Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 35 The Rookies Joining the Battle

After seeing Hiroko Asami off, Natsukawa strolled alone through the streets of Tokyo.

He came to meet with Hiroko Asami this time to see if there were any other clues about the Grongi. As it turned out, he did find clues, but they were all about the deaths of the Grongi.

Others might not know, but he knew it from the blood-written "signature" left at the crime scene.

This incident was not simply a case of the Gurongi killing each other, but rather a purge carried out by Daguba against the lower-ranking Gurongi.

Xia Chuan's thoughts were racing.

Daguba was incredibly close to the ultimate level, as evidenced by his unbridled massacre of his own kind.

Once all the Grongi participating in the game are destroyed, Daguba will enter the final stage.

But he also needs to eliminate these Gurongi to become stronger.

Moreover, Daguba's massacre of his own kind has made things much more difficult for him, and it seems that his path to advancement now rests solely on the remaining Grongi.

It all depends on whether he can raise his physique to level 3.

……

training base.

After a training match against Class B, the trainees' condition improved significantly.

Especially Fujiwara Saiji, who, despite not participating in the competition, was more driven than everyone else.

On this day, all the trainees gathered at Xia Chuan Villa before participating in the city patrol.

As a token of remembrance, Xia Chuan decided to cook a sumptuous lunch himself to express his feelings.

After spending so many days together, we've all developed feelings for each other to some extent.

However, for these trainees, the real test is yet to come.

Who knows, one day someone might completely disappear from our lives.

"I didn't expect my mentor to cook for himself," Sakurai Keikazu said in surprise.

He had never seen Xia Chuan cook before, but now that he was wearing an apron, he looked quite capable.

Elites are elites.

"I'm just starting out too," Xia Chuan said while cracking eggs. "This is my first time in the kitchen."

"what?"

Several trainees stared blankly as Xia Chuan busied himself in the kitchen.

The villa was fully equipped, the only thing missing was food, but Xia Chuan didn't need to buy it himself. He could just tell the cafeteria and fresh ingredients would be delivered.

Is this your first time?

Fujiwara Seiji stared blankly as Natsukawa skillfully handled the ingredients, and the image of Fujiwara Seiji suddenly appeared in his eyes.

My brother, who always strives to be the best at everything, is no exception when it comes to cooking.

Although she didn't put in much effort later, she was indeed the most talented, and she was just as skilled as Xia Chuan when she first entered the kitchen.

It's as if they were born with all the skills.

He could vaguely see his brother's shadow in Xia Chuan, especially the calmness and confidence that emanated from his bones.

However, compared to his sharp and outspoken older brother, Xia Chuan is more composed and reserved, like a more mature version of his brother.

Moreover, their identities are vastly different.

This is no longer Xia Chuan's era.

Former strategic planner of the Fate Team, now a mentor at the Rider Academy, and the captain of the special forces, the older brother of a Level 4 Kamen Rider.

One retreated to the background, while the other bravely and diligently worked on the front lines.

Although I don't want to admit it, my brother's state of mind is undoubtedly more in line with this era, and he will be even stronger in the future.

Even he had to learn from his older brother.

"The supervisor must be helpless too, right?"

Fujiwara Saiji thought to himself.

Even Murai Ryota knew about Natsukawa's past, so of course he couldn't possibly be unaware.

"I'll fulfill my mentor's dream, as a Kamen Rider..."

"It's done!"

Xia Chuan brought the first dish to the table.

"Would you like to try our special dry-pot shredded chicken?"

The aroma, mingled with the steam, made everyone's mouths water.

No matter where you are, Chinese cuisine always makes people's mouths water.

"It looks delicious."

Fujiwara Saiji gathered his thoughts, eagerly rushed forward, picked up his chopsticks, and was the first to taste it.

"Well……"

"How is it?"

Everyone else stared at the motionless Fujiwara Saiji.

Is this delicious or not delicious?

"How so?"

Fujiwara Saiji took a difficult bite.

He retracted his previous idea.

Xia Chuan is completely different from his brother.

"Um, mentor..." Fujiwara Saiji said timidly, "The cafeteria is actually quite nice."

……

"ah--!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Sumida Ward.

A large number of iron balls with chains suddenly fell from the sky, smashing windows, cars, and pedestrians... causing huge casualties in a short time. The screams were heard far and wide, and traffic was thrown into chaos.

Even more bizarrely, the iron ball quickly shrank after landing, turning into miniature pendants.

"Headquarters has contacted the entire train crew and all police stations to report and compile information. So far, nine fatal accidents have occurred in succession. After on-site investigation, it has been determined that all the accident sites are located on the same straight line..."

"The surveillance footage captured a sphere that appeared to be the weapon for a brief moment. Based on the analysis of its trajectory and residents' reports, it is speculated that the launch site was the Tominaga Company Building in Taihei 2-chome, Sumida Ward."

"Nearby knights, please proceed to the scene immediately..."

"It's finally here."

Upon hearing the message from the motorcycle communication system, Fujiwara Saiji, who was patrolling Sumida Ward, instantly perked up. He let out a sigh of relief, didn't even bother with the ice cream he had just bought, straddled the motorcycle, put on his helmet, and sped into the tunnel.

Ryota Murai, who was patrolling near Sumida Ward, also received the same message.

Although it was his first time truly participating in a battle, he remained remarkably calm.

I encountered a Grongi once at the base before, and it was because of that Grongi that I lost control and turned into Kuuga.

But this time, he will definitely not lose control again.

"Let's go, newbie."

One of the team's riders called out to Ryota Murai.

Because he happened to be on a mission nearby, his superiors asked him to mentor the new recruits from the Knights Academy.

However, he didn't think much of these students.

What can you learn in school? Only real-world experience can truly help you grow. He doesn't think a newcomer who's more than a month behind can amount to anything; they'll only hold you back.

Unfortunately, an order is an order, and he didn't want to have points deducted for no reason.

"Hey," the leading knight shouted at Murai Ryo, "Call all your classmates over after this is over. You have no experience and you dare to patrol alone. You're practically asking for death."

Ryota Murai did not respond.

Patrol lessons were taught in school long ago.

Moreover, he didn't feel safe following these so-called seniors.

It is said that Fujiwara Saiji happened to witness the scene of these guys being defeated by Kuuga.

The other party didn't dare to cause trouble for the second young master of the Fujiwara family, but seemed to be planning to trip up the other trainees during this internship.

According to their mentor, these guys don't deserve to be called Kamen Riders at all.

"Buzz!"

Taihei 2-chome, Sumida-ku.

Xia Chuan, carrying Golem, arrived above a plaza and discovered that a turtle-shaped Grongi was being attacked by a special forces unit. The area had already been sealed off by a barrier.

The barrier formed quite quickly this time; he was only delayed for a short while before being kept outside.

How can I get in?

Xia Chuan glanced at the motorcycles rushing into the barrier below, looking slightly troubled.

This wild knight doesn't have permission to pass.

Although the alliance motorcycles have access rights, each motorcycle is exclusively bound to one another, and outsiders cannot drive them at all.

and.

The barrier's range is too small this time. If a turtle-shaped Gurongi were to explode inside such a confined space, it would probably be terrifying.

An explosion in an open space and an explosion in a closed space are completely different things.

It would be best to have the alliance remove the barrier.

(End of this chapter)