[Whenever Prosperity Lobster and Catastrophe Eel meet, war erupts. The Catastrophe Eel is a force of annihilation against all ecosystems, which is why Prosperity Lobster must stop it.]
[On the other hand, the Catastrophe Eel is deeply irritated by Prosperity Lobster's interference and desperately wants to destroy it.]
[Yet both monsters possess incredible vitality. They've been fighting for over twenty years. Though they constantly deal severe damage to each other, and one may even subdue the other, neither can be killed. Even the SCP Foundation can't explain their resilience.]
[Their strength also fluctuates with the seasons. In spring and summer, Prosperity Lobster is more powerful and has a higher chance of defeating Catastrophe Eel.]
[Conversely, in autumn and winter, Catastrophe Eel becomes stronger and gains the upper hand.]
[Each monster's victory brings vastly different consequences.]
[If Catastrophe Eel wins, the surrounding 800-kilometer radius is plunged into catastrophic natural disasters—storms, hurricanes, tsunamis—lasting eight months. This is devastating to all life.]
[If Prosperity Lobster wins, the same area experiences calm seas and clear weather for eight months. Plant growth accelerates, and harvests are unimaginably abundant. Animal populations explode in number, growth, and quality. No matter the species, they thrive during this period.]
[As such, the Foundation believes Prosperity Lobster's victory greatly benefits humanity. Not only does it stabilize weather—it can also alleviate global food shortages.]
[Because of this, every time a battle breaks out, the Foundation deploys large military support to assist Prosperity Lobster and ensure its victory.]
[If the Catastrophe Eel wins despite this, emergency countermeasures are enacted to minimize the damage.]
At this point, the screen's explanation ended, and everyone had gained a clear understanding of the two monsters.
Mei Terumi: A monster that controls the weather… it really reminds me of Kyogre.
Feng Yuan: And that Prosperity Lobster… how can it affect the growth of plants and animals just by winning a fight? What's the logic behind that?
Tony Stark: This makes no scientific sense at all. Gaining a post-battle buff like this? It's just like a video game.
King: Creatures like this go beyond science.
Barry: Compared to the Sea Serpent and Earth Dragon, this Prosperity Lobster is way better. It's smaller, and if it wins, it can help solve food shortages!
Natasha: A lot of places are struggling with hunger. If we could take advantage of what Prosperity Lobster brings, we might actually solve the food crisis.
Bruce Wayne: But in the hands of greedy businessmen, this could be used to harvest wealth or manipulate employment rates. Don't forget—it's still a giant monster. Every move it makes could bring chaos.
Clark: Come on, Bruce, don't be so cynical. Didn't the screen say it's friendly toward humans? Why else would people fight to help it win?
Minos: Isn't it just because they want the benefits? If Prosperity Lobster didn't bring any positive effects and was just like the eel, bringing only disaster, you think humanity would still support it?
Diana: But its connection to abundance does resemble Demeter, the goddess of harvest. And the eel, with its destruction, feels more like Ares or some kind of demon. Could these monsters actually be divine beings?
Thanatos: Nonsense! Two stinking sea creatures aren't qualified to be called gods!
Tony Stark: What bothers me is this—earlier, they mentioned Prosperity Lobster used to be over 16 kilometers long, but now it's shrunk to just 5. Meanwhile, the Catastrophe Eel went from hundreds of meters to over 30 kilometers. Why such a drastic difference?
Nobita: Did Prosperity Lobster get sick or something?
Sengoku: I don't think so. From the looks of it, Prosperity Lobster seems more wounded than the Catastrophe Eel.
Luffy: Then what happens if Prosperity Lobster keeps shrinking?
Loki: Isn't it obvious? Eventually, it won't be able to fight back and will be killed or eaten.
Luffy: No way! That thing's way too cool—I don't want it to die!
Ancient One: I wonder if the buffs it gives off after winning actually shorten its own lifespan. Stimulating plant growth and animal reproduction like that breaks the laws of nature. Maybe the price is its own life force.
Nick Fury: You're saying it's sacrificing itself to help humanity? But why? Could it be guilt from hurting others during the battle?
Steve Rogers: The screen said it's close to humans—maybe that's the reason. Regardless, it's on our side. We shouldn't view it with suspicion.
Rhodes: I agree completely.
Luffy: Alright! I've decided! If this monster ever shows up in our world, I'm gonna make it my nakama!
Nami: Please don't go adding random monsters to our crew again! I can't take any more giant creatures!
[Now predicting the universe where Ocean War will take place.]
The sudden voice from the screen interrupted everyone's chatter.
[Catastrophe Eel and Prosperity Lobster will appear in the Ultraman Leo universe. Prepare yourselves.]
Hearing this, Dan Moroboshi and Gen Otori's expressions changed slightly.
For them, monsters measuring several kilometers weren't a big deal.
Size doesn't equate to strength.
With the unlimited energy of two Ultras, destroying a monster that size wouldn't be a problem.
But the issue wasn't the battle—it was the collateral damage. Giant beasts could endanger countless civilians.
"Captain, maybe this isn't a bad thing."
Gen Otori suddenly spoke.
"Think about it—if we help Prosperity Lobster win, we'll get more food. That could really benefit our world!"
"You're not wrong. Since they've already arrived, we just have to accept it."
Dan looked at the screen again, solemn.
The two giant beasts had appeared in their universe.
Catastrophe Eel stirred the waters off the coast of the Japanese islands, conjuring whirlpools and dragging passing ships into the depths.
(End of Chapter)
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