Chapter 58: Besieged on All Sides!

Character: Fujinaka Genma

Level: 27

Age: 13

Faction: Hidden Leaf Village, Land of Fire

Available Attribute Points: 0

Available Skill Points: 1

Open attribute panel.

Constitution 1162, Agility 35, Intelligence 44, Charm 45.

Fujinaka Genma, resting in his tent, opened his system to view his character information.

Charm surged; besides increased affinity, his level-up granted him two additional Constitution points.

Check the Kiba Points.

Previously spent, these past few days had only accumulated 1000 Kiba Points.

Mainly because the Hidden Mist Village’s morale was low and they retreated too quickly—he secured no major missions.

Moreover, it was foreseeable.

For a long time ahead, both sides would engage in small-scale squad skirmishes.

“Even a mosquito is meat!”

Fujinaka Genma now felt conflicted.

He hated war, yet his system forced him to crave war—even to yearn for danger to descend.

“Skill point—first invest in Kamui Shinobi Eye. Perception is growing more vital, especially when paired with Flying Thunder God.”

After thinking it over, Fujinaka Genma didn’t hold back the skill point—he directly upgraded Kamui Shinobi Eye to Level 4.

One hour later.

Rest completed.

Fujinaka Genma received a mission from Jiraiya, then set out with Hyuga Mio and the others.

Having eliminated six of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, his threat level had been raised to S-class by the Mist ninja.

Thus, whenever Fujinaka Genma appeared, Mist ninja immediately withdrew and avoided him.

As a result, Jiraiya designated Fujinaka Genma’s team as special—each mission was issued on an ad-hoc basis.

This not only maximized Fujinaka Genma’s strength but also prevented him from being targeted and ambushed by concentrated Mist forces.

This mission was not for Fujinaka Genma’s team alone—it was to be conducted alongside Sarutobi Asuma and others.

And the objective.

Still, to prevent Mist infiltration.

Although the Hidden Leaf had won one battle, overall ninja numbers still favored the enemy.

Moreover, the Hidden Leaf’s main battlefield remained with the Hidden Sand.

From what Jiraiya told him, the Hidden Sand front had seen repeated Leaf victories—they had already pushed into the Land of Waterfall.

In an instant.

The year 44 of the Hidden Leaf passed, entering year 45.

On this day.

Fujinaka Genma and Hyuga Mio returned from their mission to hear news: the Hidden Stone had mobilized.

And they struck simultaneously against both the Hidden Leaf and the Hidden Sand—launching surprise incursions through the Land of Rain.

“The Hidden Cloud will enter the war soon!”

After hearing this from Sarutobi Asuma, Fujinaka Genma sighed.

And under immense pressure, the Hidden Sand would likely make peace with the Hidden Mist, then turn to face the Hidden Leaf and Hidden Stone.

When that happened, the Hidden Mist would be free to concentrate their forces against the Hidden Leaf.

Add the Hidden Cloud’s intervention.

The Hidden Leaf would truly be surrounded on all sides.

In that case, Minato Namikaze’s constant scrambling to contain crises would be inevitable.

“My high profile shouldn’t affect Master Minato’s chances of becoming Hokage.”

Fujinaka Genma pondered.

Sarutobi Asuma and the others, hearing his remark, grew solemn.

Seeing this, Fujinaka Genma quickly said: “Don’t be so pessimistic.”

“Our Hidden Leaf is the strongest ninja village!”

Fujinaka Genma analyzed carefully: “Though we may face attacks from all four other ninja villages, they cannot unite.”

“The Hidden Stone isn’t just attacking us—they’ve also mobilized against the Hidden Sand.”

“The hatred from the last Great Ninja War means that if the Hidden Cloud joins, they’ll likely turn on the Hidden Stone too.”

Sarutobi Asuma and the others nodded, their expressions easing considerably.

Fujinaka Genma smiled and said: “Besides, we have the Third Hokage, the Legendary Sannin, and the Yellow Flash...”

Kurenai, hearing this, rallied her spirit: “The Third Hokage led us to victory in the Second Great Ninja War—this time too!”

“I believe we can win.”

“And Itachi, Genma—Itachi’re the White Flash!”

Might Guy, ever full of youthful passion, combined with Fujinaka Genma’s charm.

Within moments, the heavy atmosphere turned electric with fervor.

And events unfolded exactly as predicted.

In April of Hidden Leaf Year 45.

The Hidden Sand Village made peace with the Hidden Mist Village.

Instantly, pressure on the Hidden Leaf in the Mist front surged.

The Hidden Mist began pouring in reinforcements.

The Hidden Leaf, in turn, had to redeploy forces.

Large numbers of ninja from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans began rushing to the Mist front.

This redeployment exposed the Hidden Leaf’s weakness.

In May of Hidden Leaf Year 45, the Hidden Cloud also launched their southern campaign—first invading the Leaf’s ally, the Land of Hot Springs, aiming straight for the Land of Fire.

The Hidden Leaf now faced enemies on all sides—pressure mounting drastically.

The only good news was:

Though the Hidden Stone had launched from the Land of Rain against the Hidden Leaf, their main force remained focused on the Hidden Sand.

This was precisely why the Hidden Sand rushed to make peace with the Hidden Mist.

And the Hidden Mist agreed to peace—mainly due to pressure from the Hidden Leaf.

Or rather, due to the immense pressure Fujinaka Genma had exerted.

Though Fujinaka Genma’s current strength was insufficient to overturn a battlefield, the fact that only one of the Seven Swordsmen remained left the Mist ninja with a psychological fear.

What to do?

Reinforce!

Win one major battle first—to restore morale!

Or find a way to eliminate Fujinaka Genma, the Hidden Leaf’s White Flash!

Since April.

The frequency of Mist attacks had increased dramatically.

Fujinaka Genma clearly felt the pressure—his mission frequency had surged.

Though Kiba Points poured in, Hyuga Mio and the other three followed him; even he couldn’t protect them all—they inevitably suffered injuries.

Moreover.

The Mist did not concentrate their forces—they scattered to harass everywhere.

They had too many avenues for attack.

This left the relatively weaker Hidden Leaf at a disadvantage.

Hidden Leaf Year 45, June 12.

After sending Ebisu and Guy to the medical camp and leaving Hyuga Mio to care for them, Fujinaka Genma stepped out of the tent, looked up at the gloomy sky, and made his decision.

With a leap, Fujinaka Genma raced at top speed to Jiraiya’s forward command post.

“Master Jiraiya!”

Stepping into the tent, seeing Jiraiya bent over a map, Fujinaka Genma said directly: “Master Jiraiya, I request to operate alone!”

“Hmm?”

Jiraiya looked up, frowning: “Genma, don’t underestimate the Mist.”

“If they track your movements, they’ll send elite squads to eliminate Itachi!”

Fujinaka Genma nodded. “I understand.”

“That’s why I need to operate alone.”

As he spoke, a Flying Thunder God kunai appeared in his hand, hurtling toward Jiraiya.

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, sharply noticing the kunai was different—his heart jolted in surprise.

A kunai flew past above his left shoulder, and in the next instant, Fujinaka Genma appeared behind him.

“Flying Thunder God!”

“Of course!”

Jiraiya spun around, staring in shock at Fujinaka Genma. “When did Itachi master it?”

“Didn’t Minato just teach Itachi not long ago?”