[{"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-85":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},2349136,4591,"Chapter 85: Purchase!","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>The last month of Wood Leaf 45.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After months of planning, Fujinaka Genma wiped out the entire core command layer of the Iwa frontline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This threw the Iwa frontline army into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surprise nearly stunned Danzō, then he excitedly led the Hidden Leaf forces to crush the Iwa troops, driving them back completely into the Land of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Danzō was not Fujinaka Genma—he bore a few more bandages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a barren mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō gazed at the desolate land ahead, feeling a surge of triumph, and said, “It proves that Hiruzen’s policy was wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that Iwa has been repelled, we are the victors, and we deserve more than we’ve received.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of how the Hidden Leaf had already concluded peace talks with Suna and Kirigakure, he felt deep regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirigakure was forgivable—they still had considerable strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Suna was truly broken, yet the Hidden Leaf took no advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead Hidden Leaf ninja died in vain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Danzō turned to Fujinaka Genma, who had remained silent, and probed again: “Genma, I plan to impeach the Third Hokage—his policies no longer suit the Hidden Leaf.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hidden Leaf needs a stronger Hokage to lead us to victory in this war!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma silently sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this a Hokage campaign speech?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where does he get such confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did winning make him arrogant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō stared at Fujinaka Genma, waiting for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that over these months, his leadership had made Fujinaka Genma realize he was the most suitable candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he only wanted to force Hashirama Senju to step down and install Orochimaru. But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to take the position himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma felt deeply uncomfortable under Danzō’s gaze, and inwardly sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he’d held back—too bad the Campaign Points were too tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Danzō guy was the type who, given an inch, would take a mile—he actually wanted to step out of the shadows and into the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t he know how many dark secrets he carries?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d die the moment he saw the light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m only fourteen, barely fifteen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi want me to support Itachi becoming Hokage? That’s too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō’s gaze burned too intensely; Fujinaka Genma couldn’t even meet it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord Danzō, who becomes Hokage doesn’t matter to me. What matters is that I protect those I wish to protect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma could only answer this way, then bowed and said, “The missions have been too frequent lately. Since we’ve achieved a Jieduanxing  victory, I’d like to rest for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō didn’t get the answer he wanted. He stared fixedly at Fujinaka Genma, trying to press him with his heavy gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma remained calm, his eyes pure, staring back like an innocent child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as I’m not embarrassed, the embarrassment is theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, the Root ninja stood tense to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the leader flies into a rage, what do we do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can only die for the cause!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō ultimately didn’t lose control. He turned his head and waved his hand. “Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma bowed, then vanished from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwagakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tsuchikage Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short, bulbous-nosed Third Tsuchikage glared at the intelligence officer and exploded, “Fujinaka Genma…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t as volatile as the Raikage. He suppressed his rage, stood up, and said, “Muster the troops. I’ll go myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third Tsuchikage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third Tsuchikage-sama!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iwa officials cried out in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third Tsuchikage-sama, the Cloud Village is showing signs of mobilization—your presence is needed here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if Fujinaka Genma is powerful, sending Hato with Omoi and the others will resolve the issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Iwa high-ranking officials spoke up to dissuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Omoi was just as stubborn: “I’ll return soon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, only I can go—only then will the next plan succeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the other high-ranking officials hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting room buzzed with debate. After a moment, they reached consensus: Omoi would go to the Rain Country battlefield himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain Country temporary camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the drizzling rain outside, Fujinaka Genma stared blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzō’s methods still couldn’t match Hashirama Senju’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I change more and more, Hashirama Senju’s resignation might come sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let Danzō do whatever he wants—I’m too lazy to think further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he lazily stretched, his thoughts returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got enough Campaign Points—time to buy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma suspected that if Minato took office early, he’d be tied down during the war, and he’d be the one—skilled in Flying Thunder God—sent rushing everywhere to patch up crises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-intensity combat, facing a perfect jinchuriki, a powerhouse like the future Fourth Raikage—he needed more trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the system and went straight to the shop interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>110,000 Campaign Points glowed brightly there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nearly four months, only earned 60,000—hard work indeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he scrolled down the list, locked onto the Sharingan, and switched to the purchase interface.\u003C\u002Fp>",815,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","049813bd29ede76bdc69e044efe61cb30c724a4b9db657ead0b96a94fd88bbde","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-86","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-84",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]