63. The Catalyst That Drives Aizen Makoto

Upon arriving at the location where the monster had reportedly been sighted, Emi got out of the car to investigate, while Qiming remained inside to ponder Aizen Makoto's behavior in R/B.

He was... a severely delusional individual.

He only saw the superficial traits of Ultra Warriors and blindly imitated them, completely missing their core essence.

That was why, in the original series, he delivered that classic line to the Minato brothers: "You have no resolve, you haven't experienced any hardships, you're just playing at being Ultraman simply because you were chosen!"

In reality, the one playing games was him—the person who unleashed monsters to destroy other people's homes, treating others' suffering as stepping stones for his own heroism.

In the original series, to monopolize the names of heroes and Ultra Warriors, this guy resorted to various forms of coercion and temptation against the Minato brothers. If things continued this way, he would sooner or later come looking for trouble with him as well.

A potential enemy?

No, perhaps he could turn a disadvantage into an advantage and reverse the dynamics of offense and defense.

After all, Aizen Makoto genuinely wanted to be a hero subjectively; it was just that outwardly, he behaved like an irresponsible, giant baby.

He was somewhat similar to Marvel's Superior Iron Man, obsessed with the thrill of playing the hero, even if that glory and victory were entirely fabricated by his own hands.

He could try to correct this distortion in him and guide him to channel his good intentions in the right direction.

However, keeping a trump card concealed was still necessary. At the very least, he could not reveal his true identity to him and needed to maintain a certain distance to avoid any backlash.

Qiming thought inside the car for a long time, his tightly knitted brows gradually smoothing out.

He had a plan.

Upon returning, Emi found Qiming looking quite relaxed during the subsequent investigative process, which naturally made her feel at ease as well.

"Should we go try to contact Aizen Makoto?" Emi asked when the car drove up to the entrance of Aizen Tech.

Qiming replied, "It's not time yet. We have to wait for the right 'opportunity'."

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Three days later, Ouron Island.

This was a small island formed by a submarine volcanic eruption. Viewed from high above, the island resembled a giant turtle.

Many years ago, two ancient turtle eggs buried deep underground were shaken out to the surface from a weak point of pressure due to an earthquake, thus gaining their freedom.

After hatching, the two turtles grew and became immensely huge.

The residents of nearby islands referred to these two ancient turtles as the "Turtle King" and the "Turtle Queen."

They roamed the tranquil waters around Ouron Island, coexisting peacefully with the nearby residents and minding their own business.

Recently, a Japanese man named K崎 learned of this and formed a capture team, intending to capture the giant turtles alive.

They seized the timing of the turtles' spawning, waiting for the Turtle Queen to come ashore to lay her eggs.

That night, under a bright moon, the Turtle Queen dug a hole in the sand and gave birth to her eggs in agonizing pain, shedding tears of blood.

Judging that the time was right, Kasaki made a hand gesture, signaling the capture team to prepare for action.

Accompanied by his subordinate, he walked toward the Turtle Queen and instructed, "Turtles are very docile while laying eggs. Get as close as possible."

At that moment, the Turtle Queen let out a mournful cry, which startled Kasaki's subordinate.

Kasaki asked, "What is it?"

The subordinate answered, "It's begging us to let it go."

Kasaki rebuked angrily, "Nonsense! We've waited months for this! It's just a beast, fire!"

The subordinate pulled the trigger, firing a large, sharp-tipped anesthetic dart that pierced the Turtle Queen's neck.

Struck in a vital spot, the Turtle Queen immediately let out a wail, but having just given birth, she was too weak to counterattack.

She could only endure the sharp pain as she used sand to bury her eggs, then struggled to flee toward the sea.

"Turn on the lights!" Kasaki shouted, and the capture team directed powerful spotlights straight into the Turtle Queen's eyes.

Briefly blinded by the glare, the Turtle Queen panicked even more, and the anesthetic began to take effect, filling her with a sense of helplessness.

Seeing this, Kasaki was overjoyed: "Throw the net, quickly!"

The other members of the capture team immediately complied. As veterans of this trade, they naturally scoffed at notions of "all things having a spirit," viewing the creatures as mere beasts.

"Bang!" A sturdy net was launched, covering the Turtle Queen. The creature convulsed in agony, but having just given birth, she was incomparably weak and unable to break free.

"Splash!" The water's surface broke, and an even larger turtle emerged—it was the Turtle King!

Far from being frightened, Kasaki was overjoyed: "The Turtle King! Capture this one as well!"

Another giant anesthetic dart was fired, piercing the Turtle King's neck, and the creature similarly began to convulse in pain.

The capture team cast their net once more, but relying on its massive size and superior strength, the Turtle King forcefully broke free, narrowly escaping disaster.

The anesthetic took full effect; the Turtle Queen was completely immobilized, while the Turtle King also gradually lost sensation in its limbs and body, rendering it powerless to tear open the net capturing its mate.

As day broke, the capture team dug out the eggs the Turtle Queen had just laid.

Due to the ambush, the Turtle Queen had exerted too much force while burying the eggs, causing one to break, though the other four remained intact.

Kasaki was extremely satisfied with the harvest of this trip. Together with the capture team, he boarded a pre-chartered giant freighter, dragging the Turtle Queen back to Japan.

"Cheers!" That evening, Kasaki frequently raised glasses with the captain and the chief mate.

The captain, curious, asked him what he intended to do by transporting such a massive monster back to Japan.

Kasaki replied, "I plan to set up a monster exhibition. Just displaying that thing—not to mention the Japanese, people from all over the world will come to visit it. And once we train it a bit, it can even perform."

The captain said, "I see. That way, you'll all become billionaires."

Kasaki waved his hand modestly, but the look of smugness on his face could not be concealed.

"Let's hope so. Come on, drink up everyone, today is the happiest of days!"

At that moment, his subordinate brought over a soup made from the turtle eggs:

"Everyone, such game cannot be found on any menu in the entire world, and it cannot be replaced by anything."

"Come on, everyone, enjoy!"

After finishing their drinks, the capture team and crew members all felt refreshed, considering it an absolute delicacy.

Towed at the stern of the ship, the Turtle Queen's eyes glowed fiercely red as she took in everything before her.

These humans had eaten her unborn children!

Consumed by fury, she began to struggle violently, throwing the cargo hold into chaos and filling everyone with panic.

"How is this possible? Has the anesthetic worn off?"

"She shouldn't be able to move for three days!"

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"Captain, a Japanese-registered cargo ship named the 'Sakura Maru No. 4' has been attacked by a giant sea turtle. The location is 6 kilometers southeast of Kozushima."

Over at the victory team's headquarters, Emi received the news immediately.

"What!" Qiming quickly asked for the details.

Ouron Island, the Turtle King and Turtle Queen, egg-laying, captured by humans.

These were the giant turtle monsters King Tortoise and Queen Tortoise from episodes 4 ("The Giant Turtle Monster Attacks Tokyo") and 5 ("The Star of Parents and Children, the Brightest Star") of Ultraman Taro.

"What a great opportunity. Not only can I prevent the tragedy from the original show, but I can also use this opportunity to prompt Aizen Makoto into action. I must seize this chance," Qiming thought to himself secretly.