In another world, Shichen encountered a dejected Mebius and Ultraman Leo, who was preparing to give Mebius some guidance.
Just as Gen Ootori approached Mirai and prepared to reprimand Mebius, Shichen beat him to it. "Mebius, what's with that expression? What's with those tears? What good does looking so dejected do? Can it defeat a monster?"
Gen Ootori, standing nearby, said, "Hey, old man, who are you? Those are all my lines."
Shichen laughed. "Gen Ootori, or should I say Ultraman Leo, whoever says them first gets to claim them."
"What? How do you know my identity? Who exactly are you?" Gen Ootori asked.
"Who I am doesn't matter. What matters is that we share the same goal: giving Mirai some guidance," Shichen said.
"Uh, all right." With that, Gen Ootori turned to Mebius as well. "Fight me. Let me see whether you're strong enough to protect humanity and Earth."
Mebius hesitated. Seeing this, Gen Ootori said, "What, are you afraid I'll defeat you just like that monster did?"
Aihara Ryu, standing nearby, protested, "You may be our senior, but you can't talk to Mirai like that. He's been working so hard to protect humanity and Earth."
"What good is working hard? Does it change the fact that a monster defeated you?" Gen Ootori said.
"Damn it, you're looking down on him too much! Mirai, show him what you can do! Even if you can't beat him, fight like a man!" Aihara Ryu roared.
"Well, well, well. Not bad, Aihara Ryu. You've got potential. This old patriarch will give you a chance to become an Ultraman and fight too," Shichen said.
As soon as he finished speaking, an Evolutionary Trust appeared in Aihara Ryu's hand.
"Sir, what is this?" Aihara Ryu asked in confusion.
Shichen smiled. "Try drawing the Evolutionary