Underground. Fault space.
"Kaiju sent to the surface—all eliminated." A massive black shadow opened demon-like crimson eyes. Deep voice echoed through this fault space.
"This result isn't unexpected. What matters is what intelligence was obtained." Another mountain-like ferocious figure moved thick appendages. Casual movement tore massive Kaiju cocoons.
"Those Kaiju connected to me—before elimination, saw... a blue giant." The demon-like figure spoke.
"Blue giant?"
"If I remember correctly, that thing should be called... Ultraman."
"Ultraman!?"
"Why would one appear in this world?" The mountain-like ferocious figure clearly couldn't understand why Ultraman would intrude into their world.
"You know about Ultraman?" The demon-like figure asked. "A blue Ultraman with purification-like abilities. Looks very troublesome."
"Blue... purification... seems there is such an Ultraman. But can't remember the name." The mountain-like ferocious figure pondered. Couldn't recall specific information about the other.
For most in the world, mentioning the name Ultraman—more or less had some impression... But not everyone had thorough knowledge of tokusatsu.
"Based on abilities displayed, will indeed affect our later plans."
"Those two earlier were probably also killed by Ultraman."
"Looks like... can only accelerate force accumulation speed."
"Facing thousands or even hundreds of millions of Kaiju, even Ultraman can't stir up much trouble." The demon-like figure spoke in low voice.
Fighting in cities, destroying at most a few buildings—such an Ultraman ultimately didn't count as much combat power.
Eliminating the bone dragon and serpent—probably Ultraman plus Defense Force working together.
Moreover, Ultraman had a three-minute activity time limit.
Just attrition—they could wear the other down.
Give you three minutes. Eliminating a few hundred Kaiju would be overestimating you.
"UWAAAAH!"
"Musashi!"
"Musashi Haruno!"
"Ultraman Cosmos!!"
Third Unit Tachikawa Base. When Natsuki brought Musashi back, Lucas and Takayuki Hashimoto got the news and sprinted over. Faces written with completely unconcealed excitement.
"Ah... eh?" Musashi just entered Tachikawa Base building. Saw these two rush from one side of the hall. Came before him with fanatical expressions. Made him feel dazed.
If I remember correctly... should be first time meeting these two.
"F-f-f-first meeting. I'm Lucas Lebel."
"Though saying this is strange... I truly grew up watching your story. The compassionate warrior Ultraman Cosmos... the great youth Musashi Haruno aspiring to create human-Kaiju coexistence."
"Actually... actually meeting you in person at this moment!"
"Truly an immense honor!" Before becoming a Traveler, Lucas was a man with German blood raised in Japan. Watched plenty of Ultraman-related stories as a child.
Now wearing a sharp suit, standing straight, speaking excitedly. Quite the feeling of meeting a childhood idol.
"This... thank you for the praise." Musashi felt somewhat embarrassed being praised. Extended his hand and shook. Spoke humbly.
For this situation, he wasn't particularly surprised.
He also knew Gamu Takayama who was Ultraman Gaia... Heard Gamu also encountered this situation. The scene then seemed even more exaggerated—chased by fans filling the streets.
Their experiences as Ultra Warriors would indeed present as stories in some special universes.
"Really him."
"So handsome! Really looks so gentle!" Takayuki Hashimoto also came forward. Excitedly shook hands with Musashi.
These two directly made this scene like a fan meeting.
Watching made Kafka confused.
"Musashi-san... really is popular."
"Both Ultraman—why isn't Natsuki-sensei this popular? Sensei's appearance is also handsome." Kafka pinched his chin. Rubbed his stubble thinking.
Completely didn't notice Natsuki beside him turning to look—gaze growing increasingly dangerous.
"Don't think about dinner today."
"Training doubled!" Natsuki's voice like crawling from an abyss transmitted into his ear.
Kafka instantly jolted.
"Ah!?"
"Sorry, Sensei!" Only then did he realize what he'd said.
If Kafka hadn't added that last sentence, training wouldn't just be doubled.
Pacific Ocean. A hidden island not recorded on maps.
"Giants from outer space helping us eliminate Kaiju. They call themselves Ultraman."
"After personal contact and observing their displayed stance, can confirm they're humanity's friends."
Inside a building specifically for high-level meetings, Isao Shinomiya sat at a conference table position. Looked at images displayed in the central holographic projection. Spoke to Defense Force high command from various nations.
Meeting participants besides them also included important officials from various governments.
"The super Kaiju that appeared at Japan's Tachikawa Base earlier—was eliminated by this Ultraman." Isao Shinomiya provided footage from that time.
Everyone saw the red-silver giant kill the serpent.
"And today, the newly appeared blue Ultraman not only resolved Kaiju in Japan's Shibuya, but even restored damaged buildings."
"Such actions are enough for us to trust them." Isao Shinomiya's sharp gaze filled with trust in the two giants.
Since choosing to trust, then trust completely.
"Their actions, from humanity's perspective, indeed benefit us."
"But just because of this, conducting internal investigations of our high command—isn't this making too big a fuss?"
"Ultraman says traitors exist among us. Does that mean they definitely exist?"
Other side of the conference table, the American Defense Force commander with striking brown hair spoke. Also a national Defense Force commander... his muscular physique also gave him a warrior's aura.
"Our contact time with them is still short. Moreover, different species. Should maintain some doubt."
Isao Shinomiya's complete trust in Ultraman—he didn't fully agree.
According to Isao Shinomiya's meaning, their nations' Defense Forces should jointly respond to the coming war. That they could understand...
But saying to investigate national high commands, find who issued elimination orders against one Ultraman—that was making too big a fuss.
"I believe on this issue, they're considering humanity." Isao Shinomiya looked at him.
Then signaled the nearby technician to play satellite-captured footage on the holographic image.
In the footage, peaceful space not far from Earth suddenly produced distortion. Then a portal with strange colors opened. A blue light sphere flew out. Headed straight for Earth.
This was satellite-captured footage before the blue giant appeared.
"We can't determine whether the other possesses wormhole technology or space-time tunnel technology... But just this point confirms the other's power and civilization completely surpass humanity."
"If what emerged from that portal wasn't that blue Ultraman, but a massive meteor."
"What do you think... Earth would become now?"
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