Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

For Cui Ming, ever since he took on the role of "instructor," a heavy responsibility had weighed on his mind—he had to ensure the survival rate of the team members around him. He had seen too many people sacrifice their lives in battle due to insufficient preparation and ability; he didn't want those bloody scenes to be repeated with the Victory Team. Therefore, even if the training methods were extreme, even if it would cause the team members to complain and be afraid temporarily, it was necessary.

All of this is for everyone's safety. Cui Ming stood outside the training ground, looking at Horii who was still struggling with physical training not far away, and then thought of Shinjo who had been so frightened by the monster that his "soul left his body." He thought to himself silently. His eyes became more determined because of this—even if he was misunderstood by his teammates for the time being, as long as they could survive in the future battles, this "ruthlessness" was worth it.

At least, for the sake of his teammates, sometimes he had to do things that seemed inhumane. Teammates, don't blame me, it's necessary. Cui Ming thought, a very faint smile unconsciously curving his lips, a smile that carried expectations for his teammates, but also hid an unseen heaviness.

On the training field, Daigo, Rena, and Shinjo, who had just recovered, shivered inexplicably when they saw Choi Myung's smile. A strange fear rose in their hearts—they all felt that behind the instructor's smile, he was plotting some "terrifying training plan."

Just then, Saeko Busujima walked over briskly, carrying her katana. When she saw Choi Myung, her eyes lit up instantly, and she asked, "What's wrong? Why does everyone look so tense?" She had just finished her individual training and still had a faint smell of sweat on her body, and there was some dust left over from training on the scabbard of her katana.

Choi Myung turned around and saw it was her. He put aside his thoughts and shook his head: "It's nothing, Saeko. I was just thinking about the upcoming special training arrangements." He had originally wanted to discuss with Saeko Busujima whether to add her to the team's close-combat training, since her swordsmanship was among the best in the base.

"Special training?!" Upon hearing these two words, Saeko Busujima instantly became excited, her grip on her katana tightened, and her eyes gleamed with anticipation—in her view, special training meant more opportunities for practical combat training, which often meant "slaying people" (or simulating opponents in combat).

Seeing her reaction, Cui Ming knew she had misunderstood and quickly reached out to press her shoulder: "Calm down, Saeko. This special training is mainly for the team members' physical fitness and emergency response, not for you to 'cut people'." He knew Saeko Busujima's passion for "combat" all too well and was afraid that she would pull out a knife on the training field.

Saeko Busujima completely ignored the word "calm down." Instead, she leaned forward and pleaded with a determined look in her eyes, "Please let me join! Even if it's just physical training, I can help guide everyone on fighting techniques. If we encounter simulated combat, I can even be a 'sparring partner'!" As she spoke, she subconsciously waved the katana in her hand, which startled Shinjo, who quickly hid behind Daigo.

"Calm down, we'll take you with us, don't worry." Cui Ming sighed helplessly, then emphasized again, "But we're still on duty! Remember your job! Your job! Saeko! Calm down!"

Saeko Busujima smiled nonchalantly, reached out and hugged Choi Myung's arm, saying naturally, "It's rest time now, Choi. We can refine the training plan after the rest. Let's relax for now." She had been with Choi Myung for a long time and was used to this kind of closeness, completely ignoring the gazes of the surrounding team members.

Seeing this scene from not far away, Horii recalled their earlier discussion about "looks and popularity with women" and couldn't help but lean closer to Daigo, asking again with a serious expression, "Daigo, I really think I'm pretty handsome too. Look, even though I'm a bit chubby, my features are quite regular, so why don't I have the same 'popularity' as the instructor?"

"..." Daigo's lips twitched upon hearing this, inwardly screaming: Horii, please don't say such outrageous things with such a serious face! Do you think the issue between the instructor and Saeko is just a matter of "popularity"? And your focus is so strange, can't you see everyone is afraid of the instructor's "special training plan"? Of course, Daigo only dared to think these things in his heart, and didn't dare to say them out loud. He could only awkwardly pat Horii's shoulder and say perfunctorily, "Uh, you do have your strengths, like strong R&D capabilities. As for looks, everyone's aesthetic is different." After saying that, he quickly turned to walk towards Rena, afraid that Horii would throw out an even more outrageous question.

Lina looked at Saeko Busujima, who was standing close to Choi Ming not far away, and couldn't help but feel a little curious—after all, Saeko Busujima usually had a cold and murderous look, but in real life she was a true Yamato Nadeshiko type.

She hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Saeko, you and the instructor have a really good relationship. You seem very close."

“Because we’ve always been in our honeymoon period.” Saeko Busujima’s smile deepened upon hearing this, her eyes filled with dependence on Choi Myung. As she spoke, she gently nuzzled Choi Myung’s arm, a stark contrast to her usual sharp demeanor when wielding a knife.

Cui Ming was somewhat helpless at her blunt words. He raised his hand to cover his face. He wanted to retort, "There's no such thing as a honeymoon that lasts forever," but it was the truth, and it still made people feel embarrassed.

"How long have you been married?" Lina was taken aback by the word "honeymoon period" and subconsciously asked. She had previously thought that Cui Ming's family had special circumstances and lived together, but she did not expect that they were already married.

“It’s been a long time.” Choi Myung and Saeko Busujima spoke almost simultaneously, their tones carrying a tacit understanding that had stood the test of time. However, Choi Myung’s tone was more subdued, while Saeko’s tone was full of sweetness.

Lina's eyes lit up, and she asked curiously, "I'm so envious! Your wedding must have been amazing, right? Were there lots of people attending, and was it decorated very romantically?" In her imagination, a wedding would be filled with flowers, dresses, and blessings from family and friends, after all, they were such a perfect match.

"Huh?" Cui Ming looked at Lina strangely when he heard the word "wedding," as if he didn't expect her to ask this, and his eyes were filled with a bit of amusement and exasperation.

"I don't think it's very good." Cui Ming spoke first, his tone full of helplessness, as if recalling some embarrassing scene.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than Saeko Busujima immediately retorted, "I think it's wonderful! That was the most unforgettable moment of my life!" Their opinions were completely different, yet both spoke with unwavering conviction. (End of Chapter)