Chapter 696: Training progress—

The contender for [Kage Ninja List] requires the challenger to at least reach the strength of a Kage Level ninja.

Just being able to use the magical ruby to transform into a magical girl, Guren doesn't have the power to challenge those on the Kage Ninja list.

After all, even if the magic circuit is excellent, it is impossible to use it.

However, after using the Heroic Spirit class cards of Cuchulainn and Emiya Shirou, and adding the characteristics of the two Noble Phantasms, Guren has obtained the conditions to fight against other people on the Kage List.

Especially Cu Chulainn's Noble Phantasm, that long spear that can reverse the cause and effect and directly stab someone's heart.

Rifan believes that even Namikaze Minato, who is known as the golden flash and can use space ninjutsu, could not escape the assassination of the spear. 

After all, he would be killed by his own disciple Uchiha Obito, and it doesn't look like he is heaven-defying enough to evade the Noble Phantasm Gáe Bolg.

"But, Teacher Rifan, I haven't fully mastered Hercules' power yet."

"Until now, I have only been able to use his power for about ten minutes."

Guren was not happy because of Rifan's praise but lowered her head in shame.

It's no wonder because, during the two-year training period, Rifan and Ruby have purposefully let Guren learn to use Hercules' Heroic Spirit Class Card.

But in the end, Guren only mastered the power of both Cu Chulainn and Emiya Shirou.

It is normal for Guren, who wants to make Rifan proud of her, to feel sad.

"Don't be sad. Although it's only ten minutes, it's more than enough."

Rifan squatted down with a smile, patted Guren's arms with both hands, and looked directly into her eyes.

"Guren, you have to know that the stronger the power, the harder it is to control."

"In these two years, you are not just using the power of Hercules."

"You are also practicing the control of your magic circuit, and you are practicing the Noble Phantasms that control Cú Chulainn and Emiya Shirou.

"It's good enough to be able to get to that level."

"The strength of Cú Chulainn and Emiya Shirou is enough for you to defeat quite a few Kage-level ninjas."

"Although you can only use the power of Hercules for ten minutes, within ten minutes, you can defeat Senju Hashirama."

"So, be confident, Guren."

The acknowledgment from Rifan has calmed down Guren's mind a little.

And she nodded heavily to Rifan:

"I understand, Teacher Rifan."

"But please rest assured, one day, I will completely master the power of the 'Twelve Labours'."

Rifan's mouth arched: "I believe in you."

In addition to the time training chamber, there is another mysterious 'Epiphany Room'.

Rifan believes that with the help of the Epiphany Room, Guren can fully master the power of the Twelve Labors of Hercules.

All it takes is time.

"Let's go, it's almost time, let's leave now."

"Yes, Teacher Rifan. Wait a minute, I'll change into my normal clothes first."

After speaking, Guren exited the Cu Chulainn mode and put on the clothes Rifan made for her using magic.

Although it was made with a Western-style magic circuit, according to Guren's preference, Rifan specially made kimono-style clothes for her.

Inside the manor, Maki, Mabui and the others stared at the door of the time training warehouse.

Compared with Maki, Mabui, who saw someone entering the time training chamber for the first time, was more curious and excited.

With a "squeak" sound, the door was pushed open, and Rifan walked out leisurely.

Then, it was the twelve-year-old girl Guren.

"Eh, are you Guren?!"

Seeing the appearance of Guren, Mabui even ignored Rifan who walked out of the training room first, and walked quickly to the front of Guren.

No wonder, in Mabui's perception, only two seconds have passed.

But once again, Guren has grown by two years! 

Samui, Terumi Mei, and others are already adults. After two years, although the two have changed, it's not too much.

But when Guren entered the time training chamber, she was only ten years old, and it was the time to develop her body.

After two years of training in the time training chamber, plus the highly nutritious food provided in the training chamber.

It can be said that even though she is only twelve years old now, Guren is already like a big girl around 16 years old! 

In the blink of an eye, seeing the Guren that was half a head taller than herself, Mabui felt surprised…

"Teacher Rifan, you've worked hard."

Trotting over to Rifan's side, Maki handed a cup of green tea to him.

"Thanks, Maki." Rifan took the tea with a smile, and then knocked Mabui on the head lightly. "Don't stare at her like that, ask her later if you have something to say, Mabui."