In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

The city's neon lights shimmer with a mesmerizing glow, outlining the bustling silhouette of a modern metropolis.

The tram traveled smoothly, and the city lights outside the window resembled a flowing galaxy, dazzling and surreal.

For Geng Xizi and Ying Xizi, every frame of this urban night scene sixty years later is a brand new picture.

During this period.

Their gazes were almost fixed on the night view flashing past the window.

……

Until the tram arrives at the station.

Natsume Ryo led Yuko and Kage Yuko out of the station and passed through a rather large food street.

"Hey! Natsume-kun! That, that looks delicious!"

Geng Xizi's eyes sparkled as if she had discovered a new continent, and her slender finger pointed to a crepe stall not far away, which was lit by a warm yellow light.

The stall owner was skillfully spreading batter on a round iron plate.

An enticing aroma wafted on the breeze.

Natsume Ryo looked in the direction Yuuko was pointing.

"Want to eat?"

"I asked Natsume Ryo."

"Mmmmmmm!"

Geng Xizi nodded immediately, her mouth almost reaching her ears, her greedy expression creating a stark contrast to her usual lazy and charming senior image.

Although Yingxi did not speak.

but.

Natsume Ryo also noticed that she was secretly watching the crepe stall there.

……

"Then go and try it."

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly in response, speaking calmly, and led the two to the crepe stand.

soon.

Two steaming hot and sweet crepes were handed to the two senior students.

Geng Xizi couldn't wait to take a big bite, her eyes squinting with happiness. Ying Xizi's lips also curved slightly upward as she tasted it.

……

"Natsume-kun, is that candied apple over there?"

"The bright red color is so pretty!"

"And this! This! Is it taiyaki?"

"I've only ever eaten this at other girls' lunches!"

"And that ring toss game looks pretty fun too, the prizes are even cat keychains!"

Natsume Ryo currently has no new ideas about the module.

So he took Geng Xizi and Ying Xizi for a stroll along this snack street.

As a result, Yuuko completely let loose, tugging at Natsume Ryo's sleeve. One moment she was pointing at this, the next she was attracted to that, no longer holding back at all.

Although Ying Xizi maintained her posture, her steps were noticeably lighter, and she would occasionally point to a stall that caught her interest.

but.

Geng Xizi and Ying Xizi are sisters after all.

They have almost identical interests and hobbies.

Natsume Ryo was patient and responsive to their requests, leading them on a journey that included stopping frequently to sample various street food and experience simple yet fun games.

……

soon.

As time passes little by little.

Geng Xizi and Ying Xizi were completely satisfied, with faint smiles on their delicate faces. They each held the snacks that Natsume Ryo had just bought for them and followed closely by.

now.

It was already very late at night.

but.

The flashing police lights on the street corners were more frequent than usual.

There has also been a noticeable increase in the number of patrolling police officers.

They even set up checkpoints at some major intersections to check passing pedestrians and vehicles.

……

"It seems that the disturbances caused by the Parasite Module and the attacks caused by other module creatures in the past few days have attracted the attention of the authorities."

Looking at the scene of police officers conducting checks not far away, Natsume Ryo thought to himself.

Although he used the [Parasyte Module] command to make all the parasites standby in place.

However, this does not mean that the damage caused by the parasites will automatically disappear.

The missing persons and bloody crime scenes will inevitably trigger a chain reaction.

Think about it.

Now that we've decided to use those parasites...

So getting to know them properly is the most urgent thing right now.

Thinking of this, Natsume Ryo opened a temporary encrypted email address he had quickly created, and then, with a slight thought, rapidly constructed a broadcast command for all users deep within his consciousness:

【/parasitecommand【Natsume Ryo's encrypted email address: ~~~. All parasites, if capable, shall send their current status, the identity of the parasitic entity, and their approximate location to the designated receiver via human means.】】

Command confirmed, execute!

Om-!

A powerful spirit always revolves around Natsume Ryo.

Like an invisible ripple, it spread out instantly, covering the entire Earth in a flash, and precisely reaching the depths of the consciousness of every parasite.

Ryo Natsume thought he would have to wait a while to receive messages from parasites all over the world.

who ever thought.

Not long after, Natsume Ryo's phone in his pocket started ringing and vibrating wildly.

Drop drop-!

Drop drop-!

Email notification sounds rang incessantly.

When Natsume Ryo took out his phone, the screen was completely flooded with unread email notifications. The red number in the upper right corner of the icon, representing the number of unread emails, was rapidly increasing at a dizzying speed.

The phone's operating speed became visibly slowed down as a result.

"Wow, Natsume-kun."

"Your phone looks like it's about to break!"

Hearing Natsume Ryo's phone keep beeping, Yuuko Geng and Yuuko Kage approached with curious expressions.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Natsume Ryo's eye twitched almost imperceptibly.

I seriously underestimated the spread of this [Parasyte Module].

Compared to the parasites' efficiency in executing the "highest command".

All they did was publicly share a contact email address.

Who would have thought that this would turn into something like a giant parasitic pilgrimage route?

"But it doesn't matter."

"Just set some restrictions."

After thinking for a moment, Natsume Ryo quickly came up with a solution. He activated the command again and swiftly set requirements, limiting the parasites to those that existed only in the vicinity of his region and had "successfully parasitized individuals who had a certain influence on society."

[/parasitecommand [Command Adjustment: Information reporting authority is limited to Chiba Prefecture—for parasitic individuals of Grade A or above (based on a comprehensive assessment of social influence, resources possessed, and special skills).]

[The remaining individuals remain on standby]

……

This time.

The flood of messages into Natsume Ryo's phone was finally brought under control.

The frenzied scrolling on the phone screen subsided, leaving only a few selected parasite individuals presenting their information to Natsume Ryo in a concise and clear manner.

just.

When Natsume Ryo's gaze fell upon the filtered information, one piece of information immediately caught his attention.

The sender's name in this message was clearly marked as "Chiba Prefectural Police Criminal Investigation Department Chief - XXX".

The report concisely stated its current identity, jurisdiction, and that it was currently personally handling several large-scale and serious incidents of death and injury caused by parasites.

……

"The head of the Chiba Prefectural Police Criminal Investigation Department?"

"This official position is quite high."

Natsume Ryo's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly.

In Japan, especially within the core system of prefectures, the head of the Criminal Investigation Department is undoubtedly a high-ranking figure with real power, responsible for directing, managing, and supervising the investigation of all criminal cases, wielding immense authority.

As a result, such a key figure has now become a parasite?

Therefore, it seems that the mass casualties caused by parasites came last.

In the end, it was a parasite that became the head of the security department that took charge of the matter.

—It really is like letting a weasel see the chicken coop.

……

"No wonder Rena Kurashiki said the police classified the incident as a gang fight. Heh, it seems these parasites, who no longer have their minds set on exterminating humanity, have adapted to human society. They're quite adept at using their identities to set rules. These parasites have adapted pretty quickly."

“Interesting. It seems that this minister is someone I could meet.”

My thoughts settled.

Ryo Natsume has a new assessment of the "practicality" of these parasites.

Communicating with this level of "tool" face-to-face is significantly more efficient than issuing instructions via email, and it also allows for a more direct assessment of the other party's "value."

With this in mind, Natsume Ryo made a plan and no longer hesitated. He then led Yuuko and Kageyuko directly into another, more secluded street.

Chapter 71 Twilight Forest Module, Yukinoshita Turns into a Black Cat

After entering a quieter street.

The three of them happened to pass through a dimly lit small park.

The park was filled with the swaying shadows of trees, and only a few lonely streetlights barely illuminated the winding paths.

Geng Xizi and Ying Xizi remained curious about everything around them, occasionally pointing to the vending machines or uniquely designed mailboxes on the roadside and discussing in hushed tones.

Natsume Ryo pondered the extent of the Parasites' power in human society.

And just at this time—

The bushes deep in the park suddenly trembled.