[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-87":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273945,4446,"Chapter 87: Helplessness and Hatred","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>A helicopter skimmed over the highway, where vehicles moved in dense streams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highway had been sealed off; all other vehicles were banned, yet even so, the CCG convoy moved slowly—there were too many cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Police vehicles led the way, while helicopters roared overhead in an unusually massive display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, all Tokyo television stations were broadcasting the same scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, CCG and the police are conducting a joint operation, launching a surprise assault on District 11 with an overwhelming force. Special Class Investigator Marute Saji is commanding on-site, and multiple Special Class Investigators have been deployed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, here is the statement from Special Class Investigator Marute Saji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly all Tokyo citizens watched this scene on their TVs, eagerly awaiting Marute Saji’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the convoy, in the command vehicle, Marute Saji was giving orders calmly and methodically; Su Xiao was also inside the command vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The command vehicle’s interior was spacious, with dozens of monitors—varying in size—mounted on three walls, allowing Marute Saji to grasp the battlefield more intuitively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baiye, handle the TV crew for me—I’m too busy right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji held up a camera, signaling Su Xiao to take the interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s face darkened—he had no desire to be interviewed; it looked like a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I’ve never been interviewed before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji considered for a moment, then finally removed his Bluetooth earpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See that white cloth? Hold it up behind me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white cloth bore the CCG emblem; Su Xiao pulled it taut and held it behind Marute Saji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji tidied his hair, cleared his throat, and turned on the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Marute Saji. The initial phase of the operation went smoothly, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji paused, gathering his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are risking our lives to ensure the safety of 99% of the residents; the remaining 1% requires your cooperation. Let us work together to reclaim peace for District 11.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Marute Saji turned off the camera and exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was live broadcast, directly reaching Tokyo’s citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, is it recorded? This pose is ridiculous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done. Where were we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao dropped the white cloth and tossed it carelessly aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We were talking about me holding the rear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-sentence, a frantic voice crackled through Marute Saji’s earpiece—so loud, even Su Xiao could hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marute, the camera’s still on! What the hell are you and Baiye doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji froze in shock, frantically grabbing the camera—his massive face now appeared on thousands of TV screens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was live broadcast, with less than a minute’s delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To boost ratings, the TV station had not cut out Su Xiao and Marute Saji’s conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Tokyo’s citizens were stunned—turns out the CCG emblem they’d been watching was being held up by a young man in a white windbreaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This amusing scene became a topic of lively discussion among viewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This damn machine keeps getting more complicated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji searched for ages but couldn’t find the power button—instead, he found what looked like a battery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp click rang out—the expensive camera was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao clearly saw Marute Saji’s body twitch—evidently, the device was costly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the CCG convoy arrived before the Aogiri Tree’s outpost in District 11.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy halted; a large group of investigators in combat gear spilled out and began setting up defensive lines before the Aogiri Tree outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aogiri Tree outpost was simply an abandoned building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji was already busy inside the command vehicle; Su Xiao stepped down and leapt onto the roof, sitting comfortably atop the radar antenna—elevated, offering a clear view of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, shouts and urgent commands never ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry! The defensive line must be set up within one minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CCG’s defense line was simple: a wall of bulletproof shields erected in front of the vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This formation had two advantages: easy access to ammunition from inside the vehicles, and if wounded, soldiers could retreat into the armored vehicles—all of which were highly bulletproof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frontline was quickly established; CCG’s combat personnel were well-trained and fell silent after setting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was around eight p.m.; the sky was pitch black, and the Aogiri Tree outpost ahead was equally dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old building’s exterior walls were heavily cracked and peeling; all windows had been violently torn out by ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though pitch black, Su Xiao sensed faintly that hundreds of ghouls lurked inside—perhaps several hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marute Saji did not immediately issue an attack order—he seemed to be waiting for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the rooftop of a nearby building, several ghouls stood or sat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Faster than expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuragi Izumi, wrapped entirely in bandages, sat on the building’s edge, gazing down at the CCG forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tadatomo responded, turning to face the others behind him—these were all Aogiri Tree’s officers—and began issuing combat orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After assigning specific tasks, Katsuragi Izumi and Tadatomo departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are we really sure this will work? I saw that guy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only Tadatomo nearby, Katsuragi Izumi used her natural voice; Tadatomo said nothing—he too was worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Aogiri Tree, Tadatomo was similar to Marute Saji—both were battlefield commanders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if he’s strong, he has limits. We may lose some subordinates, but if we can weaken CCG, it’s worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CCG's top leadership intentions are clear—we disrupted the 'balance,' so they're coming to wipe us out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of his sentence, Tadatomo was gritting his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuragi Izumi gazed at the sky, her eyes filled with helplessness and resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resentment toward the world’s injustice, helplessness at being trapped in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day, I will make sure ghouls no longer have to hide in the dark underground. I swear it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuragi Izumi recalled her childhood—in the polluted, subterranean world where she spent her early years—until she turned fourteen, came to the surface, picked up a pen, and wrote a novel; that same year, she founded Aogiri Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After CCG’s forces waited a long time, Marute Saji received orders from headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare to launch flares. Once fired, initiate suppressive fire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Marute Saji’s command, a flare shot upward, arcing into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its sunlike brilliance illuminated the area, bathing the Aogiri Tree outpost in harsh light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the upper windows of the outpost, ghouls clad in red robes raised their rifles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CCG and the ghouls issued the order nearly simultaneously—gunfire erupted like popping beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tututut…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew; stray bullets ricocheted wildly across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao leapt down from the roof—he had no intention of becoming a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation differed from expectations: although CCG’s equipment was superior, the ghouls’ defenses were better—Kagune were naturally bulletproof shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle reached its peak immediately; both sides unleashed their maximum firepower, aiming to annihilate the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao hid behind a tall bulletproof shield, a cigarette dangling from his lips, not even holding a gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t time for him to act yet—something more important awaited him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things proceed smoothly, after this operation, he can exchange for the [Human Gene Enhancement Serum].\u003C\u002Fp>",1169,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cdc407175b3501515b84ca572c00a657dc4229dd4c389027551fadde323d5925","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-88","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-86",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]