[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn":3,"chapter-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-58":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ultraman Arbitrary Key: Dawn",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2261275,4413,"Chapter 58: 57 Only I Can Pressure Others, Not the Other Way Around","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>The next few days passed without incident, and Qi Ming’s Star Grant points reached 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui Mei noticed that over these days, Zhu Xingtuan’s expression toward Qi Ming was somewhat unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming remained as usual, keeping watch on Sedic Technology’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard that Masaki Keigo had been caught off guard and was now flustered, his face darkening as the investigation team arrived, he was greatly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, new developments occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An abnormal tremor struck a quarry on the outskirts of Tokyo, and the Victory Team was requested to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xingtuan cleared his throat: “Kishida, and Qi Ming—you two go. Any problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Qi Ming, seeking his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming’s expression was calm: “I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the hangar together, Kishida glanced around and, seeing no one nearby, whispered: “Keep your cool later—fighting in the cockpit isn’t a joke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feared that, if things went wrong, Qi Ming might literally send him flying through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Am I really that bad a person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida nodded instinctively, then quickly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow Hien-1 flew through the stratosphere; seated in the rear, Qi Ming listened to the sharp shriek of wings tearing through the air, his eyes fixed on Kishida’s hands manipulating the control stick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could he really learn just by watching?” The thought flashed through Kishida’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he would have said it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after witnessing Qi Ming’s many abilities, he was beginning to doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he cleared his throat and began explaining: “This is the control stick—it adjusts the control surfaces on the wings and tail…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhu Xingtuan’s voice came over the intercom:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Plan changed—the quarry has produced a kaiju!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare for attack. Nishijo and the others are en route in Hien-2.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, no need for reconnaissance—the kaiju had already burst from underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida immediately pushed the throttle to full speed; upon arrival, the figure waving a whip before him was instantly recognized by Qi Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Gudun! He would never mistake this laborer-class kaiju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “This is Kishida. Hien-1 has arrived on scene. What’s the status of civilian evacuation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui Mei at base: “All personnel have been evacuated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prepared to show off his skill to Qi Ming, the “flight novice,” and demonstrate his superior technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh! Shhh! Shhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang! Bang! Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hien-1 continuously fired green spike missiles, striking Gudun’s body with bursts of sparks and violent shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could not fly and had almost no anti-air capability, leaving it defenseless against the assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring one-sided bombardment for a while, Gudun realized it could not stay—preparing to dig back underground and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a remote quarry with no nearby buildings, and everyone’s been evacuated—perfect chance to use the powerful Anti-Kaiju Missile to eliminate it in one strike,” Kishida was now fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Qi Ming scanned the battlefield surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gudun appearing at the quarry, Kishida in one plane—there’s still one missing factor… here it comes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming tugged Kishida’s sleeve: “Kishida, urgent situation—you must know: a girl with a bug net is running toward Gudun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida froze: “What nonsense! Everyone’s been evacuated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original Jack series, Shogo Goto was in the plane with Kishida; Kishida ordered him to fire the missile, but Shogo, due to Jack’s super-vision, spotted the girl and refused to fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was then harshly reprimanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you still asleep? Didn’t you say no one was around?” “Don’t think you can get away with such a pretty excuse.” “Punish Goto for his mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Shogo was confined to quarters for three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was Qi Ming’s turn to face this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try to pressure me? Sorry—only others get to raise their glasses to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming didn’t hesitate—he forcefully shoved a pre-prepared telescope against Kishida’s face: “See it now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s real!” Kishida’s face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke into the comms: “Commander, emergency— a child wearing a yellow cap has entered the combat zone. Both Kishida and Qi Ming have confirmed it. Now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming took over: “Now fire the missile and eliminate the kaiju.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he was about to push the control rod to launch the missile at the already locked target, Gudun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida nearly lost his wits and frantically stopped him: “Qi Ming, what are you doing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Of course eliminating the kaiju.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “Firing the Anti-Kaiju Missile at this range will kill that girl!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “But if we don’t kill Gudun here, what if it escapes and reappears in downtown Tokyo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, firing the missile kills one girl. If it runs rampant in the city, how many will die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida froze, his grip on the control stick trembling as if holding an impossible dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… why did you stop me just now?” Kishida’s voice was dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming remained calm: “Because once you’re aware, we’re both accomplices—we share the guilt and responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short—“Kishida did it too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida couldn’t bring himself to act, helplessly watching Gudun vanish back underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others in the Victory Team had heard the argument over comms; even Yamana was stunned into silence by Qi Ming’s ruthlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Zhu Xingtuan’s voice came: “Return to base…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Kishida looked at Qi Ming with terror, convinced the man was a “demon practitioner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too sinister!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at base, the command room fell utterly silent; everyone stared at Qi Ming with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xingtuan opened his mouth, then closed it. If this had happened earlier, he would have scolded Qi Ming for disregarding life and berated him severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d had a tense standoff with Qi Ming a few days ago—he was now considering how to mend their relationship, so he couldn’t openly criticize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat and signaled Nishijo Nagi to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nishijo Nagi nodded, stepping before Kishida with a grim expression: “What are you hesitating for? Why didn’t you follow Qi Ming’s advice and fire the missile? Your mission is to destroy the kaiju!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xingtuan: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d intended for Nishijo Nagi to rebuke Qi Ming, to warn him against going so far next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Nishijo Nagi, who believed “destroying the kaiju comes first,” Qi Ming’s actions were entirely correct!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaiju destruction always meant death—so what? Letting it escape now and cause worse damage later?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then, she launched into a fierce reprimand of Kishida, who bowed his head, face pale and flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming, seeing it was enough, stepped in to defuse the tension:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, thinking back, perhaps I was too pessimistic—always assuming the worst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, our fundamental purpose in fighting kaiju is to protect humanity and preserve peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we could find and eliminate the kaiju before it reappears, then Kishida’s approach would have been right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Kishida couldn’t help but glance at Qi Ming with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See—he even has to thank me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1151,"2026-06-19T16:40:33.318Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f85b589c1d7169d734612cb075e9fa6cc70f18eac387c4e5c06d1b6b471c1c6f","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-59","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-57",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-cover.jpg"]