Chapter 37: White Flash!

“Itachi’re Minato’s student?”

Orochimaru spoke, smiling.

But Fujinaka Genma found that smile slightly unsettling, as Orochimaru’s smile had a hint of something sinister.

He was not afraid; upon hearing this, he nodded: “Yes, Lord Orochimaru!”

“Good!”

After offering praise, Orochimaru said no more and turned to leave.

The other three nodded amiably at Fujinaka Genma, then vanished using the Body Flicker Technique.

As soon as Orochimaru left, Sarutobi Haruno and the others immediately exhaled in relief.

Then, Sugiita Takuma looked at Fujinaka Genma curiously: “Genma, Itachi’re not even afraid of Lord Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin?”

To be honest, Orochimaru made them a little uneasy.

Fujinaka Genma heard this and didn’t know how to answer, so he just smiled.

Sarutobi Haruno, however, glanced at the corpses and praised: “No wonder Itachi’re Minato’s student—your strikes are just as clean and decisive.”

“Genma, from today on, your title ‘White Flash’ will spread across the entire ninja world, just like Minato’s!”

Recalling the battle just now, he couldn’t help thinking of the late White Fang of Konoha— inheriting that title would suit Fujinaka Genma perfectly.

But it seemed a bit unlucky.

That’s why Sarutobi Haruno chose to call Fujinaka Genma the ‘White Flash.’

And besides,

His combat style fits it perfectly!

Fujinaka Genma, however, was speechless. White Flash? What the hell is that?

What should he do?

Of course, be humble.

“Senior Haruno, Itachi’re too generous. Compared to Master Minato, I’m still far behind!”

Fujinaka Genma waved his hand.

Sarutobi Haruno patted Fujinaka Genma’s shoulder and laughed: “Humility is a fine trait, but your strength is obvious to all of us.”

“Still, Itachi’ll need to shoulder more of the vigilance duty ahead—though the chance of trouble is slim.”

Fujinaka Genma immediately agreed: “No problem!”

Instantly,

Sarutobi Haruno, Sugiita Takuma, and the others looked at Fujinaka Genma with even greater approval.

Strong in power, not arrogant, humble in character, and willing to take responsibility.

Over there, Guy had already given Fujinaka Genma a thumbs-up, visibly proud.

Behind them, Hyuga Mio, recovering from her wounds, listened with a sweet feeling inside, brimming with pride.

This is the man I, Hyuga Mio, have chosen!

Meanwhile, Sarutobi Asuma, watching Fujinaka Genma, couldn’t help feeling secretly envious.

White Flash!

Not every ninja,

Not even every Jonin, can earn their own title, let alone a unique one.

Glancing at Kurenai beside him, her face filled with awe and even a touch of admiration, Sarutobi Asuma’s blood surged: “One day, I too will become a ninja with my own title!”

Next came battlefield cleanup.

But Fujinaka Genma didn’t need to help—he had already been elevated to the same status as Sarutobi Haruno and Sugiita Takuma.

Still, he retrieved his senbon.

These were enhanced by the system.

Unfortunately, after this battle, he received no enhancement opportunities.

Hmm, 3000 Raid Points earned. Fujinaka Genma thought for a moment and converted them directly into three Attribute Points, all added to Constitution.

Thus, Constitution +6!

Quietly swallowing one concentrated military ration pill after another to replenish his energy, Fujinaka Genma considered learning more ninjutsu next.

In the past two years, he had mastered several new techniques.

Like Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall.

Water Release: Water Wall.

But all were only Level 3, not deeply refined.

His focus, aside from sealing jutsu, had mostly remained on his existing techniques.

Still, choosing ninjutsu must be done carefully.

Even with the Raid System, learning too many techniques would drain too much focus—he must prioritize suitability.

“I should get one more Wind Release technique—Wind Release: Great Breakthrough is enough; it pairs well with Fire Release.”

“As for power, more chakra and deeper mastery naturally mean greater impact.”

“For Earth Release, since I already have defense, I’ll add Earth Release: Headhunter Technique or Yellow Mud Quagmire...”

The rest of the night passed without incident.

In the morning, after breakfast, they packed their gear. Under Hyuga Mio’s reluctant gaze, Fujinaka Genma led Ebisu and Guy away from the medical unit’s camp, heading straight for the team’s mission objective.

For the next seven days, they would remain there on patrol.

To be honest, without Hyuga Mio around, Fujinaka Genma found patrol duty oddly uncomfortable.

But,

This mission wasn’t simple either.

The Raid System rated it at 4000 Raid Points.

Meaning, if danger arose, it wouldn’t be worse than last night.

That made sense—if infiltrators had reached the rear, they’d be a powerful unit.

“I hope we get lucky this time.”

Glancing at Ebisu and Guy, Fujinaka Genma silently prayed.

Though battle raised his level faster and offered equipment enhancement chances,

Even with his current strength, if the enemy was too numerous and he had to protect Ebisu and Guy, things could turn disastrous.

After two hours, the team arrived at their destination.

Next, the three split up to scout the patrol route.

They had to know every inch of this route to handle any danger.

They also needed to find a temporary campsite.

And high ground.

Though it was a patrol mission, it was far from easy.

By afternoon, all preparations were complete. After eating grilled fish for lunch and resting, they drafted the patrol plan.

It was simple enough—they were only three, so they’d split into two teams.

Fujinaka Genma alone in one team; Ebisu and Guy together in the other.

Then came the monotonous routine of patrol.

Meanwhile, on the front lines, the Sand Ninja were fighting fiercely with Konoha.

But all were small-scale battles.

Squad versus squad skirmishes.

Still, the Third Kazekage’s disappearance could no longer be hidden—it quickly spread across the entire ninja world.

Then, on the fourth day of Fujinaka Genma’s patrol mission, the Mist Ninja of the Land of Water launched an attack against the Sand Ninja.

Though the Land of Wind was mostly desert, that didn’t mean it was poor.

Otherwise, it could never have become one of the Five Great Nations.

After all, territory size alone didn’t define a great nation.

The Land of Wind was still powerful, thanks to its long coastline and excellent harbors.

These areas lay in the south and were rich.

And the Mist Ninja’s invasion target was precisely here.

Suddenly, the Sand Ninja faced immense pressure, while Konoha’s burden eased considerably.

This information came from the relief team.

The seven-day patrol mission ended without encountering any danger.

After completing the mission, Fujinaka Genma let out a long breath.

Though no danger arose, the pressure had been heavy.

Still, he was relieved now—and had earned 4000 Raid Points.

He converted all Raid Points into Attribute Points, adding them all to Constitution—his Constitution rose to 1097.

Returning to the front lines, as the temporary team leader, Fujinaka Genma went to meet Orochimaru.

Outside the command tent, while waiting to be received, he wondered curiously: What mission would he be given next?