Chapter 138 - 139: Heading to the 24th Ward

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Chapter 138 - 139: Heading to the 24th Ward Hearing this, Nezuko smiled brightly and pulled Jotaro's hand, as if making an invitation. "In order to not drag Jotaro-san down, Sister Shinobu and I have both been working hard in training, you know." "Especially Sister Shinobu, not only does she conduct complex research at night while training Haki, but she also never falls behind on daytime school lessons." The more she spent time with Shinobu, the more Nezuko admired her. Shinobu appeared gentle on the surface, but deep down she was a very strong-willed person. Although being cared for by Jotaro always felt nice, in her heart, she wanted to care for him instead. She did all this not just to avoid being a burden to Jotaro, but because she truly wanted to help him, and even protect him. Being praised by Nezuko made Shinobu a little embarrassed; her face turned red, and she waved her hands. "Let's hurry and go back." She had already noticed the injuries on Jotaro's body and sincerely wanted to treat him first. "No, we are now heading straight to the 24th Ward." As a wanted criminal by the CCG, staying in the 20th Ward was not a wise move. After thinking it through carefully, he found that there truly wasn't a better choice than going to the 24th Ward. The Washuu clan had ruled over this world for so many years, influencing every domain. If he wanted to dismantle the Washuu clan's power, break through their blockade, and create a world where humans and ghouls could coexist, relying on his own strength alone, who knew how many years it would take. He indeed needed people to help him achieve this goal. "Go to the 24th Ward?" Shinobu furrowed her brows. "I remember that place doesn't have any human inhabitants, right?" Jotaro nodded, "Mm." Even for ghouls, the 24th Ward's environment was hell, let alone for humans. To survive there was by no means an easy task. Jotaro spoke frankly, "The attack on you both yesterday was because of me. If you stay here, the enemy will still target you." "And we've acted together before, now that I'm a wanted criminal by the CCG, they'll definitely come for you later too." "I'm sorry..." Ultimately, it was he who dragged the two of them into danger. This was truly a lapse in his judgment. Maybe from the beginning, he should have acted separately from them. Shinobu gently shook her head, grabbed Jotaro's hand, her eyes full of determination. She softly said, "Jotaro-san, no need to say all that. Wherever you go, Nezuko and I will follow you." A flush appeared on her face, and her bashful eyes didn't move away. She gazed deeply at Jotaro. Nezuko nodded. "Yare yare daze..." Jotaro didn't say more. He pressed his hat down helplessly, closed his eyes, and said, "Let's go." ——— "Miss Irimi, aren't we leaving yet?" After leaving the battlefield, Irimi Kaya regrouped with Koma. Most of the ghouls from the 20th Ward's Anteiku had already gathered. Yomo, Touka, and Hinami were also among them. They were now at the outskirts of the 20th Ward. Seeing Irimi still unmoving as if waiting for someone, Touka asked curiously. Irimi glanced at her, then looked off into the distance and said softly, "I'm waiting for someone." "That guy Koma mentioned, who saved you all?" "Mm. Thanks to him, so many of us were able to survive." From Koma's description, Touka had already learned that the one who helped them at the critical moment in Anteiku was Jotaro. The moment she heard her companions were all safe, her restless heart completely calmed. Thanks to Jotaro, this time she didn't lose anything important. She and Irimi both looked toward the distance, but even after a long time, there was still no sign of anyone. She said disappointedly, "Will he really come? No matter what, he's a human. Would he really be willing to stay with so many ghouls?" Irimi glanced at Touka as if seeing something unusual in her eyes, then teased, "Touka-chan, do you want him to come?" Touka's face grew warm. She turned away and said, slightly annoyed, "Whether he comes or not has nothing to do with me. Why are we even waiting for a human!" "That's true too." Irimi jumped down the steps. "Let's go then." "We're really not waiting for him?" Seeing Irimi about to leave, Touka stood up quickly, grabbed her arm, and said anxiously, "He's now a wanted criminal by the CCG. There's no longer a place for him in the human world, right?" "If we just leave him like this..." "Then what?" Irimi suddenly turned her head and smiled as she asked. Of course, Touka could tell Irimi was teasing her. She angrily shook off her hand, flustered and furious, and ignored her. "Alright, alright, don't be mad." Touka didn't reply, walking off on her own. Watching her back as she left, Irimi shook her head. "Time flies. I didn't expect even Touka to reach the age of worrying about boys." "Hey, that guy seems to be coming." Koma, who didn't know when he walked over, brushed back his hair and reminded her with a smile. Following his gaze, Irimi spotted Jotaro's figure slowly approaching. Her expression suddenly turned solemn as she shouted to the other ghouls of Anteiku, "Most of you don't know who I've been waiting for. Now I'll tell you, he is Anteiku's new leader!" "To be precise, he is the future leader of all ghouls!" She only half-believed Arima Kishou's words. What truly made her believe without doubt, was Jotaro's strength. If ghouls wanted a different future, they had to follow such power. Irimi continued, "He is a human! Many of you have past grudges with humans. If you're dissatisfied with my decision, now is the time to speak up." Koma stood behind her, smiling at the restless ghouls. "Koma and I will make sure you're satisfied!" Under the pressure of two SS-rated ghouls, how could these ghouls dare to have any other ideas? Irimi smiled and said, "So that means everyone agrees with this decision?" "No objections." The ghouls quickly replied. She looked toward Yomo and the others. If anyone could object to her, it would be him. Yomo hadn't spoken yet, when Hinami sweetly asked, "Is it that big brother?" Irimi nodded. Kaya Irimi and Itori exchanged glances and said, "We have no objections either." Most ghouls wouldn't trust a human, but since it was Jotaro, who had saved them, they chose to trust him. Touka said quietly, "Me too." Yomo looked at them and could only stay silent, which was tacit approval. "Since that's the case, then let's head for the dangerous 24th Ward." Irimi's eyes glinted coldly. "The local ghouls there won't welcome us." ═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═ patreon.com/XenosX ????Joining Patreon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.????

Chapter 138 - 139: Heading to the 24th Ward

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