[{"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-8":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},2349059,4591,"Chapter 8: Chapter Eight: The First Sealing Technique!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Actually, the best time to upgrade the Tianfu  skill Iron Bones is during the body’s rapid growth phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, between the ages of 10 and 22.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, by this time, he’s probably already on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time waits for no one; Fujinaka Genma could only abandon this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without comparing himself to those chakra monsters, Fujinaka Genma’s current chakra level is already among the top tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this is also one reason he shifted his training focus in his third year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His physical constitution can no longer be significantly improved—maintaining daily training is sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility and intelligence have both increased by more than double since the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gains may seem small, but the improvement is very noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, neural reaction speed and agility—closely tied to agility—his classmate, a Uchiha prodigy, is far inferior to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence represents learning ability; Fujinaka Genma clearly feels his speed of absorbing knowledge is constantly increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Benshan Yujie treats Fujinaka Genma like his own son and helps him wholeheartedly speaks volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s also why Fujinaka Genma strives to impress Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he fully earns Kushina Uzumaki’s approval, the benefits will be enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, the results look good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the training ground, beneath a large tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki pulled out a sealing scroll, unsealed it, and took out some food to give to Fujinaka Genma: “Eat up—this was made by your teacher herself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank Itachi, Teacher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma took it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, why did Itachi choose to train Lightning Release chakra nature after Fire Release?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, Wind Release would be more suitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki smiled sweetly as she ate, her implication extremely strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma understood instantly and replied smoothly: “Because I didn’t expect to have a teacher like Itachi—I chose Lightning Release because it suits close combat better and lets me maximize my physical advantages!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki recalled Fujinaka Genma’s outstanding physical performance earlier and immediately understood. She nodded seriously: “Then stick to your original plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t master Lightning Release myself, but I can arrange for a Jonin to guide Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly thanked her: “Thank Itachi, Teacher Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, it’s only right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki loved receiving recognition from her students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they finished eating and had rested enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, the next sparring session will be serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The goal is to train your combat ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clapped her hands and stood up, her expression turning solemn: “As a ninja—even a member of the Sealing Division—Itachi must know how to fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On the battlefield, Itachi can trust your comrades, but Itachi must rely on yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma immediately nodded: “Yes, Teacher Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus began a brutal training session, and Kushina Uzumaki revealed another side of herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genma, act decisively—remember, right now I’m your enemy Itachi must eliminate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too slow—if Itachi were surrounded, Itachi’d already be dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki’s shouts echoed constantly across the training ground, accompanied by thunderous impacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma gritted his teeth and endured her brutal training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hokage’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the crystal ball, seeing Fujinaka Genma being mercilessly battered by Kushina Uzumaki, his face twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I thought!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was supposed to be teaching sealing techniques, and now this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the training ground, Fujinaka Genma, bruised and swollen, collapsed with a thud, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were soaked through with sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stamina had been completely drained by Kushina Uzumaki—every last drop gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more exhausted than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body felt like his muscles were twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had shattered his previous limits—never before had he felt this drained; his mind was blank, almost shut down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After a period of training, some improvement has been achieved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the system’s voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma jolted awake, his mind clearing instantly, filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been over three months since his last level-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately opened the system; a glowing screen appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character: Fujinaka Genma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 11\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction: Hidden Leaf Village, Land of Fire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available attribute points: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available skill points: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma still allocated his attribute points to constitution; after this session, which shattered his limits, his constitution increased by +1, and with the 100% boost from Level 10 Iron Bones, it became +4, raising his constitution stat to 964.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how should he use his skill point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma opened his skill list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent Skill: Level 10 Iron Bones: +10% constitution per level, total +100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Strong Strike: +10% damage per level\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Strong Throw: +10% damage to thrown weapons per level\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 2 Weapon Mastery: +1 level to weapon skill cap per level; increases weapon skill improvement rate by 10% per level; weapon skill cap is 12, total improvement rate increase: 20%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notes: 1. Talent skills are system-generated and cannot be improved through training—only skill points can upgrade them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. A maximum of nine talent skills can be possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regular Skills: Level 2 Hand-to-Hand Combat (Taijutsu)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Ninja Tool Throwing (Dark Weapons)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Chakra Control (Chakra Extraction, Chakra Manipulation)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 5 Body Replacement Technique (Clone, Transformation, Substitution)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 6 Fire Release—Flame Bullet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he last leveled up to 10, Fujinaka Genma upgraded Weapon Mastery by one level, allowing his Ninja Tool Throwing to reach Level 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 is already the standard of an excellent Chunin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more level—to Level 5—means Jonin rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his skill list, Fujinaka Genma hesitated and did not immediately spend his skill point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Kushina Uzumaki brought a bag of milk, bent down, and held it to his lips: “Drink—it will restore your stamina quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma closed the system, bit the straw, and said: “Thank Itachi, Teacher Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki smiled warmly: “I’m glad Itachi don’t think your teacher is too strict.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kind of training will happen every three days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, we begin learning sealing techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Itachi’ve already grasped the basics of sealing, I’ll formally teach Itachi your first sealing technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Fujinaka Genma’s eyes instantly brightened, gazing at Kushina Uzumaki with eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki loved this thirsting look in Fujinaka Genma’s eyes and smiled: “The first sealing technique I’ll teach Itachi is called the Sealing Technique: Demon Sealing.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1060,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6b99154a6f808ce569a417046c6620da9a5a640e17045adb3cc73489549a6ad1","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-9","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-7",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]