A New Gift

A New Gift (新たなる資質 Aratanaru Shishitsu) is the fifty-second chapter of ULTRAMAN by Eichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi.
== Synopsis ==
Endo suspects Shinjiro of being Ultraman and tails him. Adad informs Red about a new threat to Earth, called "Star of Darkness." In New York City, a Japanese photographer investigates a bank robbery. 
== Plot ==
Right after Shinjiro tells Endo he was Ultraman, he admits he is just kidding. He apologizes to Endo, and the latter walks away after telling Rena to get back to work. However, the seed of suspicion is already planted in his heart. He calls Kurata he is going to be a little late today. In the wake of the explosions in the Alien City, Adad tells Red about the "Star of Darkness," a terrorist organization seeking to conquer Earth on the belief the strongest species should have it. They have already made the arrangements to act upon their ideals, so Adad helped them and let them loose on Earth. He had to overload multiple teleporters simultaneously to transport all of them and their base of operations. Judging by the explosions, it seems it worked. This time it was strictly Adad's decision, and he did it in a way the Star Cluster Alliance would never suspect a thing. He claims he wants to know to who he should be loyal. Red asks how this will help them find Jack, and Adad grins.
After Shinjiro says goodbye to Rena, he walks away. He receives a call but covers the sound. Moments later, Shinjiro runs into an alley while unaware Endo is right on his tail. But when Endo enters the alleyway, Shinjiro is already gone without a trace.
Three months later, in New York City, the doors of a bank blow open, and guns start to fire. Amidst the chaos and confusion, one man is snapping pictures of it. His friend's call for him to run falls on deaf ears: he is Kotaro Higashi...
== Appearances ==
=== Ultramen ===
* Shinjiro Hayata
* Jack (Mentioned)
* Kotaro Higashi
=== Kaiju ===
* Red
* Agent Adad
* Yapool (Mentioned)
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Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga)
Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga) Chapters