Undoubtedly, since this matter concerned a stain on the CCG, the most direct intelligence could naturally not be obtained by Hideyoshi Nagachika, who was a Second Class Investigator, but because he was a clerical worker before, he often had access to documents and could infer from the side. The documents he paid attention to also had a focus, such as –––––– human trafficking.
The man named Akihiro Kanou, as a doctor at a CCG-affiliated hospital before, had many opportunities to conduct human experiments, but after he was kidnapped by the Aogiri Tree, it would undoubtedly be much more difficult for him to conduct experiments. So, how to obtain test subjects? The simplest method is naturally 'human trafficking'.
Although he didn't know if it was related to their goal, Hideyoshi Nagachika adhered to the principle of 'better to kill by mistake than let one go' and memorized the information, preparing to notify his friend Ken Kaneki after going back.
In his opinion, this operation should be relatively simple. After all, the target is only an S-rated ghoul, and Ken Kaneki's strength two years ago was enough to be rated S-class. Dealing with such a target should be easy, right?
'Although it might interfere with the Quinx Squad's work, with Kaneki watching from the side, they should at least be safer, right?'
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Tokyo. Although people were already accustomed to staying at home at night instead of wandering around because of ghouls, certain areas were as colorful as ever, and the members of the Quinx Squad, who had changed out of their CCG uniforms at this time, seemed a little lost.
Although Ginshi Shirazu looked like a hooligan, he only looked like one. In reality, due to his sister's illness, his mind was almost entirely focused on how to make money and he would never spend money on such boring places. Kuki Urie's situation was even simpler. Due to his father's sacrifice back then, Kuki Urie spent almost all his time training himself. For him, wasting time in such a place was inferior to running on a treadmill in the gym. Tooru Mutsuki's childhood was very miserable. Her father abused her, and her mother turned a blind eye. After a fit of hysteria, she killed her parents, and later lied during the police investigation that a ghoul did it. Finally, she entered an orphanage, so this kind of place was even more isolating for her. As for the last one, Saiko Yonebayashi...
"Little sister, are you sure you want to enter this place?"
The security guard at the door looked at the short Saiko Yonebayashi with an extremely subtle expression. Although some children always tried to sneak into nightclubs, they would usually disguise themselves beforehand, and the bouncers would generally turn a blind eye, but Saiko Yonebayashi didn't look like an adult no matter how you looked at her, right?
Facing the security guard's inquiry, she calmly took out her ID card from her pocket and handed it over.
In the end, it was only after the explanation and guarantee of her three companions that the other party let them in with half-belief.
"What are you guys dawdling about? Hurry up and follow."
Following Akira Mado's voice, the Quinx Squad members looked over. Unsurprisingly, a man was trying to strike up a conversation with Akira Mado, but he was forced to retreat after only a couple of sentences under her icy glare.
At this time, Akira Mado also changed her usual attire for the mission. Her signature small suit jacket + pencil skirt outfit was replaced with a dress. At the same time, she tied her hair up into a short single ponytail and wore glasses, the standard accessory for an ascetic look. The white briefcase she usually carried was also replaced with a light blue small bag.
It must be said that she truly lived up to her private nickname among male CCG investigators as the 'CCG's best-figured female investigator'. Her voluptuous figure paired with her icy gaze not only deterred many people but also attracted many glances at the same time.
"Hey, is it really okay for us to be like this?"
If he was usually reluctant to be mistaken for a hooligan just because of his appearance, then today he was truly playing the part, and he was the one with the least makeup among everyone, but he himself didn't seem very happy.
"Nonsense. With Senior Akira's looks and figure, intentionally hiding it would be more suspicious, right? Just don't talk nonsense."
Kuki Urie's expression at this time was very unhappy. Paired with the tattoo on his upper arm (disposable iron-on) and his deliberately styled hair, he gave the impression of a boy who liked to party, and even many women cast their gaze over, but he himself felt very uncomfortable.
As for the other two girls?
Although Tooru Mutsuki's figure was lacking, paired with her slightly shy expression due to the clothes, it made many people interested in her. As for Saiko Yonebayashi? The one who was originally the least promising seemed to attract no less attention than the others, after all, there are always plenty of 'gentlemen' in this world.
It can be said that the group of five attracted many glances as soon as they entered the nightclub, but they knew that the first step of the plan was completed.
That's right, the reason for doing this was to attract 'Nutcracker's' attention.
Directly striking up a conversation might not attract the other party's attention, so why not change direction –––––– let the other party actively strike up a conversation.
According to the information, the opponent's targets are often 'beautiful women', so they should take the bait soon, right?
And before that, all they had to do was wait.
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The men and women on the dance floor, under the passionate music and their intentional self-indulgence, had many already unconsciously clinging together. And by the dance floor, a beautiful woman dressed scantily, giving the impression that only her vital areas were covered with scraps of cloth, looked at a table in the distance with flickering eyes.
Undoubtedly, it was Akira Mado and her group.
And at this moment, a burly man quickly walked over.
"Ma'am, we've found out. They are students from Tokyo Institute of Technology."
Hearing her subordinate's report, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face.
However, the burly man beside her felt a little creeped out. As the other party's subordinate, he naturally knew why his boss asked him to investigate the background. Undoubtedly, the other party was eyeing that table of people, and generally, once the other party set their sights on someone, they basically could not escape her grasp, unless they had a sensitive identity.
But they did not know at this time that the identities of the five people were completely fabricated.
The CCG has extremely high authority due to the ghouls, and it is very easy to casually tamper with school records when necessary, and this is exactly the second step of the plan.
After the other party 'verifies' and confirms that they are not threatening, she should make a move soon, right?
It can be said that the development of events so far is exactly the same as the battle plan formulated by the CCG.
And to protect the safety of the Quinx Squad, several investigators carrying small Quinque in concealed ways were also hidden in the dark.
It can be said that the nightclub at this time has changed from the ghoul's home ground to the CCG's cage!