[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha":3,"chapter-starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting Off with Horse and Sword in Konoha",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2349061,4591,"Chapter 10: Triple the Joy!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki could go enjoy their private time, but Fujinaka Genma dared not slack off—he still went to the training ground to train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these two months, from certain words of Kushina Uzumaki, he had sensed that tensions between villages were escalating, and the shadow of war was drawing near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have at most two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he may not be sent on dangerous missions at first, life is unpredictable—he must be fully prepared for any change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the trees beside the training ground, Fujinaka Genma hung upside down from a branch, hands clasped together, tiny strands of lightning crackling between his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was training in Lei Dun, and also in chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these two months, even after enduring Kushina Uzumaki’s daily torment by day, Fujinaka Genma still insisted on training Lei Dun at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his days off, he devoted himself entirely to Lei Dun training, and Kushina Uzumaki kept her promise—she invited a Chunin skilled in Lei Dun to guide him for three days within the two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gained immensely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The C-rank Lei Dun technique he received from his homeroom teacher Benshan YuJie—Lei Dun: Ground Rush—was now mastered well, rated at Level 2 by the Ride and Slash system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of training was dull, especially when done alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning. Afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after Hiyobi and Hyuga Mio returned from school, they would train together in neural reaction drills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current drill involved clay balls of different colors, requiring him to grab the specified color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It trained not only neural reaction speed, but also eye-hand-foot coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After evening training, Fujinaka Genma washed up and brought the snacks his mother had made personally to visit Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi must be Genma?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened to reveal the warm, sunny, handsome Minato Namikaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Brother Minato!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma quickly bowed in greeting and offered the snacks he had brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze accepted the snacks, then led Fujinaka Genma inside, saying, “Kushina is preparing dinner in the kitchen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the living room, Kushina Uzumaki heard the noise—wearing an apron, holding a spatula, hair loose—she appeared before Fujinaka Genma in an entirely different style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Kushina Uzumaki I knew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma wanted to laugh, but held it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because he feared getting punched—especially since Kushina Uzumaki was holding a spatula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma greeted her, then praised: “Brother Minato is lucky to have won Itachi over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blush rose on Kushina Uzumaki’s face, but she laughed: “Genma has good taste!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze smiled foolishly beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the meal was ready; the three sat at the table, chatting and laughing as they ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s witty remarks made Kushina Uzumaki burst into laughter repeatedly, yet he never neglected Minato Namikaze—the meal was filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma and Minato Namikaze cleaned up the dishes together; when they returned to the living room, two ninja scrolls had appeared on the coffee table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, these are today’s rewards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki, sitting on the sofa, smiled and pointed to the two scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s eyes gleamed, but he still thanked her before eagerly opening the scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was a sealing technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Symbols Seal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato stood beside him, surprised: “Kushina, isn’t this sealing technique too advanced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I trust Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki spoke with full confidence: “Genma has excellent talent, a solid grasp of sealing knowledge, sufficient chakra reserves, and strong chakra control—he’ll have no trouble learning this seal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze had heard from Kushina Uzumaki about Fujinaka Genma as a student, but he hadn’t expected him to be this gifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Kushina, I won’t let Itachi down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately declared, then opened the second scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki smiled warmly: “Genma, how do Itachi like the technique I prepared for Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma beamed: “I love it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A-rank technique: Shadow Clone Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, what would truly enhance his strength right now wasn’t any offensive technique—it was precisely a supportive technique like the Shadow Clone Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since his training experience was doubled—it suited him perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had long wanted to learn this technique, but had never had the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher knew Itachi’d love it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki felt immense satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home from the meal, washing up, Fujinaka Genma immediately began training the Shadow Clone Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique was an upgraded version of the Clone Jutsu, and posed no difficulty for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than ten minutes later, he effortlessly raised its rank to match his Clone Jutsu—Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, let’s experience double, no—triple the joy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mastering the Shadow Clone Jutsu, Fujinaka Genma eagerly began testing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the room wasn’t suitable for Lei Dun training, so he quietly left home and went to the training ground behind his family’s citrus orchard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He created three shadow clones and began training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t incapable of creating more—he planned to progress gradually, to avoid exhaustion, fainting, or even sudden death upon dispelling too many clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t Naruto Uzumaki, someone who had been tormented by a Tailed Beast since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma lay on the branch, resting and gathering strength, while his three shadow clones trained independently until their chakra was fully depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Fujinaka Genma would create three more shadow clones and continue training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sky brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After a period of training, some improvement has been achieved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden system notification jolted Fujinaka Genma awake from his meditative rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Triple the joy—truly satisfying! I only leveled up half a month ago!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma excitedly opened his system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character: Fujinaka Genma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 13\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction: Hidden Leaf Village, Land of Fire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available Attribute Points: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available Skill Points: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just over two months since becoming Kushina Uzumaki’s student, he had leveled up three times—this pace rivaled his initial rise upon arriving in the Hokage world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He allocated the available attribute point to Constitution, raising it to 986.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without accounting for the boost from his Tianfu  skill Iron Bones, he had gained roughly ten points over two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad the doubled experience from Shadow Clones doesn’t help Constitution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the subtle improvement in his physical condition, Fujinaka Genma sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was obsessively focused on Constitution—it was the foundation of all foundations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a strong Constitution could support vast chakra reserves, enabling continuous increases in Intelligence and Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming his emotions, he looked at his three accumulated skill points and opened his skill list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianfu  Skill: Level 10 Iron Bones: +10% Constitution per level, total +100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Strong Strike: +10% damage per level\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Strong Throw: +10% damage per level for thrown weapons\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 2 Weapon Mastery: +1 weapon skill cap per level, total +2; increases weapon skill gain rate by 10% per level, total +20%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regular Skill: Level 4 Hand-to-Hand Combat (Taijutsu)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Kunai (Short Blade Weapon)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Ninja Tool Throwing (Dark Weaponry)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Sealing Technique: Sealing Seal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Lei Dun Chakra Nature Transformation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Lei Dun: Ground Rush\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 5 Three Body Techniques (Clone, Transformation, Substitution)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 5 Shadow Clone Jutsu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Chakra Mastery (Chakra Extraction, Chakra Control)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Fire Technique – Flame Bullet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his many skills, Fujinaka Genma pondered for a while, then spent two skill points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapon Mastery +1, upgraded to Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Chakra Nature Transformation +1, upgraded to Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upgrading the talent skill Weapon Mastery was because Fujinaka Genma planned to train in swordsmanship next, which was closely tied to his choice of Lightning Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upgrading the level of Lightning Chakra Nature Transformation was to prepare for developing a Lightning Release technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The better one masters chakra nature transformation, the more efficiently one can learn corresponding ninjutsu—it is the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By developing Chidori Stream, combined with swordsmanship and his exceptional neural reaction speed, his combat power would multiply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was preparation for the coming war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the remaining skill point, he would keep it reserved for future allocation as needed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1332,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4facfa3730b9e37490e0146586a50ba39447968691d8249690446d76c25065e0","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-11","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-9",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]