Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 435 Ah Zhen is like a little child

Even before Yasui Makoto explained, Aloe was already very curious about the new training method. Now that she heard it, she quickly asked:
"I know, I know. I've actually looked into this a bit and I roughly know what's going on. Senior Xiao Bei also told me about this!"
"But... Ah-Zhen, can you really train with us like this? I heard from the seniors that you were able to keep up with some really strong seniors the other day!"

Her tone shifted between longing and doubt, but Yasui Makoto and Kita Genkoto understood what was going on.

It is common knowledge that racehorses are far faster than humans.

Therefore, the former's competition system is designed separately, and there has never been a situation where they compete with humans.

If I had to name one, it would only have appeared in some entertainment programs, such as promotional events before the Japanese derby.

Even in less formal competitions, no human has ever been known to beat a horse girl. Yasui's performance could be considered the first unprecedented case.

"Of course it's true, the trainer is really amazing."

Amused, Beifang Xuanju couldn't help but pat her head and said confidently, "I'm sure that if it were a real obstacle course race, the trainers would perform even better."

"I'm not doubting anything, it's just..."

She touched the top of her head, which had been ruffled, with a sheepish smile and her almond-shaped eyes:
"But you should know very well, senior, that our physical abilities are far superior to those of the trainers, so... so..."

"Oh right, I wanted to see just how amazing A-Zhen really is!"

"You'll see."

Before Northern Genko could even speak, Yasui Makoto smiled confidently:
"Perhaps I'm being a bit boastful, but the obstacle course skills and various high-difficulty moves I just mentioned are indeed beyond the reach of most people."

"Even if you have a natural advantage in straight-line speed or sharp cornering, without corresponding training on specific tracks, you will still find it difficult to be my opponent."

"That's why I emphasized the optimization of cornering just now."

After providing further explanation, he pondered for a moment and looked towards the teaching building:

"Well then, since you're so curious, let's just go and try it out and we'll find out."

Treson Academy has a gymnasium with a spacious area and complete facilities, which is perfectly suitable for simulated chase training.

It was almost dinnertime, and most of the female racehorses had finished their training.

Even if they are still training, they will mostly choose to do so on the playground, so the gym is usually not crowded at this time.

After quickly packing up their training equipment, Yasui Makoto brought Kita Genko and Apricot to the gym.

Upon entering, only three or four racehorse girls were still doing equipment training in the spacious area.

Judging from their condition, they are about to leave.

These female racehorses were mostly focused on their training. When they noticed someone coming in, they would only glance over, nod in acknowledgment, and then look away.

Without disturbing them, and after signaling to Kita Genko and Apricot Memories to also keep quiet, Yasui Makoto stood at the door, his gaze quickly sweeping over the various facilities inside the building.

Treadmills, dumbbell racks, balance balls... the facilities in various fitness venues are pretty much the same. Apart from the different placement, they look almost identical to those used during exercise.

Silently observing, Yasui Makoto quietly conceived possible obstacle scenarios.

Meanwhile, Almond-eyed looked restless, glancing around at his side and the surrounding facilities every now and then, and occasionally even gesturing with his hands and legs as if he had already started.

Northern Black Horse, on the other hand, appeared much more composed. A hint of expectation occasionally flashed in her eyes, but she looked back and forth in a manner very similar to Yasui Makoto, her face gradually becoming thoughtful.

The female racehorses practiced for a while longer inside the stadium, then gradually packed up their things and headed towards the entrance.

As they walked out, some of them showed a hint of curiosity, but after nodding in acknowledgment, they left the venue.

Suddenly, only Yasui and his two companions remained in the gym. Yasui then walked into the gym, skillfully pulling two resistance bands from the equipment rack, tying one end to the center of the dumbbell rack, and the other end to the rollers of the treadmill.

Then they did the same thing again, tying the other two straps to the support column.

Soon, four orange-red ribbons formed a 20-meter square space.

"This area is a bit larger than the standard WCT venue, but according to my calculations, it's just right for you."

After explaining the tape, he gestured around to indicate that he was referring to the facilities inside the "competition venue":
"These obstacles are much more complex than the ones I've designed these past few days, but for now it's just an experiment. You can go around them or skip them as you see fit."

He then went into the area, bent down to stack the balance ball and fitness board, and rolled the yoga mat into a bucket shape and inserted it diagonally into the gaps between the equipment.

Then, the kettlebell, jump rope, and other equipment were moved slightly, and the "clutter" in the area enclosed by the rope was basically cleared away.

"That's pretty much it."

Feeling that everything was alright, he clapped his hands in satisfaction and looked at the two racehorse girls who had already approached him:

"Who wants to spar with me first?"

"Me! Me! Me first! Me first!"

Fearing that if she spoke too slowly she would miss the chance, Xingmu rushed over with her hands raised before Beifang Xuanju could even speak.

Then, seeing that Yasui Makoto and Kita Genko both chuckled, she smiled back, a little embarrassed.

She glanced around curiously, then casually squeezed the yoga mat beside her.

"I roughly know the rules of a chase, but... aren't these obstacles a bit too low?"

As she spoke, she gestured, nodded, and said confidently:

"At that height, if I sprint at full speed, I should be able to jump over it in one go!"

"is it?"

He asked rhetorically, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and then chuckled and shook his head:
"It's not that simple. There's no point in chasing after things just by running fast and jumping high."

"Of course I'm not saying speed isn't important, but... well, you'll know once you try it."

"So……"

Filled with eager anticipation, he glanced at the almond-shaped eyes, then looked at the black steed to the north:
"Xiao Bei should remember the rules, right? You time it, 20 seconds per round."

"Yeah! No problem!"

After readily agreeing, the Northern Black Horse was filled with curiosity.

She didn't know if Yasui Makoto herself had noticed, but she sensed it very clearly.

With the upcoming competition or rather, this brand-new training method, the trainer himself was radiating fervor and fighting spirit no less than theirs on the field.

She understood that it was because of her love for extreme sports, but this was only the second time she had experienced it up close, aside from that event.

She couldn't help but think:

"Well, this kind of trainer... no, he's not out now, so we can call him A-Zhen."

"At this time, A-Zhen... was just like a little child..."

(End of this chapter)