[{"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-9":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},2349060,4591,"Chapter 9: Chapter Nine: The Interrogation Division","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Beneath the tree beside the training ground, Kushina Uzumaki patiently explained to Fujinaka Genma the function, core principles, and hand seal sequence of the Sealing Technique: Seal of the Demonic Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma took notes one by one in his notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sealing Technique: Seal of the Demonic Spirit has a broad range of applications—it can seal another’s chakra, and by extension, can also seal curse marks or similar ninjutsu imposed on oneself or others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma recalled the original timeline: Orochimaru’s curse marks were mostly sealed by the Hidden Leaf Village using this technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Correspondingly, there was the Unsealing Technique: Unseal of the Demonic Spirit, which Kushina Uzumaki taught him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Fujinaka Genma, the basic principles and hand seal sequence were not difficult at all—he memorized them easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was stable chakra output to achieve the sealing effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, how to perform the sealing technique quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, simplifying the hand seals for execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, advancing layer by layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this process could be applied to the practice of all ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, when Fujinaka Genma learned the Fire Release: Flame Bullet, over two years he advanced it to Level 6 and could now perform it with only two hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could also freely control the power and area of effect of the technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This process required not only exceptional learning and comprehension ability, extensive practice time, and precise chakra control, but also deep mastery of chakra nature transformation and even shape transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Fujinaka Genma mastered the basic principles and hand seal sequence, Kushina Uzumaki began assigning him execution drills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target? Herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad—Itachi succeeded on your first try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the effect is poor—even a genin could easily break free.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Better than before, but still not enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This type of sealing technique is like setting a fishing net—there can be no flaws or gaps!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again he tried, each failure pointed out with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Kushina Uzumaki was warm and carefree, but during training she was extremely strict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, just before his chakra ran out, Kushina Uzumaki smiled in satisfaction: “This time was excellent—the sealing technique’s completion rate is very high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now Itachi must practice until it becomes second nature, then continuously increase the sealing power—that requires long-term training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After offering encouragement and evaluation, Kushina Uzumaki effortlessly broke the seal Fujinaka Genma had placed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma collapsed onto the ground again, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his system: Constitution +0.4, boosted to +0.8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new skill appeared in his regular skill list: Level 1 Sealing Technique: Seal of the Demonic Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exhausting—but worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed, Kushina Uzumaki seemed to have found a new toy and trained Fujinaka Genma with serious dedication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Fujinaka Genma was beaten daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mornings were combat training—mostly Fujinaka Genma enduring various creative forms of punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During holidays, Ebisu and Hyuga Mio wanted to join in, but after seeing Fujinaka Genma’s pitiful state, Ebisu promptly withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Hyuga Mio watched Fujinaka Genma get beaten, she clenched her fists tightly; after each beating, she rushed forward with ice packs to treat his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were tedious sealing technique drills, occasionally supplemented with theoretical knowledge of sealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This intense training and study yielded remarkable results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Constitution attribute, which had been improving extremely slowly, now showed visible daily gains; his Intelligence attribute also steadily increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, two months passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One afternoon, Fujinaka Genma did not train in sealing techniques—he was taken by Kushina Uzumaki to the Hidden Leaf’s Interrogation Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor’s gloomy atmosphere made Fujinaka Genma slightly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Kushina Uzumaki explained their purpose: “There’s a spy who needs his chakra sealed, so I claimed this mission for myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your progress these past two months has been tremendous—this mission is a test.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Itachi pass, I won’t just teach Itachi your next sealing technique—I’ll also teach Itachi a ninjutsu as a bonus!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki’s smile was full of temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s eyes lit up—he was about to speak when a shout rang out ahead, and around the corner charged a ragged, grotesque-looking middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out of my way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man roared at Fujinaka Genma and Kushina Uzumaki, eyes bulging with murderous intent, his body radiating intense chakra fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escaped prisoner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jailbreak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma’s heart jolted—he reacted instinctively, firing the kunai clenched between his teeth with a sharp *pfft*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki, who had been about to move, halted her action and went on guard, surprised by his decisiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brat, Itachi’re asking for death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man dodged the kunai, roared, and lunged through the air toward Fujinaka Genma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, a massive Flame Bullet filled his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man screamed, turned into a torch, and crashed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From appearance to defeat—less than a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki beamed in praise, then formed hand seals and unleashed a Water Release to douse the man’s flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, two Interrogation Division ninja arrived in pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the escaped prisoner wounded on the ground, they sighed in relief, wiped sweat from their brows, and bowed deeply to Kushina Uzumaki in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t thank me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki waved her hand, then proudly pointed to the calm, composed Fujinaka Genma beside her: “He’s the one who subdued this guy—Fujinaka Genma, my student!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma quickly bowed politely and said, “Senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men stared in shock at Fujinaka Genma’s youthful face; one said, “Lady Kushina, earlier Itachi said Itachi’d bring someone to complete the sealing mission—was it him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki nodded, then pointed at the fallen prisoner: “Is this the target?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy was too clever…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki nodded, then turned to Fujinaka Genma: “Then seal him here, right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Sensei Kushina!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma nodded and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, what a mess!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d only been burning for a moment, his Fire Release was powerful—his clothes were charred to rags, and large areas of his skin were severely burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing his nausea, Fujinaka Genma swiftly formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In under four seconds, the seals were complete—he pressed his right palm against the prisoner’s chest: “Seal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless black, tadpole-like runes emerged continuously from his right palm, spreading from the heart outward across the prisoner’s entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the runes vanished, leaving only a seal pattern centered on the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina Uzumaki stepped forward to inspect it, then smiled faintly in satisfaction: “Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mission complete, the two departed gracefully, leaving the Interrogation Division ninja to clean up the mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are kids today really this strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kushina’s student is still a genin academy pupil, isn’t he? Amazing—he can already perform a sealing technique independently at this age. He’ll surely become someone extraordinary!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint murmurs echoed behind them; Kushina Uzumaki’s lips curled upward in pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, that’s enough for today—remember to come to my place tonight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Interrogation Division, Kushina Uzumaki ruffled Fujinaka Genma’s hair and walked off smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze had just returned from his mission—she had a date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujinaka Genma watched her retreating figure, eagerly anticipating tonight’s gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, wait—can I get the reward early?\u003C\u002Fp>",1187,"2026-06-21T02:29:34.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","59620173e164e5a000d1a1b94cacc7e04539937ef9084b7d09805cb5baf6a817","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-10","starting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-chapter-8",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-off-with-horse-and-sword-in-konoha-cover.jpg"]