Who made him Ultraman!

Chapter 209 Should we grant our companions immortality? Max's answer! (4.2K)

In remembrance?

The future suddenly noticed this unusual word.

Could it be... that Max's comrade-in-arms has already passed away?

He didn't know much about this planetary observer, only that the other party was an Ultraman who had accidentally entered a parallel world and was saving Earth in another timeline.

As if he could foresee what the future held, Kaito Toma spoke again:
"Mebius, you guessed right."

"My comrade-in-arms has indeed passed away. The flow of time in different parallel universes is not the same. In some, the difference is almost the same, but in others... it can be tens or hundreds of times different."

"Unfortunately, this is the timeline where my comrade-in-arms, Kaito Toma, resides. It can be said that one day in this timeline is equivalent to one year in that timeline."

"When I returned to the Land of Light and traveled to that time and space again, the energetic young man I remembered had become a white-haired, dejected old man. However, the Earth in that time and space, just as he and I had imagined, had grasped the future and embarked on the right path."

Even though Higashima Kaito tried his best to remain calm, the disappointment and unease in his words were still uncontrollably revealed.

The group fell silent. For Max, it was perhaps just a matter of returning to his own timeline to deliver the mission and fill out the relevant reports. It was just a trip, but upon his return, everything would have changed.

This is... the wicked theory of lifespan!
The lifespan of Ultra Warriors differs greatly from that of Earthlings. Ultra Warriors have almost infinite lifespans. For example, Father of Ultra has lived for a full 160,000 years and shows no signs of decline or aging.

It could even be said that if the Ultra Warriors are well protected and free from any threat to their lives, they could live until the universe is annihilated!
Humans on Earth have a lifespan of only a hundred years, and most people only live to be over eighty.

Even without the difference in the flow of time between different time periods, a hundred years might only be "one month" for an Ultra Warrior.

Of the four people besides Max, perhaps only Yu Chen was indifferent to the theory of lifespan. This was because the people he knew were either long-lived beings like Jugglus Juggler or Ultra Warriors.

Of course, Earthlings like the Saint Zhangren and Jingjian Jieming cannot be excluded, but... Yu Chen really doesn't think he can safely spend hundreds or thousands of years. Although he has a lifespan of several thousand years, he can't use it all up.

As for the rest—Future, Kengo, and Masaki Keigo—they all cannot escape the theory of lifespan.

Whether it's GUYS, Elite Victory Team, or Victory Team, they are all extremely precious and inseparable companions to these three.

As an ordinary Earthling, Masaki Keigo's lifespan is short, which is fortunate, as he can leave this world with his companions. However, Mirai and Kengo are truly destined to perish.

Max's feelings were felt most deeply by these two people.

After careful consideration, Jianwu finally couldn't help but speak:
"Toma Kaito must be very important to you."

"Indeed, he is an inseparable part of my long life. Whether it's Kaito Toma, Dush, or those other people on Earth, it's all the same."

As Dongma Kaito finished speaking, the future followed closely behind:
"You must be very sad, Senior Max. Your former comrade is growing old before your eyes, and you are powerless to do anything about it."

As he spoke, Kaito Toma's eyelids drooped slightly, revealing a hint of sadness:

"There was indeed a period when I was very sad, but I quickly adjusted my emotions."

"Although I am a planetary observer, I am also an Ultra Warrior. As a warrior, I must firmly fulfill my duties and not be swayed by my emotions."

“If I were to dwell on that past, I don’t think Kaito Toma would want to see me become like this.”

"We must not forget them, we must not forget them, but rather carry their sentiments with us and move forward with determination. That is my answer."

"I see... Perhaps I should start making plans sooner." Future took a deep breath and then exhaled forcefully.

Upon hearing this, Kengo and Masaki Keigo looked completely bewildered. Kengo couldn't help but ask:

"Have you thought about the future already? I think everyone knows the answer, but... what exactly should you do?"

How can an ordinary person with no background achieve financial freedom?
It's very simple: work extremely hard during your school years, get into the best university, accumulate resources and connections while in school, and after entering society, maintain excellent self-control and spend every day improving yourself. If you continue like this, in time you will surely achieve financial freedom and upward social mobility.

But it's easier said than done. How many people can actually do it? Probably one in ten thousand.
Don't dwell on the past. That's Max's answer, and by doing so, you can break free from that sadness.

How easy is that?
Turning to sword enlightenment, he raised his head and said resolutely:
"I also miss everyone at GUYS very much."

"But we will all have to face these things someday, won't we?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Wu felt as if struck by lightning, his mind went blank, and he instinctively took two steps back, muttering to himself in a daze:
"No, no... Akito, Kaimei..."

How can I get over this mental block so easily?

Upon hearing Max's answer, Future quickly composed herself.

This……

Seeing Kengo's excitement, Masaki Keigo, standing beside him, shared the same sentiment and witnessed firsthand the difference between the Ultra Warriors of the Land of Light and humans who had gained light.

Just this state of mind alone has already created a vast difference in their perspectives.

The Ultra Warriors of the Land of Light are all like saints, able to quickly adjust their emotions; they are almost inhuman.

Then, Jian Wu quickly walked up to Yu Chen and asked him:
"And what about you, Yuchen? What's your answer? I think you've thought about things like lifespan before, haven't you?"

However, Yu Chen simply shrugged, his face completely indifferent:
"I have several thousand more years of life left to live, but... I won't be able to use it all up."

"Can't use it all?"

Jian Wu's mind raced for a moment. Was Yu Chen referring to the fact that he wouldn't live to see the end of his life? Or did he mean something else?
Then, Yu Chen changed the subject:
"However, if I had the ability to grant immortality, I would use it on the Earthlings I know."

"Just like Shingo Sakamizu, everyone at GUYS, and everyone at Elite GUTS, etc..."

"Huh?" Jianwu was stunned.

However, at that moment, Toma Kaito's calm voice suddenly rang out:
"Doing this will not achieve the good results you want."

“I’ve thought before that if I had the ability, I would definitely make Kaito Toma live forever and live longer. A young man like him who can seize the future should not be bound by lifespan.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Chen finally raised his eyes to look at Higashima Kaito.

He was curious to see what answer Max would give.

In past lives, immortality was the ultimate goal pursued by everyone, from the First Emperor of Qin to everyone in modern times. No one wants to watch themselves grow old, or their family members grow old, and eventually leave this world.

The concept of lifespan is also vividly demonstrated in the Ultraman series.

Both Max and Mebius brutally demonstrated this point.

In the Taiga radio drama, the broken Tulaiga gun that young Taiga obtains records the voices of the GUYS members. GUYS uses meteor technology to send it to the Land of Light, however… this process takes a full 20,000 years!

This also means that by the time Mebius received the gun, the GUYS members had already left this world.

The radio drama doesn't directly mention Mebius and Hikari, only hinting at them indirectly. [Commander Hikari sometimes stares at this gun for a very long time.]

How could this bond and affection between humans and Ultra Warriors not be moving?

Therefore, before he came to the Ultra World, he had an idea. If he had the ability, he would definitely help Xiaomeng, Hikari, or Max escape the evil theory of lifespan.

But now it seems... the original owner, who was involved in the theory of lifespan, does not agree with this idea.

“I’d like to hear your thoughts, Max.”

Kaito Toma's expression remained calm, but his voice trembled slightly:
"My idea is simple, and my vision is indeed wonderful, but... does doing this really respect Kaito from East Malaysia?"

"Is it because I respect him, or is it just my own selfish assumption?"

"If Kaito Toma were to truly gain a lifespan like our Ultra Warriors, that would probably be even more terrifying for him, as he would truly be bound by his lifespan."

“His beloved companions, friends, and humanity will grow old before his eyes and turn into a handful of dust. What I have experienced will happen to him again.”

"But is Kaito from East Malaysia truly happy and joyful?"

After he finished speaking, everyone, including Yu Chen, fell silent.

Max undoubtedly wanted Kaito Touma to live, and they believed that Kaito Touma himself felt the same way. No one wants to live longer.

But... they seem to have overlooked one thing: if one could truly live forever, Kaito Touma would probably be happy at first, but decades later, that happiness would turn into loneliness.

Watching one's companions grow old and pass away is... well, it can be described as cruel torture!

After a long pause, Yu Chen suddenly asked:
"What if Kaito's Dush teammates from East Malaysia could also live forever?"

Kaito Toma responded without hesitation:
"I've thought about that too. I was stuck in a state of endless confusion back then, wondering what the optimal solution was?"

"To grant immortality to everyone in Dush, and even to Toma Kaito's parents, relatives, and all his friends... This would naturally be a good thing for Toma Kaito, and he could indeed live a happy and fulfilling life."

"But the Dush team will experience the same predicament as East Malaysia Kaito, because their teammates are not immortal."

"Okay, even if I let their companions live longer, so that Kaito Toma and Dush can live happily."

"So... does that mean they can't make friends? New friends will still only live for seventy or eighty years and grow old in front of them. After thinking it over, I think there is no optimal solution."

There is no optimal solution?

It seems, indeed.

Granting immortality to Toma Kaito is torture, while granting immortality to his friends is a good thing for Toma Kaito, but torture for his friends.

There is no optimal solution at all; no matter how hard we try, it seems we cannot escape the theory of lifespan.

Moreover, this group of people who achieved immortality was ultimately only a small minority.

They are an anomaly compared to the vast majority of short-lived humans on Earth.

Just like Kirino Makio's situation back then, discrimination, bullying, neglect, and hostility will follow one after another.

Lost in thought, Kaito Toma spoke again:
"Perhaps there is an optimal solution, which is to allow all people on Earth to have a long lifespan."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lai's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had grasped something important, and he suddenly spoke:
"This seems to be the truly optimal solution! In this way, no one will have to worry about lifespan anymore, everyone will live to be the same age, and Kaito and the others will be able to see you, Max-senpai, more often!"

However, before he could finish speaking, Toma Kaito coldly retorted:

"But... is this fair to other civilizations in the universe?"

"Why do Earthlings receive this blessing? In the end, it's just my favoritism, my selfish behavior."

"I have done enough for the Earth. I cannot do more, as that would disrupt the balance of the universe."

"If Earthlings can live forever and be protected by Ultra Warriors, why can't other civilizations? We Ultra Warriors... can't be too biased."

Hearing this, Yu Chen felt that... Max was indeed extremely rational.

If it were Ultraman Seven, and he had the ability to grant immortality to others, he would have used it on all the Earthlings without hesitation.

Why? Because Seven has a deep love for Earthlings.

What about other extraterrestrial civilizations? What are their views?

who cares!
And his own thoughts gradually changed through Max's words.

Lost in thought, he saw Kaito Toma walk up to Mirai and pat him on the shoulder:

“Mebius, I know what you’re thinking. My thoughts are very similar to yours.”

"But I want to tell you that Kaito Toma, Dush, and the Earth are all extremely important to me. But they are just a part of my life."

"I will encounter new civilizations and new companions I can value in the future. Should we... grant them all immortality?"

"This is an act that seriously disrupts the balance of the universe."

"A civilization that suddenly gains immortality will be unaccustomed to it, because it did not obtain it through its own efforts. In fact... they might even take extreme actions, which we cannot predict. In short, we cannot let our selfishness control us."

"As an Ultra Warrior, you must control your emotions."

"If we really do that... in a sense, we who grant other civilizations unlimited immortality are not much different from the dark forces that wantonly destroy, plunder, and invade other civilizations. We have both disrupted the balance of the universe."

Mirai listened quietly, without interrupting or answering Toma Kaito.

The same is true for Masaki Keigo.

He was also thinking about what would happen if one day they gained great power.

Is it really right for humanity and Earth to grant Captain Megumi and the Director immortality? And for them, isn't it torture?
Jianwu frowned. He had previously thought that Shengzhangren and Jieming could stay with him forever, but now it seemed that such a thought was too naive.

The theory of lifespan... the theory of lifespan.

Why would such a thing exist in the world?

Lost in thought, he suddenly saw Higashima Kaito walk up to Yu Chen, his tone much heavier:
"I heard some news before."

"You interfered in the internal affairs of a civilization in another time and space, didn't you?"

(End of this chapter)