"A monster like you—can't be easily restrained."
Gold buzz-cut Shinomiya—sharp gaze—vigilance toward this man rose another notch.
This man—like himself—strong enough to be called a monster.
"I've stated my position. No intention to oppose humanity."
"In fact—I came to help you." Unlike serious Shinomiya—Natsuki's expression more relaxed. Tone calm and casual.
One side—burly man in coat, Defense Force Suit underneath. Other side—tall thin man in floral shirt and shorts, smile on face. Completely different auras.
"After all that—still want to fight me?"
Natsuki watched Shinomiya remove his coat. Revealed the Defense Force Suit underneath. Opened heavy briefcase—took out gauntlets resembling rocket thrusters. Understood he was determined to fight. Sighed quietly.
Fighting—not friendly to elderly people. Very stamina-draining.
And his Ultra Psychic—not something to use casually. Severely consumed lifespan.
Every minute using Ultra Psychic—consumed a full sixty-one seconds of life. How terrifying.
"Words can deceive. But reactions in battle—decisions—absolutely won't lie."
"I'll push you to the brink. Then hear your answer."
Shinomiya donned the heavy gauntlets. Said in deep voice.
"Isao... will you really use it?" Vice Commander Itami—seeing him fully armed—worried.
Weapon forged from Kaiju No. 2 tissue. Let users unleash power comparable to giant kaiju. The cost—irreversible bodily damage.
At nearly fifty—Shinomiya no longer suitable to use this weapon.
"Itami. I said—I can still swing my fists." Shinomiya—gauntlets on—nerves connected to kaiju tissue. His entire aura surged.
BOOM!
Powerful presence erupted from his burly body. Black Defense Force Suit swelled with expanding muscles. Like a beast roaring. Golden lightning burst as the weapon activated. The entire massive training ground trembled.
Isao Shinomiya—
The strongest man in Defense Force history!
"FS-1002 unlocked. Neural sync complete... Commander has entered combat mode."
At First Division's Ariake Coastal Base—several technicians monitored weapon data. Remotely helped Shinomiya control this devastating weapon.
"This is... Commander Shinomiya. The strongest man." Hoshina—watching combat-ready Shinomiya—slightly opened his narrowed eyes. Rare chance to witness the commander fight.
"Hope that person can hold on." Mina also focused intently on both sides. Said softly.
After arriving at Tachikawa Base—he'd explained his Earth purpose in detail. Only came to arrest criminals. She wanted to believe him. After all—when he could've easily killed Hoshina—he didn't.
"Seems like... an enemy I can't casually handle."
Natsuki's floral shirt—blown by Shinomiya's released aura. He felt this burly man's power. Without transforming—defeating him would take real effort.
"Show your true strength."
"Otherwise... you'll die here today." Shinomiya clenched fists. Sharp gaze full of fighting spirit.
Government order—direct elimination. He'd execute depending on circumstances.
"Well... sometimes fighting is more efficient."
"Won't waste more words with you." Natsuki looked at him. Gaze became serious.
Legs spread—stance slightly lowered. Left hand extended forward in loose grip. Right fist drawn to waist. Simple movements. Didn't explode with powerful aura like Shinomiya.
But—in Shinomiya's eyes—this man merged with the environment. Mysterious and dangerous. No openings. Or rather—bizarrely full of openings everywhere.
Seeing no initiative—Shinomiya's gaze sharpened. Charged first.
THUD!
Defense Force Suit boots struck alloy floor. Left a crater. His figure—like golden lightning—instantly before the floral shirt man!
Defense Force Martial Arts Second Form—Blast!
Kaiju tissue combined with this strike—unleashed powerful energy. Sonic boom form—massively expanded hit range. Thruster-like gauntlets—instantly enlarged in Natsuki's vision.
BANG!!
Facing this strike—clenched right fist shot out like lightning. Met the thruster gauntlets head-on. Fist wrapped in trace Specium energy—collided violently!
Burly figure pressed against tall thin figure. The instant fists contacted—golden lightning impact and blue energy clashed. Formed an even stronger shockwave in the training ground.
"This power... too strong."
Vice Commander Itami and two other captain-level observers raised arms. Resisted the gale. Exclaimed.
"That man—can actually go toe-to-toe with Isao."
Natsuki's displayed power—more surprising to them.
Shinomiya borrowed kaiju weapon power. That tall youth in floral shirt—used his own fist.
No sign of disadvantage.
After one probing collision—both retreated from each other's force. Looked at each other more seriously.
"This physical strength—reached giant kaiju level." Shinomiya's sharp gaze on Natsuki—no obvious injuries. Said in deep voice.
This man's strength—exceeded expectations.
"Not bad." Natsuki shook his right hand. Gaze more serious.
This Earth's technology—genuinely interesting. Could let humans unleash kaiju-level power.
If it were himself just arriving in the Pacific world—probably couldn't take this hit in human form.
Back then—about grunt-level. Now—with bracelet's help—recovered a small portion of power. Within Space Garrison—counted as advanced warrior.
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