Kaneki's past with Claudia, Arin and Drako (5)

During Kaneki's training to learn the Royal Atlanean arts, he received a message from a Beast Knight that we all know as Takoyaki and upon telling Monoma his teacher and Claudia's mother they began searching for her immediately.

But this search was not easy.

Crash!

Kaneki: Man this is not easy at all!! Are you sure the Beast Knight is close by a few kilometers?!

Crash!

Monoma: yes! Beast Knights have telepathy but their range is only around 10-20 kilometers!

Claudia: The surface dweller is really stupid, how could he not know that?

Kaneki: Oi! It's not like they teach that in school!

Monoma: Now now kids, calm down.

Kaneki: Sorry. it's just we've been searching for almost a week already!

In this memory it was a week after Kaneki had received the message from Takoyoki and Kaneki, Monoma and Claudia were continuously searching for Takoyaki.

Monoma: I'm getting impatient now too Kaneki, this is honestly taking so long. But at least we still trained as we were finding the Beast Knight.

As she said, the 3 of them were training at the same time as they were searching, so.

Monoma: Let's see if you got the hang of it yet.

Kaneki: Well... I guess I could test it out.

Crack!

Kaneki: Alright I changed!

Kaneki's body had grew a dorsal fin, a shark tail and pectoral fins and his skin became more shark like and lastly his teeth became those of a great white shark.

Kaneki: this feels so uncomfortable.

During this time Kaneki hasn't completely mastered the Royal Atlanean arts so when he transformed it was very uncomfortable.

Now let's explain what Royal Atlanean arts is.

As you've seen in previous chapters it's a power that only the Royal family of Atlantis can use, but it can also be taught to others.

But it takes a huge toll on the user so it's mostly only used by the Royal family but with a few exceptions.

The Royal Atlanean Arts true power is being able to transform and use the abilities of sea creatures, though this might not sound that powerful because let's be honest unless it's Sharks or Orcas, using the powers of sea creatures isn't that good.

But what makes it powerful is that it can amplify said powers by 50 times it's original strength.

For example if Kaneki used the power of the Great white shark his bite will be 50 times stronger than a fully grown great white shark.

Though the toll is great because.

Chomp!

Shatter!

Monoma: are you okay?!

Crack!

Kaneki: I'm fine, though my body isn't used to the strong bite yet.

Unless you're part of the Royal Atlanean Family, your body won't be able to handle the toll that is inflicted upon your body.

When Kaneki tried doing a bite attack using the bite force of a Great white shark that was amplified 50 times it's original strength, Kaneki's jaw shattered.

Claudia: This surface dweller, seriously. Are you really sure you want to use our power? If you continuously use it your body will be ripped to shreds.

Kaneki: fine with me.

But that won't stop Kaneki.

Claudia: But why?

Kaneki: man I'm still not used to you finally understanding me. But the answer to your question is quite simple.

Claudia: ???

Kaneki: I need to get stronger, because I have a promise to keep and... I have someone to protect.

Claudia: This surface dweller is really weird.

Kaneki: ...

Claudia: but I respect that, you're trying to use the powers you attain for such noble reasons.

Kaneki: you think so?

Claudia: correct, those who sought power are usually ones who wants to use it for their own gain, but you're different. You use the powers you attain to protect others and to keep a promise.

Kaneki: is that how you see me?

Claudia: yes when we were evacuating the people I actually saw you looked at the Krakens with a rage filled look on your face.

Upon hearing this Monoma imme voiced her worries.

Monoma: wait he did?! Kaneki don't be reckless when you face them again okay?!

Claudia: What's wrong Mother?

Monoma: That kid holds grudges for a long time and if he is very vengeful.

Claudia: that's terrifying.

Kaneki: anyways, when are we gonna find this stupid Beast Knight? I'm starting to think that I wasted are time searching for it.

Monoma: Honestly, this is taking too long.

Claudia: not to mention we looked everywhere.

"Not exactly"

Kaneki: What the?!

Just then a telepathic message was sent to him.

"I'm in darkness"

Kaneki: Hey uhh, I think I was given a hint to where the Beast Knight is.

Claudia: what?! What did it say?

Kaneki: it said "I'm in darkness".

Claudia & Monoma: Oh no, why there?

Kaneki: what's wrong?

Monoma: Listen Kaneki but, I think we know where it is now but...

Claudia: this place is way to dangerous.

Kaneki: what are you two talking about?

Monoma: we need to go to the abyss.

Kaneki: huh?

What is this abyss?