Japanese Terrorist: What? I'll fight Hellstar!

Abe turned to the next page of the document and reported the known information to everyone: "At 8:15 PM last night, a strong energy burst occurred in the direction of the Tokiyo Shrine. At 8:16 PM, Ultraman Seven took off from the shrine, flying northwest at a maximum speed of Mach 2. The air surveillance system captured a clear image of the giant of light. At 8:21 PM, the giant arrived over Ebisu Hill in Nagano Prefecture. Almost simultaneously, a violent geological tremor was detected in the direction of Ebisu Hill, reaching a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale. The ground cracked extensively. At 8:40 PM, all tremors and energy reactions completely ceased."

"Reliable news has come back from Rongzhi Hill that Ultraman Seven fought a fierce battle with a giant serpentine monster that was over 100 meters long, at least 5 meters thick, and possessed self-healing abilities and could spray poison gas. He ultimately destroyed it completely. The local residents call this monster the Water Dragon."

"Water dragon?"

Matsudaira frowned, looking puzzled.

Abe immediately explained, "According to the ancient local legend, the Water Dragon is a monster that was transformed from one of the heads of the Yamata no Orochi after it was killed by Susanoo-no-Mikoto and fell to Ebisu Hill. For hundreds of years, it has been suppressed by the fox spirit worshipped by the Toki clan. This time, it should be because the Toki clan was wiped out by Tomie, and the fox spirit's suppressive power completely dissipated, which allowed the Water Dragon to awaken and trigger this fierce battle."

After these words were spoken, everyone in the conference room showed expressions of sudden realization.

"In other words, the reason why Tomie Kawakami was able to wreak havoc at the Toki Shrine was because she first broke the seal of the Toki clan, forcing Ultraman Seven to go and suppress the awakened water dragon, leaving Ultraman Seven with no energy to deal with her."

Someone spoke in a low voice, resolving the confusion in everyone's hearts.

So that's how it is. No wonder Tomie Kawakami dared to slaughter everyone at the Chogi Shrine even though Ultraman Seven was there. It turns out she used a diversionary tactic.

"The identity of Ultraman Seven's human form has been confirmed."

After Ampère finished speaking, the conference room fell silent for a brief moment.

Immediately afterwards, it was as if a spoonful of water had been poured into boiling oil, and the whole room began to boil.

"Human form? You mean, that Ultraman has a human identity?"

Aso sat up abruptly and asked incredulously.

"How is this possible? Isn't that a fictional character from a tokusatsu drama? How could it have a real human identity?"

"Abe-kun, are you sure the information is accurate?"

"Isn't Ultraman's human host identity the most important secret? How could it be discovered so easily?"

"Yes, generally speaking, Ultraman's human form's identity is revealed in the last episode."

"This is not something to joke about."

"Is there a mistake?"

……

Many people expressed their doubts; some shook their heads in disbelief, while others whispered among themselves.

It was too simple, too easy. Ultraman had only appeared twice, yet he had already discovered the human host's identity? That's absurd.

"The intelligence source is reliable."

Abe did not panic despite the doubts; he simply turned a page of the document in his hand and pushed it to the center of the table.

"According to all the information we currently have, Hinako Fukami is 20 years old and comes from Ebisugaoka, Nagano Prefecture. She is the childhood friend of Toshiyuki Toki, the young master of the Toki family. A month ago, she came to Tokyo with her parents to discuss marriage with Toshiyuki Toki. And last night at 8 pm, at the wedding ceremony at Tokiyo Shrine, she transformed into Ultraman Seven in front of all the guests."

"One month ago..."

Aso frowned and repeated the time in a low voice.

"Ultraman Seven first appeared in the Nerima district two days ago, which perfectly matches the timeline. However, this is not important; Ultraman's speed is enough to reach any location in the solar system in a short time."

Ampère added calmly.

"So, Ultraman Seven's human form is the prospective daughter-in-law of the Changxi family? The Changxi clan, which has since been wiped out?"

Someone gave a strange look and asked.

"To be precise, she was his former fiancée." Abe corrected him. "According to eyewitness testimonies, halfway through the wedding, Hinako Fukami suddenly called off the engagement in public, transformed into Ultraman Seven, and left the wedding venue."

"You revealed your identity so easily? In the Ultraman series, there has never been a case where your identity was revealed after your second transformation."

Takatsukasa clicked his tongue in amazement. To actually transform into Ultraman Seven in front of everyone at the wedding, shouldn't he at least find a reason to go to a secluded place?

"Tokusatsu dramas are tokusatsu dramas, and reality is reality. We cannot conclude that Ultraman in reality must abide by the same rules as in tokusatsu dramas." Tokugawa finally spoke again, his voice deep and resonant, silencing the whispers of the crowd. "What we need to discuss now is how to deal with this... Ultraman Seven."

He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone present: "She possesses power far beyond human comprehension, and judging from her performance today, she shows no reluctance to use it. She refused to attend the Chang Xi family wedding without hesitation, and when the water dragon appeared, she didn't hesitate to fight it. Such a being, if not handled properly, may not be a blessing for us."

"Lord Tokugawa means..."

Yoshida tentatively asked.

"Winning them over is the only option; there is no other choice."

Tokugawa said crisply and decisively.

With her second transformation, she was able to abandon her marriage and family to go to Ebisu Hill to participate in the battle. Hinako Fukami is by no means a naive girl, but a qualified warrior who understands what it means to make choices.

The only way to deal with this person is to win them over, not to coerce them.

The middle-aged woman, whose surname was Konoe, nodded in agreement, saying, "Hinako Fukami is just an ordinary girl from the countryside. She has little social experience and no political acumen. People like that are the easiest to communicate with. As long as we reason with her and appeal to her emotions, making her understand which side she should stand on, she will naturally side with us."

Abe nodded slightly and agreed, "Konoe-san is right. Fukamizu Hinako comes from Ebisu Hill, her parents are still alive, and she has many relatives and friends. These are all entry points we can use."

"That's right." The representative of the Kujo clan immediately took over the conversation. "We can offer her any practical benefits, improve her parents' living conditions, fund the post-disaster reconstruction of Ebisu Hill, and provide her with all the resources she might need. Although Ultraman possesses supreme power, his human form is still human. As a human, he will inevitably have needs, and where there are needs, there is the possibility of cooperation."

Tokugawa nodded slightly and said in an unquestionable tone, "Make arrangements immediately. First, send someone to contact her parents, and at the same time, send someone to Ebisugaoka to assist with the local post-disaster reconstruction. Also, investigate all of Fukami Hinako's social connections to see if there are any connections that can be used. Meanwhile, keep Fukami Hinako under appropriate surveillance. Once everything is ready, then make contact with Fukami Hinako."

"Everyone must fully cooperate on this matter; absolutely no one is allowed to act on their own and disrupt the plan."

"clear."

Everyone nodded in agreement without any objection.

The following morning, Tokyo, at the Prime Minister's official residence.

Bright sunlight streamed through the heavy, bulletproof floor-to-ceiling windows, casting neat shadows on the dark walnut conference table.

The air inside was cool and calm, and the newly changed Japanese flower arrangement emitted a faint fragrance of sandalwood and flowers, which eased the tension in the meeting room.

The Prime Minister sat in the main seat, with a half-burnt cigarette lying across the ashtray in front of him, the wisps of smoke slowly dissipating.

"You have all received preliminary investigation reports regarding the two incidents that occurred last night at Tsunegi Shrine and Ebisu Hill in Nagano Prefecture."

The Chief Cabinet Secretary spoke first, his gaze sweeping over the assembled ministers with a solemn expression.

"Ultraman Seven has been confirmed to exist. His human form is Hinako Fukami, a 20-year-old woman from Nagano Prefecture. This morning, the National Police Agency sent personnel to make initial contact with Hinako Fukami's parents."

"The response was swift." The Defense Minister nodded slightly and asked, "So, what is their attitude?"

"The Deepwater couple are still in a state of extreme confusion and have not yet given a clear response. But based on initial contact, they seem equally shocked by their daughter's true identity, not as if they knew beforehand."

The Chief Cabinet Secretary calmly replied.

Whether the Fukami couple knew about it or not is not important. What is important is how we should deal with Fukami Hinako and this Ultraman Seven.

The Prime Minister finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant, carrying the composure and authority of someone who had spent years at the center of power.

"The existence of Ultraman is no longer a secret. There have been three large-scale sightings in Nerima Ward, Tsunegi Shrine, and Ebisu Hill. The news cannot be suppressed. Rather than responding passively, we should take the initiative to guide the narrative."

"The Prime Minister means..."

The Chief Cabinet Secretary tentatively asked.

"Bring Ultraman into the official framework."

The Prime Minister stated this decisively.

"Whether she likes it or not, she is already a de facto superpower in Japan. Such a force must not be allowed to run rampant. We need a designation, a mechanism that allows her to play her role without causing widespread public panic."

"For example...establishing a special agency specifically to deal with monster attacks?"

Kaohsiung took over the conversation, and the ministers looked at her with strange expressions.

Her face was a little thinner than before, but her eyes were clear and sharp, and her every move exuded a competence and decisiveness that was completely different from before.

Because it involved Tomie Kawakami, even after being examined by psychologists, those so-called gods dared not easily accept her into that underground council.

However, as a high-ranking official in the cabinet, Kaohsiung is still unavoidable when the Prime Minister holds meetings at the Prime Minister's residence.

"Mayor, what specific insights do you have?"

The Prime Minister rubbed his temples, looked at the city, and asked.

"Since Ultraman's existence can no longer be concealed, we might as well go with the flow and proactively incorporate him into the nation's response system. I propose forming a special operations team centered around Ultraman, specifically to deal with all kinds of supernatural threats and monster disasters." Mayor Takashi paused, his gaze sweeping over all the cabinet members present, and said, word by word, "The name can be tentatively set as—Ultraman Guard Team."

A soft murmur arose in the conference room as the ministers whispered among themselves, their expressions strange.

The Defense Minister frowned and questioned, "Ultraman Team? Isn't that name a bit too... childish?"

The Ultra Guard, isn't that the Earth Defense Force from "Ultraman Seven"?

"It is precisely because it has a somewhat frivolous tone that it is more easily accepted by ordinary people."

The city responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Ultraman Seven is a national-level tokusatsu character, and the public's perception of him naturally carries a sense of entertainment and closeness. If we use the name Ultra Guard, the public will subconsciously think that this is an official force cooperating with Ultraman, which will not feel abrupt, nor will it cause excessive panic or resistance."

"What are the specific functions of this organization?"

The Chief Cabinet Secretary asked the question.

"It is normally responsible for monitoring, warning, and intelligence gathering about supernatural phenomena. When monster attacks occur, it cooperates with Ultraman in combat operations. In addition, nominally, it should be an independent civilian cooperative organization dedicated to dealing with supernatural threats. Members can be selected from elite police officers and Self-Defense Force personnel, while also recruiting civilians with relevant special abilities. The funding is fully covered by the national treasury, but it is publicly claimed to be sponsored by private companies."

Gao Shi paused, then added a reason.

"In this way, we can use Ultraman's power for our own purposes without making the public feel that the government is exploiting Ultraman, thus avoiding unnecessary public opinion storms. It's a win-win situation."

Faced with the city's proposal, everyone seemed thoughtful, exchanging glances and whispering among themselves.

From any perspective, the city's proposal is perfectly appropriate and not unusual at all.

"It sounds like a feasible solution," the Foreign Minister said first. "Moreover, if handled properly, it can become a card for us to demonstrate our country's soft power to the outside world. Currently, Ultraman's existence is just an urban legend and has not yet gained public attention. If we can establish a mature response mechanism first, we can take the absolute initiative in international public opinion in the future."

"What I'm worried about is the issue of control." The Defense Minister's brow remained furrowed. "Ultraman isn't someone we can order around at will. If she refuses to cooperate, this so-called Ultra Guard is just an empty shell."

"Therefore, we must show sufficient sincerity," Gao Shi calmly replied. "We will ensure her parents live a decent and stable life, fully fund the post-disaster reconstruction of Rongzhi Hill, and provide her with all the resources and support she needs. She doesn't lack power; what she lacks is a sense of belonging and identity. As long as we make her truly feel that this country needs her, and the people need her, she will naturally stand on our side. Although this may sound somewhat frivolous, isn't it only natural for Ultraman's human form to join the Earth Defense Force?"