Ultraman: This Belial only wants to make money.

Chapter 69. Times Have Changed

"That's really amazing."

Jinglong Ida stood amidst the bustling crowd of refugees, gazing into the distance, just like an ordinary person.

Unlike the people around him, Ida Keiryu did not pay attention to the white dragon hanging high in the clouds. Instead, his gaze was fixed on the TPC evacuation personnel who came to maintain stability.

Thirty to fifty uniformed figures moved through the crowd, trying to maintain order, comforting the frightened people with words, and offering hot water and instant noodles with the logo of the Ultraman Tiga Foundation to the hungry.

A beautiful female soldier held an infant and hummed a lullaby, even though the child wasn't hers. Her soft singing drowned out the noise of the crowd, and the baby emitted low snores, completely unaware of the impending battle that was about to erupt nearby.

How could the hellish scene of hundreds of years ago, where people suffered so much, possibly compare to the present?

No wonder Jinglong of Ida remarked, "I never imagined that a hundred years from now, although there are evil spirits causing trouble, there are still righteous forces contributing to this peaceful world. It seems that the burden on my shoulders will be much lighter..."

After speaking, he turned his gaze to the white dragon on the horizon.

After Jin Yi threw out the unknown card, an ominous demonic wind blew across Mount Suona, and along with the wind grew the overwhelming demonic energy of the Suona demon.

"Why do you encourage that demon's arrogance?"

Jinglong Jingtian was dumbfounded.

"Let's go fishing, Jinglong. Don't be too surprised. A small fish can't cause any trouble."

Jin Yi didn't seem to care and continued to sit down and drink tea.

Boss Jin's calm demeanor gradually calmed Jinglong's mind. Although their time together was short, his innate samurai intuition made him realize that the man in front of him was not a reckless person and that there must be a reason for his actions.

Even if Sukuna-ki were to be resurrected in full force, a hundred times stronger than before, would he be a match for Mr. Kim?

However, the fact that his century-old rival was so easily manipulated made Jinglong feel a little sad for Su Na Gui, but he was mostly pleased.

The two then sat in the restaurant for a while longer. Jin Yi, a very curious person, kept asking Jinglong about his life, such as...

"Are even vengeful spirits your defeated foe?"

"Is the author of 'The Customs of Taiping' you or someone you know?"

"Do you know what Red Steel is? I want to give it to my friend's child as a gift..."

The barrage of questions was overwhelming, even for warriors who had braved countless dangers. Of course, the question that caused Jinglong the most headache and made him blush the most was—

"Would you like to go to the White Fox Forest to see your old flame?"

This question made Jinglong blush deeply, and he stammered like a young boy, unable to answer at all. It was rare to see such a pure-hearted side to the invincible demon-slaying samurai.

The awkward situation was only eased when a TPC vehicle with its siren blaring arrived, greeted Mr. Kim, and took Jinglong away as an ordinary citizen.

To be honest, it's always been Ida Keiryu who's charging ahead and slaying demons. This is the first time I've experienced being protected as a member of the public.

However, despite trying to look into the distance, the field of vision was still somewhat limited.

Ida Keiryu's dynamic vision allows him to see the thin wings of flying insects a hundred meters away, but this battle is blocked by the towering Mount Sukuna. They can only hear the sound, not see the form.

Jinglong only has the ability to distinguish between demons and ghosts, but not the ability to see through things. Otherwise, he would have been dominating the casino long ago. Not being able to witness this battle between old acquaintances and the defeat of his former rival is an immense torment for a samurai.

Fortunately, there was one person who could help him.

"You should wake up by now, you possessor?"

Jinglong tapped his head. After leaving Jin Yi, the consciousness of the body's owner gradually returned, but it did not fight for control of the body. Instead, it curled up in a corner of the consciousness space like a guest, feeling very depressed and not saying a word.

"I can sense your loneliness and confusion; it seems you also have problems to solve..."

"But before that, could you lend me your eyes?"

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A Japanese demon slain by a wandering swordsman a century ago battles a mechanical dragon created by an alien civilization—this is a setting that even science fiction writers wouldn't easily adopt.

But reality is often more bizarre than fiction. The legendary ghosts awoke from the deep mountains and looked up at the white dragon hanging high in the sky.

Blessed by the heavens, having absorbed a mysterious white sphere, and fueled by centuries of resentment, Sukunaki's power far surpasses its former glory. Even its old rival, Ida Keiryu, would likely be defeated by this power.

But... just who is this white dragon in the sky?

Was it a secret weapon created by the army or Onmyoji of this era?

As Sukuna pondered, his gaze quietly met Galactron's lowered head. The cold mechanical cannon muzzle bloomed in the white dragon's palm, and in an instant, a storm of bullets like a tidal wave erupted!

The Galactron in Boss Jin's hands has a frame derived from King Joe, a masterpiece created by the Pedan aliens in the new Ultraman universe.

Although high-powered weapons are prohibited by the Star of Light, kinetic energy ballistic weapons have not been affected much. Compared to large-scale weapons that can control the laws of the universe and mathematical probabilities, ballistic weapons are really not up to par.

But can a mere Japanese country bumpkin be compared to a highly advanced extraterrestrial civilization?

A storm of bullets, like a tidal wave, rained down from the sky, densely packed, all of them drenching Sukunaki's body. Sukunaki was like an ordinary person walking in a hailstorm, trying his best to protect his face and vitals, but he was still so crushed that he couldn't even lift his head.

"Can't you even handle this...?"

Compared to the miserable state of Sukuna on the ground, Boss Jin leisurely sipped his tea. On the screen, Sukuna was trying his best to escape the range of bullets, but no matter which direction he ran, the bullets stuck to him like maggots.

Miracles and magic don't come for free. Boss Jin is here to conduct experiments, not to do charity. The physical parameters and some deeper information of Sukunaki, who absorbed the Sphere of Sphia, have been read by the main control core of Galactron—Zeton. These parameters will be of great use in the future.

In battle, air superiority is extremely important. Monsters that can freely soar through the sky are already superior to humans. Even if they are just breathing fire in the sky, it is difficult for non-flying monsters to counter them.

The reason why Tiga doesn't use this method to skip class is because Ultraman's energy is limited and beams consume too much energy, but Galactron's bullet rain is virtually endless!

"You despicable bastard!"

Before even encountering the enemy's true form, he was beaten badly, a sight that made the proud Sukuna feel extremely ashamed.

His hands, which were protecting his face, were riddled with bullet holes. He finally managed to find an opening and roared loudly at the sky.

"Dare you come down and fight me?!"

P.S. The Love Ghost appeared in Ultraman Cosmos. It was a giant monster created by the entangled ghosts of two lovers. It was an ancient evil spirit and was killed by Keiryu Ida.

Taiping Fengtu Ji, a strange book in Ultraman Orb, records many monsters and the deeds of Ida Keiryu.

Red Steel, which appears in Ultraman Geed, is a necessary item to unlock the ultimate form and is also related to Keiryu Ida.

The Forest of the White Fox is the dwelling place of the woman whom Ida Keiryu secretly loves. The white fox saves a wounded and down-on-his-luck samurai, and their fates become intertwined. The woman is not only a demon, but also a widow.