[{"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-24":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},2349075,4591,"Chapter 24: First Encounter with the Legendary Sannin","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>After battle, Itachi have gained some improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After battle, your equipped gear has received a certain enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had just been bandaged by Hyuga Mio when the system notification suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally leveled up again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was overjoyed—his last level-up had been last year!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also felt his Chakra Blade Raiga had improved further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raiga given to him by Kushina Uzumaki had broken; he bought a new one and kept the same name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two consecutive upgrades, this Raiga’s quality likely rivals Kakashi’s White Fang, passed down from his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just two more levels, and it might become invincible, unbreakable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with anticipation, Fujinaka Genma lowered his gaze and opened the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character: Fujinaka Genma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 16\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: 4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his character info, Fujinaka Genma did not hesitate, allocating the attribute point to Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then opened the attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution: 996\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility: 29\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence: 27\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm: 22\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution increased by 4 points since last time; excluding the bonus from the Level 10 Iron Bones talent, that’s 2 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly half a year—very slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fujinaka Genma wasn’t in a hurry now; he was about to enter a rapid growth phase, where gains would accelerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility, excluding the recent boost, had only risen by 1 point—still decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm also increased by 1 point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence rose by 2 points, linked to his continuous study of high-difficulty ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Jin Gang Lockdown, or developing the perfect Wind Release: Rasengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four skill points—should I use them now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma recalled the recent battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rasengan, Lei Qie, Chidori Stream, High-Frequency Thunder Blade—any one of these could make a Jonin famous across the ninja world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just now, over four Special Jonin and Jonin had died at his and Kakashi’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the primary attacker; Kakashi provided support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My current state—ignoring combat proficiency and experience—is already among the strongest among Jonin; I've developed my own unique style and system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I still lack a decisive finishing move—one that can sweep everything away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Fujinaka Genma opened his skill panel and locked onto two skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Jin Gang Lockdown!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Wind Release: Rasengan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet its current level remained at 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like the Seven Injuries Fist—hurts the user before the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it lands, death is certain—unless Itachi’re cheating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I raise it to Level 6, will it reach perfection?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Gang Lockdown’s level was still too low—he could wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent two skill points, upgrading Wind Release: Rasengan to Level 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure followed failure, until success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like an eternity, yet also just a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma snapped back to reality—and immediately felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now perform the perfect, throwable Wind Release: Rasengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help but silently marvel, overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced again at his skill panel—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skill Chakra Control had quietly risen from Level 6 to Level 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But considering the difficulty of Wind Release: Rasengan, he instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Chakra Nature Transformation had also reached Level 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 6 is perfect—what will higher levels bring?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma suddenly felt a itch of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two skill points left, what if he upgraded Wind Release: Rasengan to Level 8?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—save the points. Jin Gang Lockdown, and Flying Thunder God.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had always wanted Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that technique, he’d be invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the system, Fujinaka Genma rose and walked to Kakashi’s side, watching Hyuga Mio finish bandaging him: “How’s it going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi’s face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio’s suturing had been excruciatingly painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi thanked her, but his masked face showed no expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio was used to it and didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mimura Yajuu, Sarutobi Hikari, and Ebisu approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, Genma, Itachi’re ready to stand on your own!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hikari smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had indeed performed excellently in this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mimura Yajuu’s stern face broke into a smile: “Kakashi did very well too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hikari beamed with pride: “He’s my subordinate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few jokes, Mimura Yajuu said: “The mission is complete. Rest one more day, then we return to Konoha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio cheered immediately—she disliked the Grass Village for making Fujinaka Genma get hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus followed a peaceful day of recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi recovered more slowly, but could now move without hindrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one day’s rest, the eight of them left the Grass Village and returned to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Paradise Box, Fujinaka Genma had zero interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha Year 41, March 22.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the injured, it took nearly two days for Fujinaka Genma and the others to return to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bathing at home and enjoying a delicious meal prepared by his mother, Fujinaka Genma heard the system notify him the mission was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding the 100 Horse-Cutting Points earned over the past half-year from other missions, he now had 600 total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still insufficient for even one attribute or skill point, another mission like the Grass Village one might be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Fujinaka Genma, as usual, brought gifts to Kushina Uzumaki’s home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had become his habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he returned from a mission, he visited Kushina Uzumaki to report his safety and learn new sealing techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, I knew it was Itachi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who opened the door was Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seventeen, he was gradually moving in with Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be long before he became a elite jonin feared by all the hidden villages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Minato!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White hair, face painted with grease, wearing a unique ninja headband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could it be but Jiraiya?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Fujinaka Genma immediately bowed: “My lord Jiraiya!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! It seems my reputation in the village still rings loud!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma recognize him at once, Jiraiya burst into a proud laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, Jiraiya, don’t corrupt Kushina’s student!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another figure appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord Tsunade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Kushina Uzumaki stepped out, wielding a spatula, and smiled: “Ah, Genma’s here—I see Itachi know both of them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade studied Fujinaka Genma: handsome, full of vigor, brimming with vitality—reminding her of her younger brother, Itachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Jiraiya was also studying Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already heard of this young man from Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>",1299,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","29f1d7f43fc07cffe14430dbafe961bae744c7228ed3a1a453810af54cbe4999","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-25","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-23",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]