Gojira Fantajî: SF Kôkyô Fantajî Page #2

During the following

geological period,

the Cretaceous,

a creature somewhere between

the marine reptiles

and the evolving

terrestrial animals was born.

I am convinced there was such

an intermediate creature.

This creature, according

to Odo Island folklore,

is called Godzilla.

As we look at this photo

of Godzilla's head

from a hill on Odo Island,

we can estimate

that this creature

stands approximately

50 meters tall.

So then, how can we explain

the presence of such a creature

during the present day?

It probably survived

by eating deep sea organisms

occupying a specific niche.

However, recent experimental

nuclear detonations

may have drastically altered

its natural habitat.

I would even speculate

that a hydrogen bomb explosion

may have removed it

from its surroundings.

Incredible!

Really!

I have strong evidence

to support my theory.

First, the organism

we found embedded

in Godzilla's footprint,

a trilobite.

This is a photo of the creature.

This is it.

This creature has been extinct

for two million years,

yet here it is

in perfect physical condition.

Next is the sediment

that we found

in the trilobite's shell.

That sediment is sand.

There is no doubt that this sand

matches the deposits found

from the Jurassic period.

This sand is similar

to the red clay

found in the stratum

of that particular period.

Professor, how do you know

that this has something to do

with the atomic bombs?

Because

our Geiger counter readings

of the radiation in this sand

indicate the presence

of Strontium-90.

Professor Tanabiya will explain

this better in a moment,

but basically, this sand

that came from Godzilla

has absorbed

a massive dose of radiation,

the type generated

only from an atomic bomb.

Order, please! Order, please!

The evidence suggests

that Godzilla itself

must have absorbed an enormous

amount of atomic radiation.

Order, please! Order, please!

Chairman! Chairman!

Mr. Ooyama.

I believe

Professor Yamane's report

is of such extreme importance,

it must not be made public.

What are you saying?!

Because it is so important,

it should be made public!

Yes! Yes!

Be quiet!

What I mean is, if this Godzilla

is the product from the use

of atomic weapons...

Exactly!

That's exactly what it is!

She's right!

That's my point!

World affairs are fragile enough

as it is!

If this were to be made public,

can you imagine

the consequences?

The truth is the truth!

That is what makes it

such a delicate matter!

The improper handling

of such a notion

would engulf the country

in a panic!

The government, the economy

and international relations

would plunge into total chaos!

You stupid idiot!

What are you saying?!

You dare to call me an idiot?!

Apologize! Apologize!

The truth must be made public!

Counter-Godzilla Headquarters

Established.

Seventeen Ships Already Lost.

It's terrible, huh?

Contaminated tuna

and radioactive fallout,

and now this Godzilla

to top it all off!

What will happen if he appears

out of Tokyo Bay?

First, he'll probably eat you

in one bite.

You're horrible!

They seemed certain about

the accuracy of their report.

How could we create

such a thing?

I guess I'll have to find

a shelter soon.

Find one for me, too!

The shelters again?

That stinks.

Counter-Godzilla Headquarters

Isn't there any way they can get

rid of this creature?

Longitude 138

to 138.07 degrees east.

Latitude 33.04

to 33.08 degrees north.

These are the coordinates of

the anti-Godzilla frigate fleet.

Depth charges will be dropped

in the area.

So vessels in the vicinity

should be warned.

That's all.

Is that all?

That's all.

In response

to the public outcry,

the government is attempting

to get rid of the monster

known as Godzilla.

A frigate fleet has been ordered

to begin

a massive depth-charge attack

in order to get rid

of the creature.

The 10 vessel fleet left port

at 10:
00 a.m.,

heading for the coast

of Odo Island.

At 10:
19 a.m.,

they received orders

to commence with their attack.

What's wrong with them?

The professor is a zoologist.

He doesn't want them

to kill Godzilla.

Father! Father!

Father...

Please leave me alone

for a while.

Emiko, please turn off

the light.

Yes.

Godzilla! It's Godzilla!

Watch out! Watch out!

Please don't panic!

What a bother!

Have you tried solving

the problem together?

They're sticking

to their point of view.

How much longer will they

keep us waiting like this?

For as long as they want.

It's annoying!

Please, Professor. Have a seat.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming.

You're welcome.

This is quite a problem,

Professor.

If this keeps up,

we'll have to suspend

the international ship routes.

Have you found a way?

Is there something we can do

to defeat him?

So, that's it...?

Professor Yamane,

let's be honest.

If there's a way to defeat

Godzilla, we'd like to know.

It's impossible!

He absorbed massive amounts

of atomic radiation,

but Godzilla still survived.

What do you think

could kill him?

Instead, we should focus

on why he is still alive.

That should be our top priority!

Professor Yamane's argument

is absolutely correct!

This isn't the time

to behave like idiots.

We should focus

on scientific research!

Yes, but research at what cost?

You're right!

That's the question!

Hagiwara, interview

this gentleman.

Dr. Serizawa?

Yes, he's Professor Yamane's

future son-in-law.

Oh? The girl's fiance?

I'm sure my father

will understand.

There's no reason

for him to apologize.

But I can't help feeling uneasy

when I think about Serizawa.

If it wasn't for the war,

he wouldn't have received

such a terrible scar.

Ogata...

Ever since I was a child,

I've always thought of him

as an older brother.

Even now, my feelings for him

have not changed at all.

Emiko, thanks.

Miss, Mr. Hagiwara would like

to see you.

Mr. Hagiwara?

Yes, the reporter.

Hello! Excuse me.

Thank you.

What do you want?

Um... I'd like

to ask you a favor.

The truth is, I tried

to talk to Dr. Serizawa,

but he refused to see me.

So, I was wondering if you could

introduce me to him?

It's for our daily newspaper.

I'm sorry, but I need your help.

It's perfect.

I should go along with you to

speak with Serizawa personally.

You're right, but I should break

it to him my way.

Please let me go

to speak with him first.

You're right. Well, go ahead.

Thank you. I'm sorry,

but we should go.

I have a ride waiting outside.

I'll try my best to talk to him.

I'll help Shinkichi

with his studies. See you later.

Serizawa Research Laboratory

There must be some mistake.

I haven't spoken to anyone

about the importance

of my research.

It's the truth.

A journalist in Switzerland

met with a German scientist

who stated that your project

would be

an incredible breakthrough

in anti-Godzilla operations

in Japan when completed.

I don't have any German

scientist associates.

Really? Then what is the nature

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