Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 485 The Passing of the Peak

Feeling the relentless pursuit of his juniors, the Northern Black Horse felt a surge of fighting spirit he had never experienced before.

This fighting spirit made her feel like her blood was boiling, as if it was about to burst into flames.

Surprisingly, she wasn't overwhelmed by this intense emotion.

On the contrary, as the pursuit from behind intensified, she felt her mind becoming increasingly clear, like a high-speed, precision instrument, rapidly and accurately analyzing the current situation:
We've only just passed the beginning, and Xiaoxing and the others are still chasing so closely. Should we speed up or conserve our energy...?
If they keep this up... and continue chasing like this, their stamina might be running low in the final stages...

But if we conserve our energy, our rhythm... will probably get messed up.

Xiaoxing hasn't fully mastered rhythm yet, and neither have Miqi and Milan... and rhythm isn't really my thing...

So, does this mean we're going to have to compete in terms of willpower...?
I... I probably won't lose, but... the risk is still too great.

So... is it a domain...?
The word "domain" flashed through his mind, but Beibu Xuanju quickly shook his head and decisively abandoned the idea.

After the Takarazuka Memorial event, while preparing for her final exams, she also reviewed the match with Makoto Yasui and Ayame.

After repeated analysis and summarization, she was able to confirm that, for her now, the domain was no longer a completely unfamiliar and mysterious ability.

Since her trip to Dubai, she has personally experienced that wonderful state several times.

In that state, she could completely empty her mind, entrusting everything to her body, which seemed to be integrated with the arena, allowing it to display fluid and natural movements, as well as unprecedented speed and power.

However, there is a necessary condition for her to enter that extraordinary and mysterious state.

That means the competition must be intense enough.

Only in this way can we maximize her inner "fighting desire" and make her want to win at all costs.

"Fighting spirit," is Yasui Makoto's description.

She felt that the word was extremely apt, accurately depicting the desire and fighting spirit bursting forth from the depths of her heart.

The problem is that, despite identifying this key condition through various means, there has been no progress on the remaining relevant data or even on further research ideas.

In this situation, it's naturally impossible to apply this approach to formulate strategies in subsequent matches.

At least she couldn't do it herself.

So, what strategy should be adopted for this match?

Northern Black Horse fell into deep thought.

Meanwhile, the race continued at high speed, with no sign of the escape or pursuit stopping.

Next to the training field, the voices of Yamato Akaki and Satomi Koukou rose and fell, vividly conveying every exciting moment on the field to the audience.

The female horse racers watching were also very enthusiastic, their cheers and shouts blending together like surging waves, making the atmosphere of the entire arena even more intense.

Yasui Makoto stood to the side, his eyes fixed on the situation on the field, his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of worry in his expression.

Although he could not communicate with the Northern Black Horse in real time, there seemed to be a tacit understanding between the two, and he also keenly noticed a similar problem to the Northern Black Horse.

Almond Eyes, Rocket Miki, Milan Sea, and many other female racehorses are pursuing the Northern Black Horse with incredible speed. From a trainer's professional perspective, this is by no means a reasonable tactical arrangement.

Even the strongest female racehorse has limited stamina, and this 3000-meter race tests the riders' endurance and ability to manage their stamina.

If this near-frenzied pursuit continues, not to mention the pursuers like Xingmu, even the Northern Black Horse, which is currently in the lead, is likely to experience a sudden drop in speed in the final stages.

For the Northern Black Horse, which excels at escaping tactics, the lead position is crucial. It is best to keep it firmly in their own hands and not let it be taken away by the opponent.

In other words, even when faced with the fierce pursuit of their juniors, the Northern Black Steed must not easily slow down.

As Yasui observed and weighed the options, a thought gradually began to emerge in her mind:
"In that case, the best option right now... is probably to completely widen the speed and distance..."

Just as he reached this conclusion, he suddenly heard Alice's voice beside him:
"As expected, it's the same in every generation..."

Yasui Makoto paused slightly, instinctively turning his head and asking in confusion:
"What... looks like?"

There was no response; Eliseko's gaze remained fixed on the bustling arena.

The arena was like a boiling ocean, with the Northern Black Steed leading the way like a black lightning bolt, galloping ahead.

Behind them, a group of racehorse girls, including Almond Eyes, Miki Rocket, and Milan Sea, were hot on their heels like a surging tide.

As she gazed at each figure brimming with boundless fighting spirit and passion, a ripple of memories and fervor gradually welled up in Alice's eyes.

After a moment, with a touch of emotion, she curled the corners of her lips:

"Naturally, it is... the rise, challenges, and replacement of generation after generation."

"This... is what Uma Musume Girls should be like!"
"No racehorse girl can stay at her peak forever, but there will always be racehorse girls at their peak."

"But it is precisely because of the alternation of peaks that it is possible... that it is possible..."

Her words paused slightly here, her chest began to heave violently, and the fervor in her eyes burned even brighter, like a raging fire.
"Only then can we possibly find the speed limit of Uma Musume!!"

Her voice suddenly rose, and she abruptly exuded a powerful and fierce aura, as if it were her, not the Northern Black Horses, on the field.

Overwhelmed by this powerful aura, Yasui Makoto, as if afraid of being burned, couldn't help but take two steps back.

However, after that moment of panic, a look of realization flashed in his eyes, and he understood what Alice was trying to say.

As he looked back at the arena following these words, a thought suddenly popped into his mind:
"So, their pursuit... wasn't due to strategy or tactics, but... because of Xiao Bei?"

At this moment, he suddenly realized a misconception he had always held about his experience and understanding.

In the past, when he was instructing Hokuto Genko in training, the opponents he envisioned were either female racehorses from the same generation as Hokuto Genko, or experienced and strong seniors.

However, upon reassessing the situation on the field at this moment, her remarkable strength, her unparalleled experience, and the admiration and support of younger players like Xingmu and Miqi Rocket...

The Northern Black Horse, now in the Year of the Horse, has already undergone a transformation and become a senior in the eyes of its descendants.

Her future rivals will not only be her peers and seniors, but also... her rapidly growing juniors.

(End of this chapter)