Traveling Through Multiple Realms: The Supporting Character's Counterattack

The next morning, as the morning star still twinkled in the sky, a thin mist, like a veil, enveloped the sleeping Konoha Village, adding a touch of solemnity and coolness to this usually vibrant land.

Inside the third training ground, the three members of Team 10 arrived on time, only to find their instructor, Hayama Shirakumo, already standing with his hands behind his back, waiting for them.

Although Ye Shan was usually serious, his expression was even more stern and iron-like at this moment, with an unyielding solemnity between his brows. The invisible pressure made the three boys feel a tightness in their hearts as soon as they stood still.

"gather."

Ye Shan's deep voice broke the silence, devoid of any of its usual gentleness.

Genma, Kai, and Ebisu quickly lined up in front of him, holding their breath.

His gaze slowly swept over the young faces of his three disciples, faces that were already showing signs of determination due to their diligent training. Ye Shan remained silent for a moment, as if carefully choosing his words. Finally, each word fell heavily like a boulder thrown into a deep pool: "I just received an urgent order from the Hokage. The situation at the front is critical. Our defenses in the Land of Grass are under heavy attack from the combined forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, and our casualties are extremely high."

Although they were prepared to go to the battlefield, hearing the definite news with their own ears still gave the three of them a shock.

"The village has decided to immediately organize a second batch of reinforcements and rush to the border of the Land of Grass."

Ye Shan's voice was firm and unwavering, "Our Class 10 is on the reinforcement list."

He paused, his sharp, piercing gaze sweeping over the three of them, as if trying to pierce their eyes and see into their very hearts: "The reinforcement force is personally led by Lady Tsunade. She needs to establish a frontline medical center on the battlefield as quickly as possible to save the lives of the wounded to the greatest extent possible. Accompanying her is a large number of medical ninjas. This operation involves a total of over a hundred people, including several Jonin, Chunin, and newly graduated Genin squads like yours."

He deliberately slowed down his speech for the last few words, emphasizing their weight.

Hayama then added, "Time is of the essence. You have one hour to prepare. Bring sufficient ninja tools, rations, and first-aid kits. Assemble at the village entrance in one hour! Dismissed!"

The order was given, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

"Is it finally... coming?"

Ebisu's face turned pale, and he subconsciously pushed up his sunglasses, which always slipped down, his voice trembling slightly.

Even after hearing countless descriptions of war in theoretical classes, and even after mentally preparing myself, when the pressure of death truly arrives, the instinctive fear still surges up like a tide.

"Oh my gosh! Is this the passionate trial of youth?!"

Might Guy's reaction was completely different. He clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fierce fire, and his fighting spirit beneath his thick eyebrows almost bursting forth. "Burn for Konoha! My youth will never back down on the battlefield! This is the moment to prove our manhood!"

Genji didn't speak; he simply nodded calmly.

What's meant to come will come!

The almost frantic training over the past two years, the sweat shed, the hands worn raw—wasn't it all to prepare for this inevitable moment?

He subconsciously touched the specially made chakra metal kunai in the ninja tool pouch behind his waist. The cold touch from his fingertips brought a strange sense of solid comfort.

Genma parted ways with Kai and Ebisu at the crossroads and hurried home.

After pushing open that familiar door and briefly informing my parents of the emergency order, the air inside the room instantly froze.

Mother Huizi's eyes suddenly reddened, and she quickly turned away. Her shoulders trembled slightly, but she held back her tears. She silently began to pack his luggage with quick but flustered hands, stuffing military rations and first-aid supplies deep into his backpack.

After a moment of silence, Father Genma patted Genma's shoulder forcefully and heavily, saying in a deep voice, "Remember what I taught you: come back alive. Protect your teammates, and protect yourself."

All the words were condensed into this heavy pat and brief admonition.

Genma nodded heavily and walked to the cradle in the corner.

The baby girl, Xiao Wu, seemed to sense the unusual atmosphere. She opened her big, innocent eyes and looked at him, babbling as she stretched out her pink little hand.

Genma bent down and gently touched his sister's soft cheek with his fingertips. At that moment, the belief in "protecting" her became incredibly concrete and firm.

"I'm leaving."

Without much farewell, Genma shouldered his bag, resolutely turned around, stepped out of the house, and never looked back.

An hour later, at the entrance of Konoha Village.

A dense crowd had gathered there, creating a suffocatingly somber atmosphere.

Hundreds of ninjas stood in orderly ranks, completely silent.

The team included both seasoned ninjas with resolute faces and calm eyes, and many newly graduated genin with youthful faces but eyes full of determination and trepidation.

The test of life and death will befall everyone, regardless of seniority.

At the forefront of the group, Tsunade, a far cry from her usual lazy and decadent image, wore a smart ninja combat uniform with a dark green robe printed with the word "gamble" on it. Her golden ponytail was tied behind her head, her expression was cold, and her eyes swept across the entire area like lightning. She exuded a powerful aura and the unquestionable authority of a commander.

Beside her, Shizune carried a medical kit, her small face tense, trying her best to imitate Tsunade's composure, but her slightly trembling fingers still betrayed her immense tension and unease.

Genma quickly located the 10th team in the crowd and met up with Kai and Ebisu, who had already arrived.

Kai gave him a thumbs up, revealing his pearly white teeth, while Ebisu forced a smile and pushed up his glasses.

Genma nodded to the two of them, and his gaze involuntarily turned towards the direction of the medical unit, just in time to meet Shizune's anxious gaze.

Through the crowd, Shizune saw him, and a clear look of worry flashed in her eyes, but it quickly turned into firm encouragement. She nodded vigorously to Genji.

Genma nodded slightly in response, all his concern and instructions conveyed in this silent exchange.

Bai Yunye silently approached the squad, lowering his voice and speaking with unprecedented sternness: "Stay close to me, don't fall behind! Remember the triangular defensive formation we practiced. The battlefield is not a training ground; there are no second chances. Any negligence could mean instant death. Remember the priorities: first, survive; then, kill the enemy; and finally, complete the mission! Understand?"

"clear!"

The three responded in unison.

At that moment, Tsunade's clear, cool, and penetrating voice echoed throughout the entire plaza: "Let's go!"

There was no lengthy pre-battle mobilization, and no solemn and impassioned farewell ceremony.

As soon as the order was given, the entire team, like a silent yet surging torrent, quickly set off, bursting through the massive Konoha Gate and speeding towards the border of the Land of Grass in the northwest.

The rapid hoofbeats, chaotic footsteps, and the clattering of ninja tools mingled together, shattering the last tranquility before dawn and crushing the peace in the hearts of the departing relatives.