[{"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-154":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},2349205,4591,"Chapter 154: Dueling Sage Jiraiya!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-154",154,"\u003Cp>In reality, this exercise imposed many restrictions on Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar Lei Dun could not be used, and the traces of Hiraishin were too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the blade techniques too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much thought, it seemed he could only rely on taijutsu and the Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impersonating Uchiha Shuichi seemed like a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the shadow clone of Jiraiya and Gamaken, Number One rapidly formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release—Great Fireball Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal fireball, rivaling Gamaken’s massive size, roared through the air as it frictioned against it, hurtling toward Gamaken and Jiraiya’s shadow clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder it’s Genma…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya was secretly startled, his hands moving swiftly to form seals, while Gamaken opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya used Lei Dun, while Gamaken used Shui Dun; the wind amplified the water’s force, colliding with Number One’s giant fireball, triggering a thunderous explosion as rolling steam rose and obscured vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamaken growled; his vast battle experience allowed him, even with blinded vision, to perfectly block Number One’s swift strike with his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this kick from Number One was far stronger than the one he’d delivered to Tsunade earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it didn’t shatter Gamaken’s shield, the terrifying force sent Gamaken flying, crashing through a building behind him with a thunderous crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy’s strength is even more terrifying than mine in Sage Mode!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya’s shadow clone, still airborne with Gamaken, was stunned again; having never experienced it before, he now personally felt the terrifying power of Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Number One attacked again, swiftly closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya’s shadow clone, standing steadily atop Gamaken’s head, immediately moved to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release—Great Flame Ball!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat out a series of highly condensed fireballs aimed at the charging Number One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Number One easily dodged each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were incredibly agile, his speed astonishing; Gamaken appeared clumsy beside him, and even with coordination from Jiraiya’s shadow clone, he couldn’t even graze Number One’s clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya’s shadow clone fought while retreating, waiting for an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, Gamaken’s body froze and collapsed straight down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genjutsu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya was startled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to him, Fujinaka Genma was not skilled in genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamaken, from Myoboku Mountain, had high resistance to genjutsu—yet he’d been instantly incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just how many abilities does this guy hide?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya’s shadow clone quickly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could his speed compare to Number One’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was soon caught up, and after two or three strikes, he exploded with a loud pop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Jiraiya atop Gamabunta watched as his shadow clone and Gamaken were effortlessly defeated, his mouth twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy doesn’t even hold back…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Tsunade frowned, glanced at Jiraiya still preparing his ninjutsu, then at the burning ruins of Konoha, cursed under her breath, clenched her teeth, and staggered to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsunade, what are Itachi doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll buy time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade struggled to form hand seals, and faint chakra light shimmered along her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self-Healing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While healing, Tsunade walked forward, then leapt down from Gamabunta’s head, standing before Number One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Tsunade’s resolute face, Number One smiled: “No wonder Itachi’re one of the Legendary Sannin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die, bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade suddenly surged forward, attacking while still healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—she was kicking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One downward kick split the four-story building they stood on right down the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too slow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your movements mean nothing before me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number One’s voice appeared behind Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uchiha Shuichi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade sneered—this tone of voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spun, sweeping her leg backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it missed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet by then, her arms were healed; her fierce battle instinct made her instinctively brace her hands on the ground and leap backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number One’s foot came down, crushing the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was a taijutsu specialist too, but now she was completely on the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither her prized strength nor her pure speed matched Number One’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was entirely dominated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Gamabunta’s head, Jiraiya was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t I supposed to be the hero saving the damsel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gamabunta!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya refused to sit idle, leaping from Gamabunta’s head and ordering him to join the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta leapt into the air and unleashed three consecutive Water Iron Cannon shots, successfully forcing Number One back and reducing buildings to rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, Gamabunta immediately leapt again, drawing his blade to slash at Number One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number One dodged, then casually grabbed chunks of stone and hurled them like cannonballs at Gamabunta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta slashed repeatedly, shattering each stone, but Number One seized the chance to kick upward—like an ant striking an elephant—and sent Gamabunta flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, he immediately turned and charged toward Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed Jiraiya’s senjutsu was nearly complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three strikes, Tsunade was kicked into the air, spitting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Tsunade’s blood phobia erupted. Though her injuries weren’t severe, her face twisted in terror, and she lost all combat capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of the Legendary Sannin suffers from blood phobia…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number One smiled and shook his head, stepping closer to Tsunade; he glanced at the terrified, childlike Tsunade, shook his head again, then turned and charged toward Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade turned back, her pupils contracting sharply, “Jiraiya!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade screamed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number One kicked upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening crash, thick dust billowed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stared wide-eyed, tears streaming down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Number One retreated, landing on a power pole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade froze—then saw a figure step out from the swirling dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And alongside him, the Sage of Myoboku, Deepzen, and his wife, Shima.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sage Jiraiya!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was first delighted, then stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So ugly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her first time seeing Jiraiya use senjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he really this disheveled?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deepzen spotted Tsunade; Shima surveyed the ruined Konoha and asked, “Who could have caused this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“None of that matters—first, deal with the enemy before us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya spoke; he couldn’t admit it was his own men doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One exercise nearly destroyed Konoha—no doubt Minato was already headaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fleeting thought passed through his mind; Jiraiya walked to Tsunade’s side. “Leave the rest to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he kicked off his shoes, planted his limbs on the ground, and his muscles swelled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy has incredible taijutsu and is also extremely fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinzo the Immortal nodded. “Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shimama the Immortal, however, brought her forelimbs together. “Then let’s give it a try!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she opened her mouth and her tongue shot out like a snake, wrapping directly toward No. 1—its speed was bizarre and its range vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 1 leapt and dodged, but as soon as he landed, a stream of water shot toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his toe, No. 1 dodged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where he had stood was sliced open by the water stream—while Shimama’s tongue continued coiling toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their coordination was seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as No. 1 was about to use ninjutsu to deal with the annoying tongue, he saw Jiraiya leap upward, thrust both hands forward, and a massive Rasengan materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Shinzo the Immortal switched ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toad’s Chant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sound-based genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 1 could not resist it—he was instantly frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cad1dc96b0e362f17ac5dbd40aa274d220f458ca7aa26efe994f16f18078c021","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-155","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-153",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]