[{"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-31":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},2349082,4591,"Chapter 31","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>Are Itachi ready?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta glared at Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Kushina Uzumaki’s expression was also serious, ready to act at any moment in case of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m ready—let’s begin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta took a long drag from his pipe, clamped it between his teeth, then surged upward with all four limbs—but his body was bound by chains, and even three-tenths of his strength couldn’t snap them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, as Bunta exerted force, Fujinaka Genma immediately felt terrifying power surge through the chains—not just pressing against his body, but his spirit as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the pressure was still within his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Fujinaka Genma also sensed his chakra draining rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems three-tenths isn’t enough to break your seal—I’ll use four-tenths now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta growled and surged again with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Chains snapped taut, and Fujinaka Genma’s body was jerked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the instant Bunta unleashed his full power, the Golden Chains cracked with a snap, then shattered outright—Bunta’s body shot into the air, wind roaring like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma staggered backward several steps before regaining his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than four-tenths… I’m still far from being able to handle a Tailed Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta landed, stirring another gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma shielded his eyes, secretly envious of Bunta’s physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to learn a ninjutsu that lets me fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the wind died down, Kushina Uzumaki stepped forward and smiled encouragingly: “Itachi held your ground against nearly four-tenths of Bunta’s power—excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a regular Jonin couldn’t withstand your seal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta added: “Indeed, impressive. My strength is enhanced by Senjutsu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma is only twelve years old—he’s far from his peak, with immense potential for growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When this kid fully matures—if he also trains in Senjutsu…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta unconsciously broke into a sweat: “By then, even I might be sealed easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll keep working hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was quite satisfied with the power of the Golden Seal, though he still lagged far behind Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew this gap wasn’t just about mastery of the Golden Seal technique—it was also about chakra reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Genma, Kushina—I’m returning to Myōboku Mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma’s rapid growth, Bunta felt he should return and train harder himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, if I need Itachi, I’ll summon Itachi to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Play?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi call fighting enemies Itachi can’t even handle “play”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunta was speechless, said nothing, and immediately broke the Summoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the test, Fujinaka Genma asked Kushina Uzumaki further questions about sealing techniques—touching on souls, even Yin-Yang Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin-Yang Release was a secret to ordinary ninja, but not to the ancient Uzumaki clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma knew Konoha possessed knowledge of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely passed down by great clans like the Senju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Yin-Yang Release, your teacher has some understanding—but I can’t teach Itachi anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki shrugged helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew much about souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Minato had already studied the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Uzumaki clan never inherited Yin-Yang Release—it was lost during the Warring States era, they say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki sighed, then smiled: “The village probably has records on it—but if Itachi want to view them, Genma, Itachi’ll have to wait until I become Hokage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma silently chuckled to himself, but he dared not say Kushina Uzumaki was unlikely to become Hokage—he’d get punched if he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In at most four years, I believe Itachi’ll become Hokage, Sensei!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma declared firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, whether Minato or Kushina Uzumaki became Hokage made no real difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Itachi say that, then I’ll have to work harder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki grinned: “Come on, now—Itachi’re my sparring partner!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma stumbled backward instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-day break ended quickly; the mission arrived suddenly. Fujinaka Genma had planned to train for half a month, then continue studying sealing techniques with Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy came to deliver the mission notice to Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly packed his gear and left with Guy, asking on the way: “What’s the mission? Why the hurry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy replied immediately: “B-rank mission. Rain Country. A pick-up operation. Details unknown—only Sensei Yagura knows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain Country? A pick-up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pick up whom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An intelligence agent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But shouldn’t this be handled by the Anbu—or even the Root?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered under his breath, then stopped asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived swiftly at the village gate, where Yagura and Ebisu were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four met up; Yagura offered no explanation and set out immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma sensed something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, the team halted to camp near the Land of Fire’s border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma and Yagura took the second watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the campfire, Yagura glanced at the sleeping Guy and Ebisu, then said to Fujinaka Genma: “Genma, this mission is unusual. Itachi’re responsible for Ebisu and Guy’s safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma, seated cross-legged, nodded: “Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t ask for mission details—since Yagura hadn’t told him, it meant he couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without Yagura’s warning, Fujinaka Genma had realized the mission was dangerous from the Kikan System’s reward value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More dangerous than the mission in Grass Village over two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mission paid a full 5,000 Kikan points upon completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pick up someone—but no details given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in Rain Country, a land of four wars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma silently deduced, arriving at a grim conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their small team was likely meant to draw the attention of any lurking enemies—the real pick-up team wasn’t them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quietly, he pulled out a senbon and bit it between his teeth, closing his eyes to conserve energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past two years, he’d gradually abandoned the habit of biting senbon—only using one in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of his secret tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night passed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, after a meal of fish soup, the team pressed on, crossing the Land of Fire’s border and entering Rain Country by afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Fujinaka Genma and the others had concealed all Konoha insignia and donned raincoats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What awful weather!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma sighed, gazing up at the endless rain curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dampness made him uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t set foot in Rain Country in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, outside a small town in Rain Country, they’d waited two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Birdcalls rang out from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma leapt to his feet instantly; Ebisu, who had been resting with eyes closed, also rolled up at once.\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6600b79ae6202e9c78a6cd7d4bfe37d022bfd2b950a5b596341c8205a9204add","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-32","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-30",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]