Creatures that blend in with the masses and consume human flesh.
Despite looking human,
they are not.
People call them...
ghouls.
Urie Kuki Investigator Second Class Quinx Squad Squad Leader
This is fine.
Wait, right here?
I'm a ghoul investigator.
It's easy to tell when you just wash it off lightly...
The smell of blood.
Kagune...
A quinque, huh?
Is he rate A? No, B.
He's not Torso.
Looks like you're unarmed, human.
Let me eat you.
Let me eat you!
Urie!
Shirazu Zanshi Investigator Third Class
Third Class Shirazu, your attack hit me.
The nuisance just had to show up.
What's this? Where's your quinque?
Did it break? Oh, dear. Come on, Squad Leader.
Third Class Shirazu.
Huh?
May you rest in peace.
Heya.
You're... ghouls!
We Quinx...
use your abilities.
He's my catch.
You can't be serious.
I'm the one who lured this ghoul out.
It's all about how much you contributed.
You merely followed me here.
That strike you just did was 80% possible because of me.
You never stop talking, do you?
Don't let your guard down.
Those Who Hunt
It appears as though the ghoul that Investigator Urie and Shirazu from
the Mado Squad encountered yesterday was not Torso.
We are in charge of Torso, after all, so we'd like for
you Mado Squad members to concentrate on something else.
By the way, there were reports of a ghoul's moaning being heard the other day,
and after our days-long investigation,
Shimoguchi Nobu Senior Investigator
it was apparently just a stray dog?
Seriously, it's exhausting, isn't it?
Sasaki Haise Investigator First Class Quinx Squad Mentor
Wipe that smile off your face, Investigator Sasaki.
Ito Kuramoto Investigator First Class
Those Quinx subordinates of yours...
All they seem to do is eat up our budget and not produce results.
Hirako Take Investigator First Class
Well...
Never mind the fact that
Mado Akira Senior Investigator
allowing people we can't confirm as human or ghoul to investigate is just...
You didn't finish off that taxi driver yesterday.
What's the point of letting such a useless ghoul live?
Pardon me, but...
Did you actually feel sorry for that ghoul?
I guess I wouldn't be surprised.
You are a ghoul after—
Investigator Shimoguchi,
I will be the one who will discipline my subordinate, and I will do so later.
Investigator Mado,
it appears that you're not disciplining him enough.
I say this again, but I am in charge of the Torso case.
Since you're taking so long with the investigation,
I'd say we couldn't help but try to lend you a hand.
Who do you think you're talking to?
Investigator Shimoguchi, Investigator Mado,
I believe that's enough.
In regards to the Torso investigation,
I ask that the Shimoguchi Squad and the Mado Squad work together on the matter.
We, the Hirako Squad, will continue going after Orochi.
This ends our meeting for today.
You need to lose your kindness in battle.
That kindness will kill you.
You need to be stricter as a mentor.
Your kindness will also affect the Quinx.
Do not defend the ghouls, if you don't want another Mado punch.
Mado punch...
Anyway, we're going to get to Torso before the Shimoguchi Squad.
It can even be Orochi.
Investigator Arima has high hopes for you.
Mr. Arima does?
The Quinx Project...
Creating someone greater than Arima Kisho, huh...
A-Are you Orochi?
Wow, is that what they're calling me?
You're a ghoul! Why are you after us?
Uh, I don't have to explain myself to a sub character who's about to die.
Hey, ever hear of a ghoul named Torso?
N-No! I—
And that's enough. Goodbye now.
Squad Leader, you're being a jerk.
Not to mention, Sassan told us to stick together.
I don't plan to stay under Investigator Sasaki.
I'm going to hurry up and get promoted and go to S3.
What the hell is S3?
It's none of your concern.
Anyway, just make sure you don't get in my way.
Who gave you permission to boss me around?
Wanna settle things right here, right now?
Of course I have permission.
I'm the squad leader.
If you insist.
You guys are looking for a ghoul named Torso, right?
Want some information?
You're such a wuss, Mutsuki.
Mutsuki Toru Investigator Third Class
I just can't...
Whenever I see blood, I just...
Are you able to use your kagune now?
No, not yet...
So how are things going in the Quinx Squad?
It's the same as usual. Everyone's doing whatever they want.
It would appear so.
You and Urie are the only two who've shown up for your physicals.
Shiba Ryojiro Quinx's Doctor
I'll talk to them.
Thanks.
It's not like they're going to listen to me, but...
Driver's License
Miss Hori Chie...
And you're 24 years old?
I sell the pictures I take, as well as any information I happen to gather.
So, what kind of information do you have on Torso?
Here's a picture of Torso while he was feeding.
It's gonna cost you.
How much were you hoping for?
One million.
Or...
one of Sasaki Haise's personal items.
The rest of the information will follow after we give her what she wants.
Let's just ask Sassan for his underwear.
Huh? What's wrong?
Shirazu, you need money, don't you?
Where'd that come from?
Investigator Sasaki is our mentor.
If we report to him and capture Torso as a squad,
that would reflect well on the squad.
Well, yeah, obviously...
Don't you get it?
Depending on how he reports this, he could get all the credit.
The hell? That's no fair!
Exactly, it's not.
You need money, don't you?
Then you need to hurry up and get promoted.
And for that to happen, you need some results.
But how?
On your own...
You need to produce results on your own, rather than as a squad.
That'll get you to your goal quicker.
All right. I'll do that.
I'm not gonna let Sassan... No, Sasaki get in my way!
Good.
Thank goodness you're a moron who's easy to manipulate.
Where's Urie and Shirazu?
Out looking for Torso.
Of course, they're acting on their own again...
And Saiko?
She's probably in her room playing games.
Saiko, dinner's ready!
'Kay!
Let's eat.
Help yourself.
It's delicious.
That's good to hear.
Welcome back. Dinner's read—
Don't want any.
Hey, Urie, about the investigation...
Receipt Total 890yen Asahi Taxi
Please don't worry about me.
I'll capture Torso on my own.
Please use those receipts toward my expenses.
I guess everyone wants to investigate on their own...
All right, fine.
Apparently I'm going to have to get serious with those two...
Sensei?
Let's go, Mutsuki!
We'll capture Torso on our own, before Urie and Shirazu!
R-Right!
Just watch, you little fledglings! You, too, Investigator Shimoguchi!
I'll show you all what happens when I get serious!
Cochlea 23rd Ward Ghoul Detention Center
Donato Porpora, otherwise known as Priest. SS rate.
If I remember correctly, he was feeding on the children in his care...
So you brought the newbie with you today, Haise?
He looks delicious.
So this is a Quinx?
I would love to split open his belly and fill my mouth with his plump innards...
So, what brings you here today?
I'd like to ask you about a ghoul named Torso.
The areas where he's fed are rather spread out.
All of his victims are women.
In each case, only their torsos were taken.
I see, so he lives up to his name.
Since he's moving in such a wide area, he must be using a car.
Right.
Why is he so spread out?
Is he afraid of being pin-pointed?
Then he's probably a ghoul who's blended into society,
and he's very knowledgeable about the roads.
He's a taxi driver.
Urie already realized this.
I have a message from the Aogiri Tree, Mr. Torso.
Message?
You're feeding too much.
It appears as though you're being tracked.
By the CCG?
Have you ever heard of the Quinx?
No...
Despite being human, they apparently have the abilities of a ghoul.
Please be on your guard.
Quinx, huh?
Almost sounds like you, Brother.
Those're Sassan's underwear.
Sniff, sniff.
Don't worry.
I brought a pair that were washed and hung out to dry.
Then, here's this in return.
What's this?
Pictures that were dropped near the crime scenes.
His victims are in the pictures, right?
I think they were taken by Torso.
A special kind of film from overseas was used, and they only sell it in certain places.
And this is the person who bought a bunch of that film.
His name is Saeki Karao. His occupation is...
A surgical scar from an appendectomy, a surgical scar from a C section,
and a scar from an injury...
The thing that all the victims have in common
is that they all had scars somewhere on their torso.
But how can we tell if they had a scar there before they were attacked?
Take a look at this.
The spots where Torso fed upon his victims
spread out in a radius around the hospitals the victims had gone to.
Let's split up and check out the hospitals.
Oh, but even if you see someone suspicious, make sure you don't act on your own.
I guess we're going to have to visit them one by one, but...
Pardon me. I need a ride.
The city's full of taxis.
Yeah.
Just shut up and find him, you useless fool.
Mutsuki: In pursuit of Torso
Mutsuki's in pursuit of Torso?
Huh? Where is he?
Make a U-turn.
Sir...
Which one are you, sir?
Go faster.
You're going to make me break the law!
I don't care!
Sir...!
Dove...
You're great... You're wonderful.
That number... That has to be him.
It's Torso!
Damn it!
What the hell? What the hell?
I don't have my mask today...
The tires!
Aim for the tires with your kagune.
Huh?
Better not complain even if I miss!
You suck.
I told you I'd probably miss. Don't make me drop you.
You on the bike and the taxi in front, stop immediately.
They're in pursuit of a ghoul?
Let's help them out.
You in the taxi, stop imme—
You bastard!
A barrier?
Is it Investigator Sasaki?
I can aim just fine if I'm not moving!
So they're Quinx?
They're basically ghouls.
They're definitely not human anymore.
I have to fight, too.
Come, come, come, come, come... Come on, kagune!
It's no use...
Both of them can use theirs so efficiently, and yet I...
He's regenerating really fast.
Don't hold back on your attacks.
We'll hit him with all we've got and capture him!
Yeah, about that...
Those plans are canceled.
What are you called again? Quinx?
You can use kagune, right?
Wha—
S-rate... Orochi!
That's him?
Honestly, the Doves do pretty shitty things, too.
They're no different from the Aogiri.
But while we're at it, let's play!
Sorry, I won't hold back on any Doves.
What the hell was that? A pea shooter?
It didn't even scratch him?
My kagune...
In the end, you're all just fakes.
Urie is struggling that badly...
Does that mean I have any chance at all?
What? There's another one?
Then I guess I'll take care of you fi—
Point-blank bomber!
Toru, run!
Ugh, not only are you lame,
you're annoying!
Let's fall back for now.
My kagune's done. We need to retreat.
Retreat?
I'm sorry, Kuki.
The squad leader stayed behind and ordered the rest of the S3 squad to retreat.
I'm sorry,
we couldn't protect your father.
You can't be serious!
Hey, you idiot! What are you doing?!
I'm feeding so I can activate my kagune!
Ascend, ascend, ascend, ascend, ascend, ascend, ascend!
Seriously? Yeah, we're done now.
Sassan!
Sensei!
Oh? Who the hell are you?
Are you the king of those fakes there?
He's... There's something...
Don't you dare...
lay a finger on my subordinates!
Quit scuttling... around!
Man, you guys are flimsy. You're almost like tofu.
Guess I'll aim over here.
Sassan!
Hurry up and retreat!
But...
Hurry up, and go!
Too slow!
He's strong.
It's been a while since I've encountered a ghoul like this...
You're weak, Haise.
At this rate, he's going to kill your subordinates.
You won't be able to protect a thing.
Look at me.
Why are you being so cold?
You know very well... that you need me.
Hey... Just accept me.
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on...
Shut up!
I won't allow you to consume me.
Mutsuki, contact Ms. Akira.
Ms. Akira,
Mr. Arima...
Give me...
courage!
Tokyo Ghoul: re
Next Time
Haise, Haise...
At this rate...
That's an order.
It's better off if you don't know about me.
Like die, die?
It's nothing, really.
I'm actually pretty happy.
All in?
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