[{"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-27":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},2349078,4591,"Chapter 27: Summoning Jutsu!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>Becoming Water Mirror’s student was something Fujinaka Genma never expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could only say that Kushina Uzumaki was an incredible teacher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like I’ll need to boost my charm stat more often from now on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was greatly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming Water Mirror’s student not only solved the problem of the summoning beast but also eased concerns about Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was also senjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, with the Ride and Kill system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was extremely curious—what would happen if he upgraded Flying Thunder God and senjutsu both to level ten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after the joy came a sense of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must survive the Third Shinobi World War—and prevent the Nine-Tails’ rampage…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At the very least, I must save Teacher Kushina and Teacher Water Mirror!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming a student, Fujinaka Genma’s thoughts were scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Water Mirror calling out twice before he snapped back to attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, let’s head back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the group was flown back to Konoha by Water Mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Konoha, Jiraiya invited Fujinaka Genma to soak in the hot springs, but Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist in threat, forcing him to abandon the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before leaving, Tsunade suddenly turned back and said, “Bring that child to see me tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma froze in surprise, then beamed: “Yes, Master Tsunade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Tsunade had a faint intention to take on a student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it would succeed, Fujinaka Genma could only pray that Hyuga Mio was up to the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet thinking of the medical knowledge he had taught Hyuga Mio, and her Byakugan advantage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if Tsunade truly wished to take a student, Hyuga Mio could not possibly fail to meet the requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, follow my instructions—write your name and leave your hand seal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tsunade left, Jiraiya unslung the scroll he carried on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately stepped forward, bit his finger, and stained the scroll with his blood, leaving his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above his name, clearly visible, was Minato Namikaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he left his chakra mark—finally, the task was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, first teach that technique to Water Mirror. I’ll learn it from him after I return from my research trip!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling up the scroll, Jiraiya waved goodbye and departed with a carefree air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he knew he would learn the Wind Release: Rasengan, he felt no rush at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma knew, however, that this man was definitely off to spy on girls bathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, next we’ll learn Summoning Jutsu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his gaze from Jiraiya’s retreating back, Water Mirror smiled: “I’m sure, with your ability, Itachi’ll master it quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to Kushina, Water Mirror took Fujinaka Genma to a secluded open area in Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had to admit, Flying Thunder God was incredibly convenient—able to mark anywhere and come and go at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand seals for Summoning Jutsu were not difficult; memorizing them took no more than a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Summoning Jutsu demanded high chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, chakra quantity; two, chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had no issues in either aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a few minutes, he glanced at the skill level indicator on the Ride and Kill system—it had already reached level three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Let’s try!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, Fujinaka Genma bit his finger and swiftly formed the hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the tadpole-like script spread outward, a loud *poof* echoed, and thick smoke billowed—giant toad Mon took shape beneath Fujinaka Genma’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Water Mirror!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mon looked around: “This seems to be Konoha… hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is there a kid here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror looked up and smiled: “Mon, this is my new student, Fujinaka Genma. I’ll be counting on Itachi from now on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, this is Mon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror introduced him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma quickly greeted: “Senior Mon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well that the giant toad beneath him was powerful—its strength rivaled that of a Tailed Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, with surprise, it could briefly suppress the Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an immense asset—he must cultivate a good relationship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mon exhaled smoke, looked up at Fujinaka Genma, then turned to Water Mirror: “Say, this kid somehow earned your and Jiraiya’s approval—what’s so special about him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror directly told Fujinaka Genma: “Genma, show a bit of your ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma blinked, feeling somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Rasengan was too noisy—it might draw the Anbu’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other ninjutsu didn’t seem impressive enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him still hesitating, Water Mirror chuckled: “No need for Wind Release: Rasengan—that’s too extreme.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mon, however, was curious: “Wind Release: Rasengan? What kind of wind ninjutsu is that? I’ve never heard of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… let’s talk about that later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror wiped sweat from his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Wind Release: Rasengan here would surely bring the Third Hokage running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then use this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said, then unleashed his chakra—two Jin Gang chains slowly extended and wrapped around Mon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to yesterday, he now performed it far more smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Jin Gang Sealing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, are Itachi a descendant of the Uzumaki clan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mon was startled, then stared at Fujinaka Genma’s hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not red hair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Mon, I’m not an Uzumaki descendant—I merely took Kushina as my teacher and learned this sealing technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma released the jutsu and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mon recognized its value, things would be much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mon was even more astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Jin Gang Sealing well—he knew Water Mirror had once tried to learn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined a kid had mastered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror now smiled and praised: “Mon, Genma is an exceptional ninja—he even developed an S-rank wind ninjutsu, which Jiraiya considers the strongest wind technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ll see it someday!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strongest wind technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mon glanced at Fujinaka Genma’s calm smile, and his tone softened: “I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Itachi’re in trouble, summon me. If not, I’ll be off now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fujinaka Genma could even say goodbye, he vanished with a *poof*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s hand, raised to wave, dropped awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Mirror couldn’t help but pat Fujinaka Genma’s shoulder and chuckled: “Itachi’ll learn over time—Mon is actually a wonderful companion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the summoning beasts of Dragon Palace, the toads of Mount Myoboku were indeed far more approachable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Water Mirror took over Fujinaka Genma’s training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Kushina Uzumaki, Water Mirror’s taijutsu was far superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed, strength, and technique were all exquisite—by the end of the afternoon, Fujinaka Genma had gained immense insight.\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ae767e7a8b940afbcfa39572a7a7d543e871679c7c79d81f5c213f5c52f93f36","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-28","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-26",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]