[{"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-6":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},2349057,4591,"Chapter 6: Chapter Six: First Meeting with Kushina Uzumaki","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma hesitated because of the Hyuga clan’s uniqueness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byakugan, close-combat taijutsu—Soft Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the Hyuga clan’s rigid combat style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their role is reconnaissance and close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Fujinaka Genma’s view, every Hyuga with the Byakugan is a promising candidate for a medical ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he knew the Hyuga weren’t fools—they couldn’t miss this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Hyuga never developed toward medical ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to master Yang-based medical techniques?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That makes no sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma had thought deeply about it: the Hyuga’s current combat style had deep historical roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hyuga were a noble house that survived the Warring States era, a time far more chaotic than today’s ninja world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With ninja clans fighting each other, the Hyuga had to ensure their survival and prevent their Byakugan from being coveted—so they had to maintain overwhelming combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a matter of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after entering the village era, the Hyuga had to strengthen their combat strength to preserve their survival and status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at present, medical ninjas were still far less valued than they would become later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking it over, Fujinaka Genma still spoke up: “Miyu, Itachi should pursue medical ninjutsu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Miyu froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu was stunned: “Miyu becoming a medical ninja? That… can’t be possible, can it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having spent time together, he understood the Hyuga well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hyuga Miyu were from the Main House, there might be a sliver of a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Branch House…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s completely impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the usually optimistic Hyuga Miyu couldn’t help but grow somber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Fujinaka Genma quickly added: “I don’t mean making medical ninjutsu your primary focus—just as a supplement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Learning medical ninjutsu improves your understanding of the human body and enhances your taijutsu, making your attacks more efficient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hyuga Miyu smiled and nodded firmly: “Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled too and continued: “There’s another direction: chakra nature transformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ebisu immediately asked: “Do the Hyuga need this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A taijutsu user doesn’t need chakra nature transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Miyu also looked at Fujinaka Genma in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma, confident and smiling, said: “Ordinary taijutsu users don’t need it—but let me clarify.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hyuga’s taijutsu holds advantages at the Genin, Chunin, and Jonin levels—but beyond that…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma didn’t finish, instead shifting tone: “Besides, Miyu, Itachi can’t learn certain secret techniques of the Soft Fist, can Itachi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Miyu nodded immediately: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma snapped his fingers. “Itachi must find your own way to strengthen yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chakra nature transformation is one path—Lei Dun, for example, is an excellent direction to develop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I already have a plan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn’t fully grasp Fujinaka Genma’s deeper meaning, Hyuga Miyu nodded decisively out of trust: “I’ll work hard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the first class began, Fujinaka Genma was called out of the classroom by Benshan Yujie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the scroll in Benshan Yujie’s hand, Fujinaka Genma’s face lit up—he immediately praised: “No wonder Itachi’re Teacher Yujie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benshan Yujie showed a hint of pride, then his expression turned serious: “Genma, I know your talent is exceptional. To avoid holding Itachi back, I’ve asked the Third Hokage to assign Itachi a better teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here it comes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s heart jolted, but his face showed shock: “Teacher Yujie, so I’m graduating early?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benshan Yujie smiled: “If Itachi don’t apply, Itachi graduate normally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then who’s my new teacher? Will they be as responsible as Itachi, Teacher Yujie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s face showed reluctance and unease—inside, he was eagerly anticipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would the Third Hokage assign as his teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hashirama Senju himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlikely—he carried too much political weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he probably lacked the energy of his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be Minato Namikaze?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or that rogue Jiraiya?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be Jiraiya!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Benshan Yujie’s smile faltered at Fujinaka Genma’s question—he quickly laughed twice to cover it: “Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The teacher the Third Hokage assigned Itachi is exceptionally skilled in sealing jutsu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just trust and learn from that person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exceptionally skilled in sealing jutsu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it must be either Minato Namikaze or Jiraiya.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma was eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Konoha had other skilled sealers—but he dismissed them outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, go straight to Training Ground Nine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benshan Yujie handed Fujinaka Genma the scroll, then turned and walked back to class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That feels a bit odd…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma held the scroll, muttered, turned, left the school, went home to store the ninjutsu scroll, then headed to Konoha’s Training Ground Nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a small grove, a figure came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma blinked in surprise—female?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she looked vaguely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the woman in the green Ma Jia, with her hair tied in a ponytail, turned and smiled at Fujinaka Genma: “Let me introduce myself—I’m Kushina Uzumaki. From now on, I’m your teacher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma stared at Kushina Uzumaki, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nine-Tails jinchuriki!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are Itachi kidding me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hashirama Senju must’ve lost his mind—assigning the Nine-Tails jinchuriki as my teacher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will Orochimaru, that Shadow Hokage, object?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s mind snapped into clarity: “Actually… this makes sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Nine-Tails jinchuriki is a secret known only to Konoha’s high command—I’m the only one who knows Kushina Uzumaki is the jinchuriki.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And treating her normally is the best way to conceal her identity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Fujinaka Genma relaxed—and grew even more eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze’s sealing jutsu came from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if I become her student, I indirectly connect with Minato Namikaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First win over Kushina Uzumaki, then Minato Namikaze—perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Kushina Uzumaki stepped up to Fujinaka Genma. “Itachi’re a little guy—kinda clueless, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was six years older than him—only fifteen herself—but girls mature early, and she looked nearly adult; calling him “little guy” was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Fujinaka Genma’s physique had surged over the past two years—he was now nine years old and stood 160 cm tall, almost matching Kushina Uzumaki’s height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma snapped back to himself and bowed deeply: “My apologies—I didn’t expect my teacher to be a female ninja, so I was taken aback.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t expect a female ninja?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki narrowed her eyes and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma sensed danger and quickly added: “A great female ninja like Itachi is rare even in the entire ninja world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki’s smile widened instantly—she slapped his shoulder cheerfully: “Looks like Itachi’ve got good taste!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—even though this was assigned by the old Hokage, I’ll teach Itachi seriously and responsibly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Kushina Uzumaki stepped back, her expression turning serious: “Now, show me your abilities—I need to understand your current level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the records show Itachi're exceptionally talented, as your assigned teacher, I must still evaluate Itachi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma broke into a cold sweat. \"Wait, isn't this supposed to be a sealing jutsu lesson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Are Itachi saying I can't guide Itachi in other areas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki raised an eyebrow; the red strands hanging by her temples seemed ready to lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma quickly corrected himself. \"Of course not! It would be an honor to receive your comprehensive guidance, Master Kushina!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's more like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki smiled again and waved her hand. \"Go ahead—attack me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1183,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","29a8b0b98658f30b788d2e1e5e59d07e1ec19718254fe3dadfa0421b7fe154b6","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-7","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-5",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]