[{"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-28":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},2349079,4591,"Chapter 28: A New Partner!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma brought Hyuga Mio to Tsunade’s grand mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade clearly took the matter of taking a disciple seriously, unusually free of alcohol on her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio looked extremely nervous, unable to help gripping Fujinaka Genma’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma helplessly squeezed her soft hand lightly and whispered, “Relax, Lady Tsunade is very approachable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio’s voice was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade crossed her arms, watching with keen interest, a teasing smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Becoming my disciple isn’t easy—come with me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio nodded quickly: “Yes, Lady Tsunade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two left one after the other; Fujinaka Genma did not follow, instead staying in the courtyard to practice the Golden Seal technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about half an hour, Tsunade and Hyuga Mio reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma looked over and saw Hyuga Mio beaming with joy; he immediately relaxed and couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Success!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio now had a new path, and the team gained additional security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recon + healer—wow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, go back. I need to take Mio to the Hyuga clan to visit the clan head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade dismissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded, signaled to Hyuga Mio, bowed to Tsunade, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Tsunade had accepted Hyuga Mio as her disciple, there should be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio was merely a branch family member; given Tsunade’s status, the Hyuga clan wouldn’t refuse—likely even support her, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Fujinaka Genma left Tsunade’s mansion, paused to consider, then went to find Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato was on a mission today; visiting Kakashi for sparring and mental exchange might help deepen his development of Lei Dun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Kakashi’s house, he found the man sitting dazedly in front of his own gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kakashi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma waved from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi finally snapped out of it, stood up, and spoke listlessly: “Genma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma wasn’t surprised by Kakashi’s state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing his father in childhood, especially under such circumstances, naturally left psychological scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking over, Fujinaka Genma asked, “How’s your injury?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost healed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi lifted his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fujinaka Genma could tell he was still slightly uncomfortable, and sighed: “Looks like we can’t spar today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That guy can!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi pointed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma followed his gaze and froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure came upside-down, accompanied by an energetic voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar figure—mainly because he was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, Fujinaka Genma admired him the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true example of inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Eight Gates Release Formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma felt tempted, but quickly dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he acknowledged the Eight Gates Release Formation was powerful, it was a last-resort technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll just keep leveling up. If my body becomes strong enough, I might even open the seventh gate effectively.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eight Gates’ power depends on the user—the stronger the base, the greater the boost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same eight gates: Might Dai could only kill four of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Guy’s power? Tens of times stronger than the Five Kage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kakashi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about a match full of youthful passion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy flipped upright as he arrived, drenched in sweat yet showing no fatigue, brimming with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi remained unmoved, ignoring him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll fight Itachi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy seemed to notice Fujinaka Genma for the first time, looking at him with confusion—as if asking, Do I know Itachi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help rubbing his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d forgotten—this guy had face blindness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d met before, but weren’t close; it was perfectly normal for Might Guy not to remember him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi also looked speechless and introduced: “This is Fujinaka Genma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Itachi’re the one who can form hand seals with one hand!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One-handed hand seals…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help but laugh and sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s have a friendly match!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing Kakashi was off today, Guy abandoned teasing him and immediately shifted focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus began a passionate, exhilarating, sweat-soaked sparring match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first clash of fists and feet, Guy’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incredible strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger than Kakashi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger than me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy grew even more excited, launching a furious counterattack with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fists and feet collided, each blow landing hard, dust flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Guy hadn’t yet mastered the Eight Gates Release Formation, his taijutsu was already formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense training had given him exceptional physique, speed, and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Guy’s power, Fujinaka Genma was surprised: “He’s insane—I only got this strong because of the Mount & Blade system; he’s built this entirely through his own training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder he’s King Guy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma grew excited too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t faced a peer-level taijutsu opponent in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu had long fallen behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi was decent—excellent technique—but his strength still lagged behind his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy’s strength and speed were only slightly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour, the match ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma and Guy collapsed onto Kakashi’s hallway floor, their clothes soaked in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy, though exhausted, remained energized, giving Fujinaka Genma a thumbs-up: “Genma, Itachi’re stronger than Kakashi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re strong too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said sincerely: “Guy, I believe Itachi’ll become an outstanding taijutsu ninja.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy burst into laughter: “Hahahaha! I think so too! My father told me: effort never betrays a person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your father was right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma deeply agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, the two ate lunch right at Kakashi’s house—grilled fish, cooked by Kakashi himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taste was as good as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them trained together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was once again astounded; he had always thought his own training was extremely intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beyond the sky lies even greater sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy’s current strength came not only from his innate taijutsu talent, but mostly from his own effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, training with Guy, Fujinaka Genma collapsed from exhaustion and was carried home on Guy’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy clearly knew already how insane Guy’s training was—he had only trained halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, the leave ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At nine a.m., gather at the footbridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Fujinaka Genma arrived, he discovered Hyuga Mio was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy greeted Fujinaka Genma with his dazzling white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the wheel of fate returned to its original path?\u003C\u002Fp>",1038,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","62d97f7d0570c850aa0907723e64a5eb87ce8f26890c58ce312eac93267f9e9a","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-29","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-27",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]