[{"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-19":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},2349070,4591,"Chapter 19: First Meeting with Kakashi","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>With the arrival of two ninja squads dispatched by Hiruzen Sarutobi, the internal conflict dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, one of the arrivals was someone Fujinaka Genma knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the two had little interaction and were hardly acquaintances, let alone friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Kakashi, though outwardly cold, was inwardly earnest, helping Fujinaka Genma revive Ebisu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank Itachi, Kakashi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma expressed his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi nodded and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The revived Hyuga Mio and Ebisu both felt ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry for holding Itachi back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio bowed her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both had been instantly defeated in the first round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently ruffling Hyuga Mio’s hair like comforting a child, Fujinaka Genma smiled warmly: “It’s normal Itachi were taken out—they’re elite Root operatives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, I’ve already avenged Itachi—I broke one of their arms; they won’t recover for a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi, standing nearby, couldn’t help but look surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant, two versus four, and Root had suffered losses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fujinaka Genma… what an incredible guy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi silently noted Fujinaka Genma’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, several jonin had finished their discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arriving squad joined the Root ninja to patrol the first border outpost, while Kakashi’s team remained behind, paired with Fujinaka Genma’s squad as the second-tier patrol unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Konoha had strengthened its border vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the departing Root ninja, Fujinaka Genma suddenly heard a system prompt in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Experiencing some combat has led to certain improvements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma internally rejoiced, withdrew his gaze, and focused on the system in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character: Fujinaka Genma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 15\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction: Hidden Leaf Village, Land of Fire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available attribute points: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available skill points: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Fujinaka Genma did not add the point to Constitution, but to Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon completing the upgrade, Fujinaka Genma immediately felt a slight change in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His nerve response, mental processing, and bodily coordination had all improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original Agility was 26; adding one point meant nearly a 4% increase—a significant boost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did this for two reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, his body was still undergoing a rapid growth phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility, whether natural or through training, had become nearly impossible to improve further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the limited data Fujinaka Genma had gathered over nearly three years:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Agility of Konoha jonin generally ranged between 20 and 30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wide range existed because jonin varied greatly among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those specialized in Agility, like Minato Namikaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming Kushina Uzumaki’s student, Fujinaka Genma had once sparred with Minato Namikaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Result: total defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma estimated Minato Namikaze’s Agility was at least 30, possibly higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he was the fastest man in the ninja world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened the attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution 992, Agility 27, Intelligence 25, Charm 21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to before the mission, Constitution +1, Agility +1, Intelligence unchanged, Charm +1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three skill points…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma hesitated, still not using them immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minamimura Yajuu and Kakashi’s squad leader, Hiruzen Hikari, had finalized the task assignments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They divided the twenty-four-hour day into two shifts, alternating day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, Kakashi’s team would be on duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nighttime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the temporary camp, after dinner and rest, Hyuga Mio and Ebisu, spurred by today’s two battles, trained under Minamimura Yajuu’s guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sparred enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, under a tree, Fujinaka Genma summoned ten Shadow Clones, training Wind Release chakra nature transformation under the instruction of one of Minamimura Yajuu’s Shadow Clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training scene was nearly identical to Naruto Uzumaki’s—pinching a leaf between his palms, slicing it with chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could cut the leaf, he had achieved preliminary mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Shadow Clones were not Fujinaka Genma’s limit, but this was still a battlefield—he dared not exhaust himself and lose combat readiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi, returning from patrol, witnessed this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching from afar, Kakashi couldn’t help feeling a pang of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Hiruzen Hikari, observing the isolated Kakashi, sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi was too rigid in adhering to ninja rules, causing his two teammates to dislike him—already, after only a short time together, their relationship had soured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not known Kakashi’s background and been specifically instructed by Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, he too might have grown displeased with Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dealing with such a genius is truly a headache!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to resist rubbing his forehead, Hiruzen Hikari sighed and approached Minamimura Yajuu to ask for advice on team leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yajuu, isn’t Fujinaka Genma in your squad also a genius?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do Itachi get him to get along so well with others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Hikari’s question left Minamimura Yajuu stunned; after reflecting on his interactions with Fujinaka Genma, he helplessly shrugged: “Fujinaka Genma has a gentle personality and mature thinking—he’s easy to get along with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, he holds himself to high standards but is lenient with others, and he’s always eager to help his teammates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Hikari felt a pang of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, I didn’t come here to hear Itachi praise and boast about your subordinate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Minamimura Yajuu’s calm expression, Hiruzen Hikari silently grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look at Fujinaka Genma, who was training furiously, Hiruzen Hikari sighed again: “What a monster—he can endure so many Shadow Clones training at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not his limit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minamimura Yajuu added calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Hikari’s face twitched, feeling another blow to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, looking at Fujinaka Genma, he suddenly changed his mind and suggested: “Yajuu, let’s change the patrol plan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minamimura Yajuu saw through Hiruzen Hikari’s intention at once: “Itachi want to pair Fujinaka Genma with Kakashi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma looked at Kakashi beside him and nodded at the smiling Hiruzen Hikari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Hikari’s smile widened, as if rid of a major burden: “Then let’s divide into three teams.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fujinaka Genma and Kakashi will go alone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Fujinaka Genma was inexplicably reassigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Hyuga Mio pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My idol was taken—heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu adjusted his sunglasses, expressionless, but his eyes beneath them glared at Kakashi with mild hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi lowered his head slightly, offering no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Fujinaka Genma, watching, felt a sense of abandonment and loneliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently shook his head and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After training ended, the night passed without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Fujinaka Genma and Kakashi set out on patrol together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Hyuga Mio’s Byakugan, the mission became less easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Kakashi proved an excellent teammate—meticulous, efficient, and thorough, making Fujinaka Genma feel at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After patrol, Kakashi caught several fish in the stream and roasted them; the aroma filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t hesitate, calling out to Hyuga Mio and Ebisu, who had rested: “Come eat the grilled fish—Kakashi’s cooking is excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he began eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi watched him like this, momentarily stunned, then continued grilling more fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu came over, took a bite of the grilled fish, and both couldn’t help but light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi’s grilling skills were truly better than all of them combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kakashi, Itachi’re amazing—thank Itachi for the grilled fish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio couldn’t help but praise him, her hostility toward Kakashi slightly diminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu also wolfed down his food and gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating the grilled fish, Hyuga Mio and Ebisu prepared to set out on patrol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma lay on a rock digesting his meal, watching Kakashi slowly finish his grilled fish, then suddenly said: “Kakashi, do Itachi think Teacher Kōki abandoned Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi looked up at Fujinaka Genma for a moment, saying nothing—clearly acknowledging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma clasped his hands behind his head, basking in the warm sunlight, squinting as he said: “Teacher Kōki paired Itachi with me because he wanted Itachi to learn from me how to get along with teammates—after all, that’s my specialty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t care what he thought and suggested: “Kakashi, let’s spar later, how about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After snapping out of it, Kakashi nodded, then added: “Thank Itachi, Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled warmly: “After all, we’re from the same class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And being assigned to the same mission? That’s fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We ninja dance on the edge of a blade. Every mission demands we prepare to die—and our comrades are the ones we entrust our backs to, even our lives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi’s spirit trembled violently; he was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s words struck him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hyuga Mio and Ebisu returned from patrol, they saw Fujinaka Genma’s shadow clone still training Wind Release chakra nature transformation, while his real body sparred with Kakashi on the river’s surface—each move breathtaking to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Sarutobi Kōki watched with a smile, deeply satisfied with his arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of Fujinaka Genma’s shadow clones opened his palm, gazing at the leaf already sliced cleanly in half by chakra, and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release chakra nature transformation—achieved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the shadow clones dispersed. On the other side, Fujinaka Genma, who had been guiding Kakashi in Lightning Release training, broke into a wide grin, feeling utterly elated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had taken only three days total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not even full-time training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the advantage of high chakra control!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he mastered it so quickly—besides Master Mura’s guidance, his own rapid learning ability, and the shadow clone’s doubled experience—was most crucially his innate mastery of chakra manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a crackling sound came from beside him. Fujinaka Genma turned and saw tendrils of lightning flickering from Kakashi’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release chakra nature transformation—achieved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Kakashi—his talent is astonishing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had taught Kakashi Lightning Release to repay him for teaching him sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t afford even a moment’s slack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma decided to immediately begin the next stage of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Spiral Shuriken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his goal? The complete form—one that can be thrown even without Sage Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>",1603,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","52df71fca630846a5bf87a8c26b9486a8e2aeb8dd1a8ba901f7c4038c4cc1622","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-20","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-18",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]