their revolvers and shot at the main entrance of the building, where a parasitic beast was dragging a human corpse, or more precisely, the corpse of a special police officer.

　"Clap clap clap!"

　All the bullets hit the SWAT officer's body. The parasitic beast suddenly threw the body away and ran into the building to avoid being shot.

　"boom!"

　The thrown body hit the police car hard, and the terrifying force shattered the glass of the police car and left a deep dent on the hood.

　Dozens of police cars blocked the building, the blue and red lights flickered, and the shrill sirens made people feel anxious. The police officers present looked at each other, not daring to rush forward to chase the parasitic beast.

　Just now, a team of well-equipped special police went in, but they were all wiped out in less than ten minutes. If you look carefully, you might be able to find the human head that was thrown from the tall building in the nearby green area.

　"This monster looks promising. At least it's not as stupid as the ones I've seen before!" Inside the SWAT car, a man with handcuffs, a shaved head, and wearing prison uniform chuckled. He wasn't bad-looking, but his narrow, cold eyes gave off a gloomy and terrifying vibe.

　His name is Urakami, and he is the "Parasyte Radar" who was rescued from prison a few days ago by the Parasyte Special Operations Team. He is a serial killer with an antisocial personality.

　Her ability to sense parasites isn't as strong as Kimishima Kana's, but it can be used.

　"Shut up, you damn guy! Otherwise, I will make sure you can never speak again!" Inside the SWAT car, another member of the anti-parasitic beast special operations team glared at him fiercely. All his teammates were killed and his emotions were in an extremely unstable state.

　Urakami sneered, "Oh, I'm so scared! How are you going to find those monsters without me? With your mouth? It doesn't matter if I die, there will be so many monsters that will continue to prey on humans in the future!"

　"I told you to shut up, can't you hear me?" He pulled out the pistol from his thigh and roared at Urakami's chin, his red eyes revealing his rage and incompetence.

　Urakami shrugged and stopped provoking him.

　After a moment of silence, a message came from the car's communication device: "Team One has arrived at the scene. Command has been handed over to the deputy leader of the Anti-Parasitic Beast Special Operations Team. Team Three is retreating."

　After hearing the news, the special police calmed down a little.

　Urakami chuckled coldly, "In a building like that, a monster with physical fitness far exceeding that of an ordinary person is invincible. It would be better to just blow up the building with a missile and put an end to it all instead of sending people to their deaths."

　"Seeking death?" The SWAT officer smiled intriguedly. "Murderer, you're right. Humans are truly powerless against parasitic beasts in confined environments. But Team One is an exception. They are the elite of our Parasyte Countermeasures Headquarters, our true trump card against parasites."

　"That sounds interesting, but don't rush in like you did just now and have your head thrown out shortly after."

　Soon, a SWAT car arrived at the scene. The only person who got out of the car was a woman wearing a SWAT uniform that was easy to move. She walked straight into the building with a samurai sword in her hand.

　"Hey, isn't there just one person? And a woman at that? Are you planning to go in and play house with the monsters with a Japanese sword?" Urakami sneered as he looked at the woman's figure through the tempered glass of the police car.

　"The first team originally only had one person."

　"Are you kidding me?"

　As Dokujima Yako walked into the building, she seemed to sense a special gaze. She turned her head slightly and glanced at Urakami who was detained in the special police car.

　The moment their eyes met, the sarcastic smile on the serial killer Urakami's face froze, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

　"Ahhh!"

　Urakami screamed in terror and fell back into the car, desperately trying to get away from the window. If he hadn't been handcuffed, he would have desperately tried to escape. He gasped for breath, his body seemingly losing strength and collapsing. The sealed car was filled with the smell of urine.

　"Hey, what's wrong with you?"

　Urakami responded in horror: "That thing, that monster is your trump card against Parasyte? Is she human in your eyes? She is a monster above monsters!"

　Urakami could feel the extraordinary qualities of Busujima Yako. Those qualities were somewhat similar to his, but the quality was not at the same level at all.