Negotiations have broken down!
Begin the attack!
I found you.
Joey! I've been looking for you.
Hey, you've forgotten me already?
It's me!
Well...
See, me?
M-Mr. Hughes?
I'm Agent Hughes from the NIA, and I report directly to the President.
I'm the person in charge of this series of missions.
Will you listen to what I have to say?
I can understand why you're apprehensive.
But if you want to run away, you could wait until after we talk, right?
I'm a real sucker for coffee, see.
Still? You still haven't found them?
The army is getting special reinforcements and searching the forest.
What? Special forces?
Damn it!
With all the big boys here, what do they think they're doing?
The Ghost is one thing, but why is it taking so long to find one little brat?
We are continuing to use thermal sensors to perform our own search.
I believe we will find them eventually if we stay calm...
That's not the problem!
The problem here is that we adults are being made fools of by a child!
Is that so?
Yes, it is!
I'm gonna show that brat who he's dealing with!
Is that so?
Yes, it is!
It's not as good as Hilly's, but it's not bad.
Now, what should we talk about?
Did you know from the beginning?
I wish...
If I had known, we could have worked something out earlier.
But man, what a surprise to learn you knew the Ghost.
Ghost?
The robot.
Heroman's name isn't Ghost!
Oh, so you call it Heroman?
So then, where is he now?
What's the relationship between you and that robot... I mean, Heroman?
Fine, then I'll go first.
I received command of this operation two weeks ago.
We got a shot of Heroman from a security camera at one of the scenes.
In order to find out its identity, I came to Center City.
Our mission is to confirm or deny the existence of hyper-advanced technology,
as well as secure it.
The government is scared.
Of your power, that is.
It's to be expected.
Someone destroyed the Skrugg,
who the entire might of the United States military wasn't able to scratch.
And their identity is still a mystery.
Well, that's...
But I was thinking of doing something like this from the start.
I'd like to talk with the Ghost.
I mean, think about it!
Somebody that wanted to conquer the world isn't going to help the city rebuild.
Plus, all the people at the construction sites said the same thing:
That you guys are allies of justice.
Everyone said that about Heroman?
Yup.
I'm convinced now.
A person who can smile like you can't be evil.
Mr. Hughes...
Would you tell me?
Joey?
About everything.
Keep the altitude lower!
Please, don't ask the impossible!
You know what'll happen if we drop any lower, right?
So you wanna get picked up on the military's radar and taken to the woodshed?
This is the place, right?
Stay calm, it'll be fine. My info is right.
I sure hope it is.
Don't underestimate the power of the press.
It doesn't matter how much they try and keep people silent, the info always leaks out!
A government plot...
And behind it all is Dr. Minami with his deep connections to higher-ups in the military.
We know who's behind it, so if we can bring it to light, this'll be a big scandal!
All that's left is to pile on the pressure to broadcast it.
And that's exactly why we're here!
Wait a second, that's...
That's...
It's huge!
Hey!
Turn back at once!
I'm not paid enough for this!
I said turn back!
Point 302, no sign of the target.
Point 257, no sign of the target.
I see. So it really was you who defeated the Skrugg.
Yes. We were just trying to survive...
It seems we've been trying to get rid of the saviors of the world.
Why do you think it came to this?
I apologize. I take full responsibility.
If I had been able to speak with you first, this would never have happened.
Mr. Hughes!
We have a reaction from the thermal sensor.
Is it the Ghost?
It does not seem to be the Ghost. We have confirmed a boy and Agent Hughes.
What?
What the hell is he doing?
Um...
What's going to happen now?
You'll be taken for observation,
and be subject to intense government experiments for the rest of your life in captivity.
Is that what you thought?
The power that destroyed the Skrugg is definitely something special.
But turning the tables
and using force to oppress someone with power greater than ours isn't right.
First we need to decide on a way we can cooperate instead of being enemies.
That's how I feel.
Um, then...
That's a promise. I report directly to the President of the United States, after all.
Mr. Hughes!
You think I'll let you do that?
First, let's end all this.
After that we can talk at leisure.
Doctor, your orders?
Block his communications, obviously!
Roger.
Mr. Hughes!
Attention all forces! The target has been spotted at point 451!
Commence attack at once!
Dr. Minami!
This NIA agent is cooperating with the target!
He's a traitor to the United States, and is colluding with the Ghost!
Eliminate him together with the Ghost!
It is with regret that I now assume command of this operation from the NIA.
However!
I expect you all to deeply impress me!
This battle will determine the fate of the entire world!
You must completely destroy the target!
I repeat: You must destroy the target!
W-What's going on?
As you can tell, I've been set up.
For the time being, let's get away from here!
Beginning attack toward target!
Set up?
An evil man who has wheedled his way into the government
is trying to crush our peaceful negotiations!
It's the doings of a man who knows how to deal with the military.
Then what about your promise?
Deal's off.
If I'm dead, that is.
But if I can get word through the appropriate channels, we can counter his plan.
Well, that's why he's trying to silence me before I get a chance to get the word out.
Um, I don't really understand.
Basically, I can't die just yet.
So, would you like to help me with that?
I need your cooperation.
Now, hurry and show yourself, Ghost!
Heroman...
Engage!
Target confirmed. It is the Ghost.
There it is!
I'm counting on you, Joey!
Heroman!
What happened?
No damage?
If we can stop them here...
We're going to split up now.
I'm going to find a way to send a message.
Until then, I need you to keep their attention.
Okay! I understand.
Don't die on me.
Mr. Hughes!
Yeah, thanks.
If we can stop them here, then we won't have to run anymore!
Perfect, perfect! This is all going according to plan!
Amanorich and Stallion are at the scheduled location.
Are they?
Seems we're also right where we should be.
First, we let the Ghost's combat ability be made clear during the military's attack.
Then after they've had quite enough of the Ghost's power,
I take the Ghost and crush it with my robot!
Start up the electromagnetic pulse cannon!
Yes, sir!
Stallion!
Leave this to me!
Damn it! Our attacks are completely ineffective!
Don't we have any stronger weapons?
What was that?
What was that just now?
Who fired?
Let me introduce you!
This is art in movement!
I, Dr. Minami, have invented the strongest, ultimate weapon in the entire universe!
MR-1!
MR-1?
Now, let's begin Ghost! You minion of evil!
I'll make sure you taste the wrath of justice!
Take this!
E!! M!! P!!
I know! I know!
I know your weakness!
No need to pay that high tuition!
I took data during our last battle!
Incredible defensive ability.
And even more incredible battle strength!
It wouldn't be overstating it to say that you could defeat any weapon on this planet easily!
However!
You have a crucial weakness!
And that is...
You're not equipped with any long range weaponry!
As long as I stay outside of your attack range, there's nothing to worry about!
Hey, what's that light?
Does anyone have any information?
What's the matter? Feeling glum, Ghost?
Nothing is going to be settled at this rate.
I've got to find some way to get close to that robot.
And in order to do that, I have to do something about that weapon.
Finally noticed?
This fearsome weapon is a indeed an electromagnetic pulse generator!
Electromagnetic pulse?
Listen up, boy!
I, Dr. Minami, will lecture you uneducated fool!
This electromagnetic pulse generator
was developed from a system that spreads out electromagnetic waves over a large area,
into a weapon that uses semiconductors and electricity for complete destruction!
Electromagnetic waves?
Even if it is hyper-advanced technology, the Ghost is still a machine!
One hit with this and it'll be all over!
Oh, really?
Whatever, just set up the relay!
This is an exclusive! A total scoop!
It's meaningless unless we do it live!
Give me a break! No edits, no way, no how!
Yeah, none of the other media have noticed yet.
This is the scoop of the century!
I don't really mind either way...
But it's already started.
Hey, if you noticed then say something!
Y-Yeah...
Leo, you ready?
Okay! All set!
Hurry and connect the relay!
We're heading to the scene!
Hey, Keisha, wait!
Go, please!
Roger!
Heroman!
Child's play.
Then how about this?
Heroman!
I've been waiting for this!
It's over!
Heroman!
What?
So you've figured out we can't fire in quick succession?
Rapid charge!
That's crazy!
Impossible. Doing that would cause the machine to become immobile.
Then how about this?
Fire!
Heroman!
Why, you...
Heroman...
That's enough!
Attention all forces! Halt hostilities at once!
That's an order from the President of the United States of America!
I repeat: End the battle!
Mr. Hughes!
Sorry I took so long, Joey.
This battle is over!
Dr. Minami, surrender at once!
This battle ends now!
Hughes...
Fine, I get it. Just like you asked...
I'll end this battle now!
Heroman!
On the next Heroman:
This is bad... At this rate, Heroman's energy will...
With his true intentions revealed, Dr. Minami continues his attack on Heroman.
It's a standoff with Dr. Minami.
Then, light is shined on the truth.
Next time on Heroman #16: Decision!
Heroman... Attack!