"Oh? He couldn't dodge in time, so he had to take the hit head-on? That's not like Zero," Hayato said from within the Other Dimension.
As if to confirm Hayato's words, a dazzling light flared at the center of the explosion.
Once the light faded, Zero's green forehead crystal could be seen sparkling through the smoke.
"That backup form? I'm rather looking forward to seeing him fight Zero Killer." Alien Yapool was thrilled.
"Cosmo Miracle, Zero!" Zero struck a pose.
The moment Shinji had seen Zero Killer's Garnet Buster and phantom Head Blades, he had pulled out the Riser and begun switching forms.
During the instant of transformation, an attack like that could be blocked outright.
"Shinji, this guy's strong. Stay sharp." Zero grew serious.
The Ace Killer before him had already shown off quite a few techniques. Zero even suspected that Zero Killer might possess the techniques of his current Cosmo Miracle form.
But he didn't back down. He charged straight at Zero Killer.
"Zero Killer, activate the data for this form of Ultraman Zero!" Alien Yapool ordered.
Bang! Zero Killer's claw collided with Zero's arm.
To avoid being caught by the claw, Zero grabbed it himself. His leg slammed against Zero Killer's again and again.
Sparks burst from their shins, while Zero's left fist crashed into Zero Killer's right. They pitted their strength against each other.
Zero Killer suddenly drove a knee at Zero. As Zero blocked it, Zero Killer wrenched his left claw free and slammed it into Cosmo Miracle Zero's body.
A shower of sparks burst from Zero's chest, and considerable pain shot through him.
But that didn't stop him. He and Zero Killer both tilted their heads back, then smashed them together with a sharp crack.
"Double Emerium Break!" Zero roared, his forehead pressed against