"In human history, extremely rare cases of human-Kaiju coexistence have indeed occurred."
"However, the most direct example is right before us."
As Japan's Defense Force General Commander, Isao Shinomiya knew many classified records. History did contain such cases...
But the best proof stood right in front of them—Kafka Hibino.
By recruiting Kafka into the Defense Force, they were, in a sense, already coexisting with a Kaiju.
"Huh?"
"Me?"
Kafka saw everyone's eyes turn toward him. His earlier emotions hadn't fully faded. Now confusion filled his face.
He was technically a Kaiju now...
"I see." Hearing Shinomiya's words, Natsuki confirmed Earth's situation.
Kafka's symbiotic relationship with a Kaiju was rather special... But beyond Kafka, examples of human-Kaiju coexistence existed.
"Beyond that issue, I need the Defense Force's cooperation on one more matter." Natsuki continued looking at Commander Shinomiya's image.
"Please."
"I'd like to gather the Defense Force's main members soon. I'll train them. Help each break through their limits."
"The enemies we'll face are numerous. Many powerful individuals among them. The Defense Force's overall strength must be enhanced." Natsuki spoke seriously.
Training one was training. Training a group was also training.
Earth's fate—ultimately, humanity had to save itself.
"What?"
"You'll train us?" Captain Narumi raised an eyebrow. "Not questioning your strength... but do aliens really know how to train people?"
Defense Force captains all had Combat Power Release approaching 100%—monsters. Further training wouldn't help much. He didn't believe an alien could help them break their limits.
Plus... hearing the word "alien," he instinctively assumed the training involved human modification.
"Approved." Commander Shinomiya directly agreed to the proposal.
He trusted Natsuki could improve their overall combat capability.
"Wait, does no one care about my opinion?"
"Am I a ghost?"
"Hello?" Narumi watched the conversation between Commander Shinomiya and Natsuki completely bypass him. Nostrils flaring. Disbelief.
"Hasegawa, I exist, right?" He stiffly turned toward his vice-captain.
"No. You don't exist at all." Vice-Captain Hasegawa—bald head gleaming—answered calmly.
"I really don't exist!?" Narumi's eyes widened. Quickly deflated. Slumped on the conference table.
First Unit's captain had zero presence.
After the brief meeting ended.
Everyone left the conference room.
Soshiro took Kafka to handle enlistment procedures. Mina would select outstanding new recruits from this operation to join the Defense Force. Narumi and Hasegawa prepared to return to First Unit, then screen members for the training camp.
Commander Shinomiya continued investigating the high-level officials who issued that order. Discussed future cooperation plans with foreign Defense Force leadership.
After Natsuki left the conference room and returned to his personal rest room—
"Right now, I don't have the ability to soothe biological emotions." Natsuki leaned back in his chair. Contemplated.
"Looks like... I'll have to borrow the bracelet's power temporarily."
He looked at the bracelet on his right wrist. The central crystal radiated a gentle glow. Seemed to resonate with his intentions.
Warriors in the Land of Light who could handle this situation mostly had missions... If he could solve this crisis using the bracelet's power, that would be best.
Whether this thing could let him master that ability—unknown.
He closed his eyes. Reached toward the bracelet.
"Begin training." He said. "Though I can't confirm who created this bracelet, I hope you understand my current wish."
Consciousness gradually sank into darkness.
His perception seemed blocked. After an unknown duration, warm wind blew against his face.
Natsuki felt like he'd arrived in an exceptionally comfortable environment. Slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing the scene before him, he froze.
A vast plain. Some technological structures stood on the ground. But mostly—natural beautiful scenery... Massive creatures with gentle temperaments lived here harmoniously.
He stood on a gravel path. Several rhinoceros-like terrestrial Kaiju weren't far away. Their footsteps made the ground tremble slightly. This planet's environment was exceptionally suitable. Standing here, he felt a penetrating freshness.
"Where the hell did this send me?"
Natsuki surveyed his surroundings. Even spotted what looked like human tourists in the distance.
Complete confusion.
He quickly looked down at his bracelet. Normally, he should've entered the mental training space. How did this thing dump him on another planet?
[Bracelet internal system auto-upgrade successful. Real-world training function successfully loaded. Can fully project trainees to actual training locations]
[Training content freely selectable. Other functions—explore independently]
Natsuki: "???"
Nice. Worthy of the Space Science and Technology Bureau's craftsmanship. Generous specifications.
Though a projection, Natsuki clearly sensed every blade of grass and tree on this planet. Almost no different from physical presence.
"This planet... could it be the legendary Planet Juran?" Watching humans and Kaiju interact peacefully, he thought of that ideal planet.
He gazed into the distance. Atop distant mountains, a massive figure radiating golden light with golden wings—like this place's guardian deity.
Not far from him, he spotted a man in a blue jacket with a gentle aura. Standing beside a blue avian Kaiju. Feeding it.
Musashi Haruno (Ultraman Cosmos)
"Very healthy today, Lidorias." The man stroked the Kaiju's feathers. Glanced at data on his tablet terminal. Smiled.
Then—he heard footsteps.
Turned around. Saw a man who felt somewhat familiar but had an unfamiliar face. Wore a red-and-green floral shirt. Tall frame.
"Are you... Ultraman Cosmos?" The man asked him.
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