"Talk"

'Thought'
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"My my, didn't know you were capable of being kind to others~"

Naze Youka had taken Denji to some kind of hidden and underground facility, which was quite large and well made, almost like an entire building was underground. Anyway, as soon as they entered, they were met with a young man, maybe older than the blonde boy, who had dark skin and black hair done in cornrows. He had in total four silver piercings, one on each of his earlobes, one on his upper left ear, and one on his left eyebrow. He wore a tight black shirt with a white lab jacket. He also wore red shorts and red fingerless gloves. His style had a boxer scientist mix to it.

"You sure "SHE" won't be jealous by this?~"

He was known as Takachiho Shigusa, aka the Hard Wrapping, and he was taking this chance to analyze the new guy entering the facility, as well as teasing the person who brought in the new guy.

"This is Takachiho Shigusa, the Hard Wrapping, you could consider him as my partner when it comes to research, experimenting and all that science stuff to put it simply."

Naze just ignores the teasing and instead takes the chance of introducing the Hybrid to Shigusa, who just gave a simple wave in response.

"Takachiho, this is Denji, and no we can't run tests on his body, he is too important to be used in such a way."

Naze immediately mentioned and refused the idea of using the new arrival as a test subject, which startled him, clearly not liking the idea that it was even considered in the first place.

"As you can see, he has merged with a Devil, specifically the Chainsaw Devil, you can imagine how rare and valuable that would be."

Naze also gave a reason why the Chainsaw Man can't be used for such a thing, which made Hard Wrapping chuckles.

"Well damn, you're no fun."

Takachiho sighs, still a bit disappointed, but decides to not say anything about it and just turn his attention to the blonde.

"Well kid, I guess that makes you an honorary member of the Flask Plan, welcome aboard."

Takachiho holds out his hand and offers to shake it with the hybrid, who hesitantly grabs and shakes it.

"Flask Plan?"

Denji was still confused and distrustful about where he was at or what was happening so far.

"We'll explain later, for now, just consider us as a special organization who does things behind the scenes."

Though thanks to Naze, not only was he reassured, but also safe and comfortable enough to make him calm down about his new situation.

"Though since you're a part of our little group, if you ever betray us or ever attempt to leave."

But the good mood was immediately ruined when Takachiho not only spoke up to the Chainsaw Man.

"Well, let's just say you would become our next guinea pig pig~..."

But he was also threatened by Takachiho, glaring at the blonde harshly while wearing an evil smug smirk. Once he said his peace, he turned around and began to walk away, most likely to either continue his research or something science related.

"... He's kind of an asshole."

Denji could only glare back at the Researcher, huffing and clearly showing obvious dislike towards the man, the bandage girl just shrugged her shoulders in response.

"He's abnormal, so don't expect anything normal from him, or me, or anyone else you meet."

With that said, both Naze and her hybrid companion continued to move on from the area, heading deeper within the underground base.

"Huh? Aren't we underground? How are we at a park?"

They kept walking until both Denji and Youka somehow ended up in some kind of "Outdoor" area, which instantly confused him, not understanding how going deeper underground resulted in this.

"This isn't a park, it's a biotope."

However Naze was there to quickly explain what was going on to the Chainsaw Man.

"Ummm..."

"Basically an indoor garden, with controlled weather, temperature and sunlight"

While explaining and walking through the indoor garden, both Naze and the blonde stopped before someone who was currently watering the plants and flowers.

"And maybe you should teach him to close the door, he might be better at it unlike your other "FRIEND", hmph."

That said, someone appeared to be another young man, also older than the hybrid. However, unlike the previous person, he was thin, had pale skin, wore more uniform-like clothing, and had blue hair and eyes. Additionally, his personality seemed to be more calm than the last person.

"I'm Munakata Kei, the Last Carpet."

He was known as Munakata Kei, or also known as the Last Carpet, and after introducing himself, he still continues to water the plants.

"Oh, um, hello, I'm Denji, the, uh Chain-ACK!"

Though it seemed like a trick, when Denji tried to say hello to Kei and introduce himself, he was immediately met with a slash across his neck. Blood started spraying everywhere as he coughed and choked on his own blood, holding his neck to try to keep it in, but couldn't. He then fell onto the ground, now seemingly dead as he bled out onto the ground.

"I-I killed him?..."

Munakata was honestly shocked and horrified by this, even though he was the one holding the sword that was used to slit the throat of the Chainsaw Man, he still wasn't expecting to actually kill him just like that, this made his heart fill with immediate regret and sadness.

"No, you didn't."

Though before the Last Carpet could fully process what he had done, Naze was able to show him that he didn't actually do anything to the Hybrid, pulling and using the knife that was in her head to cut her hand and letting the blood pour into the mouth of the supposed dead man.

"GAH!"

A moment later, Denji sat up and gasped for fresh air, even though he was still covered in blood, any injuries that he had before were gone and was full of life again.

"YOU FUCKING BASTARD! WHY DID YOU KILL ME!?"

And after Denji had revived, he was able to express his anger and frustration towards the Killer who killed him, glaring very harshly at him.

"I'm sorry, I can't control myself..."

Munakata makes his sword disappear and bows to the blonde, apologizing for his actions.

"This is what I mean by meeting the Abnormals."

Naze was indifferent in this whole situation, though still gave the Chainsaw Man a comforting part to calm him down.

"More like meeting crazy people..."

Denji huffs and crosses his arms, no doubt now very grumpy from being killed so mercilessly.

"That's a normal perspective, but don't worry, you'll understand soon enough."

Naze just hummed and was ready to move on.

"As a way to make amends, how about I cook you dinner?"

But before they could leave, Munakata decided to make it up to the hybrid, offering to cook him something to eat, in the hopes of getting his forgiveness.

"... What do you have in mind?"

Which did catch Denji's attention, glare turns more into curiosity.

"At the moment, I can make toast with jelly, of course if you're willing to wait, I can-"

"I'LL TAKE THE TOAST WITH JELLY!~"

Munakata didn't get a chance to offer something bigger, as Denji had already accepted the offer of jelly toast, which somewhat amused and made Youka raise an eyebrow.

"I see why you think he would fit in."

After Munakata made the blonde several jelly toast, both him and Black White were on their way to continue their exploration of the underground base.

"Mmm, so this is what real food tastes like~..."

All the while Denji was happily eating and enjoying his jelly toast, acting as this was the best meal he has had in his entire life.

"Your life must have really sucked if you enjoyed toast like that."

Was all Naze had to say to this, not sure to be impressed by this or not.

"So, who are we meeting next?"

But before Denji could ask what they were doing next, while happily munching on his jelly snack, both he and the bandage girl stopped in their tracks when smoke started to fill the area.

"Why me, of course!~"

And a moment later, hidden within the smoke and gas, was a young silver-haired boy, this time looking way younger than the blonde himself, almost childlike, but somehow still being older. He also wore a uniform but had a red scarf and mask inclusion, plus gloves, and a wooden bamboo backpack.

"Hi, I'm Yukuhashi Mizou, the Rabbit Labyrinth, and yes, almost everyone here has weird nicknames, did you know that Naze's name is also Black White, Demon Queen, Naze With Nothing and People Remodeler?~"

This child teen, also known as Yukuhashi Mizou, aka the Rabbit Labyrinth, and he wasted no time talking about a lot, almost as if acting he knows more than he seems.

"Why do you have so many names?"

Though that fact flew over Denji's head as he looked at Youka, confused by her many many names.

"I don't know, I really do prefer Naze Youka."

Which Naze shrugs, honestly not knowing herself on how she has so many names.

"Also, I would refrain from touching her chest, you will make "BEST PAIN" jealous and angry if you do so."

Yukuhashi did not hesitate to not only cut into the conversation, but suddenly reveal something that made the Chainsaw Man tense up.

"I-I WASN'T THINKING ABOUT DOING THAT!"

Denji blushes brightly in embarrassment and tries to deny what Mizou just said.

"Hehehe, yes you were~"

Yukuhashi just continued to tease and laugh at the hybrid, who could only fume greatly in response.

"He can read your mind, so there's no point lying to him."

But Naze was able to stop the angry blonde when revealing that the Rabbit Labyrinth was capable of reading minds.

"Also I already know his desire to fondle my breasts, I mean, it's pretty obvious by the way he looks at my chest."

Naze also revealed that she was already aware of the Chainsaw Man wanting to catch a feel.

"I'm sorry..."

Denji looks away in shame, clearly he wasn't trying to disappoint or upset Black White, but felt like he already failed her.

"Aww, now he looks like a kicked puppy~"

Though that didn't stop Yukuhashi from teasing them.

"You can be so mean Naze~"

Specifically Yukuhashi teasing the bandage girl, who just hums and glances at the sad and shamed hybrid.

"Hm, if you do a good job, I'll consider letting you touch me."

With those simple words that came out of Naze's mouth, the blonde perked up and looked at her.

"R-Really?"

Denji couldn't help but look hopeful at what she said.

"We'll see."

Naze didn't make any specific promises, but it was enough to make the Chainsaw Man happy and have something to look forward to.

"I'll let our King know of our new arrival, though I'm pretty sure he's already aware of him~"

And just like, Yukuhashi just simply disappears into the smoke, leaving the two unusual pairs behind and alone again.

"King?"

Denji tilted his head, clearly didn't know who this "King" was, though something told him that he wasn't gonna be happy when he did meet him.

"Yeah, just prepare yourself when meeting him."

And with that, Naze and the hybrid continue moving on, this time reaching an area filled with animals, almost acting like some kind of indoor zoo.

"Sooo, who are we meeting next?"

Denji wasn't that interested in the animals, but did still enjoy himself by looking at each and every animal they passed by, finding a few that looked cool or cute.

"Koga Itami, you know, Best Pain that Yukuhashi mentioned before."

Naze answers casually, also taking the time to look at the animal, though more from a scientific perspective. She grabs a notepad and starts writing on it, as if noticing something to look into later.

"Why is she called that?"

But just as Denji was about to ask for any more information, he immediately noticed a wire metal hoop being lowered over him, a moment of confusion at what he was seeing suddenly turned into wide-eyed shock.

"BECAUSE I BRING THE PAIN TO THOSE WHO TOUCH MY GIRLFRIEND!"

And then the blonde was immediately choked by a young woman who was able to stand on the ceiling and walls, almost defying gravity. She was almost the same age as him, maybe a year older, instead of wearing a uniform, she wore something you would see in a circus that highlighted her flexibility and acrobatics, as well as showing off her revealing body. This brown-haired girl with a fluffy beanie was known as Koga Itami, aka Best Pain, and she was currently very angry with the person she was choking out.

"G-Girlfriend?!"

While Denji was choking, struggling to breathe as the wire dug into his throat and causing him to bleed again, he couldn't help but be hit with another wave of confusion and shock about this new information about Youka having a girlfriend.

"That's what she likes to call me, so I guess."

Naze just shrugs and watches her so-called girlfriend choke the life out of the hybrid, not really having the intention to save him and just wanting to watch to see what would happen next.

"THAT'S RIGHT, SO SHE'S MINE!"

As Koga was trying to kill Denji, he, after a bit of struggle, reached for his chest and grabbed the string, with a hard pull, not only was he able to have the strength to break out of the wire hoop, but also turned into his infamous Chainsaw Man form, using the spinning blades to swipe at Itami, who was able to jump away and nearly avoid getting slashed by him.

"NO! SHE'S MIIIIIIINE!"
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I like to save the fights for the next chapter, but with that said, who do you think would win between the two? "Koga vs Denji"~

(BTW I am debating whether or not to include Aki and Himeno in the Flask Plan or not, or maybe join a different group like the Public Morals Committee, with Myouri Unzen as the leader and such)

/Takachiho Shigusa\

Alias: Hard Wrapping.

Abnormal: Auto-Pilot.

Abilities: Kickboxing.

Role: Strongest Man And Head Researcher.

/Munakata Kei\

Alias: Last Carpet.

Abnormal: Killing Impulse.

Abilities: Hidden Weapons Specialist.

Role: Hunts And Kills Devils.

/Yukuhashi Mizou\

Alias: Rabbit Labyrinth.

Abnormal: Reading Minds.

Abilities: Illusions.

Role: Information Gathering And Kings Jester