Catalyst

is the twelfth chapter of ULTRAMAN by Eichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi.
==Synopsis==
Endo and Kurata investigate on their own and discover the culprit behind the serial murders. Meanwhile, Alien Adacic and Shinjiro both arrive in the city, in front of Rena Sayama. 
==Plot==
Endo and Kurata arrive at another site of serial murder. Kurata advises against interfering, but Endo says that ever since the SSSP took over the jurisdiction to investigate these cases, they seem to also be having trouble. He is only giving them a helping hand and only came here to confirm something. Endo takes out a switchblade and cuts the barricade tape on the apartment door. As he walks through the corridor, Kurata mentions that Endo seems more on edge with these cases than usual. Endo replies that he cannot help with this case and confirms his suspicions when he sees a series of pop idol posters, Rena Sayama among them. 
An SSSP truck rushes towards the city. It drives past a burning building caused by the fight between Shinjiro and the Alien Adacic. On board, Moroboshi wonders what is on Edo's mind to make him decide alien existence will be public knowledge after all this time of hiding it. Back at the murder site, Endo and Kurata are getting ready to leave. Kurata wants some clarity on the posters Endo saw, but Endo notices a small figure observing the scene on the street. Just as Endo called for him to freeze, the small figure starts sprinting away. Endo and Kurata rush after him, but the small figure is surprisingly fast. One second he is running, the next second he is hit by an oncoming car. Endo turned his body over and saw that his visage has four eyes. Suddenly, the alien jumps up and sprints away. However, Endo does not give chase and understands now why the SSSP has jurisdiction over these cases.
In the city, Rena and her manager are in a traffic jam at a time when there is not supposed to be one. Rena wonders if there might be an accident ahead. Just then, people start running while many buildings collapse partially as if penetrated by something. Suddenly, Shinjiro lands on the hood of the car she is in. Rena immediately recognizes him from TV. Shinjiro and the Alien Adacic are both panting heavily as Rena watches...
==Appearances==
===Ultramen===
*Shinjiro Hayata
*Dan Moroboshi
===Kaiju===
*Alien Igaru
*Alien Adacic
*Edo (Mentioned)
Category:Chapters
Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga)
Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga) Chapters