Ultraman grunts? Call me Space Policeman outside!

Narumi: "??"

His expression instantly became somewhat distorted.

"You don't even recognize me!?"

"I'm the captain of the first unit, who came in second in the Defense Force's popularity poll!"

"Although I'm a bit less popular than Yabai Mina, I believe that rational fans know that I should actually be the most popular!"

Captain Narumi, who enjoys intense online surfing and self-searching, is getting a little frustrated that his existence is being ignored.

This guy is completely different on the battlefield and in peacetime. On the battlefield, he's a war god, but off the battlefield, he's a shut-in who pays a lot of attention to how others perceive him.

"You don't recognize me? You're definitely doing this on purpose!"

"You're deliberately trying to annoy me, aren't you!?" Narumi pointed at Natsuki, asking in complete disbelief. "Do you think this will make me anxious? I'm not anxious at all!"

Upon seeing this, some of the members of the First Unit covered their foreheads.

Our own captain has such an unreliable personality.

If you say he's bad at something, he might just laugh it off, but if you say he's unpopular, he'll really get angry.

Seeing the captain's loss of composure, the deputy captain of the first unit, a bald man who was at least 2.1 meters tall, reached out and slapped Narumi on the head. He then pressed Narumi's head down and said apologetically to the men of the third unit, "Sorry, I made you laugh at me."

"Hasegawa, he's underestimating your captain!"

"Shouldn't you guys be speaking up for me at a time like this?!" Narumi was still furious.

"Slap!" Then I got slapped again.

"I'm sorry..." she finally said, her voice trailing off.

Seeing the First Unit Captain's performance, the eyes of the Third Unit members present twitched.

Natsuki felt more directly that the people in this world were more lively than those in the previous world—or rather, more abstract.

"What exactly are you doing here?" Hoshina Soshiro walked over and said, squinting his eyes.

"Is there even a question? Of course, we're here to provide support." As soon as Narumi saw Hoshina, he suddenly raised his chin and said, his nostrils flaring as he spoke.

“As you can see, the battle here is over. You can go back to where you came from.” Hoshino also raised his chin, and the two moved closer and closer, as if they were competing with each other.

"Are you teaching me how to do things, you purple mushroom head?!"

"Huh? I think you don't remember that I broke the defense team's record for small monsters. Oh... the previous record holder was you, wasn't he?"

"You've only broken one record; you're still a long way from surpassing me!"

Because the First and Third Divisions are very close to each other, the two divisions often have friction over matters concerning their respective jurisdictions. Furthermore, Narumi and Hoshina are somewhat incompatible in personality, and they can easily create tension whenever they meet.

"By the way, what's the background of that giant?"

"Now...how did he disappear?" Suddenly, Narumi remembered the giant he had glimpsed earlier, and asked as he glanced at the members of the Third Division.

Chapter 196 The Great Purge

After Captain Narumi asked the question, Hoshino immediately frowned.

It seems that Commander Shinomiya did not tell Narumi any information related to Natsuki.

Currently, their third unit has an alien whose strength exceeds the limits of their understanding, and an uncle who can transform into a level 9.8 monster. If this information were to leak out, it would be a real headache.

However... the truth will eventually come out.

Just as he was hesitating about how to bring up this matter.

Xia Shu had already spoken.

"The giant you saw was me, so what?" Natsuki took out a floral shirt from her bracelet, draped it over her shoulders, and looked at Captain Narumi, speaking casually.

Given the fighting strength of the monsters and the defense force in this world, Natsuki wasn't worried about exposing her identity.

Anyone who wants to harm him should first consider their own capabilities.

"It's you...you're that giant...?" Upon hearing this, Narumi Gen's gaze towards Natsuki became serious as he looked the seemingly unreliable man up and down.

Just when Natsuki thought this guy was going to pick a fight with her.

Suddenly, this guy's eyes lit up and he exclaimed, "This is so cool!"

"Such a huge giant, transformed from a human, it's like something out of a manga!"

"Hey, how did you do that? Can you teach me?"

The idea of ​​humans turning into giants the size of small mountains is incredibly appealing to a shut-in.

Natsuki: "......"

Are there any normal people in this defense force besides me?

......

After the battle ended, the wounded were sent to the infirmary for treatment, and the base's logistics personnel came out to clean up the battlefield.

In a conference room, the commanders and deputy commanders of the Third and First Units sat on one side of the conference table, while Natsuki sat on the other side with Kafka.

On the screens beside them, an image of Governor Shinomiya was displayed.

"I already know the details of this operation."

"No team members were killed, and the monster was successfully defeated. This result is already perfect." Shinomiya Isao's figure was still tall and strong, and his sharp eyes swept over everyone in the conference room.

"I must thank Mr. Natsuki for his help this time."

He understood just how terrifying monsters above level ten could be, and he also understood Natsuki's crucial role in this battle.

Fortunately, this powerful alien was on the same side as them. He couldn't even imagine what would have happened if the other side had used such powerful forces to invade.

“I said before that I would help humanity, and I will not go back on my word.” Natsuki crossed her arms and looked at the image of Shinomiya Isao.

"I see."

"I'm also contacting governments around the world to find the officials behind the kill order." Shinomiya Isao is still on the plane, and naturally he hasn't been idle since he reached an agreement with Natsuki.

"As for the handling of Hibino Kafka, there is no consensus within the defense force. However, since Mr. Natsuki has promised to keep an eye on him, I can make a decision on this matter directly."

As Shinomiya Isao spoke, Hibino Kafka, who was bowing his head next to Natsuki, suddenly raised his head and his eyes lit up.

"Don't worry about that. Although Kafka has the ability to transform into a monster, he is still a human being."

"If it ever goes berserk, I will control it and take full responsibility," Natsuki said to Kafka's image, patting him on the shoulder.

“Mr. Natsuki…” Kafka felt a lump in his throat when he heard Natsuki’s strong support for him.

He was in his thirties, but his face was full of emotion.

During this time, Mr. Natsuki has helped him so much that he doesn't know how to repay him.

"Then it's up to you."

"Effective immediately, Kafka Hibino will become a full member of the Third Division of the Japanese Defense Forces and will be temporarily assigned to your squad, Mr. Natsuki." Isao Shinomiya made the decision quickly.

Upon receiving the order, Kafka instinctively clenched his fists.

Tears welled in her eyes.

He realized that he had finally officially joined the defense force.

The emotions that had been building up inside me for over twenty years all surged out at this moment.

"Commander Shinomiya, thank you for your understanding!" Kafka stood up from his chair, crying and sniffling.

Then he looked at Natsuki, who had helped him the most, and bowed deeply.

"Master Natsuki, thank you for your continued trust in me. I will definitely work a thousand times harder from now on!"

At thirty-two, he had resigned himself to his fate and would live out the rest of his life as an ordinary person, barring any unforeseen circumstances. But a series of unexpected events gave him new hope.

Mr. Natsuki saved my life, gave me spiritual encouragement, and even trained me to become a qualified soldier. Now, he has even taken the initiative to vouch for me so that I can openly join the defense force.

Kafka considered meeting Mr. Natsuki to be the luckiest thing that had ever happened to him.

He will never forget the trust and help the other person gave him.

During his time with Mr. Xia Shu, he realized how precious the word "mentor" truly is. His mentor would encourage him to move towards his dreams and provide him with an unimaginable sense of security along the way.

He really... met a very gentle and kind person.

Abbey Mina and Hoshina Soshiro smiled as they looked at Kafka, who was in tears.

They all witnessed Kafka's performance on the battlefield and recognized him as an outstanding warrior who was willing to expose his identity to save others.

"Aliens and monsters... have actually joined the defense force."

“This is really interesting.” Narumi Gen sat on one side of the conference table, looking at the master and apprentice on the other side, and said with a grin.

Normally, recruiting a monster into the defense force is a decision made under extremely difficult circumstances.

All these swift decisions were made because of the man in the floral shirt.

If it were just Monster Number 8, they could still find a way to control it.

But they were completely helpless against the aliens who could easily handle monsters of level ten or higher.

Their commander, Shinomiya, had personally fought against the other side and had long since confirmed this fact.

Faced with an entity whose individual military strength completely overwhelms their entire civilization and which also extends goodwill, the only thing they can do is cooperate.

"There's one more thing."

"Based on the intelligence obtained from the monster, we can confirm that the enemy has amassed a large number of troops in the unknown underground space, preparing to carry out a 'great cleansing' of the surface."

“I think we should take some measures in advance.” Natsuki’s gaze swept over everyone in the conference room, finally landing on the image of Commander Shinomiya. “And I hope you can cooperate on this so as to minimize the losses of the war.”

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Chapter 197 Choice

The second underground training room at the Tachikawa base.