Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Seeing Miri retreating in fear of Rin's training plan, Choi Myung sighed softly to himself—he had long felt that Rin's training methods were indeed a bit extreme.

Those packed schedules and extreme physical demands may seem like they can quickly improve skills, but they are too demanding for someone like my child who is just getting started with high-intensity training.

After all, the purpose of training is to help them grow, not to drive them to the brink of collapse. There is no need to use such an almost "torturous" method to make children live such a tiring life every day.

Choi Myung tapped his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest, another training location flashing through his mind—Katachan. In his opinion, rather than letting Miri tough it out within the fixed schedule, it would be better to take her directly to Katachan for training.

There is no rigid schedule or forced training goals there, but there is the most realistic and brutal environment—complex and ever-changing terrain, dangerous creatures lurking in the shadows, and survival challenges that require constant vigilance.

In Qatar, every step must be learned through trial and error, and every decision is a matter of survival. This subtle and gradual approach is how children can truly integrate into the harsh world.

She will learn to observe her environment while searching for water, develop sharp reflexes while avoiding dangerous creatures, and learn to weigh the pros and cons in interactions with other survivors (if encountered).

These skills, honed through real-world experience, are far more solid than those honed indoors by studying forms. They also help her understand that to survive in a turbulent world, theory and physical fitness alone are not enough; one must also possess the wisdom to adapt to changing circumstances and a resilient mindset.

Yes! It's decided! Compared to Lin's intimidating plan, Katachon's "hands-on teaching" is the best way to truly help children grow.

After all, true strength is never something you develop by being forced to train by others, but rather something that naturally accumulates through facing and overcoming difficulties time and time again.

Child: Dad, thank you so much, my dear dad!

Seeing that Lin was still "selling" that grueling training plan to Miri, Choi Myung walked over and gently patted Lin's shoulder, gesturing for her to come over and talk. Once the two were on the balcony, Choi Myung slowly revealed his thoughts: "Lin, your training plan is too rigid and puts too much pressure on the future baby. I think it would be better to take them to Katachan for training."

Lin didn't react at first, but after the name "Katachan" swirled in her mind twice, she suddenly opened her eyes wide, her voice full of disbelief: "What did you say? Katachon? That training base that's known as the 'simulated brutal survival battlefield'?"

Cui Ming nodded and explained calmly, "Yes, although it's a simulation training, the environment is not much different from the real, cruel world. It allows the baby to learn to survive in actual combat, which is much more practical than the plan in your spreadsheet."

Lin then realized that Cui Ming didn't think the training was unnecessary; rather, he planned to train their future baby to be even more terrifying! She instinctively gasped and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, Cui... I think you're going a bit extreme."

She knew all too well what kind of place Katachon was—there were no comfortable rest areas, no food supplies on time, and even safety measures were only activated when one was "near death." People who went in had to struggle with hunger, cold, and unknown dangers every day. It was called a simulation training, but in reality, it was no different from real wilderness survival.

Lin initially thought her training plan was strict enough, but compared to Cui Ming's Catachan plan, she realized she was too lenient. At least her plan included enough rest time for trainees and nutritionally balanced meals, but in Catachan, even getting a sip of clean water was a struggle.

Lin rubbed her temples, her voice tinged with lingering fear: "Hiss! Is Cui planning to train the babies into some kind of super future warrior?! They're still so young, going straight to Qatar, what if they suffer psychological trauma? Besides, even the safest simulation training still carries the risk of injury!"

Cui Ming, however, didn't take it to heart. Leaning against the balcony railing, he gazed at the distant night sky: "If you want to survive in the cruel world of the future, how can you avoid getting hurt and suffering grievances? Letting them endure more hardship in the simulated environment now is better than letting them die in real danger later. Moreover, the training in Catachan can unleash people's potential the fastest. Only when they come out of it can they truly become people who can stand on their own."

Lin looked at Cui Ming's determined eyes and knew she couldn't persuade him, so she could only sigh helplessly. She thought she had been "ruthless" enough, but she didn't expect Cui Ming's expectations for the future baby to be even higher than she imagined. He even dared to send them to a place like Katachan. This "training plan" was even more outrageous than her devilish training!

Dan Moroboshi learned about Choi Myung's future training plans by chance from Hideki Go. The two were organizing documents together in the Ultra Guard's lounge when Hideki Go casually mentioned that Choi Myung planned to take the future baby to Katachan for training. Before he could finish speaking, the documents in Dan Moroboshi's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

He stared blankly for a while before picking up the document, his tone full of disbelief: "You mean Cui Ming is going to take the child to Katachan? That's the simulation training base where even veteran soldiers would be skinned alive if they went in?"

Hideki Go nodded and sighed helplessly: "Yes, even Rin couldn't persuade him, saying that the plan was even more extreme than her devilish training."

Dan Moroboshi fell silent. He recalled the scenes of training his team members in the past—although he was strict and his daily physical training and tactical drills were packed full, and he would occasionally set up some unexpected situations to test the team members, he would at least ensure that the team members had rest time and would adjust the intensity according to each person's physical condition. He never thought of pushing people in a "non-human" direction.

But what about Cui Ming's plan? In a place like Katachon, let alone children, even experienced space warriors would have to be on high alert at all times, struggling with hunger, cold and unknown dangers every day. A slight mistake could result in injury or even trigger the "near-death" protection mechanism.

This training method hardly resembles cultivating a "human being"; it's practically creating a machine that only knows how to survive and fight.

Moroboshi Dan gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Suddenly, I realize that at least my previous training methods still treated people like human beings." He recalled how his team members had complained about his "inhumanity" due to the intensity of his training. Compared to Choi Myung, his strictness was nothing. "Choi Myung's training is heading straight towards inhumanity," Moroboshi Dan said, picking up his water glass and taking a sip to suppress his shock. "Isn't he afraid the kids won't be able to handle it and will be left with psychological trauma?"

Hideki Go also frowned: "I mentioned it to him, but he said that if he suffers more now, he can survive in danger later. To be honest, I also think it's too extreme, but once he's made up his mind, no one can persuade him otherwise."

Looking out at the blue sky, Dan Moroboshi was filled with emotion—Cui Ming's obsession with protecting Earth was deeper than anyone else's, so deep that he was willing to cultivate the power of the future in the most ruthless way. But behind this obsession, whether it was worry about the future or zero tolerance for the "weak," only he himself probably knew.

"I hope he can know his limits," Dan Moroboshi said softly. He couldn't imagine what kind of ordeal those still-childish kids would go through in Catachan's "hellish training."

After a moment of silence, Moroboshi Dan and Go Hideki exchanged a glance and gradually understood Choi Myeong's good intentions—they both knew that Choi Myeong's extreme training plan was not because he wanted to force the children to become "inhuman," but because of his deep-seated worries.

Over the years, Cui Ming has been working tirelessly on the front lines of Earth's defenses, clashing with countless cosmic villains. Those villains excel at exploiting weaknesses and launching surprise attacks. Given Cui Ming's current status, he is undoubtedly a thorn in the side of many aliens, and his child would naturally become their easiest target. If the child lacks sufficient self-defense capabilities and is kidnapped by aliens as a hostage, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Not to mention the troublesome Star Guides and their time machines.

Although the Star Guides aren't very active on Earth right now, their ability to manipulate time is a huge threat in itself—no one knows if they might suddenly travel to a certain point in time and prey on children who haven't grown up yet.

What no one knew was that the Star Guide's time machine had actually been secretly sealed long ago, preventing him from freely traversing time and space. Cui Ming was naturally unaware of this either. In his eyes, the Star Guide was always a "time bomb" hanging over his head, and he could only feel a little at ease if his child quickly gained the strength to withstand the risks.

Dan Moroboshi put down his water glass, his tone more understanding: "In the end, he's still afraid that his child will become someone else's target. Those of us who deal with aliens all year round know best how painful it is to have your weaknesses exploited."

Hideki Go nodded, recalling his family's experience of being kidnapped by the Nackle aliens, and felt a pang of sympathy: "Yes, he's not heartless, he's just afraid to gamble. If something really happened, he would never forgive himself for the rest of his life."

“But this method is really too extreme.” Dan Moroboshi sighed. “The intensity of Katachon’s training is something that even adults might not be able to handle, let alone children. It would be better if we could find a balance between strictness and moderation.”

Hideki remained silent. He knew Choi Myung's personality—once he made up his mind about something, it was difficult to change it easily. But at least now, they understood that behind Choi Myung's seemingly "unapproachable" plan lay a deep protective instinct for the child. Perhaps in the future, they could try to help Choi Myung refine his plan by focusing on "how to ensure the child's safety during training in Katachang," achieving the training objectives without subjecting the child to unnecessary harm.

As Dan Moroboshi and Hideki Go finished their conversation, they not only didn't think Choi Myung's plan was excessive, but were also filled with indignation towards the invaders—they knew all too well that Choi Myung wasn't such a "ruthless" person.

Choi Myung is such a good person.
But now, he's forcing his future child to undergo "hellish training" in Qatar, leaving no room for respite. This isn't a change in Cui Ming's character; it's clearly those damned invaders who have driven a perfectly good person to this state!
Hideki clenched his fists, his voice filled with anger: "It's all those aliens and star guides' fault! If they weren't always thinking about causing trouble and exploiting others' weaknesses, why would Old Cui be so anxious? He could have watched the children grow up peacefully and taught them in a gentler way. Why would he have to be like this now, not even daring to relax during his rest, and having to figure out how to train the children to be 'good at fighting'!"

Dan Moroboshi nodded, his eyes heavy: "Yes, the invaders are the real culprits. They not only destroyed the peace, but also etched fear into everyone's heart—all that Choi Myung is doing now is to give the child a little more confidence to survive in this chaotic world. If it were us, we would probably make the same choice if our family members were targeted."

"I really hope that one day we can drive these invaders out completely." Hideki Go sighed. "Then, Old Cui won't have to be so tense anymore, and the children can be like ordinary children, without having to face these cruel trainings from a young age."

Moroboshi Dan patted him on the shoulder, his tone becoming more resolute: "That day will come. What we can do now is to help Old Cui with his tasks and try to buy him and his child some more peace and quiet. If there is any danger targeting the child, we can be there to protect them immediately."

Dan Moroboshi and Hideki Go dared to say they would "stand in front" for a reason – their current strength is far beyond what they were when they first became Ultraman human hosts; they are now truly "super-enhanced versions," capable of dealing with most cosmic threats.

Just the shields left behind when Cui Ming merged with Seven are enough to give many aliens a headache—even now, those egg-shaped shields haven't been used up yet, maintaining a stable defensive state and becoming a real "safety barrier" around Seven.

Even now, when Seven is on a mission, these egg-shaped shields still automatically surround him, like an invisible armor.

Let alone ordinary aliens, even powerful villains would have to get past these egg-shaped shields to defeat Seven. After all, each attack requires expending energy to break one shield, but once one is broken, there's another. The shields are layered upon each other, enough to buy Seven a lot of reaction time, and can even block fatal attacks for him at critical moments.

Anyway, with this shield, I doubt any enemies will dare to cause trouble for the time being...

This thing is actually quite powerful. (End of Chapter)