Patriot

is the 114th chapter of ULTRAMAN by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. 
== Synopsis ==
Shiro Maki explains the intricate plot he engages in to protect Rena. 
== Plot ==
Maki bows and apologizes to Rena for the deeds of his predecessors. Rena asks if the alien hunting is ongoing, to which Maki replies that it no longer is. Ever since he took the position, Maki has been busy cleaning up the mess his predecessors made. About eight years ago, Earth became a member of a vast galactic community. Earth had to stop ostracizing aliens for this, and countries around the world dealt with it differently. Japan, for one, decided to cover it up entirely. That was when Maki got transferred to the organization at Mineshima Forensic Research Laboratory. He read through all the files of that time and was furious at the barbarity of humans' actions against aliens to protect Earth after Ultraman left. Even many humans became victims of a purge that eliminated anyone suspicious. That was how much Earth feared any extraterrestrial life at the time. 
Yapool apologizes for his sudden visit early in the morning, but the alien immigrant family does not mind it. They have not detected anything unusual apart from increasing suspicion and fear the alien hunt will recommence again amid the rising distrust in Ultraman. However, Yapool assures them they will be fine if they carry on as usual. 
Although Maki was furious, he had his orders to cover up the past. But then, he came upon a case that bothered him: the case of Rena's biological parents. The thing that bothered him about this case was Endo. During Maki's investigation, he met a foster parent who remembered that Endo had adopted a girl with no birth certificate. At the time, there were no signs of Rena's parents expecting a child. However, with the alliance with the Star Cluster Council, Maki gained access to much more information. He is sure Rena's parents kept signs of pregnancy hidden with a Mimicry System, fearing the alien hunt. If the truth of this got out, Rena would be eliminated without a doubt. Maki did not have definite proof but was certain of his theory and determined to keep anyone from becoming victims of Earth's past mistakes. So, before anyone could discover the truth, Maki eliminated everyone involved in the hunt at the time, including Endo's former chief. Lastly, he apologizes for taking away any chance for Rena to avenge her parents. 
Shin and Mitsuhiro rush through the corridors of the SSSP HQ to Bemular's location. Something has happened, and Chief Akiko Fuji reports that Bemular's body has started glowing suddenly. Shin watches in shock as the Beta Capsule emerges from Bemular's chest cavity...
== Appearances ==
=== Ultramen ===
* Shin Hayata
* Rena Sayama
=== Kaiju ===
* Yapool (Disguised)
* Bemular
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Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga) Chapters