Is this okay?

Aren't you guys embarrassed at all?

Even your opponents would be incredibly embarrassed to hear this, yet you don't seem to feel anything at all?

I understand!

This is your strategy: as long as you don't embarrass yourselves, the ones who will be embarrassed are the enemies.

This is an attempt to embarrass the enemy to death!

Its heart is awkward!

In an instant, Leng Mo and Jin Mu frowned, instantly understanding each other's intentions.

"Good heavens! Such a despicable plan! If we hadn't seen through it, we would have already fallen into your trap! Damn it! I will not let you get away with this!" Leng Mo shouted through gritted teeth at Gai Tsutsugami and Inori Yuzuriha in front of him.

"?" Gai Tsutsugami was completely bewildered upon hearing this, and even his hand, which was activating the power of the king, paused slightly.

Although I don't know what happened, when did I use a scheme?

You've probably misunderstood something.

But it doesn't matter!

No matter what misunderstandings you have, as long as I activate the power of the king, I will have the strength to fight!

Thinking of this, Gai Tsutsugami's eyes narrowed, and he reached out to grab Yuzuriha Inori's body.

In an instant, the power of the king erupted, and a fierce light rose from the ground, illuminating the entire night.

The light drew everyone's attention, as it was so dazzling.

However, Gai Tsutsugami was unaware that the brighter the light, the more they wanted to smear it in front of Leng Mo and the others!

Leng Mo would never allow anyone to shine brighter than his own dark conscience!

He immediately let out an angry shout:

"Very well, you've provoked me so much! Then don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

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Although Gai Tsutsugami on the opposite side didn't know what was going on, he felt that something was subtly off about the situation.

From the very beginning, you've been talking to yourself about things that are incomprehensible.

Even though I haven't done anything, why do you act like I've done something unforgivable?

"I don't know what you're talking about, but since you want to fight, I'm not afraid!"

Gai Tsutsugami answered loudly and firmly to Leng Mo, already drawing Yuzuriha Inori's VOID, that giant sword.

This is the soul of the virus's true name, the weapon most perfectly suited to the power of the king.

Even the soul VOIDs of other people are no match for the VOID within Yuzuriha Inori in terms of strength; it can be said that the difference lies in quality.

However, after the weapon from which her soul was extracted was pulled out, Yuzuriha Inori immediately fell into a coma.

Upon seeing this, Leng Mo and Jin Mu instantly realized that this was the first stage of the King's Power.

In the first phase, the King's Power extracts the soul weapon of another person, causing that person to fall into a coma.

The second stage is different. The second stage can make people clear-headed and at the same time allow them to use their own soul weapons.

"Come on! We don't know why you attacked us, but don't think you can just leave like this now!"

Gai Tsutsugami stared resolutely at Kaneki and Leng Mo ahead, holding the purple greatsword in his hand as if it were weightless, as if it could cut through anything at any moment.

Leng Mo's expression became subtle upon seeing this, but he showed utter disdain for Yang Shenya.

He stood there with his hands on his hips, and laughed confidently and arrogantly:

"Heh heh! You want to fight me? Fight me, this strange cold?"

"So what!" Gai Tsutsugami replied confidently and affirmatively.

"Heh heh! Then you'll need to get a little closer."

Leng Mo's attitude was extremely arrogant, even disregarding Yang Shenya, and that was indeed the case.

Upon seeing this, Gai Tsutsugami frowned, sensing a sense of crisis. He was certain; it was an intuition honed through years of experience. The other party's ease and arrogance suggested something was amiss.

what exactly is it?

Instantly, Yagami sensed the gravity of the situation and dared not approach.

Although nothing is apparent on the surface, there is definitely some danger behind it!

Should I attack, or retreat while they're not paying attention?

For a moment, Yagami hesitated, but if he backed down now, it would create a habitual way of thinking later.

Without obtaining the power of the king, one can choose to retreat.

But things are different now. If I still cower and shrink back after obtaining the power of the king, what use is this power of the king?

In an instant, Yagami made a decision: he would first test what Leng Mo and Jin Mu were planning.

"Iku, let's go!"

He shouted loudly, carrying the unconscious Yuzuriha Inori in one arm and wielding the greatsword in the other, and charged towards Leng Mo in front of him.

Incredibly, his speed surpassed everyone's imagination, like a fired cannonball, completely exceeding human limits.

He aimed at Leng Mo's face, brandishing his greatsword as if to deliver a fatal blow.

Unexpectedly, at that very moment, a voice broke in, and a person stood in front of Leng Mo.

It's Shu Ouma!

"Nani!?"

Gai Tsutsugami was shocked to see Shu Ouma suddenly appear. In disbelief, he wanted to stop attacking, after all, Shu Ouma was his best friend.

However, he couldn't hold on any longer. The momentum carried him forward, and the greatsword mercilessly slashed towards Shu Ouma.

He watched helplessly as nothing could be done or changed.

The next second, Shu Ouma looked coldly at Gai Tsutsugami who was rushing towards him.

“Ya, do you know? VOID is the soul of a human being. Once VOID is shattered, that person will die instantly.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ouma Shu raised his hand and gently caught the incoming Void Greatsword with two fingers.

At this point, Ouma Shu was completely different. He hadn't been idle these past few days; instead, he went to find Madoka-senpai and obtained the power of the ultimate life form. In other words, Ouma Shu now possessed immortality, a body that could not die, and the power of Pretty Cure!

All the beginner equipment has been collected!

"What?! How is this possible?!"

When Gai Tsutsugami saw that Shu Ouma had so easily grasped his Void Greatsword, his eyes widened in disbelief.

The power he had worked so hard to obtain was so easily blocked by Shu?

Then what is the purpose of obtaining this power?

His heart was filled with mixed emotions. Although he was relieved to see that Ouma Shu was alright, he was immediately overwhelmed by another emotion.

It was a kind of jealousy, and even a kind of ridiculousness about one's own pursuit.

After blocking the attack, Ouma Shu casually put down the Void Greatsword in his hand, and Tsutsugami Gai also stood on the ground from the air because of this action.

"Gai, answer me. Do you know?" Shu Ouma asked Gai Tsutsugami again, his face expressionless.

"..." Gai Tsutsugami remained silent in response to Shu Ouma's question.

He didn't know about this before, but he does now.

“Now I know.” He paused for a second, then looked at Ouma Shu seriously as he answered.

"Is that so? So, if you had to use someone's VOID, but it would inevitably cause damage, would you still use it?" After seeing Gai Tsutsugami's answer, Shu Ouma posed this question again.

He recalled his original future, and how Ji had shown him this rule with his life, which filled him with regret.

Thus began a path of hesitation, where one appeared ruthless but could never bring oneself to be truly heartless.

Upon hearing this, Gai Tsutsugami paused.

What is the problem?

Staring at Ouma Shu in astonishment, filled with incomprehension, wasn't this a perfectly reasonable question?

I'll definitely use it!

"Of course we'll use it; it's a necessary sacrifice!"

After a brief moment of thought, Gai Tsutsugami gave Shu Ouma an affirmative answer.

However, the next second, Shu Ouma's face showed endless disappointment. Although he understood the situation, this was not the answer he wanted.

He wanted the answer to be "I don't know".

Only in this way can we demonstrate that Gai Tsutsugami had no choice but to do so.

But the answer he received was complicated; although it was correct, it left him extremely disappointed.

"If I told you there's a way to do it without sacrificing anything, would you stop what you're doing right now?"

Shu Ouma looked at Gai Tsutsugami with disappointment, filled with a sense of anticipation.

He didn't know what Gai Tsutsugami would choose, because Gai Tsutsugami didn't know he had a better way.

"Impossible! I will not stop! If I stop, what will happen to those who support me? Will they all just give up? Will they just say, 'Let others do it, and we don't have to do anything'? What a joke! How could such a thing be possible!"

Gai Tsutsugami looked at Shu Ouma with a serious expression. He understood that Shu Ouma might have other methods, but he also had his own.

In that instant, Shu Ouma realized that he could not convince Gai Tsutsugami, and Gai Tsutsugami could not convince him either.

Because both sides are right, and both are acting to save humanity.

So... there's only one answer!

"I understand your will, so... it's a battle of wits where the brave prevail! You stand in my way, so there's only one answer—I will crush you! Ya!"

Shu Ouma looked at Gai Tsutsugami across from him with a look of resolute determination, exuding an aura of dominance.

This isn't about who's right or wrong; it's about someone blocking the way!

Gai Tsutsugami, seeing Shu Ouma like this, was taken aback. He never expected that the weak boy who used to follow Mana would become so tough.

They've become so forceful as to be domineering.

"What are you surprised about?" Shu Ouma asked in a domineering tone when he saw Gai Tsutsugami looking surprised.

"I never imagined that you, who used to follow behind Shinmei, would become like this..." Gai Tsutsugami gazed at Shu Ouma with a look of deep emotion, filled with an indescribable feeling.

"After all, in a broken world, those who survive will always undergo some changes, right?"

Shu Ouma naturally understood what Gai Tsutsugami wanted to say, and upon reflection, it made sense. If he hadn't met Leng Mo and the others, he probably wouldn't be able to do anything now.

The thought of the tragedy that would result from his inability to do anything and his hesitation made him clench his fists and hate his own cowardice and incompetence.

He was weak and incompetent, yet he was still given the title of a gentle king.

It followed me like a cruel irony, constantly stinging me.

Gentle King, you are a king now, yet you have nothing.

Is this your gentleness?

"So are you ready? Gai, I'm going to crush all your and Yuzuriha Inori's worth until they can never stand up again!"

In an instant, Ouma Shu's face was filled with fierceness, a domineering expression.

“Gather…” Faced with this situation, Gai Tsutsugami’s face was filled with solemnity.

Although I don't know how strong Ouma Shu is, I'm not only facing Ouma Shu alone, but also Leng Mo and Kaneki!

With three against one, our side is at a complete disadvantage.

But it doesn't matter!

I still have room for maneuver, as long as I choose to retreat at this time.

Just then, Kaneki noticed Gai's thoughts, grinned broadly, raised the hacker girl Tsugumi in his hand, and said with a friendly smile:

"Don't even think about running away. If you run away, we don't know what this girl will do."

As he spoke, Kaneki's smile grew increasingly friendly, yet it was filled with a threatening undertone.