Ui Koori himself was a top graduate of the "Ghoul Investigator Training Academy" and the only one in the "Zero Squad" who had been promoted through the ranks after graduating from the "Academy" in the proper way.
He was a genius among pure humans. At only 24 years old, he was already a Associate Special Class and would soon be promoted to Special Class Investigator.
"Also, the Ghouls in the 24th Ward are much more brutal than those in the surface wards. You must not let your guard down."
Ui Koori continued to remind Amou Byakuya and the others.
"Understood."
Amou Byakuya and the others nodded to show they understood.
It wasn't easy to encounter Ghouls in the shallow layers of the labyrinth because CCG investigators had already explored the 24th Ward countless times. Especially with Arima Kishou, the "Undefeated God of Death," leading the "Zero Squad" to exterminate Ghouls in the 24th Ward for a long time.
The CCG even used this place as a training ground for new recruits. Most cadets would be assigned to the 24th Ward for their internship, led by experienced Upper-Three-Class investigators.
The so-called "Upper-Three-Class" referred to investigators of the First Class, Associate Special Class, and Special Class ranks. As for Third Class, Second Class, and First Class, they belonged to the "Lower-Three-Class investigators."
Almost every day, Ghoul investigators were going in and out of the 24th Ward, so few Ghouls dared to stay in the shallow layers of the labyrinth.
Ihei Shio even ran over to talk to Amou Byakuya. "Let's get acquainted. My name is Ihei Shio."
Oh no, Ihei Shio was a child. But if you calculated his lifespan as a normal human's, he should be considered at least 20 years old.
Not only was the physical fitness of Half-Humans far stronger than that of ordinary people, but their development was also much faster than normal humans. Also, their metabolism was extremely fast, which was probably why Half-Humans had shorter lifespans.
"Hello, but how should I address you?"
Amou Byakuya suddenly realized he didn't know how to address Ihei Shio.
"It's simple, just call me Shio."
Ihei Shio said with a smile.
"Alright, then I'll call you Shio from now on."
Amou Byakuya immediately felt that Ihei Shio was really easy to get along with.
Although he was so cute, he was a boy. But then again, isn't a cute boy even better?
Of course, this was a joke. Seriously, there was no harm in getting to know such a cute and strong little shota.
Don't be fooled by Ihei Shio's young age. In reality, he had exterminated the most Ghouls among the "Zero Squad's youth trio." Whether or not his actual strength was the strongest among the trio, he was definitely far stronger than the average Ghoul investigator.
[Ding! The host has become friends with Ihei Shio, receiving a reward: 2 Fusion Points!]
After chatting for a short while, Amou Byakuya easily became friends with Ihei Shio.
Just then, Arima Kishou suddenly raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.
Everyone immediately halted.
Arima Kishou's calm voice was heard, "Ghouls have appeared..."
Amou Byakuya had also seen the faint figures of Ghouls in the darkness ahead. Three Ghouls could be seen.
Ui Koori immediately reminded the interns, including Amou Byakuya, "You will deal with those Ghouls first. Pair up in teams of two. If anything unexpected happens, we will step in to help."
In the CCG's regulations, it was basic for an Upper-Three-Class investigator to partner with a Lower-Three-Class investigator. For example, First-Class Investigator Amon Koutarou was partnered with the Upper-Class Mado Kureo.
Doing this now was to let the newcomers adapt to the feeling of coordinating with a partner in battle.
It went without saying that Kurona Yasuhisa would partner with Nashiro Yasuhisa. The other two boys, Takuya Ida and Renji Hino, knew each other better and also partnered up.
That left Amou Byakuya and Suzuya Juuzou. They had no choice.
However, Suzuya Juuzou didn't expect anyone to be willing to partner with him, so he was preparing to go in alone.
But just then, Amou Byakuya took the initiative to say to Suzuya Juuzou, "Suzuya-san, we're partners now. I'll leave that guy's back to you later."
As he spoke, he pointed to one of the Ghouls that showed the most hostility towards them.
Suzuya Juuzou looked slightly stunned, but he quickly recovered, a somewhat ferocious smile appearing on his face. "Okay."
It seemed that combat was when he was most excited.
After getting Suzuya Juuzou's response, Amou Byakuya was the first to attack. His sudden burst of speed was astonishing, a result of Madara's Taijutsu.
Amou Byakuya and Suzuya Juuzou had locked onto their target. The Yasuhisa sisters, not to be outdone, charged towards another Ghoul. The third Ghoul was naturally left for the other two boys.
"He's so fast. Is the quality of the newcomers this high this time?"
Amou Byakuya's initial burst of speed had already surprised Ui Koori.
They had naturally led several batches of newcomers, but Amou Byakuya was the first one to give him such a stunning impression.