Chapter 757: We Need a Hero
1965.
This time, Charliega finally arrived at the correct time and space, and based on his insider information, he found the location of his giant monster, Yanakage - Ryūsen Lake.
"My Yanakage is right at Ryūsen Lake." Charliega ran towards Ryūsen Lake.
On the other side, time goes back to one hour ago.
After arriving in this time-space, Sun Wukong and Da Gu also met the legendary god of special effects, Eiji Tsuburaya, whose unique filming techniques were unprecedented in this era.
"Even though Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya is already aged, his gaze is remarkably sharp but very gentle, not overbearing at all," Da Gu marveled.
"No need to praise me so much, but who are you?" Eiji Tsuburaya had seen the two in special team uniforms in the studio before, realizing that Da Gu was definitely not someone he knew.
Quite a mysterious origin!
"We come from the future, tracking a cosmic being that arrived in this past time-space," Sun Wukong spoke straightforwardly.
"The future?"
Eiji Tsuburaya sighed, "Humans of the future can already travel through time and space? That's wonderful. By the way, have I produced works worth praising?"
"Of course, the Ultraman series," Da Gu immediately replied, but upon saying this, he realized he misspoke... Could it be that Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya was able to film 'Ultraman' because I came to the past?
"Ultraman..."
Upon hearing this name, Eiji Tsuburaya remained silent for a moment, then said, "It seems I've told Jin Cheng about that piece of the past... Speaking of which, you might not believe it, but I've actually seen Ultraman at Ryūsen Lake, that day..."
Listening to Eiji Tsuburaya recount that past event, Da Gu suddenly understood.
So it wasn't related to his recent misspeaking... Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya really did see Ultraman.
However, could it have been Ultraman from another time-space?
From the Land of Light where Mebius resides?
Da Gu also knew that the current time-space often connects with other time-spaces, causing beings not belonging to this time-space to come here.
Thus, the arrival of an Ultraman from the Land of Light on Earth in the past shouldn't be surprising.
"Ryūsen Lake, huh? Got it, thanks for your story." Sun Wukong prepared to leave with Da Gu, but Eiji Tsuburaya called out, "If possible, could you take me along?"
"It's too dangerous." Da Gu was worried about Eiji Tsuburaya getting hurt.
"I'm already an old man, life isn't worth much, and even if you don't take me, I can go myself. It's not far from here to Ryūsen Lake, just a ten-minute journey or so," Eiji Tsuburaya replied with a smile, "Besides, I can guide the way."
Seeing Eiji Tsuburaya's childlike excitement, Sun Wukong laughed, "Since the old gentleman wants to come along, let's go together, I'll protect you." Chapter source: My Virtual Library Empire (M|V|L4EMPYR).
Da Gu had no objections either.
With Mr. Wukong protecting, Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya shouldn't have any problems.
By Ryūsen Lake, Charliega was already controlling an umbrella, emitting a blue light injected into the lake, slowly pulling out a blue light group from it.
"Come forth, my Yanakage!"
Sun Wukong arrived just in time with Eiji Tsuburaya and Da Gu, looking at the blue light, "Da Gu, it's on you. Don't let that blue light group strike the nearby village."
Da Gu nodded, taking out a Transformation Stick.
"What is that?" Eiji Tsuburaya curiously asked.
"His tool for wielding power," Sun Wukong explained.
In the shining light, Ultraman Tiga appeared, instantly flying to the center of the lake, lifting the blue light group to remote uninhabited mountains and forests.
Rumble!
In no time, the ground shook, lights lit up in nearby villages, and people fled, thinking it was an earthquake.
But when they saw a glowing giant battling a ferocious dinosaur monster in the distance, they were stunned.
"It's a monster!"
"What is that giant?"
"Possibly an alien!"
Next to Sun Wukong and Eiji Tsuburaya, a crowd of villagers gathered, watching Ultraman Tiga fight the giant beast in the distance.
"That's Ultraman," Eiji Tsuburaya exclaimed, excited, though Tiga looked different from the Ultraman he once saw, that figure belonged to the same race!
Never thought Ultraman would be hidden among humans. Perhaps future special effects can incorporate this aspect.
Despite Yanakage's unfamiliar strength, it was able to engage in battle with Tiga in his Multi-Type form, albeit slightly suppressed by Tiga. After all, the present-day Tiga was far beyond what he used to be.
However, to swiftly eliminate Yanakage with Multi-Type's power was somewhat troublesome, thus he changed his color and muscles, transforming into the red power type.
The explosive power gave Tiga the upper hand in an instant.
"Damn, my Yanakage is a cosmic ferocious fight monster, how could it be losing to Tiga?" Charliega cursed, leaping onto Yanakage, stabbing the umbrella into its skin, continuously injecting it with energy.
"Roar!"
With the energy infusion, Yanakage's skin turned red, bursting with scorching energy, igniting the entire forest.
"The monster is raging!"
"Run!"
The residents near Ryūsen Lake felt the rolling heatwave and had no more interest in watching, fleeing hastily.
Under Sun Wukong's protection, Eiji Tsuburaya was safe but, watching the rampaging Yanakage, couldn't help but clench his fists, silently cheering for Tiga, "Don't lose! Go, Ultraman!"
Perhaps this belief caused Eiji Tsuburaya to emit a light that resonated with the Star of Ultramen, colliding into the wild Yanakage, interrupting its energy boost.
Da Gu, staring at the red light, was a bit bewildered. He wanted to transform into the Glitter Form to finish the battle quickly, and now what was this?
The red light ball halted beside Tiga, and amidst the white light, an Ultraman figure emerged, with massive chest muscles, even Tiga had to admire.
"Ultraman?" Charliega laughed coldly upon seeing Ultraman appear, "How nostalgic!"
Ultraman ignored Charliega, nodding at Tiga, who understood and transformed back to Multi-Type, charging the Zaiperion Ray along with Ultraman's Spacium Ray, aiming at Yanakage.
Rumble!
Amidst the firelight, Tiga and Ultraman shook hands, symbolizing the light passing from past to future.
Eiji Tsuburaya was ecstatic, muttering, "Jin Cheng, we need a hero."
(ps: The Ultraman arc is about to end. As for why write about Ultraman, mainly because Ultraman emphasizes the heart. Sun Wukong in 'Journey to the West' represents the heart, but he has an arrogant heart and a compassionate heart. The westward journey is the original work's Wukong's journey to let go and collect his heart, making it more realistic and multi-dimensional.)