Ultraman: A good pilot doesn't choose his own Ultraman.

32. Daigo's mindset has changed.

"I'm sorry to disturb your rest, Mr. Jiang Yu. We'll take our leave now."

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The GUTS team is currently lacking an expert in monsters and aliens.

After getting the information he wanted, Director Sawai was clearly getting restless.

He left with a final word of recruitment before hastily departing with Director Yoshioka, who was fanning himself.

Having learned of the Kirieloids and the Giants of Light, they felt it necessary to adjust their original plans.

It would be best to reach a further cooperation agreement with Jiang Yu.

Sawai had a gut feeling that Jiang Yu knew far more than what he had just mentioned.

After Sawai and the other two left the ward, Jiang Yu, Jujian Hui, and Daigo were left staring at each other.

After a moment of silence, Megumi Kijima broke the silence first.

"Mr. Jiang Yu, are there some things we can talk about?"

Megumi sat down, crossed her hands under her chin, and asked tentatively.

Seeing Jiang Yu looking around silently, Kijima Megumi understood something and gave a helpless smile.

Mr. Jiang Yu is being too cautious.

"Don't worry, Mr. Jiang Yu."

Because Director Sawai was coming to speak with you, all the surveillance equipment was removed while you were unconscious.

Daigo nodded in agreement; he had specifically checked it again before coming.

Otherwise, we wouldn't be discussing business here.

"What does Captain Gijō want to know? Didn't I tell Director Sawai enough just now?"

Jiang Yu said with a smile, "The woman in front of me is indeed one of the captains with the highest audience approval rating. She does things meticulously."

Daigo locked the door, and when Megumi heard the door lock, she couldn't wait to ask what was wrong.

"Mr. Jiang Yu, that giant who appeared last night, was that you?"

Jiang Yu readily agreed:

"Yes, it's me!"

If he doesn't admit it, even if Daigo doesn't say anything, Megumi will figure it out sooner or later.

It's hard to say that this captain of the GUTS team doesn't have some hidden tricks up his sleeve; he's too clever for his own good.

"I'd like to ask, now that you possess such power, will you protect the Earth and humanity like Ultraman Tiga?"

Megumi expressed her doubts, saying that unlike Daigo, who was a close friend, Jiang Yu was, in her eyes, a complete alien.

Possessing the power to transform into a giant, what if he uses it to cause destruction someday...?

Kijima felt a chill run down her spine as she recalled the dreams she had been having these past few days.

It seems that in the ancient times, there were also giants who recklessly caused destruction everywhere.

Monsters are scary enough, but what if you add giants to the mix?

It's not that Irihiro is being pessimistic, but humanity currently has no way to deal with the combined forces of giants and monsters.

Moreover, judging from last night's battle, the giant Jiang Yu transformed into was a bit short, but his fighting power seemed stronger than Ultraman Tiga's.

Well, it seems there is a price to pay.

Da Gu was full of energy, as evidenced by Jiang Yu lying in the hospital bed all night.

"Well, first of all, the intermediary team leader."

Jiang Yu pondered for a moment, then answered seriously:

"The Giants of Light never had an obligation to protect the Earth or humanity alone; they came to Earth simply because they felt that humanity needed them."

When humans no longer need them, they will leave; the Giants of Light never interfere with the internal decisions of a civilization.

Therefore, protecting humanity was the giants' will, not their obligation.

Secondly, I don't fully possess that power; it doesn't acknowledge me.

If I could truly use that power at will, I probably would have left Earth long ago.

Jiang Yu's words silenced Ju Jianhui, as if the situation was far more complicated than she had imagined.

Why is power not being recognized?

However, we can at least conclude that Jiang Yu will not casually transform into a giant, regardless of what he uses it for.

Megumi glanced at Daigo, whose face was tense, and felt relieved that it was someone like Daigo who transformed into Tiga.

"Mr. Jiang Yu, I think I understand what you mean. Now I want to ask about your willingness to join our Victory Team?"

If possible, please try your best to join us.

This will make things much easier for me in the future.

What Megumi was referring to was Jiang Yu's frequent appearances near the monsters, an alien who wasn't a member of the Victory team frequently appearing near the monsters.

If someone with ulterior motives discovers this, it's hard not to stir things up.

Those hawks have been trying to rebuild the defense force for a long time under the pretext of resisting aliens.

"Alright, but at most I'll be an unofficial staff member. I need autonomy, and there are some things I can't reveal to TPC yet."

Jiang Yu eventually compromised. In general, TPC is mostly made up of normal people, and getting on their side would save a lot of trouble.

"By the way, Captain Intermediate, Daigo, there's something I have to tell you."

Something unpredictable has happened. If you have time, Daigo would be best to come with me to find someone.

Megumi frowned, a look of confusion on her face. What could possibly require Daigo's help?

As Ultraman Tiga, Daigo already represents the pinnacle of human strength.

If I do something dangerous and something happens, and then the monster reappears, that would be troublesome.

Although we really want to protect humanity and the Earth with our own strength, the conditions are not right now.

Daigo didn't seem to mind and agreed with a smile.

If there's something he absolutely has to do, he has no reason and will not refuse.

"Does it have to be Daigo?"

Izumi confirmed it again, still feeling uneasy.

"Daigo is fine. If you're interested, Captain Gijō can come along too."

Jiang Yu could understand Kijima Megumi's thoughts, but Daigo really should go.

If I remember correctly, Kirino Makio greatly admired Daigo, even to the point of jealousy...

It was only after being moved by Daigo's actions that he delivered a stunning performance in the finale.

"In that case, I'll go with you. How much time do we have?"

"I'll go tomorrow."

"OK."

Kijima Megumi got up and hurriedly went out.

If it were tomorrow, there are some things that need to be dealt with and finished today.

It's quite easy for Megumi to ask for leave. As the captain of the GUTS team, she's a workaholic who hasn't even been home to see her child many times.

If you really want to calculate it, TPC still owes Megumi a lot of vacation time.

"Hey, Captain."

Daigo originally wanted to follow Megumi, but considering that Jiang Yu was still in the hospital bed, he didn't leave.

Asking the questions and then leaving made Jiang Yu seem like a tool, which was very disrespectful.

"Mr. Jiang Yu, from now on we will be comrades-in-arms fighting side by side. Please take good care of me."

Daigo's face was beaming with a smile; the days of fighting alone as Tiga were truly unbearable.

When he realized he was no longer fighting alone, Daigo instantly became incredibly motivated.

Why are you still confused? From now on, if there are any monsters, just charge in in red form and fight them!

Even if Jiang Yu can't transform frequently, at least he can be guaranteed a minimum.

In situations like yesterday, Daigo was truly powerless if Next hadn't shown up.

"Daigo, don't be too happy yet. You're still the main force in the battle, don't put your hopes on me."

Jiang Yu felt somewhat helpless; it seemed that Da Gu's mindset had changed somewhat after he learned of Da Gu's existence.

If this continues, it will be disastrous if we can't transform into the Shining Form.

P.S.: I saw some experienced readers asking if the story would be abandoned. I, a humble writer, would like to clarify: it definitely won't be abandoned. This book is tentatively planned to be at least one million words long, but depending on what happens later, it might even reach two or three million.

Eunuchs are out of the question; that's too morally reprehensible. This is also my own dream—to write an epic novel. I'm fortunate to have everyone's support, and I certainly won't give up easily.

During the free period, it's usually four chapters a day. If everyone reads it diligently, I'll try my best to stick to six chapters a day. Once it's officially released, it will start at six chapters a day, aiming for 10,000 words a day.

Go for it, go for it!