Chapter 57: Kekkei Genkai, Renowned Throughout the Ninja World!

Level 1 Healing: Team healing speed increases by 20% per level; currently increased by 20%.

10,000 Horse-Cutting Points vanished again, and Fujinaka Genma gained his fifth Tianfu skill.

After purchasing the skill, Fujinaka Genma immediately felt his stamina recovery speed accelerate.

“Worth every point!”

Fujinaka Genma secretly approved.

He then stared at the remaining 10,000 Horse-Cutting Points, sinking into thought again.

What should he buy next?

“Perhaps I should try purchasing a Kekkei Genkai—see if it counts as a Tianfu skill. If it does, I’ll have to choose carefully from now on.”

“After all, I can have at most nine Tianfu skills, and only four slots remain.”

Fujinaka Genma was not indecisive; he made his choice quickly.

Buy a Kekkei Genkai.

With 10,000 Horse-Cutting Points, there are plenty of Kekkei Genkai to choose from!

A pair of Byakugan costs only 10,000 Horse-Cutting Points!

The Uzumaki bloodline is even cheaper—8,000 Horse-Cutting Points.

The Senju bloodline costs 20,000 Horse-Cutting Points.

It doesn’t seem very expensive.

But it must be clear: acquiring the Uzumaki or Senju bloodlines doesn’t guarantee strength.

For example, not every Senju is strong.

Neither is every Uzumaki.

If they were all like Kushina Uzumaki, they’d be unstoppable.

“My current physique doesn’t need the Uzumaki or Senju bloodlines—unless it’s a Sage Body.”

“But I can’t afford that…”

Fujinaka Genma skimmed through various physiques, then his gaze settled on two Kekkei Genkai.

Magnet Release!

Electromagnet Release!

Magnet Release costs 8,000 Horse-Cutting Points; Electromagnet Release requires 30,000.

Reading the system description, Fujinaka Genma felt something odd.

Magnet Release only allows control of magnetic metals or the imposition of magnetism on objects for manipulation.

Essentially, it combines the abilities of the Third and Fourth Kazekage.

But Electromagnet Release…

“Is Electromagnet Release the fundamental principle behind Magnet Release?”

“It seems magnetic fields arise from moving electric currents…”

Fujinaka Genma thought for a moment, then decided inwardly: “Magnet Release—it’s Itachi!”

“Master Magnet Release first, then Electromagnet Release!”

So.

8,000 Horse-Cutting Points vanished.

He didn’t intend to keep the remaining 2,000 Horse-Cutting Points; skill points were still available, so he spent them all on two points.

As soon as the purchase completed, Fujinaka Genma immediately felt a change in his body.

A subtle, gradual transformation, accompanied by a flood of information.

Like genetic inheritance data, suddenly surging forth.

Yet despite the vast amount of data, the reaction wasn’t as intense as when he upgraded Jin Gang Sealing.

The bodily transformation lasted a full five minutes.

When it ended, Fujinaka Genma instinctively mastered a new chakra nature transformation.

Magnet Release!

“Not yet proficient…”

Fujinaka Genma suppressed his excitement and switched the system to the character interface, then opened his Tianfu skill Lan .

Sure enough, a new column appeared below Level 1 Healing.

Level 1 Magnet Release: Manipulate magnetic metals within a certain range, and control objects imbued with magnetism within that range.

Without hesitation,

Fujinaka Genma immediately allocated his two newly acquired skill points to Magnet Release, raising it to Level 3.

Another five minutes passed.

The information was fully absorbed, and Might Guy had nearly recovered.

“Move out!”

Fujinaka Genma rose and gave the order.

Hiyashi, Guy walked ahead to protect Hyuga Mio; Fujinaka Genma remained in the center; Might Guy brought up the rear.

Less than half an hour later, the group encountered a second Hidden Leaf ninja team—someone they knew.

Asuma’s team!

Like Fujinaka Genma’s group, Asuma’s team operated independently: three Chunin, no Jounin leader.

“Genma, Itachi’re safe—thank goodness!”

Kurenai Yūhi’s face lit up the moment she saw Fujinaka Genma’s group.

Hiruzen Asuma asked: “Did Itachi encounter a Hidden Mist infiltration team?”

“We did. Barely escaped with our lives.”

Hiyashi still trembled at the memory.

“We faced the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist. Luckily, Genma’s strength eliminated six enemies.”

Might Guy declared with fiery enthusiasm.

Asuma and his two companions froze.

They were, of course, well aware of the reputation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist.

Eliminated six? That’s absurd!

Those were seven elite Jounin—veteran Jounin!

Gulp!

Asuma and Kurenai’s companions swallowed hard, staring at Fujinaka Genma: “Genma—is this true?”

“It’s not that exaggerated.”

Fujinaka Genma smiled and explained, “It was only because Master Guy arrived in time that we defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen!”

Might Guy scratched the back of his head, grinning awkwardly: “Itachi flatter me—if I hadn’t shown up, Itachi’d have handled them anyway.”

Watching the two humble each other, Asuma and his companions felt dizzy.

This was even more astonishing than Fujinaka Genma’s earlier capture of two Iwa Jounin.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist were legendary throughout the ninja world.

Otherwise, even a Genin like Hiyashi would never have heard of them.

So,

Asuma and his team walked back to the Hidden Leaf frontline base, still half-dazed, alongside Fujinaka Genma’s group.

Hiyashi and the others went to rest; Fujinaka Genma and Might Guy went to meet their commander, Jiraiya.

Inside the commander’s tent.

Jiraiya was not alone—several other Jounin, including Shikamaru Nara, were present.

So,

Everyone, including Jiraiya, stared blankly at the five bizarrely shaped swords laid out on the unrolled scroll.

“This… can’t be fake, right?”

One Jounin stared at the six swords, his voice strained.

All Jounin present were veterans, intimately familiar with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist.

They recognized every single blade.

But now… it was simply unbelievable.

Two men faced the Seven Ninja Swordsmen—not only won, but killed six of them.

Fujinaka Genma said nothing, instead pulling out another scroll, breaking its seal, and revealing a row of corpses.

Each body was cleanly decapitated, neatly arranged.

Gulp…

Several people swallowed hard.

Shikamaru Nara stared at Fujinaka Genma’s still-youthful face, sweat pouring down his brow, his heart filled with shock and awe: “This child is a ninja even more exceptional than Minato.”

Shikamaru Nara wasn’t alone—Jiraiya, too, stood frozen in stunned silence.

Looking at the neatly severed corpses… yes, very much in line with Genma’s style.

But…

Jiraiya admitted Fujinaka Genma was outstanding—but these were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist, each a battle-hardened veteran Jounin.

Even he, if alone, would likely need a summon to escape unscathed.

If he wanted to kill six, he’d probably die too.

At this moment.

Jiraiya and the others had unconsciously overlooked Might Dai, the perennial genin.

Fujinaka Genma sensed it and spoke: “Lord Jiraiya, Itachi must know the Secret Technique: Eight Gates Release?”

“Hm?”

“Eight Gates Release?”

Jiraiya, startled by Fujinaka Genma’s voice, reacted slowly: “When did Itachi learn this technique?”

Nara Shikamaru immediately understood and looked at Might Dai: “Could it be…?”

“Exactly!”

Fujinaka Genma nodded with a smile: “Senior Dai used the Eight Gates Release and opened it all the way to the Seventh Gate.”

“What? The Seventh Gate!”

Jiraiya and the others stared at Might Dai in shock.

“So that’s it—the Seventh Gate.”

Nara Shikamaru sighed, then explained to the other jonin who were unfamiliar with the Eight Gates Release.

Suddenly.

Each jonin looked at Fujinaka Genma and Might Dai, and in their hearts, two words arose: Monster!

Might Dai smiled and continued: “Fujinaka’s strength is immense. I opened the Seventh Gate only briefly—to hold them off.”

“Besides, when I arrived, Fujinaka had already killed two!”

Fujinaka Genma sighed helplessly: “Senior Dai, Itachi’re too modest.”

“Hahaha, good!”

Jiraiya suddenly laughed loudly, strode up to Fujinaka Genma, and slapped his shoulders repeatedly.

This was his own disciple’s disciple!

How proud he was!

Then Jiraiya turned to Might Dai and smiled: “Dai, your efforts won’t be in vain!”

Might Dai’s expression turned solemn, and he nodded: “Of course.”

“Effort never betrays anyone!”

Jiraiya nodded, then turned to Nara Shikamaru: “Shikamaru, now we must spread word of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist—to crush their morale and boost ours.”

Shikamaru nodded: “The Mist ninja’s morale is low; we can strike while they’re still unsteady.”

One jonin sighed: “Pity—we lack sufficient troops, or we could drive the Mist ninja straight out of the Land of Fire.”

Jiraiya showed no disappointment: “This is bound to be a prolonged war.”

Konoha faces too many enemies to defeat any one quickly.

The next arrangements would no longer involve Fujinaka Genma.

Konoha acted swiftly.

On one hand, they spread rumors to the Mist ninja—by simply displaying the six sealed swords.

Simultaneously, the six corpses and the victory report were rushed back to Konoha.

Though the corpses had been decapitated, they still held great value for Konoha’s research.

Moreover, delivering the news would boost Konoha’s morale.

Thus,

The news reached Konoha the next day.

Instantly, Fujinaka Genma’s reputation soared to new heights.

Konoha’s White Flash was now spoken of in the same breath as Minato Namikaze, Konoha’s Yellow Flash.

And soon after,

The news spread rapidly to other battlefronts, and Konoha’s morale surged.

At the same time, this intelligence reached other nations and ninja villages.

In wartime, Konoha inevitably had spies from other villages.

In just four days,

The name Fujinaka Genma, the title “Konoha’s White Flash,” was known to everyone—from Kage down to genin, even to Yubei ninja still in the Academy.

As for Might Dai,

Many within Konoha were stunned, but when the story spread outside, his role was completely overshadowed by the young Fujinaka Genma.

Fujinaka Genma, stationed at the Mist front, secretly reveled in it.

His Charm attribute had surged by a full six points in just five or six days.

As a result, his character level rose rapidly by one level, reaching Level 27.