Chapter 12: KST 012: I, Giant of Light! Choji Akimichi!
In the newly built Hokage Tower, Hokage's office:
The Third Hokage took a deep drag from his pipe, looking at the pile of transformation devices on his desk and asking, "What are the test results?"
Opposite him, an ANBU stood respectfully and replied: "We recovered a total of 39 such transformation devices."
"After testing them on people of three different age groups, there was no reaction."
"We disassembled three of them and found that they are just ordinary children's toys."
"They're just made with slightly more elaborate colors."
"Moreover, Lord Danzo's Root ninja is also collecting these things. Including the others that were lost, we haven't found anyone who can successfully transform!"
"Therefore, the conclusion is..."
"A farce?" Sarutobi tapped his pipe on the table: "Tch, confiscate these toys and destroy them."
"Also, intensify efforts to find the person who played this prank on the entire Konoha, this so-called Ultraman Zeta."
"Yes!!!"
The ANBU quickly responded loudly; he could sense the Third Hokage's anger.
He swiftly packed up the toys, and after a puff of smoke, vanished from the Hokage's sight.
"Hmph! Recently, more and more petty thieves have been visiting Konoha. Do they really think my reputation as the professor has faded?"
Sarutobi slowly walked to the window, gazing out at the prosperous Konoha.
"Konoha's current prosperity is due to 99% of my effort, plus 1% influence from my teachers. No matter who it is, neither the Uchiha nor the Hyuga clan can interfere with it.
"It's time to accelerate…"
"Transform!!!"
"Cough! Cough, cough, cough..."
The sudden, dramatic booming shout of "Transform!" almost choked the smoking Third Hokage half to death.
"What's going on?"
Sarutobi stopped coughing, straightened up, supporting himself on the windowsill, and looked out the window.
A dazzling pillar of light, reaching the heavens, came into view.
The next second, it transformed into a giant of light in the form of Ultraman.
"This... Could all of this be real?"
"Damn it, my transformation device!!!"
...
Within the dazzling pillar of light, a massive aura ignited around Choji's body.
He was even lifted into the sky, disappearing into the boundless flames of light.
The bright flames formed a gigantic humanoid shape, like a Susanoo formed from the mangekyo Sharingan.
But it was even larger than Susanoo, and its appearance was that of Ultraman.
"I... I really transformed into Ultraman?"
Choji, hidden within the chest of the giant of light, raised his hands in surprise.
He found that he could control the body perfectly, as if he had been magnified countless times.
High above, the people on the ground looked like slightly larger bugs.
"Ul...Ultraman!"
Shikamaru and Ino gaped, still in disbelief as they looked at the enormous figure before them.
This was their best friend.
They had just examined that transformation device together this morning.
Shikamaru had even concluded that it was a toy.
But now, he had instantly transformed into Ultraman. This was too much for their worldview to handle.
"Gulp!"
The masked ninja swallowed hard.
Facing the giantt, he felt immense pressure!
Most importantly, the miracle had happened right before his eyes; the shock was too great.
"Gen...Genjutsu!
"Yes, it must be genjutsu!
"Hahaha, how could it be so coincidental! Besides, that Ultraman Zeta who appeared before wasn't this big."
Under the terrifying aura and pressure, the masked ninja acted like he was going mad.
But his professional training still made him the first to sound the alarm and summon his companions.
He was a member of Danzo's Root.
In order to collect the transformation devices, many of his colleagues were scattered around the area.
"Don't even think you can deceive my eyes! Let me break your genjutsu!
"Earth Style: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling!"
The masked ninja pressed his hands together, and several giant rocks pressed toward the Giant from all directions.
"You bastard, I haven't settled the score with you yet! And you dare to provoke me first."
A powerful voice came from the Giant. He used his left hand to shield Shikamaru and the others.
His right hand swept away all the incoming rocks like they were pebbles.
Indeed, the giant rocks, to ordinary people, were as small as pebbles in front of the Giant of Light.
"You guys stay back and watch me make a pancake out of that bastard."
Choji, full of spirit, scooped up Shikamaru, Ino, and the little boy whose toy had been stolen, placing them in a spacious area far away.
During this time, the masked ninja's Earth Style attacks were completely unable to harm his Ultraman form.
Moreover, his body was hidden within the chest of the giant, dozens of meters high.
"Choji, be careful."
Ino reminded him, her eyes wide.
"Hahaha, don't worry, I'm Ultraman now, the Giant of Light, I'm super powerful!"
Choji laughed heartily, his voice shaking the earth.
"No, I mean be careful not to hurt other children."
"..."
The Giant of Light froze mid-turn.
Then he whooshed away.
Rumble!
The earth trembled and shook along his path.
At this time, several more Root members appeared around the masked ninja.
"What's going on with that giant? It doesn't look like it's a genjutsu."
"I... I'm not sure either. A chubby kid transformed using a transformation device, but didn't we have people try those devices before? No one succeeded."
"Really? Maybe the one in his hand is the real transformation device. This kind of power can't possibly last long, use more ninjutsu to drain his power."
"Subdue him and bring him to Lord Danzo!"
"Hai!!!"
Immediately, several ninjas dispersed, quickly approaching the Giant of Light.
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu!"
"Summoning Technique: Thick-Skinned Rock Boar!"
Various ninjutsu poured down.
"Hahaha, you funny bastards, you want to bully children everywhere as freaking adults? I will beat you up on behalf of Ultraman and justice."
Choji laughed loudly, waving his arms, scattering all the ninjutsu.
He even grabbed the enormous Thick-Skinned Rock Boar in the air and played with it like a chick.
The rock boar, which had appeared so imposing and fierce just moments before, now squealed in terror.
Moments later, it turned into a puff of smoke and returned to its home on its own.
...
Outside the Hokage Tower, Sarutobi was heartbroken that he hadn't been able to save those transformation devices.
For the first time, he was slightly dissatisfied with the ANBU's efficiency.
He told them to destroy them, and they immediately destroyed them. Couldn't they have waited just one more minute?! ONE MORE MINUTE?!!!
He could only blame that particular ANBU member, who specialized in Fire Style.
"Report! Lord Hokage! Konoha is facing another crisis, Ultraman has appeared."
Another ANBU ninja arrived from afar.
"I can seee I'm not blind yet!"
Sarutobi retorted irritably, while summoning the surrounding ANBU members: "Gather everyone nearby, help me capture this Ultraman."
"By the way, do you know who this Ultraman is?"
"It's the son of Choza, from the Akimichi Clan, who transformed using a transformation device. Lord Hokage, this Ultraman possesses immense power and seems to be immune to ninjutsu."
"Do we need to summon that girl from the Hyuga Clan? Maybe she can deal with this Ultraman."
"Idiot, not to mention that little Hinata can't use that power anymore, even if she could, do you want to destroy Konoha along with that?
"However, you did remind me of something. Quickly summon Choza."
"There's no need to waste effort. Let his father deal with this Ultraman."
"What's going on with Konoha lately? It's all these brats causing trouble!!!"