89 Fiasco (1/2)

After that, he looked at another person standing there, with an indifferent expression, who was still calm as ever. Hirako Take. Heis of average height and his facial features have been described as ”plain,” or ”bland.” He usually has a blank expression on his face. Always calm and indifferent. He was a perfect duo with Arima Kishou, who was his mentor.

'Senior Investigator Hirako... he didn't stand out much in the academy, but after joining the bureau, he partnered up with Arima who was, at the time, 22 years old and an Associate Special Class Investigator. While working with Arima, he eliminated a group of clown mask ghouls and made outstanding contributions in the 24th Ward investigation with his sound work ethic. His partnership with Investigator Arima lasted six years until he was promoted to Senior Investigator. Hira's the guy who's watched Arima the most up close. The one gut with firsthand knowledge of how Arima engaged the Owl.'

Was going through the mind of Shinohara Yukinori as he was waiting for Hirako to make a move. If somebody could think about efficient strategy then it would be only Hirako as he watched Arima fight Owl several times and even participated in some fights against Owl.

Hirako gripped his quinque and rushed at Owl/Yoshimura, and slashed at the target with full force. He dodged counterattack of the Yoshimura and hit his target. To this, both Shinohara and Kuroiwa used this chance and attacked Owl together with their quinques and with the usage of Arata Proto.

At first, it appeared that they got the Owl and managed to subdue it. But it was not the case.

”It's over.”

”Yeah.”

”We lost.”

Said three voices at almost the same time after another. It was apparent that their plan has failed. Owl was totally unscratched.

”The owl's kakuho can't be fatally damaged even with both Special Investigator's quinques. Even though both were made from kagune of S-rated ghouls.”

Stated Hirako as he observed Owl and both Special Class Investigators Shinohara and Kuroiwa were prepared to attack the Owl again as they had the support of the Arata. But the attacks were all useless and they couldn't even injure Owl. Even leaving scratch seemed impossible.

”Iwaccho. How far were we allowed to take these prototypes?”

Said Shinohara to Kuroiwa as he already knew that this situation was hopeless. They weren't able to even injure the Owl, let alone to defeat it.

”... You think what I'm thinking?”

”Yeah. Let's do it.”