"If your goal is saving others, then even kaiju power is fine."
"What matters is how you use this power."
Natsuki looked at Kaiju Kafka. Like when training newcomers in the Space Garrison. Reminded him to face his heart honestly.
"How to use this power?"
Kafka felt the surging power in this body. Savored these words.
His former self—no ability to fight kaiju. Just a janitor cleaning battlefields for the Defense Force. Thirty-two years—a failed life.
But now—he possessed a body far stronger than before.
Though not knowing this power's limits—at least... the possibility of fighting kaiju existed.
"This feeling... what's this?" Suddenly—he raised his head. Looked toward a certain direction on the street. Sensed something unusual.
"What's wrong, senpai?" Reno also looked that direction. Asked.
"Something's about to appear... location—underground!" Kaiju Kafka sensed a kaiju about to burst from the ground. Hurriedly said.
"It's a kaiju!"
"Similar to the one that attacked us this afternoon—but bigger!"
This ability to sense kaiju—even see their appearance.
"So... what will you do, senpai?" Reno looked at Kaiju Kafka. Asked.
Due to earlier alarms—Defense Force members searching for Kafka would arrive soon. At this time—another kaiju attracting attention made escape easier.
Two choices before Kafka now. Escape while possible—avoid Defense Force trouble. Or... face that kaiju.
"Need you ask?"
"Ichikawa, let's go!" Kaiju Kafka clenched his fist. Immediately decided. Grabbed Reno. Sprinted toward the kaiju's direction.
"Wait... senpai, can I run myself?" Reno—carried along—watched buildings flash past again. Hurriedly shouted.
Also wondered internally—where'd Natsuki-san go? Suddenly disappeared.
"No time!" Kaiju Kafka said. Directly stomped the ground. Left a crater. Leaped high. Advanced toward the kaiju's location.
"What?"
"Another kaiju appeared?"
Inside the Defense Force transport—Mina Ashiro in combat gear heard the communication through her earpiece. Delicate brows furrowed.
Her dark green combat suit covered with silver-white light armor. Jet-black hair tied in a high ponytail behind her head.
Excellent proportions and pretty face perfectly explained her high popularity.
Spirited yet capable aura perfectly matched her identity as Third Division Captain.
Mina Ashiro. Japan Defense Force Third Division Captain. Weapon—large sniper rifle. 27 years old.
"Split into two groups?" Across from her—also in Defense Force uniform—a man with purple bob-cut hair, eyes narrowed, asked.
Soshiro Hoshina. Third Division Vice-Captain.
"Yes. We head to the new location. The other vehicle follows the original route." Mina quickly judged.
Simultaneously—for some reason felt an ominous premonition. Soon—many unimaginable things might happen.
Her pretty face often showed a cold expression. Made people unable to guess her thoughts.
This year—Defense Force selection age raised to 33. Wonder if "he" still remembered that promise.
Perhaps... after so many years, already forgotten.
Dreams—for most people—probably unreachable.
Current life—for "him"—perhaps was happiness.
BOOM!
The center of the deserted night street suddenly cracked. Rapidly expanded. Then a purple figure—about eight meters tall—burst from the ground.
"SKREEE!"
Surrounding buildings instantly flew away. A kaiju—very similar to the earlier Yoju—let out a roar.
Eyeballs twisted grotesquely. Prepared to select nearby food.
But—no figures among building fragments. They floated away—far from this area.
"SKREEE!" This kaiju searched everywhere. Eyeballs spun wildly. Confused. This area should have lots of food.
Then—it sensed something.
Raised its head. Saw in the night sky—a black figure leaping toward it.
"Definitely a kaiju!" Kaiju Kafka saw the spider-like purple figure below. Confirmed this.
THUD!
Heavy landing. Smashed a three-meter crater in the ground.
"Eh? Falling from that height doesn't hurt." Kaiju Kafka originally prepared for numb legs. But after actually landing—felt nothing.
"Senpai, watch out!" Reno—just set down by Kaiju Kafka—looked behind him. Saw the kaiju's gaping maw. Hurriedly warned.
"Whoa!" Kaiju Kafka's eyes widened. Instinctively raised his arm to block.
CRACK!
The kaiju's mouth—much larger than Kaiju Kafka. But this bite—directly broke several teeth.
Then immediately released. Retreated several steps. Readjusted posture.
"Feels like... I can beat this guy." Kaiju Kafka watched the retreating kaiju. Clenched his fist. Heart surging with excitement.
This afternoon—a kaiju pushed him to death's door. Now—a stronger individual couldn't break his defense.
Completely proved—current him could fight kaiju head-on.
Thirty-two years of failed life—finally changing at this moment?
I... already possess power to kill kaiju?
"Ichikawa, fall back."
"I'm giving it a good punch." Kaiju Kafka spoke to Reno behind him. Eyes under the fierce bone face—glowing green—gradually sharpened. Stepped forward. Walked toward the kaiju.
"Okay... be careful alone, senpai." Reno watched his back. Nodded dazedly. Then ran backward.
The spider-form kaiju's eyeballs rotated. Gaze locked on the black humanoid kaiju.
Smelled the dangerous scent from him.
Knuckles bent. Fist gradually clenched. Like a demon about to devour everything.
Before it could react—already before it. Then—entire vision completely occupied by a fist.
I can do this now!
BOOM!
Kaiju Kafka's right arm instantly swelled. A serious punch struck the kaiju. Tremendous force transmitted the instant they contacted. Made its body twist and expand. Finally—exploded!
Became a rain of blood. Didn't even manage a scream!
The aftermath swept buildings on both sides of the street. But beyond imagination—this force caused no expected destruction. Like some special power restrained the aftermath.
"Splash—"
Kaiju Kafka stood in the blood rain. Looked at his fist. Heart pounding wildly.
I can do it!
I can use this power to defeat kaiju!
My life... just beginning!
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