"Bang!"
Lin Yi once again evaded a sneak attack from a Ghoul and swiftly ended the opponent's life with a swing of his sword. Before he could catch his breath, he noticed a winged Ghoul in the distance preparing to unleash an attack.
In a moment of contemplation, Lin Yi exerted force with his right arm and threw his sword aside. His speed was as fast as a crimson phantom, cutting through the air.
The winged Ghoul never expected Lin Yi to abandon his Quinque, leaving him defenseless against the attack.
"No!" the winged Ghoul cried out in alarm as Jörmungandr pierced through his skull, brutally pinning his body to the wall.
Although the long-range attack harassment was resolved, the remaining Ghouls in the vicinity showed excited expressions. They had almost given up hope, revealing their true forms. However, Lin Yi appeared tireless and invincible, leaving them unable to defeat him.
In the previous battle, they had only managed to injure Lin Yi, while he had already slain dozens of Ghouls. Some Ghouls were frightened and chose to flee.
But now, without his Quinque, Lin Yi seemed like a toothless tiger in their eyes. They knew from past encounters with investigators that humans, without their weapons, were as weak as ants.
With this thought in mind, the remaining Ghouls gathered their courage and launched another attack. Leading the charge was the scar-faced Ghoul, who extended purplish-black Kagune like swords from his Koukaku.
He leaped forward, aiming for Lin Yi's back while simultaneously smashing his Kagune toward Lin Yi's head.
Lin Yi took a half-step back, easily evading the attack, and countered by grabbing the scar-faced Ghoul's wrist. The scar-faced Ghoul sneered, believing that a mere human could never restrain him.
Just as he tried to retract his hand, he realized his wrist was immobile. Before he could comprehend, Lin Yi used an elbow strike, hitting the scar-faced Ghoul's head with a loud bang.
The scar-faced Ghoul crashed to the ground, feeling dizzy. Before he could regain his senses, Lin Yi forcefully pulled his scalp, smashing his face against the wall.
"Bam!"
"Bam!"
"Bam!"
Without his sword, Lin Yi's methods became even more brutal. He repeatedly slammed the scar-faced Ghoul's head against the wall, causing cracks to spread.
The scar-faced Ghoul's face was unrecognizable, covered in blood, with a separated nose and eyes. Lin Yi grabbed his collar and tore his shirt apart, revealing his strong upper body. He casually wiped the blood off his face with the torn clothes.
"This is impossible, a mere human," the scar-faced Ghoul's voice sounded faint, like a mosquito or a fly. The severe injuries had pushed him to an irrecoverable state.
"Bam!"
Lin Yi delivered another powerful roundhouse kick, sending the entire head flying like a football. He flexed his muscles and charged forward again. Relying solely on his physical abilities, he was not inferior to any powerful Ghoul. That was his advantage.
The limits of humanity had never been fully explored. No matter how unimaginable the records may be, they were always broken time and time again. For example, some people could lift a car to save themselves in moments of crisis, and some could unleash their hidden potential to defeat ferocious beasts for survival.
And Lin Yi had not only reached the pinnacle of physical strength but had also tapped into all the potential of his body without reservation.
This is what Lin Yi had learned and understood over the past few months. Even without his Quinque, he could now be called a humanoid monster.
"Drip,
drip, drip~" Blood dripped onto the floor, merging together and forming a stream. Lin Yi casually threw down a Ghoul's corpse and noticed his own injuries. But with him at the center, the surrounding area was filled with Ghoul bodies and destroyed Kagune.
Kaneki was stunned. Though he had only recently entered the Ghoul world, he knew how terrifying Lin Yi's actions were. He trembled with fear.
Kaneki worried about exposing his Ghoul identity. He tried to hold his arms tightly, trying to calm himself down, but his legs had already gone weak, and he didn't have the strength to stand up.
"Hoo... hoo..." Lin Yi breathed heavily. This was the most stimulating battle he had experienced since coming to the Ghoul world, and he was severely exhausted.
Many Ghouls managed to escape, but he had no intention of pursuing them. As he was about to draw his weapon, his pupils suddenly constricted, and he quickly dodged an attack.
Purple Kagune brushed past him, instantly shattering the wall beside him. Lin Yi created distance by taking two steps back, surprised that it was Shuu Tsukiyama who made the move, somewhat beyond his expectations.
He hadn't actively sought out Tsukiyama's figure earlier, allowing the other an opportunity to escape. He didn't expect Tsukiyama to choose not to leave.
"Amazing... Absolutely amazing!" Tsukiyama trembled with excitement. Specially made purple Kagune surrounded his right arm, resembling a sharp blade.
"What an exquisite fragrance," Tsukiyama said, taking a deep breath and revealing a crazed expression.
Lin Yi thought to himself, indeed, he's a madman.
"Sorry, please forgive my improper behavior. I don't know if you have heard of the world's finest cream cake. Its production process is extremely complex, requiring the use of the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, as well as layering on cream."
Tsukiyama wiped a handful of blood from the ground and put it into his mouth. Then, he took a deep breath. "Although I cannot taste the cake that you humans speak of, I believe you can provide the deliciousness I expect."
"So please let me devour you."
Tsukiyama grinned and charged towards Lin Yi.
Lin Yi couldn't afford to be careless. His current condition was poor. Though Tsukiyama's performance in the original work wasn't strong, he was still an actual S-ranked Ghoul.
He continuously dodged backward, evading the opponent's sudden stabs. However, Tsukiyama's attacks were relentless, one after another.
"Bang!"
During the battle, Lin Yi and Tsukiyama Shuu exchanged punches, and surprisingly, Lin Yi had the upper hand in terms of strength.
However, without his Quinque, Tsukiyama closed in once again, relying on the advantage of his Kagune.