Kaiju No.8: Devour and Evolve

Yokohama Y District

As the sun rose, Kafka and the cleanup team donned white protective suits and masks, beginning the dissection of a ten-meter-tall kaiju.

The monster's body bore countless sword slashes. The most devastating wound was on its neck, and its head, obliterated by heavy weapons, was unrecognizable. Deep, meter-long gashes lined its legs.

"Such brutal power!" Kafka muttered, using a heated electric saw while processing his disbelief.

"Unbelievable! Drake Myers did all this?" Reno Ichikawa, wide-eyed and filled with admiration, exclaimed.

The young rookie could barely contain his awe, realizing just how powerful Drake truly was.

A Hard-to-Believe Reality

Uncle De, a veteran cleanup worker with connections to the Defense Force, had learned that Drake was involved in the Y District incident. Initially, he feared the worst for the company, which relied on kaiju cleanup to support families.

But when the truth emerged that Drake single-handedly defeated the kaiju, Uncle De was left speechless. Even with video evidence, the reality was overwhelming. The frail-seeming youth had unleashed unimaginable power.

The cleanup crew couldn't help but whisper about it. The rumor spread quickly: the sickly-looking Drake Myers had slain the kaiju, with only minimal assistance from the Defense Force and Kikoru Shinomiya.

Kafka's Reflection

As Kafka cut through the kaiju's remains, his thoughts turned to yesterday's interrogations. It was now clear why Drake's actions had shocked everyone.

"Reno, why don't you tell me what you've heard about Drake?" Kafka asked, struggling to put his thoughts in order.

"I'm not sure where to begin. The guy's unbelievable!" Reno replied, eyes sparkling with admiration.

Kafka felt a pang of inadequacy. Once the senior figure, he now saw Drake achieving feats far beyond his own grasp. Yet he bore no jealousy, only self-reflection.

"Hey, you two!" Uncle De interrupted angrily. "Stop chatting and get to cleaning the intestines!"

Kafka and Reno exchanged uneasy glances before being led to the next gruesome task.

The Monstrous Truth

As the team cleaned the kaiju's gut, the horrifying truth was revealed: it had consumed human remains.

Unlike typical kaiju, which primarily caused destruction, this one had actively hunted humans for food. The cleanup team, accustomed to horrific sights, struggled to stomach the carnage. Many fled, overwhelmed by nausea and fear.

This revelation was immediately reported to the Defense Force. Major Hoshina received the update and promptly alerted Captain Mina Ashiro and Soushiro Hoshina.

A Hospital Room

Meanwhile, Soushiro Hoshina rushed to Drake's hospital room but left upon hearing the report. Kikoru Shinomiya, who had been by Drake's side, noticed his abrupt departure and grew curious.

"Something big must have happened," Drake remarked, his tone calm despite his injuries.

"Why are you always so nonchalant?" Kikoru huffed, her expression conflicted. "Never mind. My butler's bringing me soup—guess I'll share it with you."

Drake remained indifferent. "I'm only concerned with leaving this hospital as soon as possible."

The Bigger Picture

As Hoshina drove toward the cleanup site, anger bubbled within him. The kaiju's predatory behavior suggested an alarming evolution in their tactics. Drake's earlier warnings about an unpredictable future weighed heavily on his mind.

The cleanup team had unearthed a grim reality: humanity wasn't just battling kaiju—it was facing predators intent on their extinction.

The shockwaves of Drake's actions and the kaiju's terrifying evolution reverberated through both the Defense Force and the cleanup crew. The battle for survival was far from over, and the stakes had never been higher.

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