[{"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-110":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},2349161,4591,"Chapter 110","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-110",110,"\u003Cp>Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma suddenly appeared in his home bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already afternoon; leaving the bedroom, as expected, his mother Akie was not at home—she was probably at the fruit shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma first boiled water for a bath, then went to the kitchen and prepared a Japanese-style lunch himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a satisfying meal, Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help but laugh out loud in contentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life on the front lines isn’t fit for humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is the mind tense, but the food is terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes Itachi get hot food, but often Itachi only get ration pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ration pills replenish strength quickly, but the taste is awful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Itachi can’t eat ration pills often, or your digestive system will atrophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied at eight-tenths full, Fujinaka Genma walked around his home to digest, then lay down in the bathtub for a comfortable soak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam filled the air as Fujinaka Genma opened the Mount & Blade system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character: Fujinaka Genma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 42\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction: Land of Fire, Hidden Leaf Village\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available attribute points: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available skill points: 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution 1344, Agility 45, Intelligence 56, Charm 72.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since leveling up in the Land of Rain several months ago, his character level has only increased by three levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From level 39 to level 42.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two attribute points were added to Agility, as his Agility growth had become extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence remained unchanged; Charm increased by another two points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, over this long period, he had not gained another opportunity to upgrade equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparring with the Fourth Raikage and Killer B yielded only Mount & Blade points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With 72 Charm, I can influence up to 72 subordinates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t know how many people were in Root, but spreading these Charm points would quickly let him establish himself there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s brainwashing training and cursed seals—how would they compare to his Charm influence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on Fujinaka Genma’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing his attribute panel, Fujinaka Genma glanced at the skill panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minimal improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At level 6, ninjutsu skills are already very hard to advance further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had saved his skill points without spending them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, five skill points were enough to raise several skills to level 10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Magnet Release at level 6!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 10 Magnet Release, combined with level 10 Lightning Release chakra nature transformation and level 10 Chakra Control, would let him fuse them into Electromagnetic Release—he had great confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No rush now; I’ll spend most of my time in Konoha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not immediately level up; he switched the interface to the Mount & Blade shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>55,000 Mount & Blade points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his accumulated savings over this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, buy a divine talisman…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma stood up, focused his will—and successfully purchased the divine talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the Mount & Blade system, he rose and ended his bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed, he no longer wore armor, but still wore Kushina Uzumaki’s Hokage robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enhancement, the robe was not only incredibly defensive, but also spotless—even blood could not stain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping outside to his family’s fruit shop, his mother Akie, busy weighing fruit for a customer, froze in surprise, then beamed with joy: “Genma, when did Itachi get back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma’s returned from the battlefield—haven’t seen Itachi in ages, and Itachi’ve grown taller again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customer, an elderly woman, chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma politely responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the customer left, Akie stepped forward to inspect her son, confirmed he was unharmed, then asked: “Have Itachi eaten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll make your favorite dish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma quickly stopped her: “Mom, I’ve already eaten. Let’s have hot pot together tonight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! I’ll close the shop early and buy your favorite ingredients.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akie said at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded and helped arrange the fruit, assisting with weighing when customers came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour of busyness, Akie smiled: “Itachi haven’t visited the Fourth Hokage yet, have Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead—I can manage here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t refuse; he nodded and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he greeted acquaintances and strangers alike, savoring Konoha’s peaceful, everyday atmosphere as he strolled slowly to the Hokage Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma knocked; Minato’s voice responded quickly from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the door open, Fujinaka Genma saw Minato bent over documents and smiled: “Sensei Minato!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato looked up, instantly smiling: “Itachi’ve seen Aunt Akie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he already knew Fujinaka Genma had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma wasn’t surprised; he nodded and asked: “Sensei, how’s being Hokage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato pinched the bridge of his nose. “The situation isn’t good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Iwa are acting frequently, unwilling to give up. The Kumo haven’t withdrawn yet, and the Kirigakure may land at any moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only the Suna are stable—for now, the Land of Wind’s daimyo has cut military funding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded; this matched what he knew. He asked: “Where’s Kakashi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato, still reviewing documents, replied: “With Ebisu and Guy, in the Land of Grass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded—so obviously, Hyuga Mio was at the Konoha Medical Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Minato pulled out a document and handed it to Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took it, glanced down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hokage’s Directly Controlled ANBU Roster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma frowned—only 36 people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha’s ANBU consisted of only two branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Root; the other was the Hokage’s Directly Controlled ANBU.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Root was originally the ANBU training institution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was its original purpose; now Root had become Danzo’s personal force, still responsible for training ANBU members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Fujinaka Genma didn’t know the exact number of ANBU, but it was certainly more than 36.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on—the Hokage’s Directly Controlled ANBU was the strongest force under the Hokage’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma frown, Minato explained: “Many ANBU are still on missions and haven’t returned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, the Third Hokage retains control over some.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi still held some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably a significant portion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t unexpected to Fujinaka Genma—but it did weaken Minato’s authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma understood that power transitions take time, especially for someone as young as Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet under these circumstances, Minato couldn’t afford to rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fujinaka Genma placed the document back on the desk, Minato picked up another one: “Genma, are Itachi certain Itachi want to join Root?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s gaze sharpened; he nodded firmly: “Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Directly Controlled ANBU stripped away and Root under Danzo’s control, Minato’s position as Hokage was too constrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato nodded solemnly, then said: “Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fujinaka Genma, from this moment on, Itachi are the leader of Root!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","27013c6155954476149b6d2c1103ce9286b6519d1682a788df85d58291bdc67c","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-111","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-109",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]