Xiao Zhen returned to the ZAP SPACY Space Pen in high spirits. There seemed to be a few more people here now, and they looked somewhat familiar.
Moroboshi Dan warmly stepped forward to introduce them.
"Xiao Zhen, you're back. Let me introduce a few of my brothers.
"This is Hayata. You can also call him Ultraman.
"And this is Hideki Go, Ultraman Jack.
"Finally, this is Seiji Hokuto, Ultraman Ace."
After hearing the introductions, Xiao Zhen shook hands with them amicably.
These three Ultramen who had just arrived on Planet Hama had taken human forms that looked middle-aged or elderly. They had probably assumed appearances based on how they had looked on Earth.
When he finally shook hands with Seiji Hokuto, Ultraman Ace seemed to have found a kindred spirit and said with feeling, "I heard Brother Seven mention Ultraman from another Parallel Universe before. I don't know why, but I find you very agreeable. Are you interested in having a spar?"
Xiao Zhen's expression did not change, but he wondered whether Ace truly wanted to spar with him or whether this was a test from the Land of Light.
Moroboshi Dan said reproachfully, "Hokuto, that's too rude. How can you make such a request the moment you meet him?"
Xiao Zhen smiled. "Since coming to this universe, I've heard some of Mr. Hokuto's legends as well. Ultraman Ace, the Chouju Buster—if I can exchange blows with him, it should improve my own Combat Skills."
Seeing that Xiao Zhen did not object, Moroboshi Dan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
When he had sent news of Xiao Zhen and the Ultramen from Parallel Universes back to the Land of Light, his superior and adoptive father, Ultraman Garrison Captain Ken, had hoped to assess this warrior's strength.
There was no ill