[{"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-59":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},2349110,4591,"Chapter 59: Uchiha Shisui!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>Jiraiya was truly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Thunder God Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never learned that ninjutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, the so-called Ninja Sage, never mastered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even my own student, Minato Namikaze, spent a long time to master it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long has this little monster been around?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the Chunin Exams?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only been a year since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this brain even built?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya stared at Fujinaka Genma’s skull, tempted to crack it open and look inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma felt uneasy under his gaze, as if Orochimaru were watching him, and quickly pulled out six Flying Thunder God kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya lowered his gaze, looked at the Flying Thunder God kunai, and immediately understood Fujinaka Genma’s intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give the Flying Thunder God kunai to other Konoha jonin, and Fujinaka Genma can teleport anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Flying Thunder God Technique,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma can infiltrate deep behind enemy lines without fearing being surrounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya shouted outside: “Go fetch Shikamaru Nara, the Hyuga clan head, the Uchiha clan head, and all jonin not on missions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chunin guarding outside immediately departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru Nara arrived, followed by Hyuga Hiashi, Uchiha Fugaku, and other jonin one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, eight people stood inside the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone was present, Jiraiya got straight to the point: “All of Itachi, I am forming a jonin elite squad centered on Fujinaka Genma as a rapid-response unit. Please nominate two additional members.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the plan for me to operate alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Jiraiya, I believe I can move faster alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma said, forcing himself to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya replied: “Genma, it’s not yet time for Itachi to operate alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi need your teammates’ support.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Minato always operated with a team. Even though Itachi’ve mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, Itachi’re still not as proficient as he was.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eight jonin turned sharply toward Fujinaka Genma, each stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru Nara asked: “Can Itachi already use the Flying Thunder God Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Senior Nara!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma explained: “I first used it against the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, and now I can use it proficiently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One jonin couldn’t help but exclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze earned the title “Yellow Flash” by using the Flying Thunder God Technique to vanish instantly, forcing other villages to issue orders to abandon missions upon encountering him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now another such person has appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he’s only fourteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Minato produced such an outstanding student!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone sighed with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru Nara thought for a moment, then said to Jiraiya: “If that’s the case, Lord Jiraiya, perhaps we can build our tactics around Genma’s squad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya nodded. “Then let’s finalize the members first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he spoke, each jonin present began volunteering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Jiraiya, I nominate Uchiha Shisui!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Fugaku, who had remained silent and quietly observing Fujinaka Genma, suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shisui the Instant Movement?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young genius of the Uchiha clan who had recently risen to fame—two years younger than Fujinaka Genma, currently twelve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the name Uchiha Shisui, Fujinaka Genma’s thoughts shifted, and he looked toward Jiraiya—just as Jiraiya turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met; Fujinaka Genma nodded: “Shisui the Instant Movement—I’ve heard of him. Skilled in instant movement and genjutsu. Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Shikamaru Nara suggested: “The remaining member could be Might Guy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eight Gates Release!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can go all out in a critical moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Hyuga Hiashi said: “Lord Jiraiya, I believe we should assign a sensory-type ninja. I nominate Hyuga Hizashi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Fujinaka Genma means undertaking extremely dangerous missions—but the rewards will be great too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha clan has stepped forward; how could the Hyuga clan fall behind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Hyuga Hiashi knew of the relationship between Hyuga Yumiko and Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma considered it, then said: “Senior Guy isn’t suitable. In his normal state, he likely can’t keep up with my speed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Hizashi is perfect. I truly need eyes that can see the entire battlefield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya and Shikamaru Nara exchanged glances and both nodded, respecting Fujinaka Genma’s choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Genma Squad was formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma, Hyuga Hizashi, Uchiha Shisui!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya, Shikamaru Nara, and the others began devising tactics centered on the Genma Squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first point was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have other squads carry Fujinaka Genma’s Flying Thunder God kunai, then have Fujinaka Genma teleport to each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would consume a lot of chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A better approach: send the squad behind Mist ninja lines to plant Flying Thunder God kunai, then have Fujinaka Genma teleport directly there and unleash his full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike and flee!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even riskier: locate the Mist ninja command center and assassinate their commander with pinpoint precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 4 p.m.,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui and Hyuga Hizashi returned from their missions; the new Genma Squad was officially formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a makeshift training ground cleared in the forest, Fujinaka Genma met the two for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui bowed respectfully, his gaze toward Fujinaka Genma filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hizashi also bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shisui, just call me Captain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled warmly, then returned Hyuga Hizashi’s bow: “Senior Hizashi, I look forward to your guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the gentle, calm Fujinaka Genma, Hyuga Hizashi inwardly sighed: “Hearing of him was nothing compared to meeting him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three exchanged a few pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma then proposed: “We begin our mission tomorrow—we have little time. Let’s start training now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shisui, Hizashi, attack me with your full strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the chain of command established, age no longer mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui and Hyuga Hizashi responded in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White lightning flickered across Fujinaka Genma’s body; Uchiha Shisui’s double tomoe Sharingan activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering Uchiha Shisui was only twelve, his double tomoe was already astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if my presence will delay his awakening of the three tomoe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain, I’m coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Shisui warned, then vanished from his spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, Fujinaka Genma vanished too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! Ding! Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of clashing metal and iron rang out densely, sparks flying through the air and lightning flashing constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hizashi, who had not yet moved, inwardly marveled: “Truly deserving of the title genius—such speed at this age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a senbon shot toward him like a streak of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hizashi raised his kunai and blocked with a sharp clang; the senbon bounced away, and immediately Fujinaka Genma appeared where the senbon had been, a spiraling ball in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust rolled in thick clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hizashi barely avoided the strike, his back drenched in cold sweat—he had come perilously close to being hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Flying Thunder God Technique—what astonishing speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hizashi inwardly marveled, then charged at Fujinaka Genma, while Uchiha Shisui attacked once more.\u003C\u002Fp>",1133,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a6beb13f8e7123e5a63bf0cf3a32c31fc07db0878a79de9183c25222fb7c6824","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-60","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-58",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]