Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

After a period of special training and practical experience, the members of the Victory Team have long since shed their initial awkwardness and their teamwork has become increasingly seamless. Whether it is the aerial containment by the Flying Swallow or the tactical coordination on the ground, they can do it smoothly and have already reached Cui Ming's standard of "being able to carry out missions independently".

However, despite their tacit understanding, the team members gradually revealed different views on "how to treat aliens".

Shinjo was the most resolute in his stance on this matter. Whenever the topic was discussed, he would always frown and emphasize: "Some aliens came to Earth with the intention of invasion from the very beginning. Why waste words with them? The easiest way is to eliminate them directly, so as to avoid leaving any future troubles!" He had seen too many innocent citizens caught up in the aliens' actions, and he had very little patience for these ill-intentioned extraterrestrial visitors.

Lina and Horii, however, preferred "communication first." Lina thought, "We can't generalize and condemn all aliens, can we? Maybe some just accidentally wandered in, or have some unspeakable reasons. If we can communicate, we might be able to avoid unnecessary battles." Horii nodded in agreement, adding, "Every time we communicate, there's another possibility. If we can find a peaceful solution, isn't that better than fighting and killing?"

Fortunately, these ideological differences remain at the "discussion" level and never affect cooperation in actual combat—everyone understands that regardless of viewpoints, the ultimate goal is to protect the Earth; it's just that the paths chosen are different.

What truly troubled the Victory Team members was the clash of ideas between Choi Myung and Kijima Megumi.

Choi Myung's attitude was more direct than Shinjoong's. Almost every time the issue of aliens was involved, he insisted on "eliminating them all": "There is no need to waste time communicating with aliens who pose a threat to Earth. Their existence is a hidden danger in itself. Rather than risk trying to communicate, it is better to eliminate them directly to avoid subsequent troubles."

Megumi Kiyama always adheres to the principle of "cautious communication." She believes that "it is too rash to take action before fully understanding the other party's intentions. Trying to communicate with each other first and understand their purpose may lead to a way of coexistence. After all, not all aliens want to invade Earth."

Because of this, the two often disagreed on their points during operational meetings—Choi Myeong's tone was resolute, with every sentence revolving around "safety first"; Kijima Megumi patiently analyzed, emphasizing "avoiding accidental injuries," and neither could convince the other.

This scene left the members of the Victory Team in a particularly difficult position: on one side was the instructor who had guided their growth, and on the other side was the captain who oversaw the overall situation. Both were people they respected, but their philosophies were completely at odds. Caught in the middle, they didn't even know how to offer any advice, and could only sit silently on the sidelines and listen, not daring to breathe too loudly.

After each meeting, the team members would whisper among themselves, "What are we going to do? The instructor and the captain have such different ideas. Who should we listen to next time we encounter aliens?" But despite their whispers, when it came to actual combat, they would still prioritize Megumi Kijima's combat orders while also taking into account Choi Myung's tactical suggestions—after all, although the two had different philosophies, their ultimate goal was always the same.

However, what the team members didn't know was that this "clash of ideas" never affected the cooperation between the two at work. On the contrary, in the process of debating, the battle plan became more comprehensive. Cui Ming's "decisiveness" could avoid risks, while Ju Jianhui's "caution" could reduce mistakes. One was firm and the other was gentle, which complemented each other perfectly.

Only the deputy captain, Zong Fang, remained calmly seated in the corner, as if he were already used to this scene—only he knew the whole story: the couple had simply disagreed on some work-related matters, and after returning home, they were still the same couple sleeping soundly together; it wasn't as serious as the team members thought. Zong Fang simply listened and let it go, secretly thinking, "After the meeting ends, I'll go home and see my child as soon as possible."

After all, he already had a happy family, a gentle wife, and children who were five or six years old. His life was simple and happy. Few people knew that Munakata had a peculiar habit—he didn't drink alcohol, which was quite rare in Japan.

He once had feelings for his instructor, Megumi Kijima, but after learning that she was already married, he decisively gave up those feelings and focused on his own life and work. Now, this simple happiness is what he cherishes most.

In fact, Munakata was absolutely right—Cui Ming and Izumi Megumi argued fiercely at the operational meeting due to their differing ideologies, seemingly unwilling to give in to each other. However, once the meeting ended and they stepped out of the base, the tense atmosphere between them would quietly ease.

Once home, this "ideological debate" often ends in a different way—rather than a "continuation of the argument," it becomes a special way for them to release stress.

During the day at the base, one is the captain who is responsible for the team members and needs to consider all aspects, and the other is the instructor who needs to ensure combat effectiveness and make decisive decisions. Both of them have to maintain a "professional" demeanor and hide their emotions behind rationality. But once they are at home and free from the constraints of their identities, the tension caused by their differences will turn into a fierce battle without reservation.

Without the constraints of having teammates present, and without the rules and regulations of work, the two used the most direct way to work through their differences—perhaps a sudden embrace after a heated argument, or a tacit reconciliation after a silent standoff. Ultimately, in this "contest" that belonged to the two of them, they were able to completely release the pressure that had accumulated during the day.

As for questions like "whether there will be a child if we don't use protection," the two didn't seem to worry about it too much—for them, the most important thing right now is to find a way to relax together amidst their busy and dangerous work.

At least after each "battle", the fatigue on Megumi's face would dissipate a lot, and the irritability caused by the difference in ideas would also disappear. When she appeared at the base the next day, she could lead the Victory Team in a calm state, as if the dispute of the previous day had never happened.

Zongfang witnessed all of this—as one of the few people who knew about their relationship, he never crossed the line between "work and life." Only occasionally, when he saw how well the two cooperated the next day, would he silently sigh, "Just as I expected," before focusing on his work and planning to go home early to be with his wife and children. After all, for him, his own little family was the haven where he could finally unwind.

Sometimes Munakata even suspected that the Victory Team might also be part of the play.
Probably not. (End of Chapter)