[{"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-45":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},2349096,4591,"Chapter 45","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>On his first day off, Fujinaka Genma nearly had his skull pried open by Kushina Uzumaki for research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, on the second day, Minato’s team returned, and Fujinaka Genma escaped unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second day of leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genma’s team gathered for joint training, to improve coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Hyuga Mio had been absent for two years, and Guy had mild face blindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Mio here, our missions will be much easier!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning Hyuga Mio had rejoined, Ebisu said with genuine joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it because of the Byakugan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a Byakugan, Itachi gain overwhelming advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like spotting ambushes early, anticipating enemy movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they hide underground, the Byakugan sees through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ebisu quickly added: “Besides the Byakugan, there’s medical ninjutsu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Mio’s taijutsu is also exceptional!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy listened and nodded seriously: “I know—the Hyuga are a taijutsu clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stroked his chin, watching Hyuga Mio speak with Fujinaka Genma, and said: “Should I challenge her to a spirited taijutsu duel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu rubbed his forehead and sighed: “I think Itachi’d be better off sparring with Genma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning team training took place in the Hidden Leaf’s Death Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon was basic training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To push his physical limits, Fujinaka Genma exhausted Guy completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense training shattered Guy’s endurance threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma collapsed on the ground; Ebisu, already lying nearby, muttered: “Two freaks…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio’s small hands massaging his body felt wonderful; Fujinaka Genma enjoyed it while opening his system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his constitution +2 made him feel even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training wasn’t wasted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But going to the Land of Grass seems dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s thoughts drifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered how badly Mura Yajiro’s defense force was crushed—by the time Minato arrived, only a few remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope I can change something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, he didn’t know if he could turn the tide of a local war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, nine o’clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genma’s team departed on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They traveled nonstop until evening, arriving at the Land of Fire–Land of Grass border defense post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fujinaka Genma, the usually stern Mura Yajiro couldn’t help smiling: “The White Flash of Konoha—well done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all thanks to the great arrangements of Orochimaru-sama and Jiraiya-sama!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma wasn’t being modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ve done well too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mura Yajiro felt genuine pride and happiness as he walked, saying: “Rest tonight; Itachi’ll get your mission tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though the Iwa and Rain ninja haven’t launched major attacks, spies and infiltrators keep coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially targeting the Land of Grass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mura Yajiro’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four of Genma’s team nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Konoha ninja greeted Fujinaka Genma, especially genin and chunin, who looked at him with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t act arrogant—he returned every greeting, addressing seniors properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night passed without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, eight a.m., Fujinaka Genma was summoned by Mura Yajiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, your team’s mission today: this location—border between Land of Grass and Land of Rain. A team sent last night has not reported back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mura Yajiro pointed to a red circle on the map, speaking gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. We’re leaving immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma memorized the location and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mura Yajiro nodded, then warned: “Be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma bowed and exited the tent, checked the Ride and Kill system’s mission evaluation, then sprinted back to his quarters to announce the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mission was worth 2000 points, with moderate danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them left camp, heading southwest into the Land of Grass, then crossing it to reach the target: the Land of Grass–Land of Rain border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance wasn’t far; by noon, Genma’s team neared the designated location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team halted; Ebisu took point for vigilance, Hyuga Mio scouted, while Fujinaka Genma and Guy rested and replenished stamina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and Ebisu returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, no enemies detected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio munched on ration balls as she said: “But I found plenty of battle traces—previous team was likely ambushed here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu added: “About eight enemies—two squads.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fight was sudden and ended quickly; the battle zone is small.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio continued: “The enemy also suffered casualties; they withdrew with only five left, but I can’t tell if some are dead or wounded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then assume eight enemies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma decided firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio and the other two immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We might have one survivor, but it’s been so long—no certainty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Mio added finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma considered for only three seconds, then declared without hesitation: “Rest ten minutes, then follow the traces to find any living comrades—but stay ready for combat at all times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three nodded; now Fujinaka Genma and Guy took vigilance duty while Hyuga Mio and Ebisu rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the team departed on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma led, with Hyuga Mio behind him, using her Byakugan to scout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Guy and Ebisu walked side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following nearly invisible traces, the team reached a small hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three people inside the cave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four outside the cave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our man is captured and being interrogated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Hyuga Mio clearly observed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma frowned—it was troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hostage was inside; if they startled the enemy, the hostage might be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking, Fujinaka Genma made his decision: “Ebisu, Guy—Itachi and my Shadow Clone will draw out the four outside. Mio—Itachi and I go in to rescue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ebisu, Guy—just lure them away, and don’t go far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just give me one minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu and Guy nodded: “Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma formed hand seals and created a Shadow Clone, then vanished swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they reached the location; Fujinaka Genma, Ebisu, and Guy launched a surprise attack on the four hidden enemies and drew them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Fujinaka Genma’s real body and Hyuga Mio stormed into the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>",966,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e832cefc94c17ba00030ae9151e031eb5e8d851bf5b35e34df0db14a3f990fb5","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-46","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-44",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]