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The fortitude is 5.7?

Even in that state?

I can't believe it's still emitting this much energy.

You finally woke up, huh?

Kaiju No. 10.

Shut up, dumbass.

Do that again, and I'll chop you up.

Swordman,

you're not like the rest after all.

I really wish I had eaten you in order to power-up myself.

Please be careful, Vice-Captain. I can't predict his moves.

I'll get straight to the point.

There is a kaiju whom we call No. 9.

Tell us everything you know about this kaiju.

Sure.

After all, that thing created me.

Created?

But I have one condition.

Get me out of here

and fight with me.

ORIGINAL WORK BY: NAOYA MATSUMOTO

Get me out of here and fight with me.

Can't do that.

In the first place, it is impossible to restore your core to a fighting level--

That's not it.

I already know that.

That's not what I'm talking about.

You guys have the technology to weaponize my body, right?

Weaponize my body and wear it.

Give your body to me.

He's asking to be weaponized?

It's too dangerous, Vice-Captain!

There is no precedent for weaponizing a sentient kaiju!

What effect it will have on the user is still unknown!

I had a lot of fun battling with you.

It was like a dream to me.

Stop talking nonsense. It wasn't fun at all.

That's bullshit.

I know, because I fought against you.

You were clearly enjoying the battle itself.

You and I are alike.

You of all people should be able to understand me.

That as long as I can have a thrilling battle,

it doesn't matter if the opponent is human

or a kaiju.

Give me a little time.

Wait here.

Okonogi-chan.

What the hell is that thing? It's so scary!

That thing just loves to fight! It was pressuring me like crazy.

I felt a sense of danger in a whole different way!

I don't want to wear that.

I'm against it too!

There's no precedent regarding this, and we don't know what it's planning!

There's a chance that thing will take over your body!

But its combat power is appealing.

There's no other source to get information either.

I guess the most I'll lose is my life.

Captain.

I think I'll accept No. 10's offer.

I'll gamble on your judgment.

I'll request Headquarters to weaponize No. 10.

Oh boy.

Seems like I won the favor of this weird thing.

Talk.

So, the deal is on?

Fine.

But let me make one thing clear.

You won't be using me.

I'll be using you.

Vice-Captain Hoshina is here?

Yeah.

It's a meeting to discuss countermeasures against No. 9.

Vice-Captain Hoshina.

I still haven't been able to apologize to him

for hiding my true identity.

By the way, where's Narumi?

He gathered the Platoon Leaders and went somewhere.

That's bad.

Bad?

The jurisdictions of the First and Third Division are both within Tokyo,

so they are often compared to one another.

On top of that, there are many conflicts

and disputes that arise from territorial issues. In other words...

They're bitter enemies.

Hoshina.

Who gave you permission

- to step foot into my territory? - Oh my.

What a great honor to have Captain Narumi himself come to greet me.

As for permission, I got it from the "higher ups" at the headquarters,

so don't worry.

No, I can't let you pass.

This base is off-limits to people with bowl cuts and squinty eyes.

And both of those apply to you.

Wait... Don't tell me you're still holding a grudge against me?

For beating you

in the Miniature Class Kaiju category of the neutralization exercise ranking?

Beat you...

Captain!

What the hell did you do?

We didn't do anything.

By the way, the incident that happened at Suginami last month isn't settled yet!

You started neutralizing kaiju on our territory!

A portion of the Yoju were in Mitaka,

so as an extension of that, we also neutralized the Honju.

Then you should get our permission first.

Who has got time for that?

These elites are unreasonable.

You guys, keep giving it to them!

The only record that Hoshina has broken is the one for the Miniature Class Kaiju!

Other than that, I still hold the title for everything else!

Doesn't Captain Ashiro hold the title for the Long-range Shooting Category?

DOESN'T CAPTAIN ASHIRO HOLD THE TITLE FOR THE LONG-RANGE SHOOTING CATEGORY?

Captain!

Why would you tell such an obvious lie?

Shut up! Shut up!

Whatever the case, I just don't like you!

Get out of here right now!

That's enough.

Vice-Captain Hasegawa!

It's been a while, Soshiro.

Long time no see, Hasegawa-san.

The divisional meeting is ready to begin.

I'll take you there.

Everyone's here.

‎VICE-CAPTAIN OF THE FIRST DIVISION ‎EIJI HASEGAWA

Now we will begin...

CAPTAIN OF THE FIRST DIVISION GEN NARUMI

...the Eastern Divisional Conference

to plan a specialized countermeasure against No. 9.

Hey, Narumi.

Seeing your dopey, yawning face makes me wonder if you're slacking off.

- I'll go beat you up. - Hey, Muscle Head.

I have the right to yawn whenever I want. Am I wrong?

Stop it, Jura. He's always like this.

He's a man with no redeeming qualities other than defeating kaiju.

What the hell, Ashiro!

What you're saying is more horrible than Igarashi!

Now, now, it's been a while since we got together like this. Let's all get along.

Hey, you're drinking sake! I can see the bottle!

Oh, oops. That's not good.

Silence.

Damn, they're so rowdy.

Get it started, Soshiro Hoshina.

Roger.

We obtained new information regarding No. 9.

I'll get straight to the point.

No. 9's disaster is not something that can be dealt with by a single division.

- Where's the source of the information? - No. 10, who is under custody.

No. 10 said something very surprising.

It said it was created by No. 9.

A kaiju created a monster

- with a fortitude of 9.0? - Yes.

Kaiju No. 9 is the first ever species created intentionally by its own making.

Moreover, it is highly likely that it has

the ability to create extremely powerful counterparts.

No. 10 also said...

I'm a prototype.

I want to fight against the finished products

that are produced through me.

The Identified Kaiju is a prototype?

Currently, Japan Defense Force's capacity of dealing

with Identified Kaiju at once is said to be limited to about five.

That number will be further reduced once it concerns kaiju

with a fortitude of 9.5 or higher.

What if No. 9 is creating more powerful kaiju

that exceed the number of what we are able to handle at once?

Unless all the divisions break down barriers and work together...

this country

will perish.

A kaiju that creates new species, huh?

It's very hard to believe.

Is there a chance that No. 10 is lying?

Of course, there's a possibility of that too.

But as you can see with this data,

in recent years, there's been a surge in kaiju outbreaks and new species,

including a doubling of the average annual fortitude from 2.6 to 4.8.

This is consistent with the information from No. 10.

As you know, there are many unknowns about the mechanism behind the Kaiju Emergence.

But recent research

has led to the theory that the enormous energy

and strain generated by earth's faults affects underground materials

and nearby plants and animals, causing the kaiju to appear.

It's believed that No. 9 is intentionally using these elements

to create more kaiju.

Any information on its whereabouts?

That thing changes its appearance and moves from one place to another.

Its current location is unknown.

Considering the huge energy source necessary to produce

multiple Identified Kaiju, it's probably

somewhere in the area where

the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate meet.

It's most likely lurking in an area inaccessible to humans.

The area is too big to begin with.

It will take years just to pinpoint the location.

So, all we can do is wait for that thing to make a move?

Additionally, No. 10 says No. 9 has access

to the memories of the individuals it fuses with.

By fusing with Director General Shinomiya, it's possible that No. 9 has gained

insight into the Defense Force's combat power.

In other words, in the next few months, until No. 9 takes action again,

we must create surprising factors that will catch No. 9 off guard.

That's our challenge.

- Surprising factors? - Yes.

Let's use those who are currently

not on our main force and are outside the scope of No. 9's calculations.

The ones inexperienced and incomplete

and therefore have the potential to grow

significantly in the shortest possible time.

The development of our young talents is key to victory.

Among these, the most important is the training of the Compatible User

for the Numbers Weapons 6, which remains dormant.

Numbers 6.

A weapon that's said to be most powerful

and also the most dangerous.

Pitting the former King of Kaiju

against a new king, huh?

Did you find a Compatible User?

A current cell sample from a new recruit

shows signs of synchronizing with No. 6.

He's not from the Neutralization University,

and his entrance exam results were mediocre,

so he's completely off the radar of other divisions.

His name is...

MATSUMOTO CITY, NAGANO PREFECTURE

Damn it.

Iharu-kun, duck!

His name is Reno Ichikawa.

He is one of the rapidly growing young talents.

He's the suitable candidate for No. 6's suit, huh?

Seems like we're in charge of an incredible kid, Toko-chan.

You're on duty.

Can't you cut me some slack?

VICE-CAPTAIN OF THE FOURTH DIVISION TOKO KIRIMORI

I'm feeling overwhelmed

by the sudden big responsibility.

Someone who's really overwhelmed wouldn't be plucking their nose hair.

HIKARI SHINOMIYA HAS PASSED AWAY

But it's true that I feel weighed down.

THE DESPAIR BROUGHT BY "THE KING OF KAIJU"

Kaiju No. 6.

In addition to the combat power of fortitude 9.6,

it attacked by leading a multitude of Honju class kaiju.

It lived up to its name, "The King of Kaiju".

I was still a student back then,

but it was so devastating, I still remember it clearly.

The Second Division, led by Captain Hikari Shinomiya,

intercepted the enemy at Odawara.

Later, the First Division joined as a relief force

and together, they defeated the kaiju, suffering many casualties.

Along with the rare heavy snowfall in Odawara,

it is a symbol of despair that remains engraved in people's memories

to this day.

That's something we're trying to force on a teenager.

- Not even after that heartfelt speech? - Nope.

It's Ichikawa.

Me?

As the user of Numbers Weapons 6?

You've heard of the Identified Kaiju Weapons,

also known as the Numbers Weapons?

I've never seen it, but I've heard of its existence.

I see. Then listen carefully.

Numbers is a powerful weapon that, once mastered,

will allow the user to take down a Daikaiju on its own.

On the other hand, due to excessive strain and increased opportunities

for combat on the front lines,

half of the users die before they are discharged.

Among the Weapons, the most powerful

and most dangerous is said to be Numbers 6.

As a Defense Force member protecting the country,

this may be inappropriate for me to say, but I'm going to be honest with you.

I think you should turn it down.

I heard that Senpai was accepted into the Defense Force

as Kaiju No. 8 to provide them with strong combat power.

But then...

what will happen to his dream?

Who will

save him?

Ichikawa-kun, are you sure about this?

- Even if it's just the arm this time-- - Captain Ogata.

Please begin.

He looks determined.

Activate Numbers 6.

No issues with shape assimilation and neural synchronization.

Even though I'm only wearing the arm part of the suit,

it feels as if it's draining all of my energy!

I will not lose!

Toko-chan.

Get the stretcher ready.

What is this?

I see.

This is what Senpai

is always fighting against.

Reno! Reno!

Reno!

Reno!

Iharu-kun.

I'm so glad you're awake.

- Where am I? - The infirmary. No need to worry.

I see.

I failed as a Compatible User for Numbers 6...

Has it sunk in now?

How terrifying it is to use the Numbers Weapons.

Captain.

It was just a partial suit, but it caused you that much strain.

You can imagine what will happen

if you put on the whole suit, right?

I'm going to say it one more time.

You should turn it down.

- I also think that's a good idea... - I'm going to do it.

I'm going to do it.

He hasn't wavered at all.

How dangerous.

If he goes out into the front lines with Numbers 6,

he will most likely

lose his life in the near future.

But I don't think he's the type

that will listen to me anyway.

I'll give you a one-month trial period.

Then you'll go on a neutralization mission.

And I will decide

if you're fit to wear Numbers 6 on the battlefield or not.

Soshiro Hoshina's "Hoshi Night Nippon."

Today's guest is...

Hey, Bowl Cut! Who gave you permission to do this radio show?

This show is off-limits to people with messy rooms and bangs with highlights.

Today's the last day you can take that attitude with me.

I'm number one in the Defense Force's Tongue Twister Category.

Hand over this radio show to me.

Tongue twister has nothing to do with radio shows.

You don't think you can win against me?

Selfish shellfish. Selfish shellfish. Selfish shellfish. How's that?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck...

Oh?

Was it too difficult for you, Captain Narumi?

TOO DIFFICULT FOR CAPTAIN NARUMI

Tune in next week to Hoshi Night Nippon.

TO BE CONTINUED

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita