Chapter 17 – Trouble in Nagasaki

In Nagasaki, Godzilla and Mothra are in the city of Nagasaki with some of the senators. Apparently, there has been some trouble during the voting and it has been delayed a few times. Godzilla has been very concerned about this disturbance and traveled there to investigate. Despite the detectives already dispatched, Godzilla felt it is his responsibility to ensure equal rights for everyone. Mothra accompany Godzilla during his trip while Anguirus, Rodan, and Caesar investigate the candidates. Right now, Godzilla and Mothra are walking around the plaza to see the stage where the voting is currently held.

Godzilla = "What have the police discovered so far?"

Mothra = "The cause of the delays was the incidents that occurred every night. In one incident, the box of ballots was found in the river which ruined the paper. At another incident, someone burned the building from the inside where ballots are. It's been happening a lot…"

Godzilla = "Did they figure out the motive behind these incidents?"

Mothra = "There are a couple of theories, but the most likely one is a certain party is trying to remove one of the candidates. The candidate that is on the ballot is a European girl by the name of Mary. Despite having European blood, she is born in Japan and has Japanese citizenship."

Godzilla = "I just don't understand, why doing this knowing full well that it will cost them the trust of the people."

Mothra = "I know, it almost feels like they are putting their views first before the people. Hopefully, there are people that are not like that."

Godzilla = "I hope so too."

As they are walking, they noticed a European Girl talking to some Japanese. She is Mary, the girl who is born in the Sea of Japan. However, not many believed she is not Japanese and tried to get her disqualified, but their efforts attracted the attention of both the government and Godzilla. Mary noticed Godzilla and went over to him.

Mary = "Hello Godzilla-sama, welcome to Nagasaki."

Godzilla = "Thank you, sorry to interrupt you."

Mary = "Not at all, I was meeting some friends from the church gatherings."

Mothra = "Come to think of it, today is Sunday."

Mary = "Yes, there was a gathering not too long ago. You welcome to join us next time if you have the time."

Godzilla = "I would like to, but I need to take care of the situation."

Mary = "I know what you mean, but its ok. I understand them… I heard stories from my father that the European Continent used to be like that in the past, but the Queen helped to change that. I will not be angry about this, I will continue to support my city and not get distracted by anger."

Mothra = "We wish you luck in the elections and be careful."

Mary went away to talk to her advisors.

Mothra = "Their Christianity is a message of love and compassion; I think she will continue to stay positive even in the face of negativity."

Godzilla = "Let's just hope it doesn't grow to the point of violence. Are the police on hand?"

Mothra = "They are investigating the interference of the election, until we have some evidence we can narrow down the search. I hope we can solve this peacefully."

Godzilla = "I hope so too."

Godzilla and Mothra continue to aid the police while the voters are gossiping about the culprit. In the night, two shadows are seen walking in an alley. The darkness is protecting their identities and location.

Shadow #1 = "I didn't suspect Godzilla to come to Nagasaki… If only that European Girl would just give up."

Shadow #2 = "Can we stop now? If the voters see us disturbing the votes, this will ruin our faces."

Shadow #1 = "And look like laughing stocks, no way! We will have to do this the hard way…"

Shadow #2 = "You're not saying…"

Shadow #1 = "It's either that or nothing at all."

The first shadow went away as the second shadow became frightful.

The next day, the investigation continues as another round of debates is in the Government Building. Mary is still standing strong in the face of her opponent, Kurogane. Godzilla and Mothra are watching the debates from the stands. King Caesar and Rodan are watching in the distance. After the debates, Godzilla and Mothra meet up with King Caesar and Rodan at the café.

Godzilla = "Has the police found anything?"

King Caesar = "As of so far, none of the evidence is pointing to a candidate, so it is likely an outside inference. It's a possibility that a group of voters want to remove a single candidate from the race."

Godzilla = "Like Mary?"

King Caesar = "It is a possibility…"

Rodan = "The candidates are out of the suspects list, but I still don't get it. This city opened up to trade with the Europeans many years ago, so why are their people who dislike it. It seems to be the wrong kind of place to live in."

Mothra = "I don't think that's the case here, the trade with other countries is good for the nations, it's just that they had different opinions."

King Caesar = "When the Tokugawa clan was still in power they hosted the European leaders. However, that didn't end well… That led to the isolation in later years."

Godzilla = "But this time is different… All we need to worry about is how this incident will escalate."

Anguirus = "If Mary is the likely target, then we need to keep an eye on her."

King Caesar = "I agree, but we need to be careful. We need to be smart on this situation and I have an idea."

King Caesar walked to Godzilla and whispered to him.

Godzilla = "Are you sure?"

King Caesar nodded.

Godzilla = "Alright, I'll be right back."

Godzilla went away while King Caesar talked to the group.

The next day, Mary is continuing her work as a candidate at her office. However, she noticed the shadows following her. Mary was concerned about the civilians that would in harm's way, so she purposely walked into an alley where the shadows grabbed her and dragged her into an empty buildings. The shadows turn out to be decedents of Kaiju Hunters that once settled in Nagasaki; however, the village has been disbanded and abandoned. They felt that opening to the world would further damage their family heritage so they've opposing it.

Culprit #1 = "For the last time, quit this race or face punishment."

Mary = "Never!"

This mad him so mad that he held out a sword and got ready to strike.

Culprit #2 = "Hey, this is not part of the plan."

Before he could strike, Godzilla and Anguirus entered the building.

Culprit #2 = "It's Godzilla!"

Culprit #1 = "That's fine; if they are here alone then there's no way they will get help."

Anguirus = "That would be a big mistake…"

Godzilla = "We didn't plan on coming here alone."

The culprits are confused, but they heard noises outside. They look out to see soldiers wearing the family crest of the Shimazu Clan.

Culprit #2 = "That's the crest of the Shimazu Family."

Culprit #1 = "Since when were they here?"

Yoshihiro Shimazu is standing with his soldiers with his nephew, Toyohisa Shimazu, standing behind.

Yoshihiro Shimazu = "Alright, we may not be the police; however, we work alongside the Otome Clan and the Tachibana Clan. I need you to release the girl and your surrender. You might need to be quick about it."

The culprits are in a bind, Godzilla and Anguirus are blocking one exit and the Shimazu Clan blocks the other. There are no other exits and the culprits have no other plans.

Culprit #1 = "We… surrendered…"

Mary got up and ran to Godzilla as Anguirus directed the culprits to the police who waiting alongside the Shimazu Clan. As the culprits are being taken away, Godzilla went to Yoshihiro.

Yoshihiro Shimazu = "I'm glad they didn't try to resist further or else the girl will get hurt."

Godzilla = "They knew full well that attacking the Shimazu Clan will echo throughout Kyushu. I thank you for coming."

Yoshihiro Shimazu = "Of course, all of us agreed to have Nagasaki become independent. When we heard what was going on, I was willingly to help out. You take care now."

Yoshihiro went away with Toyohisa by his side. Mothra came to his side.

Mothra = "Mary will be ok; there are no injuries so she will be back on the race in no time."

Godzilla = "That's good, this time it will go smoothly."

The next day, the race continued with Mary as the winner. With no further disturbance, Mary cements the independence and restored any business affected. Godzilla went back to his castle to continue his work. Mary's family sends him gifts to express thanks to the Shogun. Later, Mary meets the clan leaders in the Kyushu summit.