Miracle Universe Zero lay on the rubble, the Color Timer on his chest flashing incessantly.
Zero Killer did not rush to attack. Instead, he made a taunting gesture almost identical to Zero's own.
"How long have you been collecting data on Ultraman Zero?" Even Alien Yapool had never imagined that the data could give Zero Killer such a massive boost.
The Other Dimension Killers he had built before generally required considerable time and resources to gather data and intelligence.
Hayato said casually, "I arrived long before Ultraman Zero, so I started collecting data as soon as he showed up."
"I also have a few 'variables' to thank for helping me gather some data I didn't have before."
"Even with a sudden change in plans, you managed to adapt and make use of it so quickly. Impressive."
Although Alien Yapool's words were praise, hearing this stirred a trace of jealousy in him, deepening his already existing wariness.
After all, his partnership with Hayato extended only to the present. What happened afterward was far from certain.
Zero pushed himself up from the rubble. Zero Killer had countered every move he had used so far. It was practically like fighting himself, except this guy clearly had greater energy reserves.
Zero said, "Cough... Shinji, are you all right?"
"I'm okay... I can still fight," Shinji answered weakly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Their deep union had strengthened both Zero and Shinji in battle, but it also meant that the tremendous damage Zero suffered was reflected in Shinji's body to some extent.
Just then, a shout rang out beside Zero.
"Get up, Shinji!"
Zero turned toward the voice and saw Kaworu Nagisa standing atop the ruins of a building, shouting at him.
As a hybrid of an Angel and a human, Kaworu