Chapter 89: Impossible, Absolutely Impossible

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I Meng was also closely monitoring the situation on the general communications channel.

At this moment, he was aboard the EX, and after hearing Qiao Zhe’s words, a look of confusion crossed his face.

‘Strange, how did Jojo know that the Geo Base had anti-gravity missiles?’

‘Did he cheat with psychic powers again?’

I Meng had come to terms with it by now and had learned to keep his mindset relaxed.

Of course, this wasn’t out of indifference, but resignation.

If Jojo truly could know everything, wouldn’t that make him even more valuable in protecting the Earth?

Honestly, with Jojo devising the operation plans, I Meng felt there was nothing for him to do but obey.

He didn’t need to wrack his brains, and Jojo always considered the feelings of those around him.

Though Jojo had previously claimed he wasn’t truly an Ultraman yet, I Meng felt he was becoming more and more like one.

Taking the Lapis Cone from his chest, I Meng gazed at the Light of the Earth within. “That’s exactly why I don’t want to be left behind.”

“I want to become Ultraman, too.”

He could feel clearly that Jojo was growing stronger at an incredible pace.

Even Fujimiya, that guy, was now thinking for the sake of humanity.

Lapis Cone in hand, I Meng shifted his gaze downward.

At that moment, Atsuko’s voice came through the headquarters communications channel, reporting, “The entire Kanto region is sinking!”

“What!?” Chiba’s face was stricken with shock.

Ishimuro, ever composed, managed to keep calm. “How long until the missiles arrive?”

“They’ll be here any moment!” Atsuko checked the status of the Geo Base transport vehicles.

As soon as Qiao Zhe made his suggestion, Ishimuro immediately ordered the Geo Base personnel to deliver the anti-gravity missiles to the scene.

Chiba’s expression was tense, anxiety gnawing at her. “Will they make it in time?”

Ishimuro’s gaze was fixed on the main display screen.

Rezaite’s body was gradually recovering from cryostasis, beginning to flush with red—a clear sign it was preparing to act again!

But just then, the transport vehicles from Geo Base arrived, flashing their lights to signal Teisei on the Peace.

Seeing the missiles had arrived, Teisei immediately issued an order: “Missiles delivered! Lightning Team, equip them as quickly as possible!”

Three fighter jets headed towards the Geo Base transport trucks.

After a moment’s thought, Qiao Zhe summoned Platinum Star, who carried him in a flash to the rooftop of a certain building.

His eyes focused on Rezaite, whose body was once more glowing red, waves of misty heat radiating off it.

As Lightning Team finished loading the missiles and took aim at the enemy, the monster seemed to sense the impending danger.

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Its body released another red vortex, attempting to shield itself with a gravity field.

All three Lightning Team jets simultaneously activated their targeting sights.

“Missiles, fire a full salvo!”

With Kajio’s command, both Kitada and Oogawara pressed their attack triggers as well!

Six anti-gravity missiles launched, all striking Rezaite’s body!

The freshly conjured red vortex dissipated instantly.

Not only was the gravity field destroyed, but Rezaite’s entire body grew lighter, slowly beginning to float!

Its long, red, columnar limbs waved about, resembling a starfish armored in chitin.

Without missing a beat, the three Lightning Team jets unleashed laser beam attacks!

Dense, orange, bullet-like beams peppered Rezaite’s body, sending sparks flying in every direction!

“Aaarrgh!!!”

The pain from the assault made Rezaite howl uncontrollably.

Standing atop the building, Qiao Zhe nodded approvingly at the sight. “Lightning Team really comes through when it counts.”

Yet no sooner had the praise left his lips than Rezaite abruptly rose, its red, pillar-like limb snapping out and striking Lightning Team No. 2.

“Kitada!” Kajio’s eyes widened in alarm!

The entire fuselage of Lightning Two spun out of control, heading straight for a building.

Fortunately, it wasn’t crashing into the building where Qiao Zhe stood, nor was Oogawara about to go down.

It seemed Oogawara’s piloting skills had improved, now surpassing his good friend Kitada.

But in this crisis, Lightning Two kept spiraling, and Kitada still hadn’t ejected.

Kajio shouted, “Bail out, Kitada, now!”

Inside the cockpit, sparks flew around Kitada’s seat.

“Ejection failure! I can’t eject!” Kitada frantically hammered the ejection mechanism, but nothing happened—his palm was even burned by the flying sparks.

“Kitada!!!” Oogawara bellowed in distress.

Qiao Zhe was momentarily at a loss. How was it that just after complimenting Lightning Team, they were immediately hit by the monster?

Was this some kind of jinx?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, the Lapis Ring on Qiao Zhe’s wrist shimmered, but just then, a burst of red and white light filled the scene!

I Meng had grown wiser this time. Knowing Jojo was present, he had already readied the Lapis Cone and was waiting.

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A silver-and-red giant soared forth from the light!

Transformed into Gaia, he caught Lightning Two in one hand and gently landed on the ground.

Perhaps because he was holding the fighter, there was no deafening crash this time—not even a pebble was disturbed.

Gaia’s massive feet touched down on the street, and despite weighing tens of thousands of tons, he didn’t even crack the concrete—a most improbable sight.

Seeing I Meng transform into Gaia, Qiao Zhe halted his own transformation, deciding to wait and watch.

Gaia crouched down, placing Lightning Two safely on the ground, then quickly rose and turned his gaze to Rezaite.

With several bounding strides, he launched himself skyward, delivering a flying kick!

“Gai!”

The Ultraman battle cry Gaia emitted sounded almost like he was shouting his own name.

A metallic clang rang out as Rezaite, like a ball, was sent tumbling backward by the kick.

However, since the kick landed on one of its multi-faceted metallic plates, and because it was like an iron sphere with limbs, the rolling didn’t inflict any real damage.

Gaia shifted into a fighting stance, preparing to engage Rezaite in close combat.

At that moment, Qiao Zhe’s telepathy sounded in Gaia’s mind: ‘Don’t charge in like that—your punches and kicks will just be blocked!’

Hearing this, Gaia abruptly turned toward the distant building.

With Ultraman’s keen vision, even in the darkness, he could clearly see Qiao Zhe: ‘Jojo?’

Qiao Zhe continued his telepathic guidance: ‘The monster’s body may look like a metal sphere, but there are gaps!’

‘However, its body radiates intense heat—you mustn’t attack with your hands.’

‘Use a small-scale energy blast, and strike the red sections repeatedly!’

The telepathic exchange was brief, lasting only a moment.

Having received the information, Gaia understood and nodded in true Ultraman fashion.

He halted, maintaining his distance from Rezaite, and quickly gathered energy in his palms!

Aiming at the gaps in Rezaite’s defenses, he unleashed a rapid succession of small, crescent-shaped red energy blades!

Four in all, each striking the red segments of Rezaite’s body and erupting in a shower of sparks!

“Aaarrgh!!!” Rezaite shrieked in agony, rolling toward Gaia in an attempt to ram him!

(End of this chapter)