[{"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-11":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},2349062,4591,"Chapter 11","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>July 16, Year 40 of Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma rarely came to the Ninja Academy, but today was the first-semester final exam for third-year students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seldom attended classes, enjoying genius privileges, but he had to show up for exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning written test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma finished in half an hour, then turned in his paper and left early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, he waited three minutes before Hyuga Mio and Ebisu emerged one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the three were about to leave the school, a voice called out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fujinaka Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three turned around. Fujinaka Genma smiled at Uchiha Shinichi, who had called out to him: “Shinichi, what’s up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma’s gentle smile, Uchiha Shinichi couldn’t bring himself to dislike him, so he replied with a prickly tone: “We’re paired together for the afternoon practical exam. I heard Itachi’ve taken an Jonin as your master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what I want to say is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Itachi underestimate me, Itachi’ll lose in the most humiliating way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kid seeking attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately assessed the situation and smiled slightly: “Don’t worry—I’ll give it my all out of respect for my opponent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shinichi nodded, then ignored Hyuga Mio and Ebisu entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio had defeated him before, but this year he had surpassed her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone he had beaten was no longer worth paying attention to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Uchiha Shinichi disappear around the corner, Ebisu adjusted his glasses and muttered: “This guy is really hard to like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio couldn’t help nodding, but then added: “Still, Shinichi is incredibly strong. He lost to me last year, but now he’s even stronger—he’s far beyond me already!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma wasn’t surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha clan’s innate talent for taijutsu was equal to that of the Hyuga clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being defeated by a woman—especially a Hyuga—must have deeply shaken Uchiha Shinichi last year, pushing him to train twice as hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world isn’t just Itachi two putting in effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That guy really is strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu admitted frankly, then clenched his fist: “But now we’ll be training under Kushina-sensei too—we’ll definitely surpass him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Genma, is Kushina-sensei easy to get along with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu suddenly grew tense. Hyuga Mio also immediately turned a concerned gaze toward Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course she’s easy to get along with! Kushina-sensei is very beautiful and gentle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma walked out with hands in his pockets, silently adding in his mind: Provided she doesn’t hit anyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Fujinaka Genma and the others arrived, Uzumaki Kushina was already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank Itachi, Kushina-sensei!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu stepped forward and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, no need to be so formal. With two more people, training won’t be so boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Kushina smiled warmly, genuinely pleased by their arrival, instantly easing Hyuga Mio and Ebisu’s nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Genma had said—beautiful and gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help silently grumbling: “She’s just bored of hitting me alone, isn’t she?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had clearly sensed Uzumaki Kushina’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, training began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma and the other two formed a team and attacked Uzumaki Kushina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three had trained together often and had developed strong synergy; their coordinated assault kept Uzumaki Kushina on her toes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once she gauged Ebisu and Hyuga Mio’s approximate strength, she immediately shifted from defense to offense, becoming fierce and relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This quickly exposed their weakness: lack of combat experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though both had frequently sparred with Fujinaka Genma, and Hyuga Mio even had clan training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Uzumaki Kushina, they were still elementary-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ebisu let out a cry of pain as Uzumaki Kushina seized an opening and knocked him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the ground, clutching his swollen face, he stared blankly at the distant sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was the beautiful, gentle teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d lasted only two minutes total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, having dodged Fujinaka Genma’s fire jutsu, Uzumaki Kushina crossed her arms: “Genma, why not test your new jutsu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New jutsu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu were instantly captivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know Fujinaka Genma had developed a lightning jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma hesitated. Uzumaki Kushina immediately laughed: “Don’t worry—I’ll be extra careful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, strands of white lightning flickered across his body, followed by a piercing chorus of bird cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his right hand, white current radiated outward like sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu widened their eyes—even they could tell Fujinaka Genma’s jutsu was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Fujinaka Genma hadn’t formed any hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand-seal-less jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least A-rank difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Kushina’s eyes gleamed with genuine delight: “Itachi’ve only been developing it for less than two months, and Itachi’ve already reached this level—even without hand seals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, your talent for lightning chakra nature far exceeds your talent for sealing jutsu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He developed this himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-too amazing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu’s mouth hung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio, gazing at Fujinaka Genma, was now filled only with admiration and affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, this jutsu isn’t fully complete yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma explained, showing no trace of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He completed the Chidori so quickly because his chakra control was already strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, he used skill points to raise his lightning chakra nature to level five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, he had the original version as a reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was really nothing to be proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had developed a new sealing jutsu, he probably would’ve been flaunting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s test its effect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Kushina said eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, sensei, watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, he surged forward at twice his previous speed, leaving a trail of lightning and sparks; where he passed, the ground turned black and charred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So fast!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Kushina, watching Fujinaka Genma charge toward her, felt a slight shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood the nature of lightning chakra—it enhanced physical vitality and speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Cloud Village had perfected this with their Lightning Chakra Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fujinaka Genma’s performance exceeded her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll need to get serious too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Fujinaka Genma rush at her at high speed, Uzumaki Kushina smiled, then from her back, a golden chakra chain shot out with a clatter, coiling like a dragon or serpent toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden Lock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s pupils contracted slightly, then he felt a surge of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed his speed another third, reaching his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Hyuga Mio and Ebisu could no longer fully track Fujinaka Genma’s movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s right hand struck the incoming Golden Lock precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","af4c1430ec7ee9d75d0cb444681844d52a9d149436698f5818452c80763e2b22","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-12","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-10",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]