[{"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-140":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},2349191,4591,"Chapter 140: Hero Saves the Damsel!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma shook his head silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just stubborn pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s hemophobia is a mental disorder, and it’s rarely resolved by oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fujinaka Genma said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he waited until Tsunade left, then called Jiraiya and Kushina Uzumaki to the Hokage’s office and laid out his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… deceiving Tsunade like this isn’t very right, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya, however, wore a lewd grin and secretly gave Fujinaka Genma a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Fujinaka Genma’s proposed treatment for Tsunade was a mock attack on Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma would play the attacker, while his toad sage, Jiraiya himself, would be the hero saving the damsel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would fight desperately for Tsunade, ultimately collapsing in a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, the blood had to splash all over Tsunade’s face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining Tsunade clutching him, weeping in sorrow, Jiraiya’s grin grew even lewder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki couldn’t watch anymore and reminded him: “Teacher Jiraiya, Itachi’re drooling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya snapped back, casually wiped his mouth, then adopted a solemn, righteous tone: “I think Genma’s method is excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And it achieves two goals at once: testing the effectiveness of the special emergency response unit and checking for weaknesses in Konoha’s defense system.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, we never know when the enemy might strike.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma stared at Jiraiya’s serious face, utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was this guy so sharp just now, when he clearly wasn’t before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, the plan’s settled!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya didn’t want to risk delays: “Minato, arrange it quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Kushina, absolutely don’t let Tsunade find out—otherwise the plan won’t work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Jiraiya dashed off, afraid he might be stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hokage’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said seriously: “Teacher Kushina, Teacher Minato, the one who proposed this plan was Jiraiya, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki couldn’t hide her smile and feigned seriousness: “That’s right—this whole idea was Jiraiya’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, only Jiraiya could come up with a scheme like this—hero saving the damsel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Hokage Tower, it was exactly noon; Fujinaka Genma didn’t return to the Root base but went straight to the Konoha Hospital to pick up Hyuga Mio for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, Hyuga Mio immediately went to nap with Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They held each other, listening to each other’s breaths, chatting softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hyuga Mio’s face was always flushed, her breathing rapid and irregular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because two mischievous hands kept playing tricks on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh, seems like they’ve grown a bit…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all your fault—and they’re still developing anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yours are too…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio struck right at the weak point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma drew in a breath…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took turns bathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the final step, everything that should and shouldn’t be done had already been done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this wasn’t the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hyuga Mio weren’t still too young, Fujinaka Genma would’ve already taken her right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, after dropping Hyuga Mio off at the Konoha Hospital, Fujinaka Genma’s main body remained at Root to handle affairs, while his shadow clones trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside physical training, shadow clones can accumulate experience points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, training in chakra nature transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merging magnetism and lightning natures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training for Lei Shen Susano-o—he placed this directly on a small island overseas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place he found during the standoff with the Cloud Ninja; convenient, since he had Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire afternoon passed, and one by one, the shadow clones returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma rested for half an hour before heading out to pick up Hyuga Mio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn’t eat together tonight, because today was the last day of the year—they’d celebrate New Year’s Eve at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was the new year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, after eating New Year’s noodles, Fujinaka Genma and his mother Akie kept watch together, chatting about trivial matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only two of them, Fujinaka Genma felt warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight, twelve o’clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the New Year’s Eve bell rang, the new year finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodnight, Fujinaka Genma returned to his bedroom but didn’t rest immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha Year 47, January 1st: the Kengan System refreshed, granting 10 attribute points and 10 skill points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, he had 140,000 Kengan points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending all the quota—10 attribute points cost 10,000 Kengan points, 10 skill points cost 10,000 Kengan points—left him with 120,000 Kengan points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also still had one Immortal Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally rich again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Kengan System interface, Fujinaka Genma smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He switched to his character attributes and expanded the basic stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution: 1372, Agility: 46, Intelligence: 56, Charm: 85.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten attribute points seemed like a lot, but felt insufficient when allocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just boost Agility and Intelligence…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma paused, then suddenly shifted his focus—the interface switched to the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly selected the innate skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various Kekkei Genkai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fujinaka Genma wasn’t looking for ordinary Kekkei Genkai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted Kengan System-style innate skills—like Strong Bones—that could continuously enhance base stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had three open innate skill slots; he could easily acquire one that boosted Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s eyes lit up: “Found it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innate skill—Running: each level increases walking speed, body coordination, and neural reaction speed by 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfectly targeted at Agility!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should’ve bought this skill long ago!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the description, Fujinaka Genma felt regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The innate skill wasn’t expensive—just 10,000 Kengan points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma bought it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It started at Level 1, boosting Agility by 10%, along with base movement speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was Agility: from 46 to 50.6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I can allocate all attribute points to Intelligence. Agility can be improved by leveling up Running.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately switched back to the character interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had 10 available attribute points and 11 skill points—the one from his last level-up had been saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence +10!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence rose to 66!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive boost made Fujinaka Genma feel as if a sledgehammer had struck his skull—he reeled, dazed, his mind swirling, and it took a while to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he clearly felt his memory and thought speed had greatly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awesome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of becoming smarter, Fujinaka Genma decided, was more addictive than pure strength gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Continue!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding points was exhilarating; with a single thought, Fujinaka Genma’s talent skill Running increased by 9!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly leveled up to level 10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant his Agility stat increased by another 90%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, every upgrade to his Agility talent would double in effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, his Agility stat—starting from the original 46 before any Running skill was added—doubled outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It became 92!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four stats, it surpassed the 85-point Charm stat, ranking second only to Constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doubling effect caused Fujinaka Genma’s body to crash.\u003C\u002Fp>",1103,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","68093fcf71b176a1024b069f5cd274cd3689c5731495ef433bb4934cef0d29e5","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-141","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-139",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]