"Huh? Consultant?!"

Inside the Sakata Auto Repair Shop, after hearing the sound of a car driving into the gate, Xiang Xiushu and Sakata Ken turned around at the same time, and then Xiang Xiushu was surprised to see Gu Chen getting out of the car.

As for Hoshino Yong on the other side, he just glanced at him and ignored him.

"Hey, long time no see."

Gu Chen waved at Xiang Xiushu. The racing season was over now, so Xiang Xiushu had time to show up at the Sakata Auto Repair Shop. Otherwise, he would have to go to the racing venue to find Xiang Xiushu.

"You must be Xiang-senpai, right? Vice Captain Minami and Vice Captain Ueno have told me about you."

After seeing Hideki Go in person, Hoshino Yong immediately took a few steps forward and said with a little excitement.

For him, this is like a celebrity meeting.

"Uh... yes, I'm Xiang Xiushu, may I ask who you are..."

Since retiring from the MAT team, Hideki Go has been immersed in his family and racing career. Although he also pays attention to the news about the Earth Defense Force on weekdays, it is obvious that he has not paid enough attention to it to even know the members of the MAC team.

"Nice to meet you, thank you for your guidance. I am Yong Xingye."

Hoshino Yong introduced himself politely.

"Huh? Mr. Gu Chen?"

Just then, Xiang Qiuzi came out of the store holding a little girl. When she saw Gu Chen, she couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, it doesn't mean that everyone will exclaim when they see me, right?"

Hearing Xiang Qiuzi's voice, Gu Chen smiled bitterly with some helplessness.

"Mr. Gu Chen, you are usually too busy. Come, Xiaohui, call Uncle Gu."

Xiang Qiuzi smiled, squatted down and said to her daughter Xiang Hui.

"Uncle Gu."

Perhaps it was because Xiang Hui was held in her arms by Gu Chen when she was a child. Even though she had forgotten what Gu Chen looked like when she grew up, she still instinctively felt a sense of intimacy from Gu Chen, so she was not ambiguous when she called him.

"Hey, Xiaohui has grown up so much, do you still remember Uncle Gu?"

Gu Chen responded, walked forward and picked up Xiang Hui, just like he held her when she was a child.

"do not remember."

Xiang Hui shook her head in confusion and told the truth.

"Eh?! It seems we should move around more often in the future. Here, here's your gift."

Hearing this answer, Gu Chen pretended to show a look of disappointment, then took out the dessert he bought from Beidou Xingsi from the bag and stuffed it into Xiang Hui's hand.

"I'll remember it now, Uncle Gu."

With the dessert in hand, Xiang Hui's eyes immediately lit up and she smiled sweetly at Gu Chen.

"Hahahaha...By the way, why isn't Jiro here?"

Xiang Hui's actions successfully made Gu Chen laugh, but he did not forget to ask about Sakata Jiro who had disappeared.

"Jiro is preparing for the exam and is working hard to join the Earth Defense Force."

Xiang Qiuzi explained with a smile.

Today, the little kid has grown into a 15-year-old boy, and is working hard for his dream.

I believe that in a few years, Gu Chen will most likely see Jiro Sakata applying for the Earth Defense Force.

Watching these children grow up, Gu Chen feels like he has grown old.

Gu Chen was chatting with Xiang Hui and Xiang Akiko, while Hoshino Yong was chatting with Xiang Hideki.

When he learned that Hoshino Yong had already learned from Minami Takeshi and Ueno Ippei that he was once the human body of Jack, Go Hideki was only slightly surprised and then regained his composure.

Afterwards, Xiang Xiushu learned that Hoshino Yong had begun to be trained as Gu Chen's successor, and he couldn't help feeling a little strange, but he still chatted with Hoshino Yong enthusiastically, answered some questions that Hoshino Yong was interested in, and also spoke to Hoshino Yong with some earnestness.

After visiting Xiang Xiushu and others, Gu Chen went to Xiaoxue's shop and bought some bread, but unfortunately he did not see Xiaoxue and her husband, so he did not stay long and continued his journey with Hoshino Yong.

"Counselor, where do we go now?"

In the car, Hoshino Yong asked again.

"Well... you already know and have seen Seven's human form, so let's set off for the Asama Mountain Monster Nature Reserve now."

Gu Chen pondered for a moment, then gave the final address.

"I'm finally going to see Ultraman's human form. I can't wait."

Hearing this, Hoshino Yong's face became even more excited. After all, if you were to ask which Ultra Warrior he was most familiar with, it would undoubtedly be Ultraman.

Soon, Gu Chen and Hoshino Yong arrived at the Asama Mountain Monster Nature Reserve.

As the commanders of the Earth Defense Force, they naturally don't have to use the tourist passage like ordinary people.

After scanning my face, I entered the nature reserve base directly through the employee passage.

Immediately, the news of Gu Chen’s visit was notified to all the defense team seniors in the base.

As a project base that Gu Chen values, it is home to members of the former defense team.

Captains such as Muramatsu Toshio, Kiriyama Kaoru, Kato Katsuichiro, Ibuki Ryu and Ryugoro are all here. In addition, Hayata Akiko, Arashi Daisuke, Furuhashi Shigeru, Amagi, Soga, Oka Yuriko, Yoshimura Kozo, Konno Tsutomu and Mikawa Noriko are also here.

Of course, the most indispensable one is our Hayata Susumu.

"Hey, advisor, what a rare visitor! And Team Member Xingye, how come you have time to come here today?"

When Gu Chen and Hoshino Yong walked out of the garage, they ran into Hayata Jin who had received the message and came to greet them.

"Long time no see, Team Hayata."

After seeing Hayata Susumu, Hoshino Isamu couldn't help but give him the two-finger salute from his time in the Science Special Investigation Team.

"It's been a long time since we last met. The little guy has grown into a member of the MAC team who can stand on his own."

Hayata Shin returned Hoshino Isamu's salute with a smile, then patted Hoshino Isamu's shoulder with emotion.

"How are Captain Muramatsu and the others doing here?"

After a brief greeting, Gu Chen began to ask Hayata Jin.

"It's great. Some time ago, I led a team to the entrance to the underground world at Mount Asama. It was a thrilling adventure."

Hayata Susumu said with a smile.

These defense force veterans usually don't just stay in the Asama Mountain Base, but also form expedition teams to explore the underground world.

They might not be able to sustain high-intensity frontline combat with their current physical strength, but if it was just an adventure, they would be able to do it with ease.

"Really? That's good. By the way, remember to ask Captain Muramatsu to smoke less."

Gu Chen nodded and then gave instructions.

"Okay, no problem. But speaking of that, Counselor, what is the matter with you this time?"

Hayata Jin immediately nodded in agreement, and then curiously asked about Gu Chen's purpose of coming here.