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An Ultra Warrior... from the future?
The appearance of Ultraman Ginga was something none of the viewers across the infinite dimensional cosmos had expected.
When Zero had used the power of time, the audience had already anticipated something, but they never thought that the gap between Noa's and Zero's abilities with time would be this vast.
Compared to Noa directly pulling people from the future, Zero's revival ability seemed like child's play.
[Light Curtain Comments]
[Detective Conan: "Summoning Ultra Warriors from the future? Doing this... are you sure it won't create a time paradox?"]
In the Mouri Detective Agency, Conan's head was about to explode as he stared at the self-proclaimed Ultraman Ginga from the future.
Smart people tend to overthink things. Pulling people from the future—it sounded simple, but the trouble it could cause if actually done was immense. The classic time paradox was born from such situations.
Whether it was the Ultra Warriors of the future or the Ultra Warriors of this era, the moment they met, a time paradox had, in some sense, already been created. How would Noa resolve this problem?
Conan couldn't figure it out, and many other smart people among the viewers couldn't figure it out either. However, one thing was certain: since Noa dared to send them over, he must have a way to resolve it. Perhaps this was why Noa was revered as a legendary warrior...
[Time Spirit: "From the looks of it, Ultraman Noa is the biggest mastermind pulling the strings. That old schemer... he's on a whole other level of strong..."]
As someone who also used the power of time, Tokisaki Kurumi understood just how astonishing it was for Noa to be able to achieve something like this.
[Yukino Yukinoshita: "Honestly, is the Swarm Emperor really that big of a deal? Almost all the Swarm Kings are dead, yet Noa still needs to pull people from the future to deal with it?"]
[Bishop Otto Apocalypse: "If it's just the Aeon of Propagation, then perhaps the power of the Land of Light alone could indeed defeat it. However... the light curtain has never explicitly stated that killing Tayzzyronth will permanently resolve the cosmic disaster."]
[Super Scientist Ah Guang: "Could it be... that the disaster caused by the Swarm Emperor is merely a symptom, and the real crisis will begin after the Swarm Disaster disappears?"]
[Herta: "Let's not forget, why didn't Noa and Ultraman King nip the threat of the Swarm Emperor in the bud from the very beginning..."]
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[In the video, an Ultra Warrior from the future?]
Following Ultraman Ginga's self-introduction, Zero and the others gradually understood their origins.
To put it simply, these Ultra Warriors had all been guided by Ultraman Noa, traveling here from a future in another dimension.
And judging by the looks of it, quite a few Ultra Warriors had crossed over. Including Ginga, there were more than ten of them.
"More than ten Ultra Warriors... knowing Noa's personality, there's definitely something fishy about these guys."
Inside Ultraman Zero's body, Stelle had no idea how to even begin roasting this situation.
How should she put it? Although she had lost most of her previous memories, she still had her common sense.
At the very least, something like traversing spacetime was definitely not something an ordinary Aeon could do. To date, she had never heard of any Aeons related to spacetime. And even if a particular Aeon could do it, they would never be able to so easily twist the timeline according to their own needs like Noa. The consequences of doing so would be difficult for even an Aeon to bear. One misstep... and the Aeon, along with its very concept, could be completely erased from the long river of time.
Of course, the differences between the universes themselves certainly played a role, but it also indirectly reflected just how mysterious and powerful Noa, a being of light from ancient times, truly was.
"Master Zero!!"
Just as Stelle was pondering this while staring at Ultraman Ginga, an excited shout suddenly drew her attention.
She saw a fool—no, a fool-like brute—who, upon seeing Zero, flew over like a fan seeing their idol, filled with excitement!
"Ahhh!! It's great! It's the living Master Zero! I didn't expect to see Master Zero in this time-space! I thought you were still undergoing labor reform on K76!"
Ultraman Zett's expression was ecstatic, so much so that it made one wonder if he was about to charge forward and hug Zero.
Unfortunately, the excited Ultraman Zett didn't see the black lines covering Ultraman Zero's face.
"A future Ultraman... he seems to be your apprentice, Zero," Stelle said from within Zero's body.
This newly appeared Ultra Warrior caught everyone's attention the moment he appeared, not because he called Zero "Master" right away, but because...
"Isn't that... Zett!"
Zero might not recognize him, but how could Seven not? In terms of seniority, Zett was his nephew.
That's right, the newcomer was none other than the Ultra Warrior adopted by Ultraman Ace: Ultraman Zett!
"Seven-niisan!" Hearing Seven recognize him, Zett quickly nodded in response. After all, according to seniority, Seven was his elder.
But this form of address completely bewildered the spectating Stelle, and she wasn't the only one; many viewers across the infinite dimensional cosmos were also confused.
Hold on, Zett was adopted by Ace, then he calls Seven "big brother" and Zero "master"?
Perhaps their customs were different; they didn't usually address people that way over there.
"Is that so? You're Ultraman Ace's son? But I don't recall ever agreeing to take on a disciple like you."
As expected, Zero couldn't accept this. No matter how much he denied it in his heart, he would never publicly accept a disciple who looked like such a simpleton.
"Ah~ How could this be?" Ultraman Zett lowered his head, clearly very disappointed. But it didn't take long for him to regain his spirit. "I will definitely earn your recognition, Master Zero!"
This kid... is quite perceptive.
Stelle thought to herself as she looked at Ultraman Zett, a twitch at the corner of her mouth.
Afterward, under the guidance of Father of Ultra, numerous New Generation Ultra Warriors from the future arrived one after another!
Besides Ginga and Zett, there was the warrior from Planet O-50, Fuma; the three Grigio siblings; Titas from U40; Taiga, who was from the Land of Light himself; and Trigger, who claimed to be an Ultraman from Earth, among others.
These Ultra Warriors came from all corners of the universe, yet they were all summoned here by the same voice. With their addition, it was no exaggeration to say that the strength of the Land of Light had surpassed any other period in its history. Even during the Great Ultra War back then, the Land of Light had never possessed so many powerful Ultra Warriors.
[Of course... this also served as indirect proof that the crisis the universe now faced was even more severe than what Father of Ultra had previously predicted!]
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[Light Curtain Comments]
Without a doubt, the full debut of the New Generation Ultra Warriors pushed the third viewing to a new climax.
Never mind anything else, just looking at these Ultramen, they didn't seem like ordinary warriors.
And their identities—most of them were actually Ultra Warriors from other planets, and there was even one from Earth.
[Yukino Yukinoshita: "Alright, it's confirmed now. The Swarm Disaster won't end even if the Swarm Emperor dies. The cosmic calamity will not stop."]
To be honest, many viewers outside the video had naively believed that the Swarm Emperor was the source of all evil. As long as it died, the Ultra universe would return to its original state.
But now, it seemed that was not the case. The real disaster was what Ultraman King, Ultraman Noa, and even the Amber King and Aha were facing.
What on earth was that Gray Mist, born in the crevice between two universes, that even several universe-level Aeons and Ultramen couldn't handle...
[Masked Fool, Sparkle: "By the God of Fun, I almost forgot! It's not just the Ultra universe; the Honkai: Star Rail universe is also in grave danger right now. This is not good. If everything is destroyed, there will be no fun left."]
[Cold-Faced Young Dragon: "Elation and Preservation are both Aeons who have clearly shown themselves to be saving the universe. The other Aeons, aside from those like Destruction, are likely also saving the universe in their own ways."]
[March 7th: "Looked at this way, the Ultra universe's side is having a harder time. They were already on the brink of destruction, and then the Swarm Emperor had to stick its foot in it."]
[Welt on His Knees: "No, March. There's no such thing as one side having it harder than the other. The light curtain hasn't shown us, but one thing is certain: if Noa and the Amber King fail, then both universes are finished."]
[Himeko of the Astral Express: "For this reason... Noa is willing to manipulate and control time just to gather the entire fighting force of the Ultra race? Not just to deal with the Swarm Emperor, but also to... prevent the annihilation of two universes."]
[March 7th: "This... what kind of hellish difficulty is this!!"]
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[In the video, with the assembly of the new generation, the older generation of Ultra Warriors all made their appearance. The Land of Light was now bustling with unprecedented activity.]
Aside from the portion of Ultra Warriors still fighting on the front lines, a great many Ultras had gathered in the largest plaza in the Land of Light.
This was the heart of the Land of Light. In the center of the plaza stood the Plasma Spark Tower!!
The number of Ultra Warriors was so great that the entire plaza around the Plasma Spark Tower was packed, with some Ultras even having to hover in mid-air.
But even so, they still moved in a disciplined and orderly fashion.
This scene, if described in Earth's terms... would be called a military parade. And a grand one at that, one that would head straight to the front lines as soon as it was over!
The sheer magnificence of this scene brought a sense of shock to the viewers outside the video that was hard to put into words.
Of course, it wasn't just them. The crew of the Pendragon, who had just been led to the Land of Light by the Ultra Brothers, nearly suffocated at this moment.
Oki, in particular, looked so blissful he was about to faint right there in the ship.
This group of humans, guided by Ultraman Noa, was perhaps the first batch in Earth's history to enter the Land of Light and participate in its affairs. They were also the humans who had seen the most Ultramen.
In the center of the plaza, Father of Ultra, wearing a red cape, waved to the crowd.
Soon, the entire plaza fell silent, all listening to Father of Ultra's instructions.
"Warriors of justice who protect the Land of Light and the entire universe!"
"The universe now faces a catastrophe beyond our imagination. The Swarm Disaster and darkness are spreading throughout the entire cosmos. With every second that passes, countless lives are lost."
Father of Ultra spoke in a deep voice. This spot was originally supposed to be for Ultraman King, but he wasn't here now, so Father of Ultra had taken on his central role. And with his seniority and ability, he was more than qualified to hold this position.
At Father of Ultra's signal, Hikari adjusted the projection, and a giant light screen appeared in the sky above the plaza!
And what was displayed on that virtual projection was none other than the Aeon of Propagation, the Swarm Emperor, Tayzzyronth!
It was flying towards the Land of Light amidst a massive swarm of insects.
And behind the Swarm Emperor, countless giant insects bared their fangs. Clearly... they were here for war!
"The Swarm Emperor, Tayzzyronth, has found the coordinates of the Land of Light and is leading tens of thousands of giant insects from across the cosmos on an invasion."
"Their numbers are tens, even thousands of times greater than our own! Their power is bizarre. Every two different species of insects can give birth to a new species, and every new species can give birth to a new ability. To this day, the Land of Light has not been able to catalog all the species of the Swarm."
"It is no exaggeration to say that this time, the Land of Light, this universe, is facing an enemy ten thousand times more terrifying than Alien Empera!"
Father of Ultra spoke with a heavy voice, informing everyone of the Swarm Emperor's danger. And the many New Generation warriors now also understood who their opponent was.
Then, Father of Ultra took a deep breath and continued:
"But, even so, we Ultra Warriors must fight against evil and darkness to the very end, to defend the justice and peace of the entire universe."
"This is the mission of our Ultra race! Continue to fight, until all calamities are expelled, until the universe welcomes true peace!"
"For the future of the cosmos, for the weak we protect, warriors of the Land of Light and the entire universe, fight on!!"
"OOOHHH—!!!"
As Father of Ultra's voice fell, all the warriors of the Land of Light roared. A wave of heat rose in their hearts, and every single warrior was fired up as if they'd been shot up with adrenaline!
The Land of Light lifted its no-fly order at this moment, and countless combat-capable warriors flew into space, establishing a defensive line with astonishing speed.
New Generation Heroes, the Ultra Brothers, and Ultra Warriors from other planets and even other universes stood shoulder to shoulder. Nearly a hundred named Ultra Warriors appeared together.
The Swarm Emperor's target was the Land of Light. All of the powerful insectoid individuals were now under the Emperor's control and would soon arrive.
It could be said that the upcoming battle would be the final decisive battle!
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