Chapter 86: Assisting

Su Xiao got off at the 20th Ward branch, wearing the combat uniform unique to Zero Squad, that white trench coat.

Zero Squad members were required to wear this combat uniform when on duty for combat missions.

"Thank you."

After thanking the driver, Su Xiao got off and entered the 20th Ward branch.

"First-Class Bai Ye, Special Class Marude is holding a combat meeting on the twelfth floor. Please follow me."

A Third-Class Investigator was already waiting at the entrance.

Arriving at the entrance of the meeting room, Su Xiao heard Marude Itsuki's unique roaring voice.

"Are you kidding me? The equipment hasn't been transferred yet? What's going on with the higher-ups?"

"Sorry, I'll go urge them right away."

"Special Class Marude, this is the latest intelligence. Aogiri Tree has already assembled in the 11th Ward and has a trend of taking the initiative to start a war."

The meeting room was noisy; this had already become the temporary command center for the 'Special Countermeasures Squad'.

Su Xiao walked into the meeting room; his Zero Squad combat uniform was exceptionally conspicuous.

"Is this Zero Squad?"

"Is Zero Squad also participating in this operation? I suddenly don't feel so nervous."

Whispered discussions came. Su Xiao walked to Marude Itsuki.

Marude Itsuki's appearance was somewhat sloppy, his hair messy, and there were bloodshot eyes.

"You're here. This is the latest situation in the 11th Ward. Take a look. We will set out in two hours."

Su Xiao was stunned; the time for the attack was somewhat hasty.

"So urgent?"

"No choice. Those bastards in the 11th Ward actually have a trend of taking the initiative to attack. Now the 9th, 10th, and 12th Wards near the 11th Ward could be attacked at any time. We cannot sit idly by."

Marude Itsuki hammered the meeting table in hatred and cursed in a low voice.

Now the 'Special Countermeasures Squad' wasn't fully prepared. Setting out so hastily could lead to problems.

This was also why Su Xiao was transferred to the 'Special Countermeasures Squad'. Of course, there were also reasons for Marude Itsuki and Shinohara Yukinori.

The two were Special Class Investigators after all. Once they joined forces, the CCG higher-ups couldn't ignore their suggestions.

There were three Special Class Investigators in the 'Special Countermeasures Squad', namely Shinohara Yukinori, Marude Itsuki, and Kuroiwa Iwa.

Marude Itsuki was responsible for battlefield command, while Shinohara Yukinori and Kuroiwa Iwa were responsible for leading teams on the battlefield; both were practical combatants.

Kuroiwa Iwa was an experienced investigator with rich combat experience. He had once subjugated the 'Owl' twice and walked away unscathed, which showed his strength.

Like Shinohara Yukinori, Kuroiwa Iwa was also a user of 'Arata'.

"Understood. However, I have a strange feeling."

Su Xiao put down the documents in his hand and spoke a few words to Marude Itsuki in a low voice.

After Marude Itsuki heard Su Xiao's words, his expression changed somewhat.

"This~, it's not that there isn't such a possibility. Must be guarded against. I will pay attention. The CCG headquarters has that kind of talent; I will temporarily transfer some over.

Sure enough, it was right to find you. Please take care during the battle. I want to avoid casualties among investigators as much as possible."

Marude Itsuki changed from his usual ruffian-like appearance and left the meeting room with a serious expression.

Su Xiao found an empty seat, sat down with his whole body relaxed, and adjusted his state.

"Bai Ye, you're here."

A familiar voice came. Su Xiao turned his head to look; it was Shinohara Yukinori.

"Special Class Shinohara, about how long until we set out? After this operation ends, I have to return to the 24th Ward branch to continue exploring the underground of the 24th Ward."

Su Xiao's unperturbed appearance made Shinohara Yukinori give a bitter smile.

Compared to Su Xiao, the investigators around were all full of worry.

"Setting out in one hour and thirty minutes. The teams have already started to assemble. How is the situation in the 24th Ward?"

Shinohara Yukinori sat down, wearing a black combat uniform.

"The outskirts of the 24th Ward are still considered safe, but the number of ghouls inside is not small. I suspect that in the very center of the 24th Ward, there is a huge gathering point for ghouls."

The two chatted, killing time.

Not long after, Marude Itsuki returned to the meeting room with hurried steps.

"Shinohara, how is the resident evacuation going?"

Shinohara Yukinori stood up.

"Although the time was hasty, it was completed with the cooperation of the police. We can set out at any time."

Marude Itsuki took a deep breath, picked up the microphone on the side, and looked at the investigators present.

"We're going up, little ones!"

"Yes!"

All investigators stood up one after another and walked out quickly.

At the main entrance of the CCG branch, a large row of vehicles was already waiting. This time, the CCG had mobilized over a thousand people; the motorcade could be described as vast and mighty.

Su Xiao found a transport vehicle and, just as he was about to get on, was called out by Marude Itsuki in the distance.

"Bai Ye, come with me to the command vehicle. There is something I want to discuss with you."

Su Xiao walked to the front of the motorcade, where many people had gathered, very noisy.

There were leaders of various departments in Tokyo, as well as a large group of television reporters. After Marude Itsuki dealt with these people casually, he entered the command vehicle.

"Mr. Marude, please reveal whether the situation this time is optimistic."

"Yes, please convey some information to the citizens."

Reporters swarmed up with "long guns and short cannons," but were blocked by CCG staff.

Among the large group of reporters, a petite and delicate-looking female reporter was squeezed out of the crowd because of her poor stamina.

The female reporter looked anxious. For such a big news story, she had to at least take a photo of Marude Itsuki, but now she couldn't even see Marude Itsuki's appearance, let alone take a photo.

The female reporter had tears in her eyes; she felt she was going to lose her job.

Just at this moment, the female reporter discovered an investigator dressed specially. Other investigators were wearing black combat uniforms, but the one she saw was actually wearing a white trench coat.

The reporter's keen intuition told her that this man was definitely not ordinary and had interview value.

"This gentleman, please..."

The female reporter ran quickly toward Su Xiao, but her pace was somewhat hasty, and she tripped over her own feet.

The female reporter lunged forward, the microphone in her hand seemingly turning into a sharp sword, in a forward-thrusting posture.

Watching the female reporter lunging toward him, Su Xiao's eyes twitched, and he subconsciously dodged backward.

The other party was truly too "enthusiastic." Was this to shove the microphone into his mouth before conducting an interview?

Tokyo TV's interviews were truly unique.

When the female reporter stood up, Su Xiao had already entered the command vehicle, leaving behind the teary-eyed female reporter.

20th Ward, Anteiku Cafe, also known as the Antique Cafe.

"Wanting to sneak into the 11th Ward to rescue Kaneki is definitely not an easy thing. The CCG's movements, as well as Aogiri Tree's personnel, all need to be considered.

According to news reports, the CCG has mobilized over a thousand people. From this, it can be seen that the CCG intends to fight Aogiri Tree head-on this time.

Even if we go to rescue Kaneki, the possibility of being wiped out is very high."

After the manager finished speaking, he looked at Touka, Hinami, Nishio Nishiki, and the others. He was saying these words for the three of them to hear.

The manager didn't want these three to go rescue Kaneki; he and Yomo Renji and others already had a rescue plan.

These three were the objects protected by Anteiku; the manager didn't want them to be harmed.

"Hey, old man, what are you saying? Do you want to stand by and watch him die?"

Nishio Nishiki's strength wasn't high, but he wasn't an ungrateful person. Kaneki Ken had once helped him rescue his girlfriend who was a human. Now that Kaneki Ken was in trouble, Nishio Nishiki wouldn't sit idly by.

"I want to go rescue him."

Touka spoke.

"I, I'll go too."

Hinami's timid voice came.

The manager sighed in his heart.

"I have already understood everyone's intentions. I have actually already prepared a plan to rescue Kaneki, just afraid that the three of you would encounter danger.

If you want to rescue Kaneki, you have to bet your lives."

Hearing the manager's words, the three revealed looks of joy.

The door was pushed open, and a purple-haired handsome guy walked in; it was Tsukiyama Shuu.

"You guy."

Nishio Nishiki's body arched, making a combat posture; Tsukiyama Shuu had once captured his girlfriend.

Touka on the side also became vigilant.

Tsukiyama Shuu raised his arm high, revealing a heartbroken expression.

"It's truly heartbreaking. My only friend Kaneki was actually captured. How can I not care?

And~, I have a piece of intelligence to share with everyone present. Among the personnel mobilized by the CCG this time, one person's name was temporarily added. We ghouls generally call him, the Black Reaper!"

Hearing the title "Black Reaper," the ghouls present changed expressions one after another, including the manager. ===== CHAPTER 87 =====