The TPC headquarters had, of course, detected the massive crisis unfolding in space.
Because of it, the newly appointed Director Fukami convened an emergency meeting.
This time, the crisis felt far greater than the previous two Evil Gods — a suffocating pressure weighed on everyone's hearts.
"This meeting, I believe everyone already knows why we're here."
Director Fukami sat at the head of the long table. Below him were the heads of all TPC branches across the Earth.
No one spoke. In the vastness of space, that mysterious external entity — the Spheres — had appeared in its true, terrifying form and was slowly approaching Earth.
Most concerning of all, the Sphere wasn't some ordinary monster or deity — it was a cosmic black hole, capable of swallowing asteroids, planets, and even entire solar systems.
The meeting ended simply, quietly.
Every proposed countermeasure boiled down to one thing — attack it and see what happens.
Yu Zhou had also arrived, rather uncharacteristically, at the TPC's Deep Mountain Base. This upcoming battle would be one of the most critical.
If his predictions were correct, Asuka would once again vanish into the black hole, just like in the original story.
After all, Yu Zhou had already met him later — in the world of Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends.
That could only mean one thing: Asuka would eventually leave this world.
"Yu Zhou-senpai!"
Mai's voice broke the silence. She was working furiously at her console, eyes fixed on the satellite data streaming in.
"What's wrong?" Yu Zhou stepped over.
"Pluto… it's disappearing!"
Her voice trembled as her hands clenched the edges of the console.
The enormous black hole, first detected far beyond the solar system, had already devoured countless celestial bodies.
Now, it had entered the solar system's borders.
"The Sphere Black Hole… it really is terrifying."
Yu Zhou stroked his chin, frowning slightly.
The Sphere Black Hole, or perhaps more accurately — Gran Sphere.
According to certain records, it wasn't merely a gravitational phenomenon — it was a living dark planet, the result of the Spheres fusing with their own mother world until they became one colossal being.
Which meant… this black hole had life.
If they could destroy the life form at its centre, this entire crisis might be resolved.
"Captain Hibiki! What's the situation!?"
The doors to the command hall burst open. Several figures rushed in — led by Director Fukami himself.
Fresh from the meeting, he had come straight to the Super Victory Team's command centre. At this point, he was willing to try anything to avert catastrophe.
"The Ganymede Base has dispatched the Space Attack Force! They're already en route to Pluto!"
Captain Hibiki stood at attention, his face serious as he reported.
"The Victory Phoenix will rendezvous with them in a few minutes!"
Mai's fingers flew across the console. "Coordinates calculated and confirmed!"
"Let's hope… they make it back."
Director Fukami exhaled slowly, fists tightening at his sides as the entire room waited in silence.
But the report that came back crushed their hopes.
The Victory Phoenix returned alone — bringing only the grim news that the Space Attack Force had been completely annihilated.
"They were… swallowed by the black hole."
Nakajima of the Super Victory Team reported in a low, shaken voice.
"Sacrificed…"
Director Fukami's tone faltered. His chest tightened painfully.
Twenty fighter craft — gone, without even a trace.
"From our last readings… we detected a life-form signature inside the black hole."
Nakajima continued, forcing the words out.
"A life-form? Inside the black hole?"
Captain Hibiki immediately caught the implication.
"That means… the Sphere Black Hole itself is alive!"
"If we can strike at whatever's living inside it," Yu Zhou interjected calmly, "then we might still have a chance to end this."
"Please, go on!"
Director Fukami leaned forward urgently.
He'd been briefed by former Director Sawai during their transition — told that within the Victory Team, there had once been two extraordinary members.
Yu Zhou was one of them.
His prophetic insight had become legendary within the TPC — countless crises had been avoided thanks to his warnings.
And now, with such a threat looming, Fukami wasn't about to waste a single word from him.
Yu Zhou didn't hold back — he explained everything he knew about the Spheres, the black hole, and the life within it.
To know the enemy was the first step toward victory.
The room hung on his every word.
Even without proof, none doubted him — not after all the times his foresight had saved them.
Director Fukami's faith came also from what he'd been told: Yu Zhou, Daigo, and Masaki — all three had deep connections to the Giants of Light.
And Fukami had handled some of the aftermath of those very incidents — like the ruins of R'lyeh.
"Then," murmured one of the senior officers nearby, "our only option may be the use of the restricted weapon."
Director Fukami closed his eyes briefly — then nodded.
"Very well. Captain Hibiki, prepare for departure. We'll head to Ganymede Base and make ready."
"If we're going to stop the Sphere Black Hole," Hibiki declared, "it has to be before it reaches Jupiter."
Ganymede Base was stationed there — their last line of defence.
"Yu Zhou-senpai, are you… coming with us?"
Asuka's tone carried both tension and uncertainty.
According to everything Yu Zhou had just told them, this enemy was beyond formidable.
Even with his power as Dyna, he wasn't sure he could win.
"Asuka." Yu Zhou turned to him with a faint smile. "You have to believe in yourself."
"You can't rely on your seniors forever."
"Because… one day, your seniors will have to leave."
"Senpai… so it's true, then…"
Asuka's eyes wavered. He wasn't angry — only quiet.
Because deep down, he'd already realized it.
Ever since that battle on Mars — when Yu Zhou transformed but didn't help him defeat the Colossal Super Power Giant — he'd known.
The senior who had always fought by his side… was preparing to go.