[{"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-3":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},2349054,4591,"Chapter 3","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>“The external aid is useful, but it can’t teach me ninjutsu; even if skill points can directly boost me, they’re too precious to waste on just any jutsu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most importantly, Minato Namikaze…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s original fate was to become Minato’s bodyguard and receive the Flying Thunder God Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I show even a bit more genius, could I possibly become his disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a goal after graduation, but I must start preparing now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deep thought, Fujinaka Genma made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must mold myself into a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a genius who inherits the Will of Fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the possible threat from Danzo, Fujinaka Genma also thought of a compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many kinds of geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he, is the kind who is a pacifist, dislikes war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled; a clear path had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character concept: pacifist, dislikes war, wishes to become a teacher and train more outstanding ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength focus: theoretical knowledge\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theory? I’m number one. All that fighting and killing? I’m not good at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the future…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Third Shinobi World War breaks out, I’ll ‘switch from literature to martial arts’ and protect the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How politically correct, how full of the Will of Fire, how inspiring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making his decision, Fujinaka Genma began formulating his next plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, a five-year plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then divide this five-year plan into five stages, one per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrote the plan until late at night, then finally fell asleep peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma still woke up early, washed up, and began his morning training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever Itachi do, consistency is key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially so with cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning exercise wasn’t intense—just normal physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was boring, but if Itachi got used to it, Itachi’d grow to love it, just like lifting weights at the gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with the Crusader Kings system, even a 0.1% improvement in his training directly reflected in his attribute data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unparalleled motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma entered school with full energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the classroom, he immediately drew countless glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, Itachi…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  stared at Fujinaka Genma’s new hairstyle, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do Itachi think? Doesn’t this hairstyle make Itachi look more energetic?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After morning training, he had his mother Akie give him a simple haircut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut his long hair short, especially on the sides—shaved completely, revealing his scalp—and his entire demeanor changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked bright, full of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really does feel different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  nodded seriously, then noticed the pink-tinged glances from the girls around them. He adjusted his glasses and leaned close to Fujinaka Genma’s ear, whispering: “Genma, what hairstyle do Itachi think I should get?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma glanced at the girls staring at him, returned a gentle smile, sat down, and replied to Hibi Shou : “Itachi already look incredibly cool like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  instinctively adjusted his glasses, sounding skeptical—but his face already showed smug satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A closet show-off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma couldn’t help silently chuckling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After school in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma called out to Hibi Shou : “Train with me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, that’s too much! Itachi haven’t rested at all today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  said this, but didn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma turned to Yamashiro Aoba: “What about Itachi, Aoba?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamashiro Aoba looked apologetic: “Sorry, Genma, I have to go home for training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Fujinaka Genma and Hibi Shou , he had a family-style jutsu; he’d already been corrupted by Fujinaka Genma at school and stopped following the plan—but at home, he had to stick to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason ninja clans are the backbone of Konoha is their systematic inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma felt a pang of regret, about to call someone else to train with him, when a soft voice spoke: “Genma-kun, may I join Itachi in training?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma turned, slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was his former desk-mate: a cute girl with a ponytail, a white headband, a white robe, pure white eyes, and a touch of baby fat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio, a branch family member of Konoha’s prestigious Hyuga clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma-kun, I’ll be very serious. Is that okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma didn’t answer, Hyuga Mio blushed slightly but asked again, firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fujinaka Genma could speak, Hibi Shou  shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma gave Hibi Shou  a look of disbelief, then smiled at Hyuga Mio: “Of course Itachi can join us—but doesn’t your clan arrange training?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio immediately smiled warmly: “I’m from the branch family; it’s not that strict.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his fingers, and Fujinaka Genma led the two out of school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind his family’s orange grove, on the training ground, Fujinaka Genma fetched water and mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio rolled up her sleeves to help, her cheeks occasionally flushing as she occasionally brushed against Fujinaka Genma’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this supposed to be training?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing with mud?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s so childish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re already at ninja school!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  screamed silently in his mind, yet spoke with righteous indignation: “Genma, I won’t play such an embarrassing game!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio’s face turned even redder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mud was now well-mixed. Fujinaka Genma sighed and told Hibi Shou : “Come help. Roll these into mud balls—not too big, not too small, just right to use as shuriken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As shuriken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Genma-kun short on training kunai and shuriken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio blinked, then quietly calculated how much pocket money she had saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are Itachi planning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  reluctantly started playing with mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ll see soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, dozens of mud balls were rolled out, perfectly firm yet pliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t wash his hands. He stood five to six meters away from Hibi Shou  and Hyuga Mio and said: “Now, attack me with the mud balls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Genma-kun training his evasion skills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled but said nothing, turning to Hibi Shou —the Mensao  who vowed to become a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibi Shou  looked down at the mud ball in his hand and thought: “If it’s just about training evasion, we could do that with regular drills—it’s more efficient and doesn’t require extra work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, Itachi’re training another kind of ability, aren’t Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded with a smile: “We’re training neural reaction speed—not just simple evasion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strong neural reaction speed improves not just evasion, but also counterattacks, offense, and information processing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Hyuga Mio and Hibi Shou  were instantly captivated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5f0a0b6b4eec2488e96b1458104445e4970cafa36984302da6ca88e416f36f90","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-4","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-2",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]