Ultraman cubs begin to wreak havoc.

This child has such good upbringing.

Seeing Kobayashi Matsu's polite demeanor, Gen Subaru couldn't help but sigh inwardly, at this moment...

"Is big brother interested in haiku?"

Seeing that Minamoto no Subaru didn't continue speaking, Kobayashi Matsu took the initiative to start a conversation. Looking at the boy's expectant eyes, Minamoto no Subaru said frankly:

"Well, I'm not really interested in this, but a priest I know likes it, so I have some recollection of it."

"Priest... what a coincidence. Do all priests like haiku?"

084 Seven is on his way to the Land of Light

"Ok?"

Kobayashi Matsu's words made Genji look at him with some curiosity, and then he understood why he said that. It was very simple: after turning the corner, there was only one road leading up the mountain, and at the end of the road was a shrine.

"Maybe, but it's ultimately a matter of personal interest. I've even met some priests who like rock music."

This is the truth. Although Priest Miura enjoys reciting haiku in his spare time, at temple fairs, the priest with his guitar is definitely the most handsome old man among them.

Ok? !

However, just as Gen Subaru subconsciously used his psychic powers to sense the shrine, a strange fluctuation emanating from it made his face darken. Without saying a word, he rushed up the steps like lightning and headed straight for the source of the strange fluctuation.

Sure enough, behind the shrine, Minamoto no Subaru saw a small monster. The monster was covered with protrusions that looked like pale red coral, had three-fingered arms stretched out in front of it, and had rings of bony shells on its legs. It also had a short tail.

Although this monster also has facial features, its mouth appears exceptionally large in comparison, and it lacks the coral-like protrusions on its front, revealing delicate pink skin that looks as if it could be easily punctured.

"please stop!"

However, just as Gen Subaru took out the Energy Burst Gun, intending to destroy it, a throwing knife flew from not far away and embedded itself in the artificial hill next to Gen Subaru.

At the same time, a gentle and refined voice came from behind. Gen Subaru turned his head and saw a middle-aged man dressed in priest's robes, smiling kindly at him.

"It's a monster!"

Subaru continued to use his telekinesis to firmly restrain the monster's movements, without moving the energy burst gun, and admonished the priest in a very stern tone:

"It might hurt you, priest. Even if you're kind-hearted, you should choose the right kind person to be kind to!"

“Layman, please put down your weapon. You yourself said that it was only a possibility, and Pigmon has been living with us for three years. If it were going to harm us, the tragedy would have already happened.”

"It's good that it didn't happen, but if it had, Priest, you wouldn't have time to regret it."

Clearly, neither Subaru nor the priest intended to back down, and a tense atmosphere began to fill the space between them. Finally, a panting Kobayashi Matsu, covered in sweat, climbed the stairs and saw the two facing off, including Pigmon being confronted by a weapon. She rushed over, grabbed Subaru's wrist with her small hand, and pleaded:

"Big brother, Pigmon isn't a bad person. He's the one who saved me and my dad in the Pacific Ocean. Really, please believe me!"

“…”

Looking at Kobayashi Matsu, who was so anxious that tears were welling up in his eyes, Yuan Mao seemed to see a reflection of himself at some point in his life. He paused for a moment before releasing his psychic power, allowing the monster Pigumon to regain its mobility. He watched as the monster scurried behind the priest, clutching its loose outer robe and peeking out from the side at him in fear.

“Song, go change your clothes, take a quick shower and come back. I’ll bring out the snacks. This layperson was only acting out of concern for our safety, and we should be grateful for his kindness.”

Seeing that Genjiro didn't intend to speak, Priest Kobayashi took the initiative to speak. Kobayashi nodded, turned around and left. Genjiro looked at Priest Kobayashi's inviting gesture, picked up the bag, and subconsciously wanted to pull out the throwing knife and take it with him, but the force coming from it surprised him. The boy looked at it carefully.

Yes, this artificial hill is made of real stones.

"Please come over here."

Priest Kobayashi led Subaru to the reception room, pouring tea for the boy while speaking softly:

"Although I do not know your identity, judging from your reaction just now, you must be no ordinary person. My name is Kobayashi Rin. Please forgive me if I offended you earlier."

"You're too kind. My reaction was a bit excessive."

Gen Subaru glanced at Pigmon, who was sitting in the courtyard playing with leaves, and asked with some curiosity:

"Has it never been encountered by the residents here?"

"I have encountered it before, but... you probably haven't been here much."

Priest Kobayashi took a flyer from his drawer and handed it to Subaru. It featured a suited figure that looked remarkably like Pigmon.

"After we found a way to bring Pigmon back, he was encountered by people in the mountains a few times. However, the boy is kind-hearted, and there have been legends of mountain spirits and monsters here since ancient times. So, the mayor slammed his fist on the table and decided to make him our mascot. To be honest, I was shocked when I heard the news."

At this point, Priest Kobayashi smiled and said softly:

“Last year at the temple fair, Pigmon won second place in the ‘mascot imitation’ competition in Xixiang Town.”

“This is really…”

Subaru murmured in slight astonishment, when suddenly the boy heard an explosion, causing him to instinctively stand up. Kobayashi, seemingly anticipating this, remarked:

"Don't worry, it's just the mayor and his men blasting the mountain."

"Blast the mountain?"

"Yes, blast the mountain to make a road."

Priest Kobayashi took a sip of tea, his eyes slightly unfocused as he gazed at the distant green hills and clear waters, and said softly:

“Once the road is opened, transportation between the town and Kyoto will be much easier, but... is it really worth destroying such a natural place as a price?”

"It's worth it. Neither mountains nor rivers should become stumbling blocks to human development. If it's truly unavoidable, then so be it."

Hearing Subaru's unwavering answer, Priest Kobayashi paused slightly in his teacup. Somewhat surprised, he looked intently at Subaru for a long while before finally remarking with emotion:

"You...you really spoil humans."

"Really? I think it's alright, after all, it's not a big deal."

Gen Subaru took a sip of tea nonchalantly, then curiously tried a piece of the tea snack. To his surprise, he found it quite delicious. He looked up and asked Priest Kobayashi for a reply, and after receiving an affirmative nod, he happily stuffed several more pieces into his mouth, his eyes half-closed in bliss as he chewed and savored the deliciousness.

Seeing the boy's actions, Priest Kobayashi fell silent for a moment, then turned his gaze back to the green mountain and said softly:

“Our shrine has a legend that says there is a dragon vein in the mountain that suppresses the evil spirits below. I wonder if blasting the mountain will destroy the dragon vein and allow the evil spirits to escape.”

The words had barely left his mouth when a violent tremor struck. This time, it wasn't the so-called blasting of the mountain, but rather...

A real monster!

"Look at my jinxed mouth, it's really accurate."

Watching the monster rise from the ground, clad in ancient samurai armor, raising its rusty longsword and roaring to the sky, Priest Kobayashi calmly finished his tea and looked at the boy beside him, saying:

"According to our ancestors' records, that evil spirit was beheaded a thousand years ago. Although it absorbed too much human malice over the past thousand years and grew to such a huge size, the wound from that beheading should still be its weakness. Well, that's all I have to say. I wish you a triumphant return."

You...know me?

Just as Minamoto no Subaru was about to leave, he looked at Kobayashi Rin in surprise. The priest smiled gently and said:

"I don't know you, but I can see that dazzling light. Kobayashi Shrine welcomes you at any time."

"Okay, I'll go then. Also, please keep it a secret. Right now... knowing my identity is still quite dangerous."

Having said that, Subaru transformed into light and faced the rampaging demon. Looking at Nexus standing tall between heaven and earth, Priest Kobayashi beckoned Kobayashi Matsu to sit in his lap, showing no intention of fleeing. He seemed to be speaking to Kobayashi Matsu, yet also to himself:

"In the past, the land was scorched, demons roamed freely, and humanity suffered greatly. Then, the three-colored giant emerged bathed in light, fought for months, and restored peace and prosperity... Ancestor, the giants you once served have finally returned to our generation..."

Ok? !

Where did this monster come from?

At this moment, Dark Zagi, feeling the unfolding of Meta Domain, turned his gaze over again with a head full of question marks. Looking at the demon that was being completely suppressed, he observed it carefully and decided to give up. Although this material was very strong, there were substitutes among the Alien Beasts.

but....

Dark Zagi, like a junk collector, lurked quietly to the side.

Who would complain about having too many materials? And... if we can wait for this candidate to throw out the 'Ultra Guillotine,' we can save on another Alien Beast material.

However, Dark Zagi's dream ultimately failed to materialize. Knowing its weakness, Nexus smashed its neck with a single punch, ending the battle. Left with no other choice, Dark Zagi had to throw out a carefully designed alien beast to fight Nexus.

Finally, Dark Zagi got his wish. The moment the Ultra Guillotine was thrown out, he unhesitatingly activated Dark Domain G, taking away the energy of the Ultra Guillotine. This left Subaru Gen somewhat stunned, not understanding what Dark Zagi was trying to do.

However, since Dark Zagi did this, he must have his own conspiracy. Gen Subaru immediately began to try to track Dark Zagi's whereabouts. But after several failed attempts, it was clear that this treacherous guy had come prepared. Unable to find out where he was, Gen Subaru reached out and killed and dismembered the alien beast, thus ending the battle.

After dispelling the Meta Field, seeing the Night Raid Team 2 members rushing towards him, Subaru didn't say much. He glanced in the direction of Kobayashi Shrine, then transformed into light and rushed back to TLT-J headquarters to explain the situation at Kobayashi Shrine, lest the Memory Police deal with Pigmon along with the memories later.

"I never expected something like this to happen..."

Matsunaga Yoichiro murmured with a touch of emotion, then looked at Minamoto Subaru and said:

"I understand. I'll remind the Memory Police about the Kobayashi Shrine incident. We'll also investigate the Dark Zagi's unusual activity. Subaru, go have some fun. Leave things here to us."

"Ah."

Gen Subaru nodded, turned and left the command room. Meanwhile, in a strange and special phase, Dark Zagi looked at the stolen Ultra Guillotine and let out a low, sinister laugh. He casually waved his hand, opening a phase-dimensional portal that led to an unknown destination, and then launched the Ultra Guillotine into it.

A moment later, Dark Zagi heard a resentful voice coming from the passage:

"Ace! Ace! Where are you, Ace! I'm going to kill you!!"

"Hmph, Ace doesn't have that, but you're enough!"

Dark Zagi's eyes lit up, and the power of the Dark Ring fragments immediately took effect, forcefully pulling the resentful voice out of the dimensional portal and merging the soul filled with negative emotions into his own body.

"Ugh... Ah!!!"

Instantly, Dark Zagi let out a shrill wail, but he endured the pain and continued to complete the fusion. After all, what he was absorbing this time was a part of the souls of the Yapool!