At Nishizaki Ryu's request, all the Uma Musume changed into specially made sportswear and gathered on the beach.

Before training began, they all stepped into the water, splashing each other.

"Gather up, gather up," Nishizaki Ryu said, blowing his whistle. "We're here to train, not to play in the water."

Lu Jue stood quietly beside him.

Nishizaki Ryu was the main Trainer for the afternoon, and Lu Jue would try his best to cooperate with his arrangements.

The Uma Musume lined up according to their teams from the morning, waiting for Nishizaki Ryu's next instruction.

"I'll explain the afternoon's training program to everyone," Nishizaki Ryu said, pointing to a small island in the distance on the sea, gesturing for everyone to look back. "Do you see that small island?"

"Your task this afternoon is to swim from here to there, and once you reach the island, ride bicycles to the top of the mountain. That will complete the task."

Lu Jue also looked at the distant, tower-like island.

This might be a bit far, mightn't it?

Fortunately, the weather was calm this afternoon, and the water temperature wasn't too cold.

Of course, the Uma Musume found such training quite common, and there was no fear on their faces.

"Trainer Nishizaki, are there any requirements for this process?" Symboli Rudolf asked.

"It's not team-based; everyone is on their own. Just complete the task... but the last three Uma Musume will face a penalty." Nishizaki Ryu's approach was simple and direct, without setting many rules.

"But if that's the case, wouldn't the morning's team points already represent the final ranking?" Symboli Rudolf asked again.

If it were truly like that, it would inevitably dampen the Uma Musume's enthusiasm.

Nishizaki Ryu had anticipated this. "It's fine. When you return here, there will be a beach volleyball match, three teams competing."

This final training item was mainly to help the Uma Musume relax their minds and bodies.

"I see," Symboli Rudolf nodded.

"Any other questions? If not, let's start warming up."

...

The Uma Musume were indeed excellent swimmers.

Their delicate legs exploded with powerful force, rotating like motors, churning up splashes of white foam.

The first three positions were held by the three captains.

Silent Suzuka, Seiun Sky, Special Week, and others were in the second tier, hot on their heels, with the possibility of overtaking at any moment.

Behind them, there weren't many Uma Musume lagging far behind; everyone gritted their teeth and persevered, parting the seawater and leaving long trails.

When they were still some distance from the shore, the Uma Musume's speed gradually slowed down.

But it was here that Silent Suzuka achieved an overtake, seizing first place in one fell swoop.

Following her were Tokai Teio, Seiun Sky, Air Groove... As for the three captains from earlier, due to a long period without high-intensity training and no longer being at their peak, their stamina depleted much faster.

Lu Jue, who was driving a speedboat, also noticed the somewhat subdued atmosphere and immediately grabbed a loudspeaker.

He took a deep breath:

"This is reporter Lu Jue broadcasting for you."

"Currently leading in first place is Silent Suzuka, Silent Suzuka of the 'Dream' team."

"Second place is Seiun Sky, third place is Tokai Teio... Why can't I see the members of 'Rigil' and 'Spica'? Did they not come to compete?"

"El Condor Pasa, out!"

"Agnes Digital, out!"

"Tree~ Never mind, I won't talk about you; just wait obediently for Xiao Bei to overtake you~"

...

"You brat~" Nishizaki Ryu, on the other speedboat, laughed and cursed, then also picked up a loudspeaker to cheer on his own team members. "Ship, charge forward, wipe out all those in front of you, especially the members of 'Dream'!"

"Daiwa, Vodka are three or four body lengths ahead of you! You're not going to just give up like this, are you? Overtake Grass Wonder first to whet your appetite."

"Ring, your top priority right now is to keep an eye on Narita Brian."

...

Exchanging a smile with Nishizaki Ryu, Lu Jue continued: "Mimi, hurry, hurry, don't let Rhombus Amazon overtake you later."

"Uralala, I declare you're doing great today!"

"What's wrong with the three captains? Members of 'Dream', listen up! Let the three old seniors witness the power of the new generation!"

...

Although the Uma Musume found it amusing, they were still encouraged and strengthened their resolve, sprinting towards the shore.

As for "Rigil," who had no Trainer cheering them on, they were the most encouraged of all.

Because after Lu Jue finished his 'torture,' it was Nishizaki Ryu's turn, and they could only use their actions to 'slap' both Trainers in the face.

Once the atmosphere was stirred up, passion boiled and surged in the cool seawater.

"The future is yours, but for now, it's not!"

When they were less than a hundred meters from the shore, Symboli Rudolf looked at the figures in front and began to accelerate again.

Maruzensky was not to be outdone. "It seems if I don't get serious, these juniors will look down on me."

"Is that a provocation? I admit it works on me!" Narita Brian chased after them with renewed vigor.

Soon, the stretched-out battle line gradually shortened.

The Uma Musume in the middle were hard to distinguish, those in front were in precarious positions, and those at the back were catching up.

This training was a test of their leg strength limits and an excavation of their potential.

There were no signs of strong currents on the sea, but they had already swum through them.

...

After coming ashore, the Uma Musume saw bicycles neatly arranged on both sides.

This competition began from the short distance they had to run towards the bicycles.

Nishizaki Ryu rode a small electric scooter, with Lu Jue sitting behind him.

"Little Lu, look at these kids, how cute they are," Nishizaki Ryu said with emotion.

"My 'Dream' team members are the cutest."

Nishizaki Ryu gave Lu Jue a speechless glance in the rearview mirror. "Little Lu, do you have any goals? To become the world's number one Trainer?"

"Yes, but it's not to become the world's number one Trainer," Lu Jue's gaze was deep; he had grown much since he first arrived. "I want my Uma Musume to become world-class, or rather, to achieve their dreams."

Lu Jue withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, "It wouldn't be bad to become the world's number one Trainer along the way. Senior Nishizaki, you'll have to work hard."

"Hahaha, I will try my best," Nishizaki Ryu was amused by Lu Jue and burst out laughing.

"By the way, the weather forecast says it might rain in a few days. We need to pay attention and prepare in advance," Lu Jue added.

"Alright, if the weather is bad then, that day's training will be canceled."