Yoshimura Kuzen's Kagune finally fully unfurled, and the oppressive aura of an SSS-rated Ghoul made the surrounding rain pause. Allen's lips curved into a slight smile: 'Now that's more like it.'
Their figures intertwined in the rain. Each collision sent up huge splashes of water. Yoshimura Kuzen's Kagune attacked Allen like a storm, but he was always unable to break through his defense.
'Good strength,' Allen commented, then suddenly took a sidestep, his right hand chopping like a blade towards Yoshimura Kuzen's neck.
The old man barely dodged, but was still grazed on the shoulder, and blood immediately soaked his white shirt. Allen didn't pursue, but instead turned to the other Ghouls: 'Come at me all at once, don't waste my time.'
The Ghouls exchanged glances. Someone shouted, and dozens of Ghouls simultaneously lunged at Allen. The glow of their Kagune wove into a net in the rainy night, surrounding Allen.
Allen stood still, strange red patterns appearing on his skin. When the first wave of attacks approached, he suddenly moved.
'Bang! Bang! Bang!'
Dull thuds rang out one after another. The Ghouls who had rushed forward flew backward even faster. Allen's movements were almost imperceptible; each strike precisely hit a vital point, yet he controlled his strength to avoid fatal injuries.
Kirishima Touka attacked from the side, her Ukaku aiming directly for Allen's throat. Allen didn't even turn his head, grabbing backward with his right hand and precisely seizing her wrist: 'Miss, you're too impetuous.'
He gave a gentle flick, and Kirishima Touka flew away, caught by Yoshimura Kuzen. Kaneki Ken stood in the corner, his Kakugan fully manifested, but he still hadn't made a move.
'Not going to try?' Allen looked at him. 'One-eyed brat.'
Kaneki Ken's body visibly trembled, and his Kagune unfurled uncontrollably. Allen beckoned with his finger: 'Come on.'
Kaneki Ken charged forward, his Kagune lashing like a whip at Allen. Allen easily dodged, then lightly tapped his index finger on his forehead: 'Too weak.'
Kaneki Ken was struck as if by lightning, freezing in place. Allen withdrew his finger and looked around: 'Anyone else?'
The rain grew heavier, and the puddles on the street were already ankle-deep. The fallen Ghouls and Investigators groaned in the rain. Only Yoshimura Kuzen and a few other stronger Ghouls remained standing.
Allen shook the water droplets from his hand: 'Is this all you've got?'
Yoshimura Kuzen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: 'What exactly do you want?'
'I told you, to test your strength.' Allen walked towards him. 'Now it seems the Ghouls of the 20th Ward still need more practice.'
At this moment, he felt immense joy. This was the advantage of being able to travel to other worlds. As long as he was careful not to break things, he could freely accumulate travel points and progress. At this rate, the final BOSS in One-Punch Man—God—would not be his opponent either.
In the rainy night, Allen stood in the center of the street, the rain forming a hazy mist around him. The CCG Investigators struggled to get up from the ground, the Aogiri Tree members regrouped, and the Anteiku Cafe Ghouls warily gathered around Yoshimura Kuzen.
'What exactly do you want?' Yoshimura Kuzen asked again, his voice sounding particularly heavy in the rain.
He, Yoshimura Kuzen, and everyone present, did not believe that a monster this terrifying would suddenly appear in the Tokyo area and seek them out just to test their strength.
Allen shook the water droplets from his hand, his crimson eyes sweeping over everyone present: 'I told you, to test your strength.' His voice was terrifyingly calm.'Since you still have the strength to speak, it seems you all need more training.'
Kirishima Ayato clutched his injured arm, gritting his teeth: 'You lunatic!'
Allen's gaze turned to him, a cold smile playing on his lips: 'Lunatic? Perhaps.' He suddenly vanished from his spot, reappearing the next second in front of Kirishima Ayato, grabbing his neck and lifting him up. 'But at least I'm a powerful lunatic.'
'Stop!' Kirishima Touka rushed forward, her Ukaku stabbing at Allen's back.
Allen didn't even turn his head, waving his left hand backward. The shockwave formed by just his wave sent Kirishima Touka flying several meters away. He released Kirishima Ayato, letting him fall to the ground: 'Don't be in such a hurry to die.'
The CCG Special Class Investigators struggled to their feet, their Quinque weapons pointed at Allen: 'Who exactly are you? Human or Ghoul?'
Allen turned to him, rain sliding down his silhouette: 'Does it make a difference whether I'm human or Ghoul?' He slowly walked towards the Investigators. 'Power is power, regardless of race.'
The Investigators nervously retreated. Allen suddenly stopped, looking up at the distant tall buildings: 'It seems the audience is growing.'
In the rain, more CCG reinforcements were arriving, and the figures of Aogiri Tree reinforcements could be seen in the distance. Allen nodded with satisfaction: 'Good, the more the merrier.'
Yoshimura Kuzen's Kakugan gleamed in the rain: 'What exactly are you planning?'
'Planning?' Allen chuckled softly. 'I just want some durable punching bags.' His figure vanished again, reappearing the next second on top of a CCG armored vehicle, kicking the entire vehicle over. 'Come on, let me see your limits!'
The battle erupted again. Allen moved through the crowd like a ghost, each strike precisely felling an opponent, yet he deliberately controlled his strength to avoid fatal injuries. Rain mixed with blood flowed on the street, and screams and crashing sounds echoed in the rainy night.
Kaneki Ken also awoke from Allen's deterrence at this moment. His Kakugan was fully manifested, but he still hadn't made a move. He watched Allen's figure, his heart filled with fear and doubt: 'What does this person... want to do?'
In fact, not only Kaneki Ken thought this, but everyone present thought the same. The fear of Allen's unknown plan even surpassed the fear of Allen himself. No one was willing to believe that Allen had gathered them just to beat them up.
Everyone's hearts were filled with intense fear and uncertainty about the future. They didn't know what Allen's hidden plan was, or how much it would affect their future.
Allen seemed to sense his gaze, suddenly turning to look at Kaneki Ken: 'One-eyed brat, what are you still waiting for?' He beckoned with his finger. 'Let me see your potential.'
Kaneki Ken's body began to tremble uncontrollably again. Just then, Yoshimura Kuzen stood in front of him: 'Kaneki-kun, don't be impulsive!'
Allen tilted his head: 'Protecting your student? What a good teacher.' He suddenly appeared in front of Yoshimura Kuzen, punching the old man's abdomen. 'Too bad you're too weak.'
Yoshimura Kuzen grunted, kneeling on the ground. Allen didn't pursue, but instead turned to the other Ghouls: 'Anyone else want to try?'
Just then, a deep voice came from a distance: 'The farce ends here. All of this must come to a close.'
Allen turned to look, only to see a tall, masked figure emerge from the rain, followed by a large number of Aogiri Tree elites.
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