Hinami's questions left Kaneki Ken speechless. The fundamental reason he hadn't intervened to save Madam Ryoko was his inner cowardice and lack of confidence in his own strength, coupled with his reluctance to harm humans.
This time, Kaneki Ken went to rescue Hinami out of concern for her and a desire to prevent her from losing the will to live due to her mother's death. Kaneki Ken had always felt partly responsible for Madam Ryoko's death.
However, this time, Kaneki Ken had intended to atone for his past mistake, but instead of atoning, he witnessed another of Hinami's loved ones die before his eyes.
"Hinami, you need to understand that your mother's and father's deaths have nothing to do with Kaneki. No one wants to lose a loved one," Kousen Yoshimura said, standing by Kaneki Ken's side to speak for him.
This was not Kousen Yoshimura defending Kaneki Ken, but rather stating a fact and correcting Hinami's mindset. Blaming others for everything was a despicable act.
Kaneki Ken's inability to protect those around him only indicated his insufficient strength. After all, one couldn't expect a weakling to save the world; that was impossible!
Even if Kaneki Ken had some ability, it wouldn't guarantee that accidents wouldn't happen. Therefore, in Kousen Yoshimura's view, there was no reason to blame Kaneki Ken for this.
The others shared Kousen Yoshimura's attitude. After all, they were not children and understood the cause and effect of events.
"Hinami, what the manager said is right! Go and apologize to Brother Kaneki quickly!" Ryuuji looked at Hinami and told her to apologize to Kaneki Ken.
Hinami was initially unwilling, but Ryuuji's attitude was very firm. Hinami obediently followed Ryuuji's words, bowed ninety degrees to Kaneki Ken, and apologized, "I'm sorry, Brother Kaneki! I shouldn't have blamed you. This has nothing to do with you! Please don't take it to heart!"
"No, no, no! Hinami, I'm the one who should apologize! If I were a little stronger, none of this would have happened!" Kaneki Ken did not feel relieved or let go of his guilt just because Hinami apologized.
"Hinami, I hope you can put aside your hatred for now. Otherwise, your reckless behavior will bring danger and trouble to more people! Do you understand what I'm saying?" Kousen Yoshimura warned Hinami again, his words carrying a hint of a warning, implying that she should not act recklessly anymore.
After speaking, Kousen Yoshimura looked at Touka Kirishima, as if telling her that his words also applied to her.
"Hinami, what Grandpa Yoshimura said is right. Hatred only brings danger. This danger not only affects yourself but also those around you!"
"Don't think you can act recklessly just because your Brother Ryuuji is powerful!"
Renji Yomo also stepped forward to support this statement.
The latter part of Renji Yomo's statement directly told Hinami that Ryuuji was not omnipotent.
Otherwise, he and Kousen Yoshimura could have already ruled the world.
"I understand! I won't act recklessly anymore!" Hinami nodded and promised.
This time, Hinami clearly understood that although she had avenged her mother, it had cost her father's life.
As Ryuuji had said, if her father hadn't been there, it was likely Hinami herself who would have died.
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