Once Isao Shinomiya spoke these words, all high-level officials present fell silent.
If Ultraman had ulterior motives toward humanity—what would they be after?
The other's life form was far more advanced than humanity. Capable of interstellar travel... A single member's power already surpassed this world's ceiling... On Earth could even mimic humans and conduct life activities like them.
If they had special designs on humanity, according to survival-of-the-fittest rules, humanity couldn't resist at all. But they didn't.
From a realistic perspective, the other couldn't possibly care about Earth's meager resources. Thus no reason to harm humanity existed.
Fortunate that Ultraman came. If alien invaders opposing Ultraman arrived instead, this world's humans and Kaiju wouldn't need to oppose each other—directly packaged together as bioweapon raw materials.
"Indeed. In this special period of severe Kaiju disasters, having advanced alien civilization willing to extend aid is already fortunate." The British Defense Force captain placed hands together on the conference table. Contemplated.
"Rather, Mr. Olivier's concerns make me somewhat unable to understand."
"I agree with Mr. Shinomiya's statement."
After one supporter stood out, more and more supporters followed.
"Agreed."
"I also believe Ultraman is trustworthy."
"Support."
"I also..."
Multiple nations' high command had stated positions.
At this, Isao Shinomiya cast his sharp gaze again toward the American Defense Force commander.
Footage of the blue giant appearing in Tokyo's Shibuya was recorded by some citizens.
After posting online, immediately stirred massive waves. On any social media instantly dominated top ten trending positions.
Many speculated about the giant's origins. Wondered what purpose brought him to Earth.
And more people regarded him as savior-like existence.
When people fell into crisis, emerged from light, eliminated Kaiju and saved the city—all this seemed filled with fantasy and romance.
The morning after the blue giant appeared.
Third Unit, Tachikawa Base personal quarters.
"Unfortunately... the bangle's power doesn't always activate." Natsuki sat up from bed. Looked at the bangle on his right wrist.
Originally he'd wondered if he could trigger that special training again... After attempting, discovered this upgraded function had built-in cooldown time. About seven days. By cooldown's end, this world's war would already be over.
The plan to copy all Cosmos's skills just evaporated.
Soon, Natsuki dressed and walked toward the base monitoring room.
Training those Defense Force elites—the first two days had best effect. Later effects would continuously decrease with time. And now their strongest reinforcement had arrived.
Time to strike first.
"Any Kaiju appearances in recent hours?" Natsuki came to the monitoring room. Asked the technicians.
"None. All regions are eerily quiet." The technician replied.
"Still accumulating forces..." Just as Natsuki looked at data on the holographic map, contemplating specific action plans—
The monitoring room door opened again.
A tall figure wearing a Defense Force coat walked in. Seemed to be carrying something. Resolute sharp features bore several wounds.
"Commander Shinomiya?" Natsuki turned his head. Saw the other's face clearly. Somewhat surprised.
Who beat Commander Shinomiya like this?
He remembered the other should have gone to meet with other nations' Defense Force high command.
"After thorough investigation, the most likely candidate you mentioned as an outsider—I brought him." Isao Shinomiya threw what he carried onto the ground. A man as burly as himself. Now beaten black and blue. Unconscious.
After the previous meeting ended, multiple high-level officials sharing his views conducted an investigation. After compiling from multiple sources, confirmed the American Defense Force's supreme commander had highest suspicion.
At this moment with great enemy at hand, even though the other also held high position, for humanity's civilization continuation they made their choice.
The other had only recently assumed the American Defense Force supreme commander position. Foundation and connections were unstable. After multinational consultation, that side quickly abandoned this guy and promoted a new Defense Force supreme commander.
"Other nations' high command are also willing to trust Ultraman's stance."
"In the coming war, hope we can work together." Isao Shinomiya looked at Natsuki. Spoke seriously.
Their relationship with Ultraman was cooperation. Not simple dependence.
Ultraman helped them resolve two crises. They should also reciprocate by controlling and bringing this Traveler hidden among high command.
"Worthy of Commander Shinomiya respected by countless members." Natsuki watched his completely trusting attitude. Smiled.
This man's current position—all for good reason.
"Elite Defense Force training has completed one stage. Overall combat power greatly improved."
"The reinforcement I requested has also arrived. Time to launch the offensive." Natsuki spoke.
Isao Shinomiya heard this. Contemplated several seconds.
Then asked, "If we launch the offensive now, what's our success rate?"
War would definitely involve bloodshed. He could imagine how many would die in this war. So only dared ask about success rate.
As long as war victory could be achieved, letting more people survive—even sacrificing himself didn't matter.
"Injuries are inevitable. But if we can launch offensive before the enemy, death rate can roughly drop to zero percent." Facing this question, Natsuki contemplated two seconds. Answered seriously.
Isao Shinomiya: "?"
If he remembered correctly, what was about to happen was a war of all humanity facing all Kaiju.
Now telling me to reduce death rate to zero percent?
"Natsuki-san, I understand you possess unimaginable power... But on this issue, better be more serious." Isao Shinomiya spoke with serious expression.
He thought Natsuki was joking.
War was an extremely serious matter.
"I'm not joking."
"Though I can't absolutely guarantee this, I'll give my all for it."
"Please don't underestimate Ultraman's resolve." Natsuki also spoke seriously.
Though his strength had long declined from peak years, on this matter he'd still give his all. And Cosmos shared the same thinking.
Two Ultraman at full power—he believed the probability of resolving this war was quite high.
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