[{"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-108":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},2349159,4591,"Chapter 108: Plucking the Wool!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>Returning to the front line, Fujinaka Genma once again faced off against the Cloud Ninja alongside the Leaf Ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was not the commander—Orochimaru was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him present, the Cloud Ninja dared not launch large-scale southern invasions; both sides maintained only minor skirmishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was familiar with days like these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t it been the same with the Stone Ninja before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Danzo, Fujinaka Genma trusted Orochimaru slightly more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Uchiha Obito’s death had shaken him deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this time, he never truly let himself relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not neglect daily training, and he once again actively resumed research on Lei Shen Susano-o.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this end, he sent out Shadow Clones to mark an uninhabited island in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he left a Shadow Clone to hold the front line while his true body used Flying Thunder God to appear on the island, constantly attempting to complete the development of Lei Shen Susano-o.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, this was also a process of training his Mangekyo Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his physical attributes slowly improve and Lei Shen Susano-o steadily progress, Fujinaka Genma felt no particular joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Raiden Points were rising too slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to buy another Immortal Talisman just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the current mission yielded too few Raiden Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he not provoke a war himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not yet capable of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—the Fourth Raikage is proud and combative. If I challenge him, he wouldn’t refuse, would he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Fujinaka Genma’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a sparring match—shouldn’t that be fine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, boredom is boredom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Fujinaka Genma sought out Orochimaru and voiced his idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Challenge the son of the Third Raikage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru looked at Fujinaka Genma strangely. “Do Itachi intend to assassinate him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nearly rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassinating the Fourth Raikage now wasn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Cloud Ninja would go mad, wouldn’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Raikage’s death left a successor; the Cloud Ninja could still hold steady. But if the Fourth Raikage were killed before even ascending, the Cloud Ninja might seek revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially if killed by underhanded means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wouldn’t just annoy Minato—it would earn him enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just bored. I want to spar, to see the Cloud Ninja’s Lei Dun chakra mode.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru studied him carefully for two long moments, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A messenger was sent directly to deliver the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than half an hour later, the Fourth Raikage A received the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A senior ninja quickly said, “This may be a Leaf Ninja trick. Itachi’re set to inherit the title of Fourth Raikage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other senior ninja nodded in agreement, fearing the warlike Fourth Raikage would accept outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage frowned but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who understood him best was Killer B, who pushed his sunglasses up and said, “If that bastard dares to sneak attack, Killer B will make him regret it, damn fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, everyone’s expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was support!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Killer B, no one can predict the outcome of a fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Killer B, this is an extremely reckless move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one shouted at Killer B, actually trying to indirectly dissuade the Fourth Raikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage knew this. He raised his hand and barked, “Regardless, we must accept. Otherwise, we’ll look like we’re afraid of a Leaf Ninja brat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Cloud Ninja senior ninja wanted to object, but couldn’t find a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was said to be only fifteen—he really was a brat, even younger than Killer B!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was the Leaf Ninja’s Death God; his strength had already been witnessed in their last battle, rivaling even the future Fourth Hokage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to intelligence, Minato Namikaze has returned to prepare for his succession as Fourth Hokage and will not appear on the front line.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mere Fujinaka Genma wouldn’t dare provoke a war.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was also itching to fight Fujinaka Genma again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s Lei Dun resembled his own Lei Dun chakra mode, yet was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, after negotiations, both sides faced off across an open field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few came, but all were elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma glanced over—and sure enough, the Raiden System mission refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh heh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled inwardly and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage also advanced, brimming with battle intent, under countless eyes. A few steps in, both men simultaneously ignited lightning around their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His was blue lightning; Fujinaka Genma’s began as white, then shifted to dark purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures—one blue, one purple—collided at high speed across the field, thunderous roars echoing as blackened craters formed continuously beneath their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Leaf and Cloud Ninja stared intently at the two combatants, but soon most felt their eyes ache, tears welling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first they could barely follow the flashes of lightning; soon they could no longer track them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not use Flying Thunder God or his Sharingan—he fought purely in Lei Shen Mode against the Fourth Raikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be ready to intervene!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru suddenly spoke from the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Is Genma going to lose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru gave no answer, only prepared himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already seen that Fujinaka Genma was falling behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he also knew Fujinaka Genma wasn’t using his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this level of combat might leave no time to unleash it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Fujinaka Genma was cunning—he deliberately fell behind, then abruptly ended the fight and retreated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough for today. We’ll continue tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said, then walked away, leaving the Fourth Raikage standing in place, eyes blazing with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That bastard—he was so close to finishing him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the retreat, a Leaf senior ninja spoke up: “Genma, this sparring is too dangerous. Itachi should stop now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't worry, senior. There won't be any problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who should be afraid was actually the Fourth Raikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Dun was only one part of his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnet Release, Flying Thunder God, Wind Release—he hadn’t even used those yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked the Raiden System’s evaluation: 5,000 Raiden Points—mediocre, but better than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep going!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow must continue—even if the Raiden Points gained will surely decrease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, harvest the Fourth Raikage. Then, harvest Killer B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t Killer B skilled with blades?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His title: Killer Bee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself was skilled too—perfect for a little sparring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next several days, Fujinaka Genma sparred with the Fourth Raikage every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage, besides wanting to kill Fujinaka Genma, also wanted to understand this terrifying brat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, five days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage, stripped of nearly all his raid points by Fujinaka Genma, swiftly replaced himself, sending the challenge letter to Killer B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn fool! Singer Killer B will thoroughly punish this arrogant brat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killer B began singing excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, keep raiding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sixth day of sparring with Killer B, news arrived from the Hidden Leaf Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were to be married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he could not return in person for their wedding; he could only send a Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling somewhat down, he brutally beat Killer B the next day, successfully forcing Killer B to unleash not just his sword techniques but also the Eight-Tails’ power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh, raid points increased?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then keep going!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, opponents like the Fourth Raikage and Killer B were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma gained not only raid points but also rich combat experience and insights learned from both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage and Killer B had also learned things from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the High-Frequency Lightning Blade—Killer B had never mastered this sword art before, but now, through sparring with Fujinaka Genma, he began to develop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Killer B, the High-Frequency Lightning Blade paled in comparison to his achievements in rap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since sparring with Fujinaka Genma, his song output had increased dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more time passed, the less frequently they sparred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they fought daily; later, to decipher each other’s techniques, they waited three to five days, even half a month, between bouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News came again from the Hidden Leaf Village: Minato had ascended as the Fourth Hokage!\u003C\u002Fp>",1378,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5bf7c4867b1783fb915ce95eba874f62b2e1e21e75cc055cfc1816b96d02074c","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-109","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-107",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]