[{"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-12":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},2349063,4591,"Chapter 12: Chapter Twelve: The Eternal Genin!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>The charging Chidori was undoubtedly powerful, capable of severing even natural lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Jin Gang Sealing was equally strong, especially Kushina Uzumaki’s Jin Gang Sealing, which could subdue and bind the Nine-Tails, making escape nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Jin Gang Sealing wasn’t just for sealing chakra—it also possessed formidable physical attack capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charging Chidori dealt not only Lightning Release damage but also physical damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two collided, the lightning on Fujinaka Genma’s hand exploded, and the Chidori technique was instantly interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Fujinaka Genma felt his right hand go numb. Even with his physical defense, he couldn’t muster any strength at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jin Gang chains remained undamaged, merely recoiling back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori was slightly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, Fujinaka Genma’s Chidori was inferior to Kushina Uzumaki’s Jin Gang Sealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the power of a ninjutsu is heavily dependent on the user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s forward momentum halted, then he swiftly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Jin Gang chains trembled, dissipating the force of the collision, then surged toward Fujinaka Genma once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jin Gang chains moved swiftly; Fujinaka Genma spat out the kunai between his teeth, infusing it with Lightning Release chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori Blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kunai struck the Jin Gang chain with perfect precision, causing its advance to pause slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Fujinaka Genma’s right hand had not yet recovered, so he could only form seals with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release—Flame Bullet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Jin Gang chains shot out again, Fujinaka Genma spat out a stream of fire that expanded into a massive, rolling flame bullet that crushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Single-handed sealing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu couldn’t help exclaiming in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been striving to master this himself, but had yet to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered that last year, Fujinaka Genma still hadn’t accomplished single-handed sealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, Itachi’ve got this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata Mio cheered, completely forgetting she should have joined the battle too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Fire Release technique, Kushina Uzumaki flicked the Jin Gang chains, splitting Fujinaka Genma’s Flame Bullet cleanly in two; it roared past her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Fujinaka Genma, another Jin Gang chain erupted from the ground, binding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma exploded into a cloud of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was a Shadow Clone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki wasn’t surprised; with a glance from the corner of her eye, she saw two Fujinaka Genmas appear on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, there was one above, already completing the technique’s preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t need to turn around—she knew there was one behind her too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four-sided assault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t it be five-sided?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had seemingly eliminated one Shadow Clone from the front, making it seem safest, it could still be a trap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release—Ground Rush!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release—Flame Bullet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fujinaka Genmas on the left, right, and behind simultaneously used Lightning Release—Ground Rush, while the one in the air unleashed Fire Release—Flame Bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki stood her ground, her hands moving rapidly to form seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release—Water Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast amounts of water vapor gathered, forming a swirling vortex of water encircling Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning surging from three directions was diverted by the water, harming not a single hair of Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the Flame Bullet, crashing down with a thunderous boom, sending water vapor rolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Jin Gang chains seized the opportunity, swiftly eliminating two Fujinaka Genmas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that very moment, directly in front of Kushina Uzumaki, a stone transformed into Fujinaka Genma—Chidori reappeared as he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through his charge, another Jin Gang chain shot up like a snake from the ground, binding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled bitterly and reluctantly dispersed the Chidori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before absolute power, all schemes and tricks were useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki released Fujinaka Genma and smiled warmly: “Itachi’ve done quite well—Itachi made your teacher use three chains!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma thought for a moment, then relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was a jinchuriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just any jinchuriki—she was the one who could suppress the Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using only three chains was already holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended; Hinata Mio and swollen-faced Ebisu hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki placed her hands on her hips: “I now have a basic understanding of your conditions. Next comes stricter training—prepare yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Sensei Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata Mio and Ebisu bowed hastily, both tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already witnessed Kushina Uzumaki’s style—there was no way they could remain calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guess I’ll need to stock up on ice packs from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu silently made his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Formal training begins tomorrow after the holiday, so the team disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata Mio and Ebisu headed home together, while Kushina Uzumaki brought Fujinaka Genma to a secluded wooden house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, the sword instructor your Minato-niisan found for Itachi lives here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordsmanship is highly specialized—it naturally requires a teacher to master it easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kushina Uzumaki wasn't skilled in it, nor was Minato Namikaze—hence this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the door opened, and an old man with a hunched back stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma stared, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This appearance… it felt familiar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuyu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruboshi Katsuyu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated scrutiny, Fujinaka Genma finally confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man, known as Konoha’s eternal genin, had served under four Hokage and trained under the Second and Third Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he was indeed a master of swordsmanship, proficient in the Konoha Sword Style developed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Katsuyu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki stepped forward to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma hurried after her, bowing deeply: “Senior Katsuyu, I am Fujinaka Genma, a student of Sensei Kushina.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Konoha, the eternal genin were the last people to underestimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuyu showed no arrogance; he treated Kushina Uzumaki with deep respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Fujinaka Genma, the younger generation, he was gentle and smiled warmly: “To become Lady Kushina’s student, Itachi must be exceptionally talented!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, not really—I still need your guidance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki spoke humbly, but her face beamed with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately said: “Please, Senior Katsuyu, guide me in swordsmanship!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuyu nodded: “Training begins tomorrow. Meet here at eight—how’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiding Konoha’s young seedlings was something he gladly accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma beamed: “Thank Itachi, Master Katsuyu—I’ll be punctual!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsuyu might not be Konoha’s greatest swordsman, but among the jōnin, he was unquestionably elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a year’s time, Fujinaka Genma believed his physical constitution would yield excellent results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordsmanship, combined with Lightning Release—Chidori Flow, would form a formidable fighting style!\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","37947df64861a59bfa8f61b97467c150256b9b74e4a99893a8990d2851d6c319","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-13","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-11",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]