Moonlight team, are you awake?

He took out his portable monster translator, adjusted the translation channel, and began trying to persuade Taganura.

The principle behind the monster translator is to directly overcome language barriers through brainwave communication, allowing the other party to directly understand the "meaning" they want to express, thus eliminating the need for language conversion. Therefore, it is theoretically applicable to any living being that thinks using brainwaves.

As I spoke, I gestured to Taganura: “I am Gaia, the messenger of the light of the earth, you need not be afraid of me.”

Taganura's insect mouth twitched a few times: "Light of the Earth? What brings you here?"

Seeing that the other party was willing to communicate, I was overjoyed. It seemed that things were going well.

"The Earth's power has weakened too much. The Light of the Ocean sacrificed itself not long ago. My power alone is not enough to protect the Earth now, so I came to find you, hoping to fight alongside you."

I didn't hide anything in my dream. I directly stated the current situation and my demands. When communicating with monsters, there is no need, nor can there be, too many tricks or detours. Doing so would only backfire.

After a moment's thought, Taganura replied, "If it's to protect the Earth, I would naturally contribute my power, but if it's to fight alongside you, I'm worried about those humans."

The Earth Defense Forces were initially unaware that Earth monsters would also protect Earth, so many of the early Earth monsters that emerged were wiped out. If Gaia hadn't intervened today, Taganura might have been destroyed as well.

These events have led to the Earth monsters completely distrusting humans.

Of course, this isn't entirely humanity's fault, because most of the Earth's monsters crawled out simply to protect themselves; they didn't care what humans did.

If it's convenient to take action in region K, then I'll climb towards region K. As for how many people I run over and how many buildings I smash along the way, how could the Earth monster possibly care?

The same applies when Taganula came out. It believed that the high-purity energy in the K region was suitable for it to accumulate energy to fire its cannons, so it went straight to absorb it without thinking. As for the impact on humanity after the energy base was destroyed, and how many casualties it would cause, Taganula did not consider it at all.

The conflict between humans and Earth's monsters is not caused by the mere immorality of one side, but rather by the fact that neither side has ever treated the other as an equal being with whom they can communicate.

Earth monsters are only slightly more intelligent than wild animals. It's impossible for them to have extremely high standards of behavior as soon as they go out, and to know not to step on flowers and plants. Their simple thinking only allows them to achieve their goals in the simplest and most intuitive way. If they can go in a straight line, they won't turn.

On the human side, suddenly being attacked by monsters that trampled and killed a lot of people and destroyed countless buildings, how could they possibly remain indifferent? They would definitely grab their weapons and fight them.

As a result, Earth's already limited defenses suffered further losses due to internal conflicts.

Fortunately, Gaia's existence is unique. It is the embodiment of the light of the earth, born from the power bestowed by the earth. It is naturally an ally to both earth monsters and humans. In addition, the monster translator developed with technical support from Horii makes communication possible.

To allay Taganura's concerns, I said, "I will handle communications with the humans on Earth. To ensure your safety, I will not allow you to show yourself too much. I only hope that we can maintain contact so that you can appear at the right time to help me when enemies attack next time."

Taganura readily agreed to the request: "No problem. Helping the Light of Earth fight against enemies from outer space is what we should do. It would be even better if we could avoid dealing with those humans."

"Okay, that puts my mind at ease." I breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, he won over his first ally.

Then, I tentatively asked, "Do you know where the other Earth monsters are?"

Taganura shook his head: "I don't know. We only notice each other's existence when the will of the Earth calls upon us."

"Alright, there's plenty of time." This answer was not surprising. In fact, even if Taganura knew the locations of the other monsters, it was unlikely that it would so easily reveal them now.

I dreamt that I left a translator and a communicator at Taganura's place. If anything happens, he can send a message directly to the communicator, and the message will be converted into specific radio waves by the translator to convey the information to Taganura. In this way, he can call on Taganura to help him in time for the next battle.

Where are my teammates from Chapter 4? Please help them!

Having resolved the issue of Taganura, the next problem I need to address is my own combat strength.

Currently, the light from the earth and the ocean on Earth is very weak, likely because Gaia and Agul died and were injured respectively. As for when it will recover, I don't know either, so the path of obtaining light from Earth for upgrades is temporarily blocked.

If you can borrow power from Earth monsters, you can theoretically upgrade your power as well, since Earth monsters also contain the power of the earth and the ocean. However, if you want to take this route, you also need to spend time building a good relationship with Earth monsters.

The only way to significantly improve combat power in the short term is to enhance the physical body.

Having experienced transforming into Ultraman once, I already know that in the transformed state, due to the improvement in reaction and judgment, the fighting ability is much stronger than in the human form. However, if you don't improve your own combat level, it will be difficult to exert your full power.

Before becoming Ultraman, I always wondered about one question: how much does the so-called "Ultraman training" actually improve one's strength?

If it's so useful, why didn't the Showa-era Ultraman promote this kind of training? But if it's not useful, then Ultraman and Leo did become stronger because of the training.

Now that he himself has become Ultraman, he understands.

The physical strength of most Ultraman is not affected by the physical strength of their human host, because the human host and the body used by Ultraman are not the same. In a way, this is similar to the serum that Captain America received. The effect of Tyson receiving the serum is no different from that of an ordinary person receiving the serum; both reach a fixed strength.

However, while physical strength is generally constant, how much of one's ability can be utilized is another matter entirely.

For example, if Gaia V1 can deliver a punch with a force of 100 million tons, then a person with no combat experience would be lucky to deliver 90 tons of force after transforming, while a person who is very skilled in combat could deliver 120 million tons of force by relying on appropriate power generation techniques and punching methods.

Gamu is currently unable to unleash her full power. This is partly because the original owner of Gaia had only been a minor character for a short time, and partly because neither the original Gamu nor the current Gamu is a combat-type character. While they may have some fighting ability, it is certainly limited.

For him in his current state, Ultraman training is the most useful thing, allowing him to quickly master the power and become stronger in a real sense.

My initial idea was to train myself directly with members of the defense team, such as Mizoroki or Shinjo. However, I then thought that if I were taught by individuals, I might easily learn some techniques with their personal style. If I accidentally used these techniques during a battle with a monster, there would be a risk of my identity being exposed.

After careful consideration, I decided to conduct basic training directly at the base's training grounds.

However, before the basic training could be completed, the base's alarm sounded again.

Captain Megumi's voice came through Iru's communicator: "Delta Space Station has detected a rapidly approaching unidentified object. It has already broken through the atmosphere and, according to calculations, will land in the Osaka area!"

"What kind of hellish monster-killing speed is this?" I was stunned when I heard the news.

Less than 24 hours had passed since Gaia and Agul were double-killed by Neo-Gaigared. During this time, Taganura also sniped a monster whose identity was unknown. In the blink of an eye, the third wave of attacks has arrived.

Even monster slaying in the Pacific Rim isn't as fast as here!

Although his scalp tingled, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it. He picked up his communicator and sent a message to the translator he had left with Taganura, roughly stating the location and time of the monster's attack, and asking Taganura to provide support as much as possible.

Afterwards, I rushed to the hangar at the base and boarded a fighter jet to prepare for takeoff.

The moment the fighter jet started, the intelligent AI left behind by Wo Meng greeted him: "Good evening, Wo Meng team member. The fighter jet's self-check is normal. Please fly with confidence."

I wasn't in the mood to chat with the AI ​​any longer; he simply nodded and said, "Okay, let's go."

"Yes"

The fighter jet automatically ignited and flew towards the Osaka area at an extremely high speed. At the same time, the fighter jet also connected to the internal communication channel of the defense force. This was the first time that I had a proper chat with my teammates here.

Upon entering the voice channel, the first thing heard was a complaint from a member of the team: "The frequency of these cosmic monsters' attacks is simply wasting my life!"

Shin-chan chimed in, "I was just about to rest when these guys just won't stop."

Gou Lumu didn't say anything, it was unclear whether he didn't care or was too exhausted to complain.

Vice-Captain Saijo Nagina's businesslike voice also came through the communication channel: "As defense team members, this is our duty. Stop complaining and focus on preparing for battle. The enemy has been getting tougher and tougher lately."

Noticing that Gamu was also on the communication channel, Saijo Nagi took the initiative to say to him, "Gamu, you've only been with the team for a short time, and you're not yet proficient in combat skills and techniques. You just need to provide support and analyze information about the monsters from the sidelines. We'll take care of the battles."

“Okay.” I Meng nodded in agreement, but the intelligence analysis could only be done by the fighter jet’s AI. If things didn’t go well later, he would have to take out the Blue Sapphire Cone and take over personally.

Before long, the fighter jets arrived at the scene. I could see the monster on the battlefield from a distance, along with its high-density barrage of bullets that looked like it was urinating.

"Damn it, Bazanga?" I recognized this monster. It had a very thick carapace, so ordinary attacks were completely ineffective against it. It also had a strong ranged attack capability, able to launch countless blue spikes at high speed from the vents on its arm armor, which looked as dense as urination from a distance.

In the original work, this guy was defeated by a specially made bullet that attacked vital points, sealing off his ranged attack capabilities, and then Ultraman took him down in one fell swoop. But right now, it's probably too late to make a special bullet on the spot.

I used AI to quickly draw a full-body image of Bazanga and added my own explanation to the nose area, indicating that he judged that it might be the monster's weak point and asked headquarters to speed up the production of special warheads that could attack the weak point.

The production of special warheads takes time. If Bazanga is not defeated in this battle, he can be weakened by attacking his weak points in the next battle.

The fighter jets piloted by Xincheng and others launched a probing attack on Bazanga. As I had expected, the fighter jets' attacks were completely ineffective because Bazanga was covered in a hard shell. Instead, this drove Bazanga into a frenzy. The valves on its wrists were opened at full power, and like two Gatling guns, it continuously spewed out barrages, sweeping away the surrounding buildings.

Seeing Bazangar go berserk, I immediately couldn't sit still, because Bazangar's firepower was too strong. If it wasn't effectively contained immediately, it could turn the entire city into ruins in a few minutes.

Without the slightest hesitation, Imu pulled out the Blue Sapphire Cone from his clothes, shouted "Gaia!!!", and appeared in front of Bazangar in his V1 form.

V1 Gaia landed with a thud, kicking up countless rocks and dirt, and assumed a fighting stance to directly confront Bazanja.

Without a doubt, the weakened V1, who hadn't had time for special training, was no match for Bazanja. I dreamed that when I went up there, I didn't manage to do any damage with my three punches and two kicks. Instead, Bazanja retaliated with a slap that knocked me to the ground.

After I woke up, I continued to engage Bazanga at close to mid-range, trying my best to prevent it from continuing to attack from a distance.

At this moment, Gaia's advantages became apparent. As long as the battle was fought on the ground, there was no time limit. As long as his stamina and body could hold on, he could fight for a long time. Otherwise, my dream would have to give up after three minutes.

I dreamt that he was stalling for time, waiting for Taganura to arrive so that the two of them could fight Bazanga together, which would give them a better chance of winning.

However, Taganura's travel speed was clearly far slower than expected. I waited and waited, but Taganura did not appear. Instead, he was slightly exhausted and Bazanga seized the opportunity to grab him by the neck with both hands.

With Bazan's strong arms gripping his neck, I felt a sudden tightness in my chest, and at that moment, only one thought filled his mind:

"Where are my teammates? Where are they? Help me!!!"

Chapter Five: Emperor Ganla!

The defense team's fighter jets tried to rescue Izumi, but Bazanja was too tough and its armor was too strong. After several rounds of attacks, they not only failed to shake Bazanja, but also made it more ferocious, and the hands that were gripping Izumi's neck tightened even more.

Just as I was about to faint from being choked by Bazanja, an explosion suddenly occurred behind Bazanja. The intense pain caused it to release its grip, and I took the opportunity to retreat.

Looking up, I saw that it was indeed Taganura who had arrived and hit Bazanga with a high-heat ray, which made it release its grip in pain.

"They've finally arrived." I breathed a sigh of relief. In my current state, fighting a monster one-on-one was really too much of a struggle.

"Is this the beetle monster from last time?" The defense crew on the fighter jet recognized it.

"Perhaps it came to thank Gaia for saving it last time," the mountain team member judged.

"Well, it's quite grateful, Vice Captain. What should we do?" Xincheng asked.

Saijo Nagi immediately made an on-the-spot assessment: "Taganura has no record of harming humans so far, so we should still focus on the monster that has appeared this time."

"Understood!" This order also aligned with everyone's first instinct, since Bazanga had been confirmed as an enemy, and there was no reason to switch targets to attack a suspected friendly force that appeared halfway through the journey.

On the front lines, despite being attacked from both sides, Bazanga remained calm. It was created as a professional biological weapon, and in some ways, like the Super Beast, it always considered how to fight better under any circumstances.

Faced with the pincer attack, Bazanga unleashed its full power, its arm valves rapidly spewing out barrages of projectiles, forcing Gaia and Taganura to roll over and dodge.

After a few flips, Gaia and Taganura simultaneously hid behind a small hill, avoiding ranged attacks while also trying to lure Bazanga away from the city so that everyone could unleash their full power without worrying about destroying the city during the battle.

But at this moment, Bazanga revealed its terrifying side. As a biological weapon, it seemed to know very well that the defense forces of the invaded planet would prioritize protecting their buildings and fellow humans. Seeing that Gaia and Taganura were hiding behind the hill, it directly turned its guns on the city and began to unleash its firepower.

"How cunning." I couldn't help but curse inwardly. Bazanjia was directly attacking his weak point, forcing him to show himself and confront him head-on, without giving him any chance to maneuver.

Given Gaia's current state, although the event lasts a long time, there is basically only one chance to unleash a powerful attack. Whether it's Quantum Stream or Photon Ice Blade, there's only one opportunity to use it. If it misses or fails to kill the opponent, it will face the situation of exhaustion and being unable to fight again.

Therefore, we must create a good opportunity to deliver a decisive blow.

Bazan is currently at full health. The chance of making a mistake when using a powerful attack on a monster at full health is almost 100%, a fact that has been proven many times in the Ultraman series.

In a flash, I looked at Taganura beside me and asked, "If I go out and draw their fire, are you confident you can hit its nose or throat?"

Bazan's nose and throat are its weak points. Taganura's high-temperature rays can even damage its carapace. If a single shot hits these weak points, it can definitely cause great damage to Bazan. That's when my chance will come.

Taganula nodded with great confidence.

"Alright, it's up to you! I'm off to Diwangganla!" I glanced at Bazanja, then rushed out.

The current situation is equivalent to the opponent having four Negev rifles, while we only have one AWP left. A head-on confrontation would definitely result in our annihilation. The only chance of winning is to create an opportunity for the AWP to kill us with one shot.

What I need to do now is go out and create firing lines, giving Taganura an opportunity.

Moving from one cover to another is called drawing a firing line, but right now there are no other covers for Meng to use, so he can only go out and use his body to draw fire, which is commonly known as "dry pulling".

The moment I rushed out, Bazanjia unleashed a barrage of fire. Clearly, it had been watching me intently, looking for an opportunity to eliminate me. I wonder if it was because the program had designated Gaia and Agul as its primary targets.

At this moment, I really wish I was playing as Agul, because Agul has very high physical defense, and even if he gets hit by Bazanja, he won't be seriously hurt. Although Gaia has a protective shield skill, he doesn't have enough time to block his entire body while pulling the gun line.

Although I managed to raise my protective shield in time, I was still hit by many stray bullets, and sparks flew from my body. It felt like steel needles were piercing my skin. Despite the pain, I gritted my teeth, dispelled my protective shield, and stood still, enduring Bazan's attacks while charging up.

He wasn't actually going to unleash his ultimate move; he was just trying to draw Bazanga's attention.

Sure enough, Bazanja's attention was immediately drawn to him. Just as Bazanja was considering whether to dodge or interrupt, the ground next to him suddenly shook and collapsed. Taganura actually managed to sneak up to him by digging a tunnel and suddenly jumped out from underground to attack.

The high-temperature ray, which had been charged up long ago, was fired directly, piercing through Bazanja's mouth and throat at the same time. Bazanja, who was severely injured, staggered a few times.

Sensing something was wrong, Bazanjia turned around and planned to run away first, then slowly recover his strength and fight again, but Taganula directly pinned him down with a powerful lock, while giving Gaia a look with its small minus-mark eyes.

I immediately understood and gathered all the remaining energy in my body to charge up the Photon Ice Blade. Meanwhile, Taganura pushed Bazanja towards me with all his might, and the Photon Ice Blade, which contained all of my power, poured into the gap in Bazanja's mouth.

The next second, Bazanga exploded on the spot, his indestructible body was melted from the inside out, and a large number of fragments were scattered all over the ground, and the workload of the cleanup team was immediately overwhelmed.

The moment Bazanga exploded, I even used the last of my strength to activate Ultra Vision and carefully observe the fragments.

There was no other reason, he just felt that the world was already so hellish, the monsters invading Earth probably wouldn't be carrying something like Cerebro... right?

Fortunately, I didn't see anything wrong in the dream. He just felt a blackout before his eyes, and then he disintegrated and collapsed to the ground.

I don't know how long I slept, but when I woke up from my dream, it was pitch black all around me, and my nostrils were filled with the smell of damp earth.

He pulled the defense pistol out of his pocket, then took out a flare from his pocket, attached it to the muzzle, and fired it, instantly illuminating the surrounding environment.

It was only then that I realized he was in the cave in Taganura, with his translation device and communicator lying not far away.

Taganula was lying in a large pit not far away, seemingly fast asleep.

Chapter Six: Your Ball is Dead