Mikito Sakurai is tired of being a punching bag for all the delinquents on campus. But what can he do? By nature he's a gentle and easygoing high school student. That all changes the night he swallows a mysterious orb and meets Zakuro, a strange kid who promises to grant his most heartfelt desire. "When you wake up," says the pint-sized apparition, "you'll be stronger and better than a human."And that's exactly what happens. Mikito wakes up with superstrength. But there's a catch. He may look the same on the outside, but deep inside lurks a monster that craves ultraviolence and the taste of human flesh. "I used to hate the sight of blood," says Mikito to himself, "but now it looks so beautiful to me."
A couple of ogre hunters have discovered Mikito's dark secret. Instead of being killed, however, Mikito is enlisted in a hunt to track down wild gangs of monsters. Hopefully, when the hunt is over, Mikito can find a way to stay alive!
Mikito and Kugai encounter a powerful being called Suguri, who has been spreading ogre seeds and killing monsters wherever he goes. He wants to destroy Mikito, but he must battle Kugai and a special hunter named Gogyo first. Will Mikito unleash his awesome ogre powers?
Mikito has joined a team of monster hunters in their search for the secret of the ogres. His preternatural powers are increasing daily, but he's still a little wet behind the ears. That's about to change. The youngster is on course to knock heads with the Black Thorns, a battle-tested team of assassins.
Continuing his trials, Mikito stumbles upon a revelation. He's always known the ogre Hunters use weapons that grant superior physical skills. But he didn't know about the catch—eventually, their weapons turn the pursuers into prey. After too long, the Hunters become ogres themselves!
The supreme beings that created the ogres have a problem. They are responsible for maintaining the delicate balance of nature, but they may have to eliminate the human race to do so. If mankind disappears, will a new order of sentient beings claim their sovereignty over the planet? Either way, Zakuro holds the key to the future of the world!
Final Volume!Those who would destroy mankind, and those who would protect it—Mikito and Zakuro’s struggle approaches the final act, and the fate of the human race hangs in the balance! When the last of the seals is destroyed, which path will Zakuro choose? The saga of love, friendship and growth reaches its final chapter!