Chapter 24: First Encounter with the Legendary Sannin

After battle, Itachi have gained some improvement.

Level up.

After battle, your equipped gear has received a certain enhancement.

Fujinaka Genma had just been bandaged by Hyuga Mio when the system notification suddenly sounded.

“Finally leveled up again!”

Fujinaka Genma was overjoyed—his last level-up had been last year!

He also felt his Chakra Blade Raiga had improved further.

The Raiga given to him by Kushina Uzumaki had broken; he bought a new one and kept the same name.

With two consecutive upgrades, this Raiga’s quality likely rivals Kakashi’s White Fang, passed down from his father.

“Just two more levels, and it might become invincible, unbreakable!”

Filled with anticipation, Fujinaka Genma lowered his gaze and opened the system.

Character: Fujinaka Genma

Level: 16

Age: 10

Faction: Hidden Leaf Village, Land of Fire

Available attribute points: 1

Available skill points: 4

Looking at his character info, Fujinaka Genma did not hesitate, allocating the attribute point to Agility.

He then opened the attribute panel.

Constitution: 996

Agility: 29

Intelligence: 27

Charm: 22

Constitution increased by 4 points since last time; excluding the bonus from the Level 10 Iron Bones talent, that’s 2 points.

Nearly half a year—very slow.

But Fujinaka Genma wasn’t in a hurry now; he was about to enter a rapid growth phase, where gains would accelerate.

Agility, excluding the recent boost, had only risen by 1 point—still decent.

Charm also increased by 1 point.

Intelligence rose by 2 points, linked to his continuous study of high-difficulty ninjutsu.

Like Jin Gang Lockdown, or developing the perfect Wind Release: Rasengan.

“Four skill points—should I use them now?”

Fujinaka Genma recalled the recent battle.

Rasengan, Lei Qie, Chidori Stream, High-Frequency Thunder Blade—any one of these could make a Jonin famous across the ninja world.

Yet just now, over four Special Jonin and Jonin had died at his and Kakashi’s hands.

He was the primary attacker; Kakashi provided support.

My current state—ignoring combat proficiency and experience—is already among the strongest among Jonin; I've developed my own unique style and system.

“But I still lack a decisive finishing move—one that can sweep everything away!”

Thinking this, Fujinaka Genma opened his skill panel and locked onto two skills.

Level 1 Jin Gang Lockdown!

Level 4 Wind Release: Rasengan!

Jin Gang Lockdown was just at the beginner level; Wind Release: Rasengan was still incomplete and couldn't be thrown—so he had never used it.

Yet its current level remained at 4.

It was like the Seven Injuries Fist—hurts the user before the enemy.

But if it lands, death is certain—unless Itachi’re cheating.

“If I raise it to Level 6, will it reach perfection?”

Fujinaka Genma made up his mind.

Jin Gang Lockdown’s level was still too low—he could wait.

He spent two skill points, upgrading Wind Release: Rasengan to Level 6.

Instantly, torrents of information flooded his mind; his consciousness seemed to detach from his body, entering an unknown space, where he began performing the technique according to the sudden knowledge of Wind Release: Rasengan.

Failure followed failure, until success.

It felt like an eternity, yet also just a moment.

Fujinaka Genma snapped back to reality—and immediately felt it.

He could now perform the perfect, throwable Wind Release: Rasengan.

“Incredible!”

Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help but silently marvel, overjoyed.

He glanced again at his skill panel—and froze.

The skill Chakra Control had quietly risen from Level 6 to Level 7.

But considering the difficulty of Wind Release: Rasengan, he instantly understood.

Wind Release: Chakra Nature Transformation had also reached Level 6.

“Level 6 is perfect—what will higher levels bring?”

Fujinaka Genma suddenly felt a itch of curiosity.

With two skill points left, what if he upgraded Wind Release: Rasengan to Level 8?

“No—save the points. Jin Gang Lockdown, and Flying Thunder God.”

Fujinaka Genma had always wanted Flying Thunder God.

With that technique, he’d be invincible.

Closing the system, Fujinaka Genma rose and walked to Kakashi’s side, watching Hyuga Mio finish bandaging him: “How’s it going?”

“Fine.”

Kakashi’s face twitched.

Hyuga Mio’s suturing had been excruciatingly painful.

“Done!”

Hyuga Mio tied a bow, finished her work, and warned: “My medical skills are limited—don’t use your arm for now, or the wound will reopen.”

“Thank Itachi.”

Kakashi thanked her, but his masked face showed no expression.

Hyuga Mio was used to it and didn’t mind.

At that moment, Mimura Yajuu, Sarutobi Hikari, and Ebisu approached.

“From now on, Genma, Itachi’re ready to stand on your own!”

Sarutobi Hikari smiled.

Fujinaka Genma had indeed performed excellently in this battle.

Mimura Yajuu’s stern face broke into a smile: “Kakashi did very well too!”

“Of course!”

Sarutobi Hikari beamed with pride: “He’s my subordinate!”

After a few jokes, Mimura Yajuu said: “The mission is complete. Rest one more day, then we return to Konoha.”

“Great!”

Hyuga Mio cheered immediately—she disliked the Grass Village for making Fujinaka Genma get hurt.

Thus followed a peaceful day of recovery.

Fujinaka Genma’s strong constitution allowed rapid healing; after one day’s rest, the wound on his left arm was nearly fully closed. His arm still lacked full strength, but combat readiness was unaffected.

Kakashi recovered more slowly, but could now move without hindrance.

After one day’s rest, the eight of them left the Grass Village and returned to Konoha.

As for the Paradise Box, Fujinaka Genma had zero interest.

Konoha Year 41, March 22.

Due to the injured, it took nearly two days for Fujinaka Genma and the others to return to Konoha.

After bathing at home and enjoying a delicious meal prepared by his mother, Fujinaka Genma heard the system notify him the mission was complete.

Adding the 100 Horse-Cutting Points earned over the past half-year from other missions, he now had 600 total.

Though still insufficient for even one attribute or skill point, another mission like the Grass Village one might be enough.

In the evening, Fujinaka Genma, as usual, brought gifts to Kushina Uzumaki’s home.

It had become his habit.

Every time he returned from a mission, he visited Kushina Uzumaki to report his safety and learn new sealing techniques.

Besides Jin Gang Lockdown, Sealing Technique: Evil Binding, Four Symbols Seal, and Eight Trigrams Seal, he had also preliminarily learned the Five Elements Seal over the past half-year.

“Genma, I knew it was Itachi!”

The one who opened the door was Minato.

Now seventeen, he was gradually moving in with Kushina Uzumaki.

Moreover, over the past two months, the Flying Thunder God Technique combined with the Rasengan had begun to make the Hidden Leaf’s Yellow Flash a well-known name.

It wouldn’t be long before he became a elite jonin feared by all the hidden villages.

“Big Brother Minato!”

Greeting him, Fujinaka Genma handed over the sweets he’d brought, then stepped into the living room—only to realize there was more than one guest.

White hair, face painted with grease, wearing a unique ninja headband.

Who else could it be but Jiraiya?

Startled, Fujinaka Genma immediately bowed: “My lord Jiraiya!”

“Hahaha! It seems my reputation in the village still rings loud!”

Seeing Fujinaka Genma recognize him at once, Jiraiya burst into a proud laugh.

“Pfft, Jiraiya, don’t corrupt Kushina’s student!”

Another figure appeared.

Fujinaka Genma watched Tsunade emerge from the kitchen, reeking of alcohol, and thought inwardly: What kind of day is this? All the big names are showing up!

“My lord Tsunade!”

He quickly bowed.

Then Kushina Uzumaki stepped out, wielding a spatula, and smiled: “Ah, Genma’s here—I see Itachi know both of them!”

Tsunade studied Fujinaka Genma: handsome, full of vigor, brimming with vitality—reminding her of her younger brother, Itachi.

On the other side, Jiraiya was also studying Fujinaka Genma.

He had already heard of this young man from Minato.

He had developed his own Lei Dun technique and surpassed even his own student Minato in creating the Rasengan—this ninja talent was truly astonishing.