Ultraman Time Repairman

"Eh, so that means only Hikaru and Tomokazu are capable of fighting the Dark Ruler now?"

Taro addressed the crowd.

"Due to the effects of the last battle, the Iron Killer is currently in a self-repairing state and is unable to participate in combat."

Yuichiro looked down at the end effector; the screen showed several damaged areas of the Steel Killer's body marked in red.

"This is just adding insult to injury."

Chishu helplessly rubbed her forehead, looking at everyone with a worried expression.

There is also a darkness of unknown origin, whose whereabouts are still unknown.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache...

"It seems the situation is quite critical."

Hikaru frowned, looking at the silent crowd around him. Everyone was thinking of a solution, and the classroom suddenly fell silent.

"We can only take it one step at a time."

After thinking for a long time, Qian Shu finally broke the silence and looked at everyone.

"As for Principal Shirai, I suggest we hold back and avoid alerting him. Tomorrow we'll go and discuss this with Abbot Hideaki. Professional matters should be handled by professionals. However, we must be clear that when the Dark Ruler reveals his true form, that will be the time for the final battle."

"Now is not the time for a decisive battle. We must wait until Steel Nine is fully restored."

Taro added, then paused for a moment before continuing.

"What we need to do now is to deal with the new Dark Ruler and stop the collection of darkness."

"agree."

"It's getting late, so let's all disperse now. We'll discuss it with the host tomorrow."

"That's all we can do now..."

"Let's call it a day, let's call it a day..."

…………

As night falls, the campus is quiet. In this isolated space, the moon still hangs high in the night sky, like light spilling into a bottle in a lake, where the moonlight can still shine in.

Although it was dark all around, the entire playground could still be seen clearly under the moonlight.

On the quiet playground, two swings swayed gently. Chigusa and Kenta sat on the swings, gazing at the moon in the sky with a hint of worry in their eyes.

"Kenta, can we get out of here?"

"Trust in our companions, Chiki and Hikaru will definitely have a way."

"Yes, we will definitely defeat the Dark Ruler."

Darkness, monsters, aliens, an isolated alternate dimension...

Faced with so many strange things, they felt a strong sense of unease, but it was only when they thought of their companions that they had the courage to take on these challenges.

In the brightly lit classroom, Meiling, already dressed in her pastry chef's uniform, was using a small wooden knife to cut the green dough in her hand, pressing marks into the dough with the blade.

She stopped after a short while, her gaze shifting from the dough in her hands as she reflected on the events of the day.

"You're working hard."

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Xiao Guang, wearing a red coat, walked in quietly. He walked to her side and looked curiously at the half-finished product in her hand.

Xiao Guang's voice pulled her back from her thoughts. She chuckled softly and continued carving the dough in her hands with her wooden knife.

"The competition is getting tight, so you need to practice your skills diligently. I wonder when I'll be able to leave elementary school..."

"There will definitely be enough time for the competition."

"Xiaoguang is always very optimistic. I think Xiaoguang would never have negative thoughts. You and Qianshu are always so confident, so no matter what difficulties we encounter, I am not afraid. I always feel that you two have a way."

"It's alright, we won't be trapped for too long. This place isn't that big. As long as we find that new Dark Agent..."

"Actually, I think... being locked up here is pretty good."

"Ok?"

“I can be with my dad. Because he’s always so incredibly busy… I’m so inconsiderate.”

"No, that's not true. I think it's great that you two can have time to spend together and have a heart-to-heart talk."

"Ah."

Meiling smiled happily at him, then lowered her head to continue carving the dough in her heart.

"Don't worry, you'll definitely make it in time. With your hard work, your dream will definitely come true."

…………

"Taro, do you think we can defeat the Dark Ruler?"

Chishu turned on the desk lamp, the light illuminating a row of dolls on the table in front of her. Taro stood next to them, watching Chishu examine the Zaki doll in her hand.

“In the past, as an Ultra Warrior, I have experienced many desperate battles, but in the end we all won. So this time, I firmly believe that we will win as well.”

"is it?"

Chishu stopped what she was doing, intrigued by Taro's words, and couldn't help but ask, "How does light repeatedly triumph over darkness?"

Upon hearing this question, Taro remained silent for a moment, as if reminiscing about the past.

"I don't know either... If I had to say, I think it might be because of our unwavering belief, that strong desire to protect our companions or other living beings. It always manages to unleash tremendous power in dire situations, turning adversity into opportunity and successfully reversing the tide..."

"So, your power comes from your heart, right?"

"To be precise, it is the Heart of Ultra."

"So……"

Chiki paused for a moment, her eyes fixed on Taro's eyes.

"Does it have to be Ultraman? Can an ordinary person's heart have that kind of power?"

For some reason, he suddenly felt a strong urge to know the answer to this question, as if it were somehow very important.

"This... I'm not entirely sure. However, my home planet, the M78 Nebula, was once inhabited by people similar to those on Earth."

"So, does that mean humans can also become light on their own?"

"But we became Ultraman because of the Plasma Spark Tower..."

As Taro spoke, he suddenly stopped, the image of the figure who had once tried to touch the Plasma Spark Tower flashing through his mind, the figure of his father's generation, corrupted by power, and tragically exiled...

"Perhaps the Plasma Spark Tower isn't the fundamental condition for us to gain power; a flawed mind cannot obtain power... In any case, I don't know the answer to this question either. Let's not talk about this anymore. But, Chishu, why are you asking these questions?"

"Oh, it's nothing, just a spur-of-the-moment thing."

Since this is a world of idealism, can't humans become light themselves? Can they only gain power by becoming one with Ultraman?

After thinking for a moment, Chiki turned her head away, no longer facing Taro.

"Don't worry, I believe we will win this time. Besides, we're far from being in dire straits. I will protect you."

"Thank you, Ultraman Taro."