X-ray Is More Than I Thought

Chapter 95

Having me seen her naked body, Hizuki writhed from the overwhelming embarrassment and ran out of the bathroom, but she is now being consoled by Kazahana in the living room.

Although shes still crying, due to Kazahanas efforts, shes calmed down for the most part.

Im relieved she didnt run out of the house.

One thing or another, Hizuki is quite the beauty, so if a man were to see her running out of the house completely naked and were to sexually assault her, then shell have to unavoidably end someones life.

Hizuki is currently wearing Tamaushis black tank top, however, its impossible for Tamamushis size to match hers as it could be seen from the overly stretched tank top. Due to that, her boobs are almost flopping out. A situation where shes barely able to hide her nipples.

Below that, shes wearing shorts. The size is also impossible for someone like her to wear as the fabric has already been stretched out by her. Because of that, let alone the shape of her ass is clearly visible, the outline of her pussy could also be seen.

In some ways, its more erotic than her being naked, but she thinks its better than being naked.

Incidentally, Kazahana whos consoling Hizuki is completely nude.

Its a bit less erotic from being completely naked, but Kazahana whos matured more than Rikka has a pretty erotic body.

Barely scraping past the loli category, she possesses an erotic body which is just short from ripening itself to womanhood.

Additionally, she has beast-like ears and tail, also unlike Rikka, her hair is long and feminine.

Not bad. Mmm, not bad. Peeping is awesome after all.

However, I felt uncomfortable after peeping.

Hizukis ability, Heavens eye. According to what Tammaushi said, to be able to see all kinds of events is the strongest support ability. However, this is the first time for Tamamushi to meet a Heavens eye wielder, so it seems that the knowledge she has solely gathered from the books that she read.

Hence, Im not sure whether to believe that her words were true or not, but its safe to say that its a strong ability.

And Hizuki has managed to take hold of such an ability. I made sure to remember these words and actions. Thats why Im peeping like this, but the discomforting feeling continues to grow more than ever.

Kazahana comforts Hizuki whos weeping.

Are they acting?

Since my ability cant peek inside of Hizukis heart, Im unable to know her true intentions.

Its undoubtedly strange.

Its making me believe that if Im peeping like this, Hizuki wont be able to notice me.

The wielder of the Heavens eye whos able to see through everything is unable to notice me?

If that were that case, then the Heavens eye isnt activated properly.

But Hizuki has tricked me numerous times. I cant deny the possibility of her pretending to not notice me, but I dont think shell use such a cowardly tactic right after saying some spontaneous things inside the bathroom.

As far as its concerned, it probably is her ability not activated properly.

If thats the case, then its a little troublesome.

Since its such a strong ability, it may be natural to say that its unstable, because of that its very dangerous.

If you have a strong ability, then naturally youll rely on it. But what if the ability doesnt activate properly in a critical situation?

The more you depend and rely on an ability, the more backlash you receive if theres a time when you couldnt use it anymore.

Abilities like Hizukis wide range support ability should be incorporated in the command line of a unit. However, is its unstable, then its a different story.

To act as a command tower who controls the movements of a unit, the stability of an ability outweighs the overall strength of the ability. That is why Marina is qualified to be in that position, and its Hizukis role to provide support. A suitable position, similar to a military officer. But even then, if the staff becomes too unstable, it will also affect the command tower, and if the foundations arent built properly, then the unit would have no leader to lead them, which would lead to the team falling apart from the most trivial reasons.

I would need to investigate a little.

Thinking that, I left Tamamushis house.

As I was walking around the residential area, I came to a stop.

Like Id thought.

So its about thirty meters

I muttered as I looked back.

When Hizukis near me, my ability doesnt work properly. Thats why I tried going out of the house and found out that the ability started to work at around 30 meters away from her.

My abilitys range is about fifteen meters. If I distance myself approximately thirty meters away from Hizuki, then my ability would return back to its functioning state, and for Hizukis case, her ability would start to work if shes more than fifteen meters away from me.

Though, according to Hizuki, there arent any limitations in her ability

If her abilitys range is limitless, then I wouldnt be able to activate mine no matter where I am. But now its returned to how it normally is.

The range that my ability can affect hers is about 15 meters, and if her ability doesnt overlap with mine, in other words, if Im thirty meters away, then it will return to how it normally is.

I would be nice if it was precisely 30 meters though

It would be very annoying if the range of my ability depends on Hizukis current mental state. Moreover, its also because Hizukis ability isnt stable, so theres a good chance that my abilitys range would change.

Thats troublesome.

If that happens, then even my ability will get unstable.

Hizuki is a key element as a command system, and Im the key element in the operational force. So, if our abilities are unstable, no matter how you think of it, it will be the worst outcome for us.

I cant proceed onto planning our strategy without knowing when were unable to use our abilities.

Its about time I should check up on their situation. But

Having both Hizuki and my abilities being unstable, we should refrain from making too many needless movements which will make us stand out. But there are some concerns as well.

Hizuki, Kazahana, Rikka, Tamamushi, Asahina. Right now, there are six people with different abilities, me included. Adding Marina and Yuka will make eight. It will further increase to nine if we add Yukina as our reserve member.

No matter how you look at it, its unusual for so many ability users to be gathered at a single location.

We would end up catching the opponents, in other words, the Nature Conservation Organizations eye and run the risk of us being the ones wholl get struck first

It seems like they also no, they also have considerable numbers of ability users over there. Its not strange to notice it. Furthermore, Tamamushi is already being eyed on by the Nature Conservation Organisation.

Though Im worried about whether or not Hizukis Heavens eye is actually able to function properly

Yes, thats it. If we have Hizukis Heavens eye, well always be in an advantageous position. Just having that expectation is threatening enough

The Hizuki now may have that possibility of it happening, me as well. If my ability suddenly gets affected by Hizukis and puts me in a position where Im unable to use it, then its all over. Though thats only if it happens.

Attack or retreat

I wonder how dangerous Asahinas presence is over there.

Because according to what Tamamushi said, the bugs which dwell inside of Asahinas body are used in a dangerous forbidden method.

Should we strike before they try to strike first, or should we wait for Hizukis ability to stabilize?

But theres no guarantee that Hizukis ability will stablize

If her ability remains unstable no matter how long we wait, it would just be a waste of time.

Then should we remove Hizuki from the plan and proceed without her?

Though in order to make that decision, its best to have a discussion about it with everyone, but after knowing that Hizukis ability is unstable, then the teams morale would surely fall, and that may also bring up the possibility of having Hizuki feeling cornered.

Having an uncontrollable yandere to finally start to become a decent person, pulling her out of the operation and making her into an outcast that she once was would quite possibly revert her back to being a treacherous yandere.

Thats why we should carefully make decisions, but in the meantime, were in a situation where we dont know how much time we can afford to just sit and wait.

What should I do? What can I do? If we fail, its possible that all of us will die from my decision.

Ahh, fuck. I cant think of an answer

With Hizuki having an abnormal high ability attribute values, we can launch the first strike with that in mind, is what I had in mind, but it may be best to calm our minds and think it through first.

In other words, the fact that Hizukis ability cannot be used would make me think its a waste.

If its a waste, Ill use it despite it being unstable. Such a stupid strategy may be for the best.

Hmm, something so powerful that can delude someones mind and call upon destruction

The ultimate ability to be classified as a Category-A, while being just a human.

I may have already been deluded.

Then, preferably.

By myself

Being so self-absorbed isnt good for you. Additionally, wouldnt Asahina-san get mad?

As I was standing on the road, a voice echoed inside my brain. At the same time, a person entered my abilitys range.

No, I not sure if I can say person.

On a night walk Or do you have anything on your mind thats troubling you?

Walking briskly with small steps in the residential area during the night, it spoke to my brain.

You can consult it to me if you have anything thats troubling you since Ive been alive for over three hundred years

An adorable voice resounds through the residential area during the night.

As it walked closer to me, trotting along the dark path, this time it spoke out loud.

Its small silhouette illuminates from the outside light.

Its expression was contrary to a young face, it was scary yet bewitching.

Who are you?

I blurted out these words without a second thought

You cant read my thoughts? If Suzuhara-sama isnt able to see it, then it must mean that Im pretty special

Nanafushi came even closer and asked with a bewitching smile.

Yes, thats right, Im unable to see. Even though my ability is working properly, Nanafushis mind is as if its empty.

Is that even possible? Were having a conversation and yet her mind is empty.

Dont tell me that my ability is still under Hizukis influence and its still not functioning properly?

It seems like youre surprised about my mind being empty. Daijoubu-su1. It doesnt mean that Suzuhara-samas ability has any irregularities

Saying that, Nanafushi smiled. She then walks right up to my face, stopping and standing and looks up at me.

The ability to look into peoples minds have long been regarded as dangerous. In order to counteract that ability, I emptied my mind. Then with that condition, I can reflexively engage in a conversation. To put it simply, its like a highly advanced computer processor. Processing what I hear and provide an answer in a single moment. I dont think about anything else. So it doesnt matter if my mind is being read. However, if Suzuhara-sama gets serious and manages to draw out the information in the depths of my mind, then Ill be completely hopeless against you

Nanafushi explained with an indifferent attitude and shrugged her shoulders while leaking out a sigh.

Counteracting abilities? So does that means youre fighting?

Arent you a bug thats just used for relieving Tamamushis sexual urges?

I felt an unusual sense of strangeness coming from Nanafushi and asked.

I think its weird. Why is only with Nanafushi that Im able to have a conversation with. I already thought it was weird that it could change into a human form.

However, in order to satisfy ones sexual desires, then it may be more convenient to imitate a person, and there are also merits for it to transform back into its insect form. So I didnt take it too much into consideration, but the story is different if it has the ability to fight.

So its not a bug to satisfy sexual desires, but a bug used for assassinations.

For three hundred years, I have waited. Waiting for the right time to complete my duty

Duty

Yes. Its the real reason why I was created

Nanafushi answered with a nod.

I will introduce the ones who made me

Saying that, Nanafushi reach out to my right hand.

Her small youthful looking palms touched my hands, then

Ku-

All of a sudden, memories began to flow into me.

There were several women dressed in white were doing some experiment in a dimly lit room.

There were grotesque clumps of meat scattered in the room and women being so immersed in their experiments, making them look like they were insane.

Even though its just a vision, the sight seems to produce a rotting odor.

Among the countless ugly dolls considered as failed works, there was only one beautiful looking doll.

It was Nanafushi.

Those were the people who created me. And in order to conceal their work, they were geniuses who sacrificed their achievements and died without receiving any credits for it. They were my mothers, and I have to fulfill their deepest wishes

The memories projected inside my brain suddenly disappeared, and I heard Nanafushis voice.

I will once again introduce myself to you. I am Nanafushi2 a humanoid war bug that was developed for the anti-Kudan plan. No matter how many times I get beaten down and no matter how many times I revive, I will definitely bury Kudan down to the ground. That is the meaning behind my name

Nanafushi who is looking straight up at me said as she tightly holds onto my hands.

My insect form is a camouflage for me to slip past the Kudan. Doing so, I have served countless masters while waiting for a good opportunity to come by. But I wasnt able to acquire enough power to defeat Kudan. Reason is, that its impossible to defeat Kudan by myself, thats why I was purposely left incomplete when being created

Nanafushi speaks lightly while tightly holding my hands.

I am incompetent by myself. However, I can become infinitely stronger if I suck my masters bug energy. If theres a bug user who can counter Kudan, through using my powers, that person can defeat it. But if you look at it from another angle, if my master is weak, then theyll be useless like me. And in the last three hundred years, there wasnt a single bug user who is capable to go up against Kudan, including my current master. Moreover, my energy consumption is bad when Im in human form. As long as I have bug energy, I can be infinitely stronger, but the bug energy consumption will also change to a higher magnitude. Yet

Nanafushi who has been talking so apathetically now has gleam in her green eyes.

The power is rising. Ive never felt so much power before. Its because my master consumed Suzuhara-samas semen. If it generates this much bug energy just from taking it from the mouth, then the amount of power Ill obtain will be unimaginable if its directly injected in the vagina. Furthermore, my master has also made a contract with the forbidden bug. She is able to withstand large amounts of bug energy more than a normal bug user

Despite her speaking in an indifferent tone, her voice exposes her enthusiasm and an indescribable feeling could be seen dwelling inside her eyes.

A feeling of hatred.

Hatred swirls inside of Nanafushis eyes.

Suzuhara-sama, it seems that you plan on meddling with the Nature Conservation Organization, then I think Kudan will be an unavoidable obstacle that you have to defeat. That person is the king of darkness who has existed for over a thousand years. An opponent so strong that even the Nature Conservation Organization which has many ability users wouldnt want to meddle with. With that said, its better of thinking that there are those who are connected to Kudan inside the organization

If I meddle with the Nature Conservation Organization, then will have to face an unavoidable obstacle. In other words, Ill have to fight against that.

Kudan. Nanafushi was made to fight against that thing, but is she planning on involving us in that fight?

In order to clear away the hatred by calling it a mission.

What is Kudan? A person?

A bug user whos deemed as the worst of the worst. He is hated by all the bug users and is a main perpetrator

A bug user. So that means hes like Tamamushi.

As far as I know, Kudan has at least formed eight contracts with the forbidden bugs. Among those bugs, that person has also formed a contract with the same type of bug as Tamamushis

So, immortality

Strictly speaking, its not immortality, but its as close as it gets

Tammaushi has the bug inside of her womb and has become almost an immortal being from using that bugs powers. So by forming a contract with the same bug, that person was able to live for over a thousand years.

And, youre saying that guy will get in my way?

Yes, Kudan rules the dark side of the world, and at the end of it is my master. My master is being monitored

What

Being monitored? Then does that mean our information is being leaked?

Ahh, please rest assured. Because the Heavens eye has been awakened, the information should be well kept to ourselves. But then again, it also means that were basically telling them that we have a Heavens eye user here

Saying so, Nanafushi leaked out a sigh and shrugged her shoulders.

Theres no way Kudan would leave such a rare ability alone like the Heavens eye. If they get their hands on the Heavens eye, then it would further solidify Kudans status. But the Heavens eye is a dangerous ability. If its poorly handled, then it would leave severe burns. So thats why they wont make a move straight away and instead, will come and investigate

This is the worst, to already have the Heavens eyes, Hizukis existence is leaked out.

Shell surely be targeted.

Then how about me?

I think Suzuhara-sama should be fine because the Earths eyes ability has its limitations, and thats the most troublesome part of the Earths eye. Its near impossible to notice. The Earths eye is the ultimate support-specialized ability. It possible to synchronize with other abilities and the power could grow endlessly. It could snowball up to being the greatest unparalleled ability. By the time they realize the Earths eyes potential, youll be long out of the organizations reach

So Im fine. I managed to slip under their radar due to having a small ability range. And if I get serious, then I can create large amounts of ability users and would also have enough time to establish an organization.

However, with Hizuki by our side, its only a matter of time that well be found out.

You said that Tamamushi is that guys end point3 right? That person is on the top of the hierarchy and shes on the bottom

Kudan is the legendary infamous bug user, so my master will at least recognize the name, but I didnt know that the most important person in the organization who teamed up with Kudan was actually the same person

So Tamamushi doesnt know about it.

She joined an organization without knowing that the bug user, Kudan is the person who has the most authority in it.

But Nanafushi knows, and she hasnt told Tamamushi about that fact.

That means

Are you using Tamamushi?

Just as you presumed, thats exactly right. Im using my master to collect information about Kudan

Nanafushi answered innocently to my question.

So when youre faced with a difficult situation, do you plan on abandoning Tamamushi?

Yes. Although my master is my master, our contract is only a temporary one. My real, one and only master is the one who made me and is the research teams leader, Makiri-sama, and the order I received from Makiri-sama was to defeat Kudan. I will do whatever it takes in order to complete my mission

If its for the mission, shell abandon Tamamushi. Nanafushi said it in a very calm manner, but her expressions were slightly distorted.

Tamamushi-sama is a foolish master. Blinded by her ambitions, she went ahead and used forbidden methods. A foolish master who will fall into the darkness of despair when her dreams crumble apart. From all the previous masters I have served till now, she is the most foolish and incompetent master, that is why I planned to use her as much as I could and throw her away after I am done with her. Though that is what I planned to do, its weird, I cant leave her alone. I wonder if this is called sentiment. For an anti-Kudan, it is unnecessary to have such a stupid emotion like sentimentality when Im about to leave for a final fight against Kudan. Even I would laugh at myself

While saying that, Nanafushi gave a bitter smile but then quickly readjusted her expression.

But then again, maybe it is fate that made me have feelings for my master. Master indirectly made connections with Kudan and abducted the Heavens eye user by coincidence, and had her eye on someone whos even more of a monster than Kudan. Regarding the support aspect, the Earths eyes ability user well surpasses the Heavens eye. Heros assemble around the Earths eye. Just as this legend prophesised, Suzuhara-sama has already started to gather powerful people around you. It was worth waiting for three hundred years. Its finally time to raise the battle flag and bury Kudan

Despite saying these things with a straight face, flames begin to rise within Nanafushis green eyes and held tightly onto me with those little hands.

Using me to take down the person named Kudan

Fuuun.

I dont know much about your grudge, but I only want to fulfill my own goals, and if I lend you my powers, what will I get in return? Whether to lend you my powers or not all depends on what its used for

Nanafushi chuckled as she answered.

The enemy has should be aware that the Heavens eye was awakened, so theyll start coming sooner or later. Before that happens, we should strike first, and if we manage to defeat Kudan, Suzuhara-sama would also reap great benefits from it

What kind of benefits?

Kudan is extremely powerful and is practically an immortal being. Such a person is at the top of the organization and has been in control of it for a long time, a dictator. If we defeat that person, then the organization will collapse easily

And?

The reason why the Protection Organization lost interest in Kudan is because that person is too strong. For them to be able to defeat Kudan, would have to sacrifice a large majority of their ability users in their organization, so theres no way theyll do that just for a single person. Since Kudan also knows about this fact, that person wouldnt do something like provoking the Protection Organization. Its even expected that Kudan would be in trouble if the Protection Organization had the resolve to trade blows with Kudan. Thus, the balance is kept from that idea, and from the Protection Organizations perspective, its a balance that they have to unwillingly uphold

I see. So thats how it is.

Its easy to imagine that the organization that Tamamushi works for is being dictated by the guy named Kudan.

Something along the lines of capturing ability users and beastman like Rikka and selling them off for money. Aside from that, Id assume they do many other things too.

Anyways, that would totally contradict the purpose of the Protection Organizations existence. The Protection Organization, theyre an organization that has to be destroyed. If I am able to do it, I will. But the current situation is that I cant.

Its a great opportunity to return our favors to the Protection Organization

Thats right

Nanafushi smiles and nods to my words.

Im not interested in wealth nor power. What I want is a place where we can live in peace. I want to make our home.

Rikka, Kazahana, and Hizuki. A heretic cant even live a normal life. So that also applies to those whove awoken supernatural ability like Marina and Yuka. Also Yukina, whos about to awaken hers.

And for Tamamushi and Asahina who both have bugs inside their bodies from the forbidden method will surely be targeted for the rest of their lives.

In order to deal with that, we need to lend power from organizations. Its best to put ourselves inside an organization which cant be meddled with easily.

And the organization which reaches those requirements is the Nature Conservation Organization.

Well be able to create a place for us inside an organization full of ability users like us. Thats is my objective.

But Tamamushi and Asahinas presence would prevent that from happening. Those who committed forbidden activities will receive punishment.

In order for that not to happen, Ill have to make the Nature Conservation Organization to be greatly indebted to me.

However, if we defeat such an untouchable person in the Protection Organization, then well end up becoming the ones who are even more dangerous than Kudan.

If that happens, then let it happen. Now, lets go and intimidate the Nature Conservation Organization with all our power. If you dont properly protect us, then youll get bitten.

Fumu, its not unreasonable.

But there are also problems. Hizuki and my abilities arent stabilized. Its a dangerous bet under such circumstances.

Cant make a decision? Maa, thats natural. Then how about this?

While I was hesitating, Nanafushi smiled and raised her voice.

About eight years ago, there was a wanted person poster in the organization. The description states that a certain demi-human is wanted dead and in order to capture the two daughters of that demi-human, dispatch a search party and report back as soon as you find them. It was a demi-human with the blood of a wolf running through its veins

nani?

A certain demi-human? Daughter? Two of them? Wolf? Dont tell me thats

Its been eight years ago though, so I forgot about my master

Nanafushi murmured in a way suggesting theres a deeper meaning.

An old-aged bug user killing Kazahana and Rikkas mother and taking away the two sisters which remained.

And Kudan is also a bug user.

And when you put them together

Hohou, souka, sounanoka4. So that Kudan killed Rikka and Kazahanas mother and took away the remaining two sisters.

Heeh~, souka, sounandana5.

Wheres the proof

If you go back home, the materials at that time are left there

I see

So, its Kudan. That bastard killed my Rikkas mother and took her sisters away.

So that means, yes, so that means.

This guy picked a fight with me.

Are the sisters that were taken away still alive?

If all of them are alive, hmm, lets see, Ill let that Kudan die a painless death. But if one dies, then Ill let that person suffer for 10 years before killing them6 off. If two of them are dead, then Ill let that person suffer for 50 years before killing them off.

If everyone is dead

Ill torture that person forever

Anger begins to simmer up.

It seems that you cant be forgiven. Unforgivable. Somehow, I cant stand it.

Hii-

Nanafushi twitched and turned completely red in the face and pressed her hands against her crotch. The next moment, watery sounds could be heard and while Nanafushi had her thighs closed inwards, liquid traveled to the back of her thighs.

Did she get so scared of me that she peed herself?

Ive scared you. Sorry. Though I didnt intend on scaring you

Nanafushi who turned red, shudders while leaking herself. I placed my right hand on her head and patted her head while speaking as gently as I could and gave the gentlest smile I could give.

Kudan, the bug user who killed Rikkas mother and took away both sisters.

Being born as an ability user, I didnt get along with my parents and didnt have a single person to call a friend. That me has finally found himself a real family.

I gave Rikka Suzuhara as her surname, and she accepted it.

A bond formed with only words. We may be laughed at for playing family.

However, Rikka certainly became a part of my family.

That bastard, Kudan, laid their dirty hands on my family.

Laid their hands on my family.

Then, then theres only one path to go down. Apart from that, there are no other paths to go.

While clenching my fists, I felt a wet sensation. When I looked at it, my nails were digging into my palm and blood was coming out from it.

Feeling the pain feels good. I might go mad if I dont feel the pain.

My you laid your hands on my family.

You cant be forgiven. Ahh, unforgivable. Unforgivable, nothing else.

Just you wait

I murmured as I licked the dripping blood.

Just you wait

I murmured as I indulge the iron taste that spreads inside my mouth.

Just you wait

I murmured, answering with my thoughts that were boiling up inside me.

I may have fallen in love with a bug user who Ive never seen before

Kudan. I want to see you. I want to meet you. I want to see you soon. I want to tear off your nails while I talk to you. I want to twist and break your fingers one by one while I talk to you. I want to gouge out your intestines while I talk to you.

This is the first time in my life to feel like I want to meet someone so badly.

Ahh, I yearn for you, I long for you Kudan. Im thinking about you. Ill definitely come to see you. Ill definitely come and take you away. Try to stay alive until then. Definitely stay alive until then

Looking at the moon looming in the night sky, I murmured.

Im definitely coming to see you. Im definitely coming to see you no matter what.

If you run, Ill chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, chase, after you, wherever you are.

You trampled on my family and Ill chase you down for it. So

Wait for me

Yes, I murmured as I looked up at the moon in the night sky.

Ill never forgive you for laying your hands on my family.

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1. Nanafushi almost always ends off her sentence with a -su, sorta like Naruto using dattebayo
2. used to be called . They are both the same name (Nanafushi), but is more of a proper given name from someone (usually the parent/guardian) because its written in kanji which now has a meaning behind it, instead of some alien name written in katakana, . Yes, the Japanese language is very complicated.
3. . Ok, I know the TL is sloppy but basically all you need to know from this is that Tamamushi is working under Kudan without her knowing that shes actually Kudans subbordinate
4. I see, I see how it is
5. I see, thats how it is
6. Its hard to word it properly without knowing Kudans gender