Chapter 118 - 115: Encounter With Ayato Once Again..
Kanzaki Ryoma arrived at Building 7, his footsteps echoing softly in the dim corridor. From above, the clash of steel and the guttural roars of ghouls reverberated through the structure. Without hesitation, he ascended the stairs, each step bringing him closer to the confrontation.
On the upper floor, Ryoma found a group of CCG investigators engaged in a fierce battle with a masked ghoul. The ghoul's lithe frame and distinctive attire made his identity unmistakable—Kirishima Ayato.
"Ryoma-san!" one of the investigators exclaimed, relief washing over his face at the sight of the renowned operative.
"Withdraw," Ryoma instructed calmly. "Assist Tokage and the others. I'll handle this."
The investigators, aware of Ryoma's recent feat against the One-Eyed Owl, complied without protest, retreating to support their comrades elsewhere.
Ayato's eyes narrowed behind his mask, recognizing the man who had bested him before. He signaled to his fellow ghouls, who began to encircle Ryoma, hoping to overwhelm him with numbers.
"You still haven't learned," Ryoma remarked, his voice devoid of emotion. "Very well. Let's revisit this lesson."
With a swift motion, Ryoma tossed his suitcase—housing his Quinque—into the air. The ghouls' attention momentarily shifted upward, providing Ryoma the opening he needed. He surged forward, engaging them with sheer physical prowess, eschewing his weapon entirely.
The ghouls, mostly B and C-rank remnants left behind during Aogiri Tree's assault on Cochlea, were no match for Ryoma's unarmed combat skills. In mere moments, several were incapacitated, their bodies crashing against walls and floors.