[{"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-83":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},2349134,4591,"Chapter 83: Ambush!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>In the 45th year of Konoha, June 16th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma packed his gear, bid farewell to his mother, Kushina Uzumaki, and others, and set off alone toward the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been to the Land of Rain before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But traveling alone was new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left Konoha at eight in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma possessed extraordinary stamina; alone and unburdened, he went all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire in just one morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small ninja team of ten men was stationed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his seniority surpassed Fujinaka Genma’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he became a Jonin, Fujinaka Genma was still a student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ninja world is ruled by strength—when Fujinaka Genma was still a regular Jonin, those who respected him called him “senior,” others simply addressed him as “Captain So-and-So.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Fujinaka Genma’s power was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inspired more dread than Minato Namikaze, the famed Yellow Flash of Konoha—he single-handedly led two major battlefronts, an awe-inspiring feat, and his status had risen invisibly, though he remained officially a Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for ‘senior.’ No need for such formality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested, replenished his strength, and asked about conditions on the other side of the border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though stationed only along the frontier, Taiyong knew much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to understand the Land of Rain’s situation to respond to any emergency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether reinforcing into the Land of Rain or requesting aid from Konoha, it was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking with Taiyong, Fujinaka Genma learned the Land of Rain’s situation was extremely complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Konoha fighting the Iwa ninja, but the Suna ninja were also at war with Iwa—and the battles spilled into the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, many other ninja organizations were active within the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the covert intelligence agents and assassination ninja secretly sent by Kirigakure and Kumogakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a complete mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fujinaka Genma sighed: “Hanzo has completely lost control of the Land of Rain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiyong nodded, then shook his head: “Hanzo’s Rain Village remains powerful—yet currently, it shows no intention to join the war. No other faction dares openly appear near Rain Village.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During the last Great Ninja War, Hanzo led Rain Village against the other Five Great Villages without yielding—he is no coward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His inaction now likely means he’s waiting for an opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded slightly, then continued gathering information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting, Fujinaka Genma entered the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Taiyong and the other team members watched his figure recede into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone sighed: “So young. When I was his age, I was still a lowly Genin who knew nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say since becoming a ninja, he’s killed over a thousand enemies—and he always cuts off their heads. Just now he seemed so gentle, like a cheerful boy. Yet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Minato truly trained an exceptional student!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is surpassing the master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices faded. Fujinaka Genma smiled faintly, then increased his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he advanced deeper into the Land of Rain, all he saw was ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some villages were completely abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even small towns were nearly deserted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through a small town, heading toward the rendezvous point, Fujinaka Genma suddenly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He halted, his eyes glinting coldly: “Come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder they call Itachi the Death God of Konoha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out. Moments later, a figure emerged from the ground ten meters to Fujinaka Genma’s left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwa ninja?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man wore no ninja headband, but his appearance matched Iwa traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not turn, speaking calmly: “If Itachi know I’m the Death God, Itachi shouldn’t have shown yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures appeared all around him, dressed in varied garb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one replied—they struck at once. Kunai, shuriken, and especially explosive tags flew from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, explosive tags buried beneath the ground detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first man appeared to draw his attention, luring Fujinaka Genma into the trap’s center, then unleashed the ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violent explosions merged into one, engulfing Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial Iwa ninja had already retreated swiftly before detonation, watching from afar: “No one could survive that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And he wouldn’t have time to use the Body Flicker Technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the ambushers emerged one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed differently—Kirigakure, Suna, Kumo, and Iwa ninja, all present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosions ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the swirling dust of the crater, Fujinaka Genma’s form materialized—inside his Lightning God Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for his reinforced Divine Robe and the armor beneath, plus Lightning God Mode and Flying Thunder God, he would have been blown to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s gaze turned icy. He tore through the smoke with a white streak of speed, appearing instantly before the Iwa ninja on his left, and brought his leg down in a brutal slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iwa ninja gasped, raising both arms, encasing them in rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rock on his arms shattered. His eyes bulged. His arms snapped with a crack. Fujinaka Genma’s leg, unslowed and unweakened, struck his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iwa ninja was driven straight into the earth. The force sank the ground, then exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Fujinaka Genma, kunai and explosive tags rained down, detonating continuously—yet none touched his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second wave arrived quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still useless. Even his Lightning Armor could not be pierced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing the decoy Iwa ninja, Fujinaka Genma drew his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies littered the ground. Fujinaka Genma calmly wiped blood from his Raijin Blade, about to sheathe it—when his brow twitched. He looked up. A figure was speeding toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth beneath Fujinaka Genma’s feet exploded. He shot skyward, snatching the incoming ninja’s throat mid-air with his hand, dragging him down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gurgle…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-Senior Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s voice trembled, sweat pouring from his forehead beneath his mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swore—since joining Root, he had never felt such terror, never come so close to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Root?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Senior Genma!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root ninja spoke quickly, staring at the corpses around him, terrified he’d be next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one truly fears death—not even Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma did not release his grip. He asked again: “Codename.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rokka.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root ninja answered quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Match confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma released him, sheathed his blade: “Take me to Danzo-sama.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root ninja exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a cave, Fujinaka Genma saw Danzō dressed in combat gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Fujinaka Genma describe the ambush, Danzō frowned. “Was the intelligence leaked within Konoha?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The order came directly from Hiruzen Sarutobi; the chance it was leaked before being issued is negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting until Fujinaka Genma reaches the Land of Rain to make arrangements leaves too little time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is only one possibility: soon after Fujinaka Genma left Konoha, the intelligence reached the Land of Rain, and then he contacted all parties to coordinate a joint ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Fujinaka Genma has a safeguard!\u003C\u002Fp>",1163,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","971b99421202f98c93455b0ec5e73159c2b297022ba9f7c6305306f7e102131d","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-84","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-82",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]