The swordsman should be sharp. I'd rather not bend, rather break than bend, unyielding and unforgiving, no fear, no need to hesitate or worry about anything that hinders and resists everything. Believe in the sword in your hand, just with the sword in your hand, go forward bravely through the thorns, and step on the altar on the other side of the kendo! I would like to dedicate this book to you and my beloved swords and my beloved kendo! Here, you will see all kinds of swords, you will see all kinds of strange swordsmanship, and the competition between different types of geniuses, which directly point to the peak of kendo and compete for the altar!

Reborn into the Naruto world, the protagonist awakens as a child of one of Konoha’s prestigious clans—before tragedy strikes, before the clan wars, before the true chaos begins. For now, the village is peaceful. But he knows what’s coming. Luckily, he’s not just a passive observer. This time, he’s gifted. Not with a system, but with overwhelming talent—battle instincts, chakra control, and perception far beyond his age. A prodigy even the elders can’t explain. As the storm brews in the shadows, he quietly prepares—perfecting his skills, building connections, and subtly altering events to reshape the future he knows too well. With genius comes pressure, but also opportunity. Can he protect what matters most before the cycle of war begins again? When talent meets foresight… the Hidden Leaf may never be the same.

The Reticent Blade is, first and foremost, a wuxia novel, meaning that the world and its character’s powers and abilities are more grounded. Instead of cultivators who can soar through the heavens and shatter planets, you will find martial artists who can still perform superhuman feats but not so fantastical as to tear through space or achieve immortality.

The world of The Reticent Blade is one of medieval China, loosely based upon the time period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a time of chaos and strife, where war and death are rampant. We follow the intertwining story of several protagonists and antagonists as they navigate the chaotic times, unraveling the threads that connect the past, the present, and the future of the world.

The Reticent Blade is a story of heroism, love, revenge, and cruelty.

The Reticent Blade is a story of both the righteousness and vileness of the Jianghu.

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Official Blurb:

Someone once asked me, "What is the jianghu?"

I thought for a moment, and what came to mind was…

A jug of unrefined wine on a weathered table,

A lone silhouette fading into the distance under the setting sun,

A nameless grave bathed in moonlight,

The smoldering incense in my grasp, its final wisps dissipating.

They then asked me, "Where is the jianghu?"

I smiled faintly and lifted my gaze beyond the window. Out there, beneath the vast heavens, countless jianghus lay.

A single soul carries his own story.

When two paths cross, a jianghu is born.

Year 5 of the Konoha calendar.

The battle between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha at the Valley of the End is over.

In order to heal his brother's injuries, Senju Tobirama resurrected a medical ninja from ancient times, hoping that the doctor could prevent his brother's injuries from affecting his lifespan.

This medical ninja's name is Emiya Shihara.

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Physical exercises, ninjutsu secrets…

The soul is attached to the body of a commoner child. There is no talent, no background, and no special physique. Fortunately, I can pick up attributes in the peace elite…

The strongest ninja in Konoha’s history, the road to legend begins…