[{"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-119":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},2349170,4591,"Chapter 119: The Root Reforms Begin!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-119",119,"\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, three months had passed since Fujinaka Genma became the leader of Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over those three months, he had been familiarizing himself with and stabilizing this violent organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, except for the spies already deployed, every other Root ninja—even those previously on external missions—had been replaced and screened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, the process of taking over Root had gone smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It caused no major upheaval; only fifteen people had died in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant Root currently had 447 members remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the vast majority were still operating as spies in the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma currently controlled 168 combat-ready personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was no small number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, Root members were all elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every one was a Jonin, but all were top-tier Chunin or Special Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proportion of Jonin alone reached one-third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a formidable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Fujinaka Genma had thought his Charm attribute was off the charts—but now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was too little, utterly insufficient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, as rumors spread, news of Fujinaka Genma becoming Root’s leader reached the entire ninja world; combined with his control over Root, his reputation rose steadily, gaining eight points directly to reach eighty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not hold back—he immediately spread it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant he had now influenced eighty Root ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though none had become his absolute loyalists, after a month, all their loyalty had exceeded seventy-five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi, and Xin, having been subjected to the Infinite Tsukuyomi genjutsu, had loyalty at one hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the other influenced Root ninjas, the highest loyalty belonged to his first Tiba , Congyi, along with Yūshō Ryūma and Yamato, with loyalty levels of ninety, eighty-five, and eighty-three respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Root ninjas whose loyalty reached seventy—the system’s standard for recruitment—had risen from 103 to 153.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest were merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Fujinaka Genma’s current accumulated Ride-And-Kill points had surged to ninety thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, Fujinaka Genma now firmly controlled Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Root headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his office, Fujinaka Genma stretched, gazing at the mountain of paperwork, and sighed with a wry smile: “Without Shadow Clones, I’d have no time left for cultivation—over time, my combat skills would grow rusty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Shadow Clones alone won’t suffice—I need assistants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma tapped his fingers on the desk, considering his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation was secured; now came deeper reforms to Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, using Root as a base, expand his influence throughout Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That too was a way to increase Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the more Charm, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But before reforming, I need to further solidify my foundation and strengthen Master Minato’s power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma mused inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He currently controlled over ninety percent of Root’s combat strength, but Minato had few Zhishu  Jonin under his direct command—many still answered to Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato’s current methods of handling affairs were far less adept than Hiruzen’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, when dealing with Root matters, Fujinaka Genma often consulted senior Root ninjas like Yūshō Ryūma for advice on specifics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not want the Anbu split into three factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Hokage’s direct Anbu and Root were needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After long contemplation, Fujinaka Genma had his plan ready; he wrote out a list, then immediately left the base with Yamato, heading for the Hokage Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Hokage’s office, Minato Namikaze looked up and smiled: “Genma, Itachi’ve come at the perfect time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About Kakashi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma guessed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato nodded, sighing: “The deaths of Rin and Obito hit him hard. I want him to join Root to assist me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So first, he needs a period of special training in Root.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded: “Your idea aligns perfectly with mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed Minato a list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato saw it was a list of Root ninjas, and looked up at his student: “Genma, what is this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I plan to transfer these people into the Hokage’s direct Anbu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma explained: “In my vision, Root will have three primary functions going forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato immediately leaned forward, listening intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, training: to train elite ninja for the Anbu and all of Konoha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or rather, to train top-tier ninja. My goal is that every graduate reaches at least Special Jonin level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s ambitions were vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato nodded silently, gesturing for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second, internal affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma explained: “Targeting spies and traitors within Konoha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third, external intelligence gathering, planting spies, and eliminating enemies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the second and third functions handled all the unsavory tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, all Root missions must be documented and submitted to the Hokage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Furthermore, the Hokage may issue direct orders to Root.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the final point, Minato froze in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>",780,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","15cc7fb9985bb3c306233ae5cd9f277aef6bd06739a2f65e3949d6c701183d78","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-120","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-118",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]