After a week of grueling training sessions under Raiden's tutelage, Kaito emerged from the crucible of the special training grounds with more than just physical improvements. As he stood outside the training grounds, basking in the warm glow of the afternoon sun, he couldn't help but marvel at the transformation he had undergone, both in body and spirit.
Aria's observation of his improved physique was a testament to the countless hours of dedication and hard work he had poured into his training regimen. While his muscles had grown more defined and toned, they lacked the bulkiness of a bodybuilder, reflecting Kaito's preference for a lean and athletic physique that prioritized agility and speed over sheer brute strength.
"Your physique has improved, Kaito," Aria remarked, her voice tinged with admiration as she took in his transformed appearance. Kaito turned to face her, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips as he acknowledged her compliment with a simple, "Thank you, Aria."
Curious to gauge the extent of Kaito's progress in terms of his mastery of Enes, Aria wasted no time in delving straight to the heart of the matter. "So, how much did you improve in terms of Enes?" she inquired, her gaze penetrating as she sought to unravel the mysteries of Kaito's newfound abilities. "Your Enes reserves are always the same, I know that," she added, preempting any attempt by Kaito to inflate his achievements. "You cannot gain more Enes reserves than what you were born with. Anyways, just answer my question."
Kaito's response was characteristically understated, a reflection of his modesty and humility in the face of his own accomplishments. "I've made good progress," he replied, his words laden with a quiet confidence that belied the magnitude of his achievements.
Indeed, the past week had been a whirlwind of challenges and triumphs for Kaito as he navigated the intricacies of mastering the elemental energies of Enes. Under Raiden's expert guidance, he had honed his abilities to a razor-sharp edge, pushing past the limits of his endurance and tapping into reservoirs of inner strength he never knew existed.
As he stood before Aria, basking in the glow of her unwavering support and encouragement, Kaito felt a renewed sense of purpose coursing through his veins.
Kaito's explanation of his training regimen with Raiden piqued Aria's curiosity, prompting her to delve deeper into the specifics of his grueling sessions. As she listened intently to Kaito's account of his endurance and durability training, she couldn't help but marvel at the sheer intensity of the challenges he had faced under Raiden's relentless tutelage.
"We mainly trained my endurance and durability," Kaito began, his voice tinged with a mixture of pride and exhaustion as he recounted the trials he had endured over the past week. Aria's interest was immediately piqued, and she leaned in closer, eager to learn more about the nature of his training.
"What do you mean?" Aria inquired, her curiosity evident in her tone as she sought to unravel the mysteries of Kaito's training regimen. Kaito took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding, his words measured and deliberate as he recounted the grueling challenges he had faced.
"Raiden would hit me with lightning at first, with a ton more volts than the typical lightning flash, 850,000,000 volts." Kaito explained, his voice tinged with a hint of disbelief at the sheer intensity of the challenges he had faced. Aria's eyes widened in astonishment at the revelation, her mind struggling to comprehend the magnitude of the trials Kaito had endured.
"That's... interesting," Aria murmured, her voice barely above a whisper as she struggled to find the right words to express her astonishment. Kaito nodded in agreement, a wry smile playing at the corners of his lips as he continued to recount his experiences.
"After a while, he'd attack me with more volts, more specifically 2,000,000,000 volts," Kaito continued, his voice steady despite the lingering echoes of pain and exhaustion that still haunted him. Aria's eyes widened in disbelief at the revelation, her mind reeling at the thought of Kaito enduring such unimaginable levels of electrical energy.
"Eventually, I reached a level where he attacked me with attacks that were 5,000,000,000 volts," Kaito revealed, his voice tinged with a mixture of pride and disbelief at the magnitude of his achievements.
"That's too much for your level, am I right?" Aria asked, her voice tinged with concern as she sought to gauge the extent of Kaito's endurance. Kaito nodded in agreement, his expression solemn as he acknowledged the risks he had faced in pursuit of his goals.
"Yes, but it doesn't matter," Kaito replied, his voice firm and resolute as he brushed aside Aria's concerns. "He then started training my Enes abilities." Aria nodded in understanding, her admiration for Kaito's resilience growing with each passing moment.
"By how much have you improved?" Aria inquired, her voice tinged with anticipation as she awaited Kaito's response. Kaito smiled faintly, his eyes alight with determination as he prepared to share the fruits of his labor with Aria.
Kaito's revelation about his remarkable progress in mastering his Enes abilities left Aria stunned, her mind racing to comprehend the magnitude of his achievements. From Enigma Warden to almost Ethereal Artificer—a feat that seemed almost impossible given the short span of time they had been training together.
"That's ridiculous, how'd you improve so fast?" Aria exclaimed, her voice tinged with a mixture of awe and disbelief as she struggled to reconcile Kaito's rapid progress with her own understanding of Enes mastery. Kaito merely shrugged in response, a modest smile playing at the corners of his lips as he downplayed the significance of his achievements.
"Raiden told me something about my potential and talent being exceptional, etc.," Kaito explained, his words carrying a hint of uncertainty as he reflected on his mentor's cryptic words of encouragement. Aria nodded in understanding, her admiration for Kaito's resilience growing with each passing moment.
"Well... Does that apply for all of the Enes you wield?" Aria inquired, her curiosity piqued by the possibility of unlocking even greater depths of Kaito's latent abilities. Kaito paused for a moment, his brow furrowing slightly as he considered Aria's question.
"It applies for my Nature Enes and Life Enes," Kaito replied, his voice tinged with confidence as he acknowledged the unique strengths of his chosen Enes disciplines. Aria nodded in understanding, her mind buzzing with possibilities as she contemplated the implications of Kaito's newfound mastery.
"Anyways, I think some of our divisions attempted to investigate Tokyo and hopefully learn something about Enishi and Haruka," Aria continued, shifting the conversation to a more pressing matter at hand. "I don't know what happened, though. Ryouichi probably does."
"Okay," Kaito replied, his mind already racing with thoughts of the looming threat posed by Enishi and Haruka.
As Raiden prepared to take his leave, he offered a parting remark filled with his trademark blend of confidence and bravado. "I'll be taking my leave. I hope you don't die until we meet again, both of you."
"I've got this," Kaito replied, his voice steady and resolute as he accepted the challenge laid before him.
Aria, however, couldn't help but offer a word of caution to her determined companion. "Don't get too confident,".