Jotaro's face was grim and furious; the massacre of ordinary people he had just witnessed, the earlier bombing of the streets, and his injured uncle and friends—all of it filled him with rage.
But out of caution, he didn't directly engage the glove Kira Yoshikage had thrown out. Instead, he intended to dodge it and first destroy the car with a single punch.
However, the glove had other ideas. The emblem on it twisted and transformed directly into a small car!
Indeed, that was Sheer Heart Attack. Star Platinum quickly dodged the small car, but Sheer Heart Attack bounced off the ground and attacked Star Platinum from behind.
This forced Star Platinum to punch Sheer Heart Attack, smashing it into the ground. By this time, Kira Yoshikage had already driven off.
His face was revealed, his identity exposed. What he needed to do next was change his face, not engage in a prolonged fight.
Watching the vehicle drive away, Jotaro frowned. "Star Platinum: The World!"
Time stopped. The enraged Star Platinum unleashed a barrage of punches directly onto the small car, almost tearing it apart. But when time resumed, the small car seemed unharmed.
It jumped again, this time directly lunging at Jotaro. Jotaro quickly retreated two steps, and Star Platinum reached out to grab the small car, attempting to stop it.
However, the small car turned back and crashed into Star Platinum, and before that, it had already spat out two even smaller cars directly at Jotaro!
This was Sheer Heart Attack's new ability:Split !
The evolved Sheer Heart Attack had increased intelligence and could understand commands.
It had transformed from an artificial idiot into an artificial intelligence. Its enemy-seeking was no longer foolishly limited to tracking temperature; instead, it would prioritize attacking high-temperature humanoid objects before attacking other high-temperature objects.
It also gained two subordinate entities, two smaller Sheer Heart Attacks.
Jotaro was instantly embroiled in a fierce battle, completely held back... Meanwhile, Kira Yoshikage was speeding in his car. He now needed to ambush Kosaku Kawajiri, abduct him directly, and then go to cinderella to change faces.
Now, he needed to complete the identity switch within an hour and place this "result" on his scapegoat.
As for the small car, he would naturally find a way to retrieve it.
Time was short.
Fortunately, he had already figured out Kosaku Kawajiri's schedule. At this time, Kosaku Kawajiri should be on the train heading to a client's company.
Kira Yoshikage parked his car near a narrow alley that was a necessary route to that client's company. He calculated the time, waiting for his prey like the most patient hunter.
Soon, Kosaku Kawajiri's tired figure appeared. He was looking at his watch while walking quickly, seemingly worried about being late.
Now!
Kira Yoshikage darted out of the shadows like a ghost! Killer Queen's hand blade accurately struck the back of Kosaku Kawajiri's neck.
"Killer Queen!"
Kosaku Kawajiri's vision went black, and he instantly lost consciousness. A Stand with A-rank power and speed was simply too much for a human. Kosaku Kawajiri didn't even have a chance to react before he fainted.
Kira Yoshikage quickly dragged him deeper into the shadows and stuffed him into the trunk. The entire process was clean and swift, and he didn't care whether he left any traces.
Or rather, it would be better if he did.
Next stop: cinderella beauty salon.
The car sped quickly. Kira Yoshikage, using his familiarity with the roads and his reckless driving, ignoring obstacles and busting through checkpoints, arrived at the seemingly ordinary beauty salon in less than twenty minutes.
He had casually dealt with the police officers he encountered along the way, causing another major disturbance in the city.
Finally, he dragged the unconscious Kosaku Kawajiri directly into the shop, and within a few hundred meters around, there were no police or surveillance cameras.
"Welcome..."
The shop owner, the Stand User known as Aya Tsuji, was startled to see Kira Yoshikage dragging two unconscious men inside.
"Perform a 'face-changing' surgery. For him and me, now, immediately."
Kira Yoshikage was concise, his tone unquestionable. At the same time, he placed a thick stack of banknotes on the table. "This is the deposit. There will be double this amount after it's done. Don't ask too many questions."
Aya Tsuji looked at the money, then at Kira Yoshikage's cold and dangerous eyes, and the faintly discernible terrifying Stand aura around him. She swallowed, but still gritted her teeth, "I'm sorry, sir, as per the rules of a witch..."
Kira Yoshikage casually detonated a person. That person was a passerby he had randomly caught on the road, used as a warning to others.
"Don't talk to me about witches or fairy tales. If you don't do your job properly, you'll end up like this person!"
She looked at the spot where the passerby, who had been blown to smithereens, had been, then looked at herself. After comparing their strength differences, she very obediently gave up resisting.
She naturally dared to be tough with students like Yukako and Koichi, after all, they only talked about killing people; they wouldn't actually do it.
But facing such a deranged murderer, "I'm sorry, sir, I affected your experience. I will perform the surgery for you now, I will never invade your privacy, nor will I waste your time!"
cinderella instantly appeared. Aya Tsuji had a fawning smile on her face as she began the service.
"Hmm, not just a face change. Give me his entire skin, and give him my skin, understand?"
"Okay, thank you, I understand, I'm not curious."
The surgery was quicker than expected. Under the watchful eye of Killer Queen, cinderella's fingers glided over Kira Yoshikage and Kosaku Kawajiri.
Skin was removed like soft paper, then attached and exchanged.
As if it were just a distortion of light and subtle creeping of skin, in less than ten minutes, Kira Yoshikage's face became Kosaku Kawajiri's, while Kosaku Kawajiri's became "Kira Yoshikage's" face.
Looking at the handsome, yet somewhat timid face in the mirror, Kira Yoshikage revealed a satisfied smile.
"Very good." He threw the remaining money to cinderella. "You haven't seen anyone today."
He dragged the unconscious Kosaku Kawajiri, who now wore his face, and put him back in the car. This time, however, he was placed in the driver's seat, while Kira Yoshikage would lie in the trunk as Kosaku Kawajiri.
Then, in his mind, he detonated the banknotes he had modified into bombs. This time, truly no one knew that he had changed identities.
"Father, I'll leave it to you."
Now was the final step, and the most crucial step for exoneration. With Kira Yoshihiro's help, Kosaku Kawajiri, still unconscious and unaware, started the vehicle.
He drove the car back to the shopping center parking lot. Exactly fifty minutes had passed.
He parked the car in a secluded corner. Then, he dragged the unconscious Kira Yoshikage out of the car and roughly threw him beside another car, reaching his hand towards Kira Yoshikage.
Also thrown there were several passersby caught along the way. He scattered a large bag of cash over them, then took out a bottle of gasoline and began pouring it, as if preparing to set them on fire and cause an explosion.
Just then, a furious roar came, "Stop, Kira Yoshikage!"
Turning his head, it was Jotaro, who had been led there by the small car retreating while fighting. The supposedly unconscious Kira Yoshikage smiled.
Looking at Killer Queen appearing beside Kira Yoshikage, he immediately recalled the three small cars. Jotaro unhesitatingly activated his Stand ability. Although for some reason, he felt that everything was too strange, too smooth.
The enemy's power had also suddenly changed, becoming weaker, but he couldn't let the opponent escape.
"Star Platinum: The World!"
"Ora Ora Ora Ora Ora Ora!"
Time instantly stopped. Jotaro unhesitatingly unleashed an "Ora!" barrage on Kira Yoshikage! He directly knocked Kosaku Kawajiri, who had just woken up and hadn't realized what was happening, unconscious again.
And Killer Queen also disappeared in due course, as if the Stand User had disappeared after being knocked out.
And at this moment, his face was precisely that of Kira Yoshikage, the prime suspect of the police and PSD!
Soon, piercing police sirens blared.
PSD personnel and police quickly arrived, secured the scene, and rescued the injured.
When they "discovered" and arrested the unconscious "Kira Yoshikage," everything seemed to be "revealed."
"Report, Commander Iwakura! Target Kira Yoshikage has been apprehended at the explosion site! He seemed to want to cause another explosion in the mall, but he has been subdued by Mr. Jotaro!" The field agent reported excitedly.
"We saved many hostages he had captured and prepared to burn and blow up! We are preparing to send all of them to Morioh Central Hospital. Please give your instructions."
Iwakura Yusuke, in the command vehicle, was first stunned by the news, then let out a long sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
"Excellent! Take him away immediately! Keep him under strict guard! Notify the media, the terrorist has been arrested!"
"As for the hostages, send them wherever you want! That's your job!"
He almost cheered. The case was closed! He had an explanation! His official position was saved!
As for the details? Who cared! A mad bomber was unexpectedly caught, this was the most perfect ending!
"Thank you, Mr. Kujo!"
And in a pile of hostages not far away, Kira Yoshikage, with an ordinary face, coldly allowed the police to carry "himself" onto the ambulance and take him away.
He was about to enter the Hospital, thoroughly solidifying his current identity. As for his past skin and Kosaku Kawajiri's body, he had already transformed them into bombs. Later, when he woke up, he would detonate them.
Creating the impression of a suicide out of guilt.
His plan was perfectly executed.
The identity of "Kira Yoshikage," as a terrifying bomber, had been successfully arrested.
And he, in turn, would replace Kosaku Kawajiri's identity, integrate into that ordinary and beautiful family, and enjoy the truly "peaceful" life he had always dreamed of.
The rhapsody of Bites the Dust was playing his song of victory.
"Goodbye, Kira Yoshikage," he whispered. "Hello, Kosaku Kawajiri."
A brand new life had begun, at least, that's what he thought.