On the outskirts of the Nine Districts, a battle between humans and Ghoul species raged on, resulting in casualties soon after it commenced.
The CCG investigators showcased their excellent cooperation and combat strategy, successfully eliminating one enemy after another. However, the powerful Ghouls' cannons often caught the investigators off guard, claiming the lives of one or two in surprise attacks.
The confrontation between Shinohara and the Demon Eater remained intense. Shinohara appeared fatigued, gasping for breath, but he skillfully blocked every attack from the Demon Eater. This left the Demon Eater both embarrassed and secretly amazed by Shinohara's remarkable strength.
Meanwhile, the instigator responsible for instigating this battle observed the scene from a hidden spot in the dark, silently watching the unfolding drama.
The child, unaware of the consequences of their actions, instinctively led the battle towards others. Just like a wounded beast leading its pursuers into the territory of a more formidable adversary, the child's instincts drove them to lure the enemy into stronger opposition.
Initially, the child, sensing that Mato had not pursued them, planned to leave quietly. However, the scent of blood in the air and the sight of the Ghoul corpses on the ground enticed them. The child's eyes sparkled with desire upon seeing the corpses.
Their instinct urged them to find a way to obtain those corpses, as they held great significance for the child. The child, along with the other children they were with, vaguely understood that consuming Ghouls would rapidly increase their own strength, making their survival less arduous.
Motivated by this understanding, the child resumed their hidden position, relying on their innate talent to conceal their presence so effectively that even the Demon Eater, a fellow Ghoul, could not detect the child's nearby hiding place.
As time passed, the battle grew increasingly fierce, and the Demon Eater's group suffered heavy losses. Only five A-level ghouls remained, struggling to hold their ground, as the other Ghouls had been successfully eliminated.
The CCG suffered significant losses, with almost half of the 20 soldiers and two out of three third-class investigators losing their lives. This infuriated Ueda, a First Class investigator.
As the battle progressed, the fighting moved swiftly, causing the battlefield to drift apart. Eventually, the corpses of several Ghoul species were left far behind.
Seizing the opportunity, the lurking child swiftly flew toward the corpses. With sharp, knife-like hands, the child pierced into the bodies and pulled out the Kakuhou organs they coveted. In less than ten seconds, the child searched the bags of all five corpses before retreating to their hiding spot.
The child took a bite of one Kakuhou, swallowed it, and felt a warm sensation spreading throughout their body. Without hesitation, the child continued consuming the Kakuhou one after another, as if their appetite was insatiable.
In less than a minute, the child had devoured five Kakuhou, experiencing a surge of power as their body absorbed the RC cells. Visible changes occurred—redness in the skin and small snakes of RC cells becoming apparent.
The child's body grew stronger, their arms developing small muscles, and their height increasing slightly. Their eyes became more energetic and agile, and the child revelled in the newfound strength and speed.
Curious about their abilities, the child extended their Rinkaku and observed the two snake-like red tentacles dancing mischievously. The addition of one Rinkaku tentacle represented the child's increased strength.
Turning their gaze back to the ongoing battle, the child saw the retreating Ghouls struggling to resist the relentless onslaught from the exhausted CCG. The child's greedy eyes fell upon the corpses of two A-level Ghouls, but their proximity to the battlefield made the child hesitant. Despite the strong desire, the child patiently awaited an opportunity, akin to a beast patiently stalking its prey.
Eventually, the child made a move, but instead of targeting the A-level Ghoul corpses, they focused on the remaining lower-strength Ghoul corpses. While these corpses were less attractive, the child recognized their usefulness.
A peculiar sight unfolded on the battlefield—a small figure stealthily scavenging the packs of the fallen Ghouls and consuming them in hiding. This process continued as the child digested and absorbed the RC cells, steadily strengthening themselves.
Initially, the child could not defeat formidable Ghouls. Their ability to hold their ground against Mato was due to Mato's lack of seriousness and the child's abnormal speed and impressive fighting instincts. However, having consumed more than a dozen powerful Ghoul Kakuhou, the child's strength rapidly increased, approaching A-level status.
Although A-level strength ranked low within the Ghoul world, the child now felt more confident. Once again, their gaze fixed upon the two A-class corpses, and their certainty grew stronger.
Swiftly and inconspicuously, the child moved towards the two corpses, taking advantage of the terrain to remain undetected.
The child's eyes fixated on the two corpses, their brightness intensifying. Saliva accelerated in their mouth as if the corpses were some irresistible delicacy. Despite their focus on the corpses, the child remained vigilant, constantly monitoring the battlefield to avoid detection.
With determination, the child no longer hesitated when they reached one of the corpses. Their enhanced strength allowed their hand to easily penetrate the corpse's skin, retrieving the coveted Kakuhou organ.
Swallowing with anticipation, the child eagerly stared at the Kakuhou in their hand. Succumbing to the pleasure of gaining strength, they bit down fiercely, swiftly consuming the entire Kakuhou.
However, this marked the beginning of a crisis for the child.
P.S. the organ is called Kakahou