In a remote, deep mountain forest, a tent was set up near a waterfall. Zhao Hao walked out of the tent, his upper body bare. His muscles were extremely strong, and he had many old scars, as well as some new injuries that had just recently healed.
He looked at the waterfall in front of him, cascading down from a height of eight meters, and felt a sense of awe. Five years of training had transformed him from a carefree thirteen-year-old boy into an eighteen-year-old mature man.
For the past five years, he had been relentlessly training, juggling his studies and physical conditioning. Every morning, he would wake up before dawn, jog, and warm up, then go to his family's warehouse and train with various fitness equipment. On weekends and during long breaks like winter and summer holidays, he would venture into the wilderness for high-intensity training.
Moreover, due to his outstanding academic performance, Zhao Hao sometimes took leave for a month or two to focus on training.
His training regime in the wild included kicking trees, practicing balance on cliff edges, hanging from fans to resist dizziness, and enduring strikes from boomerangs to build resilience.
He had a jeep chase after him to train his speed and collision resistance, and even practiced cutting through the waterfall with his palm to stop the flow. These years of training had honed his physical abilities to the peak.
Zhao Hao's recent training had involved standing under the waterfall and practicing the horse stance. He had now completed the exercise. This rigorous training wasn't just a way for him to fill his time; he had a crucial mission.
In his previous life, Zhao Hao was an adventurous soul who loved extreme sports. One time, he went skydiving from 10,000 meters, but his parachute failed to open, and he perished, leaving his soul to be reborn with his memories intact.
He thought this new world would be one of carefree bliss, but at the age of thirteen, his consciousness entered an unknown cave ruin and became the N-Nexus of Nexus Ultraman.
What is a N-Nexus?
It means being completely recognized by the Nexus Light, not like the compatible individuals like Jun Hirayama and Ren Chigusa, but rather merging with the light, becoming one with it. This is similar to how Takeshi Yamato and Gaia, Hiroya Fujimiya and Agul, and Shin Asuka and Dyna were not temporary compatible individuals but completely unified with the light.
Zhao Hao himself didn't know why he received such special treatment. Perhaps it was a bonus for being a transmigrator.
After accepting his role as the Nexus Light, Zhao Hao learned that this world was the one depicted in the TV series, "Nexus Ultraman," with its challenging storyline.
He also learned that this world was not simple. Spacetime could distort, creating temporal rifts, and monsters from other worlds might even appear here.
The outbreak was expected to occur in five years, which was very soon.
He also possessed the Nexus' transformation device, the Evoltruster, the Energy Burst Gun, and other equipment.
Therefore, thirteen-year-old Zhao Hao, determined to minimize bloodshed in the future battle, dedicated himself to rigorous training over the past five years, pushing himself to the limit. When his training became too strenuous, he would use the Energy Burst Gun to summon the Stone Wing and enter its subspace for healing.
The Stone Wing was the mode of transportation for Nexus compatible individuals, summoned by the Energy Burst Gun.
This two-and-a-half-meter-long, alien-shaped stone coffin typically appeared as an ordinary stone sculpture. When a compatible individual boarded it, it would emit a red glow and fly at a maximum speed of seven Mach. Inside the Stone Wing was a subspace designed for compatible individuals, providing protection and healing.
"After all these years of training, the native Kaiju and monsters from other worlds are about to appear. It's time to put my training to the test."
Zhao Hao pulled out his transformation device, the Evoltruster, from his waist. It was now emitting a flickering light from both sides and the center.
This device resembled a short blade in shape, usually kept in its sheath. When pulled out and held aloft, it would release a large amount of light energy, transforming Zhao Hao into Nexus Ultraman.
No one else could draw the Evoltruster except Zhao Hao.
The device was glowing because it was being held by Zhao Hao. Its light flickered in perfect sync with his heartbeat. If placed elsewhere, its glow would dim.
It also had a sensing function. When it detected the energy vibration waves of a monster or Kaiju, it would flash. The frequency of the flashing would vary.
"School starts tomorrow."
Zhao Hao, an eighteen-year-old of Chinese descent, had moved to Japan with his parents when he was young. He was now an orphan. He was currently a student at a private high school in Tokyo, Japan. Tomorrow, he would be officially entering his senior year of high school, having just transitioned from the second year.
He put away the Evoltruster and walked towards the tent, gathering his belongings before leaving.
His training was complete, and his physical condition was far beyond that of an ordinary person, but he would be facing extraordinary foes: ferocious Kaiju and monsters. It was time for the real test.
Returning home, he arrived at a villa worth over two billion yen. Zhao Hao was the son of wealthy parents, but they passed away when he was ten years old, leaving him to inherit their fortune, enough to last him a lifetime.
Zhao Hao packed up all his camping gear and went to the bathroom on the second floor to shower. After changing into a blue and white leisure outfit and drying his hair, he looked at himself in the mirror.
He had slightly wavy hair and bright eyes. His handsome features were chiseled and mature. He stood tall at 187 centimeters, with a well-defined chest and abs. Despite the slightly cold expression on his face, it couldn't hide his strong presence. He exuded a cool aura and stood out in any crowd.
It was afternoon, and Zhao Hao had been away from home for a long time. He had been training in the wilderness since the school summer break began, and the food in the fridge was no longer edible. He threw it all away and went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Zhao Hao walked towards a nearby supermarket, hands in his pockets. He usually bought his daily necessities there.
"Stop! Can someone help me stop that guy?!"
Behind Zhao Hao, a shout rang out. People on the street turned to look. A man, wielding a small knife, was sprinting, trying to outrun his pursuer.
He was just a petty thief who had stolen a wallet. He hadn't even opened it to see what was inside before he was discovered and tackled to the ground. While the man was trying to call the police, the thief pulled out a small knife he carried with him and slashed the man's arm, taking the opportunity to escape.
But what the thief didn't expect was that the man, seemingly unconcerned with his own safety, continued to chase him despite the knife. The thief was forced to run because while he had the knife, he was only using it to intimidate, not to kill. If he killed someone, he would go from a thief to a murderer, which was not a good trade-off. Therefore, even with a weapon in hand, he was forced to flee.
The man, whose name was Ichiro Goumon, was a rescue worker for the police department. However, he had been on leave due to a recent rescue mission where his carelessness had almost caused the death of the person being rescued. While out for a walk that afternoon, he spotted the thief, leading to the current situation.
Not everyone was as brave as Ichiro Goumon.
Seeing this scene, people on the street were more concerned with getting out of the way than offering help. They were afraid, as the man had a knife. Even without the knife, they wouldn't have intervened, following the "mind your own business" philosophy. What if they were retaliated against later?