Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1355 Acquiring Tailmon

Sato Kenichiro raised his chin slightly, and with a somewhat arrogant tone, he slowly agreed: "Everyone, this is a great opportunity to enhance the government's prestige and consolidate the interests of our consortium. The public has always been easily misled, and they will not delve into the truth. As long as we are consistent and tell this story well, the benefits will naturally continue."

As he spoke, he tapped the table lightly with his hands, as if to emphasize the weight of each word.

As a representative of one of the six major monopoly conglomerates in the island country, the Mitsubishi Group has a profound influence in the island country's economy and even politics.

Its industries are extensive, ranging from automobile manufacturing, electronic technology to financial investment, with its tentacles extending to every corner.

In the automotive industry, Mitsubishi Motors is sold all over the world with its advanced technology and sophisticated craftsmanship; in the field of electronic technology, its subsidiaries have achieved remarkable results in chip research and development, communication technology, etc.; and in financial investment, it is involved in various markets and controls the flow of large amounts of funds.

This makes Kenichiro Sato always have an innate sense of superiority in such occasions, as if the whole world is under his control.

Shinji Iwai of the Sumitomo Group also spoke up, "Indeed, we at the Sumitomo Group also fully support it. Just like in the past, taking the credit will benefit all parties."

The Sumitomo Group also has a long history and occupies an important position in the mining, metals, chemicals and other industries.

In the mining industry, they control several large mines and provide a large amount of mineral resources to the world; their metal smelting technology is even more advanced, and the high-end metal materials they produce are widely used in aerospace and other fields; the chemical industry also covers the entire industrial chain from basic chemical raw materials to fine chemical products.

Shinji Iwai knew that following the cabinet and other conglomerates at this time would bring more resources and voice to the conglomerates, so he made his position clear without hesitation.

Suzuki Taro glanced at the crowd with satisfaction, a hint of barely perceptible greed flashed in his eyes, and then he said, "The people are just a flock of sheep under our rule, and their cognition is shaped by us. This incident will not only help us secure our position, but also give us the opportunity to promote some policies that are beneficial to us."

He was thinking about taking advantage of the people's gratitude to Ultraman Tiga for saving the world to promote some economic policies that would benefit the big conglomerates, such as relaxing regulations on certain industries and clearing obstacles for the conglomerates' expansion.

For example, in the energy industry, if regulations are relaxed, consortiums will be able to obtain resources at a lower cost and further increase their profit margins.

At this point, Finance Minister Yusuke Watanabe cleared his throat and expressed his opinion: "From a financial perspective, we can package this 'rescue operation' as the result of efficient government operations and apply for more financial allocations for 'urban reconstruction and security'. In reality, everyone understands."

Yusuke Watanabe is in charge of important affairs of the island country such as finance, finance, and taxation. He knows that as long as the money is managed properly, most of the money will flow into corporate conglomerates that have close ties with the government, further consolidating their interests.

There have been many precedents in the past where grants applied for under various names eventually became the "nutrients" for the development of the foundation.

In this way, Hiroshi Nagano became the hero who saved Tokyo without knowing it.

All major media outlets reported extensively on his "heroic deeds" of transforming into Ultraman Tiga to save the city. He looked heroic in the photos, but he himself was confused by this sudden "glory".

Inside the ward, the pale light weakly cast its shadow on the bed. The surrounding walls exuded a cold atmosphere, which intertwined with the thick smell of disinfectant in the air, making the entire space even more depressing.

Koji Nakamura lay quietly on the hospital bed, with bandages wrapped around his body, and every breath was accompanied by a dull pain in his wounds.

Outside the window, although the city of Tokyo has gradually returned to its former hustle and bustle after experiencing the disaster, the broken walls still tell of the tragedy of the past.

Ever since the disaster subsided, the government has become suspicious of him and has been sending investigators to visit him from time to time.

Every time these people stepped into the ward, their eyes were as sharp as hawks, trying to dig out suspicious clues from his every move and every word.

But Nakamura Koji remained calm and answered questions in an orderly manner. He knew that the catastrophe that swept Tokyo had a wide range and caused great damage, and anyone who was in it could be injured. His injuries were not special.

"The explosion was so violent that I was blown away by the shock wave and woke up here."

He described the incident calmly to the investigators with a firm look in his eyes, without any flaws.

In his spare time, Koji Nakamura would stare at the old TV in the ward.

At this moment, the screen was playing news about Hiroshi Nagano. In the picture, Hiroshi Nagano was wearing a special costume and accepting cheers from the crowd in the image of Ultraman Tiga. He was hailed as the hero who saved Tokyo.

"Nagano Hiroshi..."

Koji Nakamura murmured softly, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, and that smile was full of relief.

He was not angry about his credit being stolen. In his opinion, although Nagano Hiroshi seemed to be in a glorious position, he had actually become a puppet of the government.

The authorities tightly controlled Nagano Hiroshi's every move. His freedom was ruthlessly deprived, and he could only play the role of a hero in front of the public according to the script set by the authorities.

In comparison, although I was lying on the hospital bed and was physically injured, I still had inner freedom, and this freedom was far more precious than the so-called merit and glory.

Koji Nakamura knew that in this cruel game of power and interests, they were just chess pieces being manipulated at will, and their fate was not in their own hands.

However, Koji Nakamura obviously underestimated the ruthlessness of the authorities.

In the eyes of the top government officials, any threat to national interests that might exist must be nipped in the bud.

Although there was no conclusive evidence that Koji Nakamura had any special connection with the incident, they were unwilling to take any risks.

"No matter if he is the second Ultraman Tiga or not, we must control him first. We must not let him get out of control, so as to avoid any trouble."

A senior official said coldly at a secret meeting.

In their minds, the operation of the state machinery is above everything else, and the individual's right to personal freedom seems insignificant in the face of the so-called "national interests."

As long as there is suspicion, no evidence is needed and the state power can be used to control people.

At the same time, in an abandoned factory on the edge of the city, Luther was confronting Tailmon.

Tailmon originally tried to escape in the chaos. She was agile and moved through the ruins, hoping to escape this terrible disaster.

But she didn't expect that Luther had already set his eyes on her.

Luther flashed and appeared in front of Tailmon in an instant. His powerful aura made Tailmon unable to move.

(End of this chapter)