Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week

In the empty room, Aozawa heard Robert's prayer. Tilting his head, a smile flickered in his eyes as he said, "Do you want to become a Superpower User?"

Robert took a deep breath, his voice heavy with resolve. "If you can do it, there's no reason I can't."

"Haha, how interesting."

Aozawa smiled briefly. After the Power of Enlightening had weakened, he was quite curious about the reactions continued use on people would elicit.

Since this man was so eager to become a Superpower User, then let "the Almighty Father" fulfill his wish.

A gray filter covered everything in sight.

Aozawa walked over to Robert. Using the Power of Enlightening with his right hand, he touched Robert's forehead. A warm current seemed to flow from his fingertips into the other's body.

Aozawa returned to his original spot.

The time-stop ability was released.

Color reclaimed the room.

Robert, still maintaining his guarded posture against Dio, suddenly discovered an astonishing change occurring inside his body.

It was as if an extremely hot current was surging through the meridians within him.

Could it be?! His eyes lit up with astonished delight, and a low roar escaped him.

"Ah!" His heart pounded vigorously, stronger than at any previous moment.

His blood flowed faster, and an endless strength surged within his muscles.

Unconsciously, Robert bent over, his back arching as two massive bulges rose upon it.

Aozawa watched this transformation, a hint of surprise glinting in his eyes.

CRACK! CRACK! The two large bulges burst open. Robert underwent a genetic mutation as muscular wings, riddled with tumors, erupted from his back, splashing blood everywhere.

It splattered on the walls, the floor, and the cheeks of the unconscious girl.

A wave of frenzied emotions bombarded Robert's mind, yet he didn't exhibit the same mania as Suzuki Kojiro.

He suppressed the emotions that threatened to cloud his mind, focusing instead on the blurry figure he perceived there.

Is this the Almighty Father?!

"Hahaha!"

Robert burst into hysterical laughter. Completely lacking his usual calm and composure, his true nature was exposed. "Dio, you've lost! The Almighty Father heard my voice and granted me power!

This is the ultimate proof of being a resident of the Mountaintop City!

I am a Child of God! All my actions are righteous! Failure is impossible!"

Aozawa observed him, now resembling a birdman, his expression turning thoughtful.

After the Power of Enlightening weakened, objects it transformed showed obvious signs of crudeness.

And when it came to people, the crudeness wasn't just in appearance; their control became unstable as well.

Before it weakened, he didn't need to speak; those who were enlightened would instinctively want to obey his commands merely by seeing him.

Even someone as strong-willed as Mayers couldn't escape.

Now, if he didn't directly manipulate them, they might not even obey his commands.

The shared vision was also very blurry.

"Listen closely to the voice of God," Aozawa said leisurely, sending the words directly into Robert's mind through the Power of Enlightening.

"Don't go around casually claiming fathers. I have no such rebellious son as you."

The seductive tone, which Robert believed came from the figure of the Almighty Father, echoed directly in his mind.

Combined with what Dio had just said, Robert suddenly understood.

The one who had caused this change in him wasn't the Almighty Father, but Dio, the man standing right before him.

"Impossible! You... you Demon!" Robert roared fiercely.

The more joy he had previously felt, the more agony he experienced now.

He thought he had been bestowed a divine gift, but in the end, it was just a charade orchestrated by the man before him.

"You blasphemer! You Demon! I'll drag you to Hell with me!"

Robert bent down to pick up the silver dagger from the ground, intending to rush at Aozawa.

"Destroy the Cross."

"No! I won't do that!"

Robert bellowed immediately, dropping the dagger. His hands, acting against his will, slowly approached the Cross on his neck.

With his current strength, the silver Cross was easily crushed.

"AH!"

Robert let out a painful roar, tears streaming down his face. Compared to his grievous physical wounds, crushing the Cross clearly caused him far greater pain.

His faith was completely shattered in that moment.

"Don't despair. I'll send you to Hell right away," Aozawa said as he stepped forward. He placed a hand on Robert's shoulder, and a black chrysanthemum pattern instantly appeared on his cheek.

"Dio!" Robert shouted in rage.

The next second, the black chrysanthemum pattern began to crack.

He could feel an intense heat surging outwards from within his body. "Bastard! I'll be waiting for you in Hell!"

BOOM.

Robert burst into pieces. His flesh and blood scattered into the air, burning like paper in a flame, turning to ash, then dissipating into nothingness.

Even the blood that had previously splattered onto the ground vanished completely.

The entire room became spotless.

Aozawa looked around. Marked Detonation really is an environmentally friendly Ability, he thought.

He didn't linger. His body gradually became translucent and vanished from the room.

「」

Sunaga Takashi rushed to the location indicated by the cell phone.

He let out a soft sigh and eyed the three-story building, initially planning to circle around from the side.

Yet, for some reason, he sensed no danger from this building.

Strange.

People who exercise frequently understand a principle. Sometimes, the body acts on its own before the brain issues a command.

Take basketball, for example. One might not see the ball but still reaches out and catches it based purely on the opponent's throwing motion.

Sunaga Takashi, having practiced Sword Dao for many years, also possessed a similar sixth sense.

When an opponent raised their hand, he could discern where the attack was aimed.

That was how he had managed to dodge the attacks of two gunmen and kill them with ease.

They merely had to lift a hand for Sunaga Takashi to know where they would shoot.

He would evade even before they pulled their triggers.

Now, his sixth sense detected no threats whatsoever inside the building.

A flicker of confusion crossed Sunaga Takashi's eyes. He kicked the door open.

Inside, it was silent.

It wasn't the silence of an ambush, thick with murderous intent. Rather, it was the silence of emptiness, as if no one was there at all, making the space feel vast.

Growing increasingly puzzled, Sunaga Takashi stepped inside, his right hand on his sword hilt, ready to strike down any enemy at a moment's notice.

The hallway was empty. Sunaga Takashi opened room after room, finding no one.

He searched the ground floor, then the second, and finally the third, arriving at a room on the west side.

There, he found Ruriko Yokoo sleeping in a chair.

Her expression was peaceful, but her face bore obvious bruises, and her hands and feet showed varying degrees of beating marks.

"Ruriko?!"

The calm on Sunaga Takashi's face broke instantly, his keen sixth sense vanishing. Thinking she might be dead, he hurried over, only to hear her steady breathing.

The heart that had nearly leaped from his chest finally settled back into place.

Sunaga Takashi then realized he had broken out in a cold sweat. "HUFF... HA..."

Gasping for air, he felt more drained in that single second than he had from killing two men.

"Ruriko, are you okay?"

Not daring to push her vigorously, he gently patted her shoulder.

The familiar voice made Ruriko Yokoo slowly open her eyes. She looked at the boy before her.

All the grievances and fear Ruriko Yokoo had bottled up inside burst forth at once. "Gao Shi! You're so slow, you idiot, idiot, idiot!" she cried, throwing herself onto Sunaga Takashi's chest. She sobbed loudly, her small fists pounding against him.

Sunaga Takashi patted her head and said gently, "I'm sorry, I'm late. Where are the ones who kidnapped you?"

His voice was gentle, but his eyes were extremely cold. Beneath his calm facade, an uncontrollable killing intent and rage seethed.

Ruriko Yokoo came to her senses and looked around. She noticed the Vulcan Machine Guns and the people who had been there were all gone.

Or rather, Dio had killed them all.

She recalled the scene just before she passed out, and that voice, so full of temptation. Swallowing hard, she said, "Dio killed them all."

"Killed them?"

A look of surprise crossed Sunaga Takashi's face as he surveyed the surroundings. He saw no blood or bodies, nor had he found any trace of blood when searching downstairs.

"Are you sure there were people here?"

"Of course, there were! One man just suddenly exploded, without even a drop of blood! Dio must have killed all of them using that same method. There was also a huge machine gun here earlier, loaded with bullets!"

Listening to Ruriko Yokoo's explanation, Sunaga Takashi's eyes flashed with concern. Could those people have done something to Ruriko Yokoo's brain?

"Let's go to the hospital for a check-up."

"Gao Shi, I'm telling the truth! I saw a man explode! And that man, Dio, he just said one word, and I fell asleep!"

Ruriko Yokoo's words sounded increasingly abnormal.

"Gao Shi, you have to believe me!"

Sunaga Takashi was silent for a moment. Seeing the desperate hope for trust in the girl's eyes, he spoke warmly, "Okay, I believe you. Let's just say there really is a Dio who can make people explode. If someone like that truly exists, the Metropolitan Police Department would surely know about him. Let's try calling the police and see if they come."

"Will the police be okay? That organization is terrifying!" Ruriko Yokoo trembled, unnerved by the thought that they could get their hands on such a devastating weapon.

She couldn't believe they didn't have some kind of official backing.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Sunaga Takashi stroked her head, calming her. He knew very well that just searching the name 'Hazama' had been enough for them to pinpoint their location.

This was enough to demonstrate the organization's vast power.

That was precisely why he couldn't run. He had to actively draw them out. Only by not flinching from a fight could there be a chance for peace.

To ensure his safety, Ruriko Yokoo's, and that of their families.

Sunaga Takashi took out his phone and dialed the emergency number.

"Hello, Metropolitan Police Department. Is this regarding a crime or an accident?"

"A crime. Dio killed a group of people in Kabukicho, 2 Chome-25-3."

Sunaga Takashi reported the address of the building he was in.

"Understood. Please wait a moment. We'll dispatch officers immediately!"

The call operator's voice was extremely urgent. Was she shocked by the homicide alone? Or did the name 'Dio' provoke a reaction?

Sunaga Takashi's eyes flickered thoughtfully. He realized they had both been dragged into serious trouble.

But he was not afraid.