Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 281, Section 277: What! Qi Ming can command Ultraman! (A long chapter of 4,000 words)
The next moment, Qi Ming's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

"boom!"

A series of cracking bones and twisting metal sounds rang out almost simultaneously. Aihara Ryu felt a blur before his eyes, and the twelve elite soldiers he had brought fell one after another like bowling pins.

The three soldiers who had just fired at the Metz aliens were now under Qi Ming's special attention.

The first man's gun was crushed into scrap metal by Qi Ming with one hand, followed by an elbow strike that made him kneel on the ground clutching his chest and retching.

The second soldier had just raised his gun when Qi Ming crushed his wrist with two fingers.

The third soldier didn't even have time to react before he was hit on the knee with a whip kick, and he was sent flying five meters away in a spin.

"You!" The shocked adjutant hurriedly retreated, only to see Qi Ming appear before him like a ghost.

“I heard it all just now. You were the one who ordered them to fire, weren’t you?” Qi Ming gripped the adjutant’s wrist, which was holding the gun, with his right hand like an iron clamp.

"Ah!" The adjutant let out a pig-like scream, his wrist bones making a teeth-grinding crunching sound between Qi Ming's fingers.

Qi Ming clenched his other fist and delivered a short punch to the adjutant's abdomen.

"Ugh! Ugh—" The adjutant's eyes bulged, and stomach acid mixed with blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

He curled up like a shrimp and was lifted up by Qi Ming by his collar.

“This is a time for special care.” Qi Ming’s voice was as cold as ice as he raised his knee and slammed it hard into the outside of the adjutant’s thigh.

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of bones cracking echoed throughout the venue.

"My leg! My leg!" The adjutant collapsed to the ground, rolling around, his right leg twisted at an unnatural angle. Qi Ming's attack had precisely broken his femur.

"How about it, Captain? Isn't my leg-breaking technique getting more and more perfect?" Qi Ming turned to look at Moroboshi Dan.

Dan Moroboshi: "..." This isn't something to brag about!

The citizens who witnessed Qi Ming's actions were all stunned.

We're all human, so how come you can single-handedly take down twelve people in an instant? Is the difference between people really that big?

Just moments ago, these people were indignant about being beaten black and blue by Qi Ming and suffering unbearable pain, but now they are beginning to feel fortunate that they are still alive.

Seeing that Qi Ming wanted to continue attacking, Moroboshi Dan stopped him:
"If we really beat them half to death, then even if Xiao Liang and the Metz aliens leave Earth, they will be called 'evil aliens fleeing from justice'."

"For the sake of their reputation, this should not continue!"

Qi Ming pondered for a moment and nodded: "That's true, the lives of these scoundrels are not as valuable as Xiao Liang's reputation."

Dan Moroboshi: "..." That's not how you're supposed to understand it!

Qi Ming approached Aihara Ryu. He hadn't attacked Aihara Ryu earlier because the guy was still a hot-blooded idiot.

He is nominally the commander, but his subordinates dare to arbitrarily sideline him and act in violation of his orders.

Since the responsibility doesn't lie with him, there's no need to punish him.

Faced with the menacing Qi Ming, Aihara Ryu stiffened his neck, stubbornly refusing to show any fear so as not to lose face as a soldier.

Qi Ming raised his index finger and said calmly:
“Listen, if the Metzians are truly evil aliens, then I am an accomplice of those evil aliens.”

“If I am an accomplice of the evil aliens, then no one can leave here alive.”

"Can you understand this most basic principle of logic?"

Aihara Ryu nodded reluctantly, thinking it best not to argue with Qi Ming at this time.

"Good that you understand. Looks like you do use your brain occasionally. Take this pile of trash and get out of here." Qi Ming looked at the soldiers who had been beaten to their knees.

He then scanned the surrounding citizens: "Aren't you leaving yet? What are you expecting?"

"Run!" The citizens turned and ran, and the able-bodied wounded staggered and dragged those who had been knocked unconscious away into the distance.

The young boy, Saku Yoshiaki, stared blankly at the scene.

In the past, those people would only leave after they had bullied him enough; this was the first time he had been violently driven away like this.

"Just pretend they're here to throw you a farewell party." Qi Ming patted his shoulder. "I'll take this opportunity to vent your anger so you don't leave Earth feeling resentful."

He took out the PDI communicator and ordered someone to bring the underground Pipa tank to dig up the spaceship.

"Thump." At this moment, the Metz alien's legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.

"Uncle, what's wrong, Uncle!" The boy rushed over anxiously.

Dan Moroboshi walked over and frowned after observing him: "His body has reached its limit. He must be treated immediately, otherwise he won't be able to make it back to space."

Qi Ming: "Take him back to the base. Superman A-Guang will take care of it."

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At the Defense Forces Headquarters, Minister Kenji was furious upon learning the situation, pounding his fists on the tables and chairs.

"What is this persistent TPC trying to do? Why is it jumping out at this time to ruin my plans? Is it determined to oppose our defense forces?!"

"And Aihara Ryu and his gang are useless too. There are twelve of them, but they can't even take down two people!"

After he finished venting, Sanada Ryosuke stepped forward and said, "Judging from the video, Qi Ming's combat power has exceeded the range that normal human training can achieve. He must have used genetic modification technology."

Minister Jian Tong: "Genetic modification technology?"

Ryosuke Sanada: "Yes, just like the 'Ebloon Cell' that we've been secretly developing."

After saying that, he lifted a 300-pound iron table with one hand, his effortless expression leaving Minister Jian Tong stunned.

Minister Jian Tong realized something: "Could it be that you..."

Ryosuke Sanada nodded: "As the person in charge of the Ebloon cell project, in order to ensure the accuracy of the research data, I also had it transplanted into myself three months later, and the effect was very stable."

Minister Jian Tong's eyes widened: "Experimenting on yourself? You're insane..."

Ryosuke Sanada said calmly, "Scientific progress always requires someone to make sacrifices, and I have great confidence in my own research."

"So far, Aibolon cells seem to be very safe, and the stability and superiority of the second generation even surpass the first generation I used."

“If you wish, I can immediately bypass Commander Sahara’s approval process and arrange the transplant surgery for you privately.”

After Minister Jiantong understood his meaning, a fierce internal struggle immediately ensued.

Ebloon cells can create super soldiers, but the number and selection of these super soldiers will be strictly controlled to prevent internal turmoil.

If Commander Sahara only selects his own confidants, then he might not even have a chance to be chosen.

But risks still exist, after all, this involves altering genes. "Can he be even stronger than that Qi Ming?" After a long pause, looking at the image of Qi Ming instantly defeating twelve people on the computer screen, Minister Jian Tong asked.

“Of course, our defense forces are certainly more advanced than TPC,” Sanada Ryosuke said, seeing him waver.

“Then let’s do it! I will not only stand at the pinnacle of power, but also become the strongest human being!” Minister Jian Tong said through gritted teeth.

He ultimately trusted the assurances of his trusted confidant, Ryosuke Sanada, an expert in the field of genetics.

Upon hearing this, a crimson light flashed deep in Sanada Ryosuke's eyes, and he revealed a smug smile.

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TPC Maritime Base.

Qi Ming: "Is there any hope?"

“He can be saved.” Hikari nodded after scanning the Metz alien lying on the hospital bed with the instrument.

"Uncle, can you really recover your health?!" The boy, Saku Yoshiaki, who followed closely behind, asked hurriedly.

Hikari: "Five days should be enough to stabilize his condition."

Dan Moroboshi led the boy, Sakumura, away, saying, "Don't disturb the doctor; let him receive proper treatment."

Qi Ming left, and Minister Yin from the Security Department came over and said in as tactful a tone as possible, "Team Member Qi Ming, the staff officers would like you to attend their meeting."

Qi Ming nodded and followed.

Inside the meeting room, most of the staff officers were seated, with senior staff officers such as Gondo, He Zhi, and Inagaki all looking solemn.

At their prompting, Staff Officer Tongshan, who had the best relationship with Qi Ming, spoke first.

"Public opinion is starting to ferment, and this time we're in a bit of a passive position." Staff Officer Kiriyama pushed a tablet computer over.

Qi Ming took the document and saw that the media mouthpiece of the defense force had begun to criticize Qi Ming for protecting the evil aliens and beating up citizens and allied soldiers, and then attacked TPC.

Qi Ming had actually done something similar before: to protect the kind aliens and beat up the unreasonable Earthlings. He had done the same thing when he was protecting the Ursa Minor boy, Boku.

However, the villagers who were incited to kill were ignorant and, knowing they were in the wrong, felt they were already being grateful that Qi Ming wasn't going to cause them any more trouble, so of course they didn't dare to pursue the matter further.

This time, Qi Ming was fighting the defense forces, and Minister Jian Tong was very determined to seize the opportunity to ruin Qi Ming and TPC.

It's not that our defense forces don't want to eliminate the lurking aliens and maintain peace; it's that TPC is in the way.

Many media outlets have linked this incident to the fact that Tsuchihashi Yu previously recruited the "Victory Team 2," which consisted entirely of aliens, suggesting that TPC has not repented and remains an outpost for alien invasion of Earth.

Qi Ming even saw a media person say that dogs are man's best friend, that the alien killed the dog, and that Qi Ming of the GUTS team protected the alien, so Qi Ming must be an enemy of man.

All sorts of monsters and demons are involved, and these professional media outlets are trying to smear us from every angle.

Qi Ming also came across a video posted on social media by the scumbag reporter Hirukawa. In the video, he shouted at the top of his lungs that Qi Ming was definitely not human based on his behavior.

"That Qi Ming is either a monster or an alien lurking on Earth. He won't stand on humanity's side; he's a huge threat!"

"Now, he has finally stopped pretending. In order to protect his fellow aliens, he has revealed his claws and is ruthlessly attacking innocent civilians and soldiers who are defending their homeland!"

"TPC, are you sure you want to stand on the side of the citizens, on the opposite side of the earth?!"

"If we don't arrest and execute this guy, the citizens will have no choice but to submit to his threats!"

Qi Ming looked at it nonchalantly: "Even though it's just a fly, its buzzing is quite annoying. I'll just swat it when I have some free time."

Staff Officer Inagaki: "He is not important. What is important is the public opinion he has guided. The video of the boy who let the dog explode in mid-air and the video of the Metz alien admitting his identity have already spread online."

The other staff officers also looked at Qi Ming with dissatisfaction; this guy had done something far too dishonorable this time.

He was only concerned with venting his anger and didn't care at all that the Victory jersey he was wearing would have such a huge negative impact on TPC.

Qi Ming: "The reason I beat those citizens down was because they wanted to execute innocent teenagers. The defense forces fired at us first, and I was already being kind by sparing their lives."

Staff Officer Kiriyama nodded: "So it was selective reporting. Since the responsibility lies with both sides, we can also use this incident to retaliate and muddy the waters."

Staff Officer Gondo sighed: "But the citizens have their own stance. As human beings, they only feel that the aliens must be executed, and they find it incomprehensible that the Victory Team members attacked 'their own people' while protecting the aliens."

Qi Ming: "Isn't Ultraman also an alien? Actually, this is easy to solve..."

He was just about to reveal his strategy and ask TPC's media to reverse public opinion when his phone suddenly beeped.

Upon seeing the message sent from above, his expression changed slightly.

This meeting needs to end quickly; he has more important things to do.

Qi Ming changed the subject: "Instead of worrying about these trivial matters all day, you should focus your energy on the future. As long as we control the narrative of the future, we can overturn the slander of the past."

Staff Officer He Zhi: "The future, what do you mean?"

Qi Ming said in a mysterious tone:
"Suppose that one day, Ultraman and the defense force have an irreconcilable conflict, and Ultraman disarms the defense force of all its weapons."

"At that time, did the TPC have the capability to take over the areas actually controlled by the defense forces?"

"Is there a capacity for a smooth transition, to take control of all of Japan with as little bloodshed as possible?"

"This is what you should be considering and preparing for."

After saying that, Qi Ming stood up and left the silent conference room.

No one stopped them. The staff officers stared blankly at Qi Ming's departing figure, their dissatisfaction and complaints disappearing, replaced by astonishment and shock.

Half a minute later, one of the staff officers said in a low voice, "This isn't just a hypothesis... that's exactly what he meant."

Staff Officer Inagaki also looked like he'd seen a ghost: "There's precedent for this."

Qi Ming had previously contacted Ultraman and had Black Orb make a "Media Initiative to Protect the Ocean" on camera, with the exact same lines.

Now, does Qi Ming mean that he can not only suggest Ultraman to launch an initiative, but also command Ultraman to destroy hostile armed forces?
This is too incredible.

Although Qi Ming is outstanding as a human, he is far inferior to Ultraman, who is like a god and can destroy monsters weighing tens of thousands of tons.

Can he really do that?
How did he do it? What is he going to do?
The oppressive atmosphere in the meeting room had completely dissipated. No one had time to worry about the negative public opinion caused by Qi Ming anymore; the high-ranking advisors were all pondering the situation.

He pondered just how capable Qi Ming was and why he dared to say such things.

And after the defensive forces' manpower was completely destroyed, the TPC completely controlled the future of Japan.

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