Teruaki Nagura

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==Personality==
Teruaki has a serious and diligent personality, and he consistently respects the regulations within the military. While he may appear somewhat stern in formal matters, he occasionally shows a natural side.
During missions, he demonstrates a calm and analytical approach to exterminating the target Kaiju, utilizing his extensive knowledge of Kaiju and sharp intellect for thorough planning. His proficiency in gathering various information, combined with his insights into monster biology, allows him to quickly collect and meticulously review intelligence. As the deputy team leader and operational staff, he is responsible for planning SKaRD's combat strategies.
However, in reality, he firmly adheres to the strong belief of "coexisting harmoniously with Earth's Kaiju to protect humanity," and believes that harmless monsters should not be excluded.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Blazar===
Teruaki Nagura was born on October 21, 1993, into a farming family, and he officially enlisted in GGF in April 2017. During this period, he participated in numerous missions involving the eradication of various monster disasters. Originally a fire support coordinator in the GGFJ General Unit prior to his appointment as SKaRD Vice-Captain.
===Ultraman Blazar===
Teruaki had an active role during the Bazanga Elimination Operation. He directed fire at Bazanga and made an attempt to lure it to the 1st Special Mobile Brigade's location. However, the situation was not in the GGF's favor and plans were changed by Command. Teruaki kept firm and requested the continuation of the original operation, but was ultimately forced to comply. He was one of the on-site members to witness the appearance of the unidentified giant, code-named Ultraman.
The next day after the Bazanga Elimination Operation, Teruaki and other members of his unit returned to clean up the abandoned Ikebukuro Command Post. He was then approached by SKaRD Captain Hiruma and Emi Aobe and was informed of his transfer to a special detachment unit. Skeptical of his own ability for the position, he was convinced by Hiruma and accepted the offer as the unit's vice-captain.
When he and the other SKaRD members were introduced to their base and assets, Vice-Captain Nagura noted the lack of bulletproofing and communications equipment for the Mobile Outpost vehicle. Along with member Anri Minami, he also reacted in bewilderment when Captain Gento had the members follow his own rules of referring to each other.
The crew soon received reports from the chief of staff that a civilian freighter had been sunk by an aquatic kaiju 30 miles south of Shichijojima Island. They learned that the kaiju was named Gedos after watching the news. The detachment began making preparations for a potential deployment. Teruaki was put in charge of updating the higher-ups on the unit's activities and monitoring the current events.
As he relayed to Captain Gento reports of the GGF's operation and Gedos' whereabouts, the chief of staff issued an order to deploy. Despite Gento's protests and frustration, the SKaRD was mobilized for its first mission. Teruaki stayed at SKaRD CP to oversee the mission as well as investigate the kaiju's traits. He then informed the members at the scene of Gedos' history. Analyzing real-time data and observations, he provided an educated strategy on attacking the kaiju's weak point.
After the mission, Teruaki and the others reported to a hangar underneath the base. They were introduced to Yasunobu Bando and Earth Garon, and together they received their first official order from the chief of staff.
Days after the Battle of Gedos, Teruaki notified Gento about a series of incidents relating to destroyed teaterium storage tanks. The members suspected it was the cause of a kaiju and began their investigations, while resuming their rigorous training. Several weeks of data analysis later, Teruaki and the team formulated a plan to safely defeat the kaiju.
The SKaRD was alerted to the appearance of the kaiju Taganular. Teruaki took command of the SKaRD CP to oversee Earth Garon's launch sequence and mission. He was soon met with verbal warnings from the GGFJ aerial forces' commander for disrupting their operation, and was unable to justify the SKaRD's deployment. The issue was resolved after a brief exchange between the commander and Captain Gento.
Due to the practical training of GGF's new electromagnetic cannon system and weapon "Mega Shot," Teruaki and other members traveled to Akita Prefecture. He, along with Yasunobu, boarded the Earth Garon to conduct performance evaluation tests for the Mega Shot.
When Dorgo awakened, he analyzed that the sacred object originally placed on Dorgo's body was, in fact, a substance similar to a sedative. Under Gento's command, he and Yasunobu prepared for the maintenance work of the Earth Garon and went into battle together to assist Ultraman Blazar.
After experiencing the events involving Leviera, Dorgo, and Alien Cannan, Teruaki gradually acclimated to the working environment at SKaRD. Simultaneously, he established a cohesive understanding with the team, cultivating a profound sense of cooperation. With the arrival of July, as Japan confronted high temperatures and drought, SKaRD SP transitioned into a power-saving and water-conserving mode. Additionally, they were in the process of planning upgrades for additional weaponry on Earth Garon.
During Gento's reading of the renowned monster scholar Kazunori Yokomine's book "The Eye of Monsters," he engaged in a conversation and proclaimed himself as Yokomine's fan. Additionally, due to a drought issue, Teruaki mentioned during a conversation with CP and other members that his hometown was also facing a drought, with many crops already withered.
Shortly thereafter, "upside-down rainbows" phenomenon appeared across various parts of Japan, believed to be a precursor to rainfall. However, this phenomenon persisted for an unprecedented 7 consecutive days, signaling an extraordinary anomaly in meteorological records. Emi speculated that this might foreshadow the appearance of monsters. Subsequently, chaos erupted in the forests near Mount Fuji, and local lakes suddenly vanished, indicating the emergence of Nijikagachi. 
Upon receiving the intelligence, Teruaki and Yasunobu piloted the Earth Garon to the scene for a response. However, when Earth Garon attempted to confront Nijikagachi, the latter absorbed energy from the atmosphere, rapidly lowering atmospheric pressure, forming rain clouds, and triggering seven tropical cyclone encircling the Japanese archipelago. At this moment, Teruaki recalled the legends surrounding Nijikagachi, which also made Gento realize that Yokomine seemed to be connected to the events.
After the breakdown of negotiations with Yokomine, Gento swiftly returned to the command center and called for the team to take immediate action to prevent the possibility of a more significant disaster. Teruaki and the other members piloted the SKaRD MOP to the scene and stood by. However, upon witnessing Nijikagachi unleash rainbow-like heat beams, Ultraman Blazar, who had come to engage in the battle, disappeared, leaving only the sight of the surrounding area engulfed in flames for everyone to witness.
As Nijikagachi continued to wreak havoc across the Japanese archipelago, the seven tropical cyclones gradually merged over time into a super typhoon. After Teruaki and the others had escorted Gento to the infirmary, it was already late into the night. Upon learning about Yokomine's ritual to awaken Nijikagachi, Gento noticed the snake-like pattern on Yokomine's hand and speculated that there might be some form of spiritual connection established between Nijikagachi and Yokomine. This could potentially be a crucial factor in halting Nijikagachi.
Therefore, the following morning, when SKaRD discovered Yokomine fishing by a river in Hidora City, Gento decided to pursue a dual-pronged strategy. On one hand, they planned to equip the Earth Garon with a newly-armed railgun to confront Nijikagachi, targeting its possible weaknesses. On the other hand, they would attempt to persuade Yokomine, given that Yokomine's actions could result in the extinction of all humanity. Thus, Gento emphasized that if they couldn't stop him, they might have to take measures that "could involve taking Yokomine's life if necessary."
Although initially, Gento had planned to personally seek out Yokomine and attempt to persuade him, Teruaki volunteered to take on this task. He stated that he had delved deeply into several of Yokomine's books, enabling him to grasp Yokomine's ideas, and he approached the task with a respectful attitude, aiming to persuade him. Ultimately, this mission was entrusted to Teruaki's leadership.
Teruaki along with Emi and Anri, formed a team to locate Yokomine, each carrying weapons with the intent of stopping him. However, Teruaki initially attempted to persuade Yokomine. He said, "It's true that humanity has disrupted nature, but humanity is also a part of nature. Trying to eradicate humanity, isn't that a blasphemy against the Earth's ecosystem?" However, Yokomine responded by mentioning that Gento had already presented this viewpoint before and told Teruaki, "Extinction is part of the natural order." He didn't intend to push things that far; his goal was merely to dismantle modern civilization so that the surviving humans could establish a new civilization rooted in reverence for nature.
At this moment, Teruaki took out Yokomine's book, "The Eye of Monsters," and responded, saying, "The title of this book reflects the pure fascination you have for monsters, but this eye is also your own eye. Through the eye of monsters, you attempt to discover the attitude that humanity should possess. Your entire body of work is saturated with a critical perspective on humanity, but behind these stern critiques lies profound love. Besides you, Professor, I have not encountered anyone else who faces the human race with such sincere devotion."
Teruaki agreed with Yokomine's belief that humanity should repent for its actions, but he raised questions about Yokomine's assertions, including what would become of other species. Would Yokomine also be willing to erase plants, insects, animals, and monsters? He emphasized the importance of coexistence with the "living," including other beings. He questioned, "Isn't the feeling of 'wanting to survive' something that all living beings share? Isn't it the most essential feeling that should not be taken away?"
Upon hearing Teruaki's words, Yokomine's faith briefly wavered. However, he firmly stated, "You're right, but at the same time, there cannot be two correct answers. Between you and me, the one on the wrong side will be eliminated, and then the one on the right side will survive!" In an instant, Yokomine fired a beam of light at Teruaki. Teruaki swiftly dodged the attack and returned fire, successfully destroying the bracelets. However, Nijikagachi did not cease its activities. Yokomine uttered, "The dice have been cast, and only the gods know the rest." The remnants of the bracelets's power were then absorbed by Nijikagachi, making it even more formidable. It used its enhanced rainbow beam to immobilize the already upgraded Earth Garon Mod.2.
When Ultraman Blazar reappeared and engaged in a fierce battle, he eventually soared into the sky, seized the rainbow, and unleashed a new ring-shaped skill, successfully defeating Nijikagachi. Teruaki and Yokomine silently witnessed it all. After everything was over, Teruaki made a request to Yokomine, asking for his autograph on a book.
Some time later, Teruaki took Gento to his hometown to assist his family with the post-disaster cleanup of the farm, observe the post-disaster condition of the local vegetation, and through Gento's account, learned that Yokomine eventually surrendered to GGF but was released due to "insufficient evidence." Following this, at Teruaki's request, the two of them went fishing by the river. 
After the conclusion of the Gebalga incident, Teruaki took the initiative to initiate a conversation with Gento about Blazar. He inquired about how they should approach Blazar in the future. Gento, in response, asked for Teruaki's opinion on Blazar. Teruaki mentioned that during the confrontation with Gebalga, Blazar had saved his life. However, he made it clear that he did not completely trust Blazar.
Gento immediately responded by saying, "We don't know much about Blazar yet, so we're trying to learn about him. And by doing so, we think about him; that's enough for now."
Later, Teruaki asked the team leader again about the reason for naming this giant "Blazar." Gento explained that the light emitted by Blazar when it appeared resembled the description of Blazar's light in a book he had read. Although Teruaki wanted to ask more questions, he refrained after Gento politely declined, and he watched Gento walk away in contemplation.
On September 28, 2023, in Fujigaki City, an incident occurred where a group of workers, during an exploration at a construction site, witnessed unidentified creatures in an underground cave. SKaRD was immediately dispatched to investigate. During the handling of the incident, Teruaki conducted a thorough review of witness statements. However, when the integrated result revealed a peculiar monster-like figure, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. Nevertheless, considering the unique nature of subterranean organisms, Teruaki and Yasunobu were chosen as the first team of on-site investigators, responsible for staying at the scene for examination.
On that evening, Teruaki considered that the incident might be the result of hallucinations induced by gas poisoning, so he began actively verifying this hypothesis. However, when he personally went to observe the cave entrance, he unfortunately fell victim to Mogusion's illusion. Before his eyes appeared a group of gigantic Botamochi wriggling underground, causing him to faint in sheer terror.
The following morning, after being sent to the hospital for treatment, Teruaki analyzed his health test result photos to investigate the effects of Mogusion on living organisms. He discovered that the source of the fear experienced by witnesses was the flashing electromagnetic waves emitted by Mogusion's organs, affecting the amygdala. Nevertheless, GGF nurse Ejima firmly ordered him to rest. Subsequently, after receiving a notification from Earth Garon's AI system, EGOISS, he and other team members successfully encouraged Emi, who was piloting Earth Garon for the first time, through remote communication, helping her break free from the illusions.
On October 27th, SKaRD members were in the midst of rehearsing a disaster prevention performance titled "Kaiju Countermeasure Seminar." Suddenly, Teruaki received an urgent call from his brother, Masaaki, informing him that their father, Shogo, had collapsed unexpectedly, necessitating an immediate return to their hometown.
However, this was a deliberately false message sent by the father, Shogo, out of concern for Teruaki's dangerous job. The father suggested Teruaki resign from his job under the pretext of getting married, even providing matchmaking photos, but Teruaki firmly refused. This refusal deepened the rift between him and his father, leaving an unresolved emotional fracture.
Meanwhile, Teruaki heard a mysterious insect-like sound. Through explanations from neighbors and Masaaki, he learned that in Nakaboshi Town over the past month, there had been incidents of crop withering, fence destruction, and even soil anomalies. This allowed him to understand the actual anxieties his father was facing. While conducting a search on Mt. Zudono with his father, they discovered a suspicious cave. Using the smartphone's camera zoom function to peer into the distance, Teruaki identified Young Zugugan emerging from the cave. They were surrounded by multiple Young Zugugan, and it wasn't until emergency support from SKaRD that the two of them were rescued.
Subsequently, SKaRD identified Zugugan as the primary cause of the local crop withering. Teruaki joined the team to initiate a countermeasure. He, along with Anri, lay in ambush outside the cave, awaiting Zugugan's arrival.
As a maternal Zugugan forcefully breached the cave walls and engaged in combat with Blazar, Teruaki and Anri discovered enormous Zugugan eggs within the cave. Witnessing a large number of larvae emerging from the eggs, and upon hearing enigmatic insect-like sounds, Teruaki began to realize that these sounds might serve as distress signals for the Zugugans. Taking advantage of the disruption caused by the amplified insect sounds through the village's loudspeakers, SKaRD seized the opportunity to turn the tide against the maternal Zugugan.
Teruaki employed a strategy utilizing the sounds of his companions for assistance. He utilized the recording function on his mobile phone to capture the insect-like sounds. Subsequently, he mounted the phone onto a C4 explosive device and threw it towards the Zugugan eggs. As the eggs were destroyed, the guided larvae were engulfed by the explosive storm. Witnessing the demise of the Zugugan group and contemplating their elimination due to the threat they posed to human ecology, Teruaki felt a profound sense of guilt. He expressed his remorse as a way to acknowledge the weight of taking lives for the sake of protecting humanity.
Following the resolution of the incident, due to the unauthorized deviation from their assigned duties, SKaRD was requested to conduct lecture performances across all 47 prefectures nationwide. In his capacity as the vice-captain of SKaRD, Teruaki bid farewell to his father and brother.
Upon learning about Varallon's crash on the moon and its commencement of bomb production and detonation, GGFJ swiftly ordered the completion of the Earth Garon Mod.4 upgrade, instructing SKaRD to head to the moon to intercept Varallon. Despite the members being aware of the challenging nature of the impending battle, they remained resolute in executing the mission. During the next eighteen hours of free time, Teruaki called his own father, contemplating and bidding farewell to things that were important to him.
As SKaRD officially commenced the mission, they faced severe retaliation even before landing on the moon. However, under Yu Dobashi's instructions, they were forced to land forcefully. During the battle, Earth Garon unexpectedly caught a bomb on its tail, resulting in a massive explosion that left everyone unconscious.
After the members woke up, they brought Blazar back to Earth, but Earth Garon was severely damaged and needed repairs. As Gento's body could no longer withstand the injuries, he immediately requested the other party to find a medical officer for diagnosis. Subsequently, he received a report from Gento, who informed Teruaki that "due to being instructed to bed rest, I am unable to participate in this mission," and thus transferred full command of SKaRD to Teruaki.
During the official Varallon countermeasure mission, Teruaki remained on MOPY, overseeing on-site command. After hearing the conversation between Emi and Dobashi, he gained insights into all the truths about V99.
Upon hearing Dobashi's intention to bring down V99 once and for all to eliminate the threat to Earth, Teruaki interjected. He proposed allowing Earth Garon to inquire directly and find out if V99 truly had any intention of invading Earth. After confirming that V99 had no aggressive intentions, Teruaki emphasized to the GGFJ CP the importance of "if we don't lay down our weapons first, the other side will not stop attacking." When he noticed the increasing temperatures of bombs throughout Tokyo, he was astonished to discover that Earth Kaiju were gnawing at them, thereby eliminating the explosive threat.
After V99 departed, Varallon was successfully defeated. Teruaki reunited with other SKaRD members, continuing their mission to protect the Earth.
==Merchandise==
*Ultraman Blazar Deformed Acrylic Stand (2023)
**Release Date(s): October 2023 (Premium Bandai)
**Price: 770 yen for each piece
**Materials: Acrylic
:Released as part of the Blazar-themed Deformed Acrylic Stand series, Teruaki (illustrated in an anime style) is one of the character display stands for this product.
:Teruaki (and the rest of the characters) is available as a made-for-order item (where the customers can choose one during purchase) for Premium Bandai in October 2023.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Blazar===
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===SKaRD Break Room===
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===Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Tokyo Kaiju Showdown===
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===Miscellaneous===
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==Trivia==
*According to the conversation with Gento, it was revealed that Teruaki comes from a rural background. His hometown is known for its abundant grape production.
==References==
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