Traveling Through Multiple Realms: The Supporting Character's Counterattack

"Thump!"

The body of the Iwagakure chunin fell heavily to the ground, revealing Genma Shiranui, who had appeared behind him at some unknown time.

Genma remained expressionless as he dispersed the chakra blade that had been gathered at the tip of the chakra-metal kunai. The eerie blue aura dissipated, revealing the cold gleam of the metal itself.

The entire process was silent, precise, and efficient, without a single unnecessary movement, as if it were just a routine practice session.

This was the first time he had personally ended someone else's life.

The nausea, fear, or excitement I had anticipated did not occur; my mind was as calm as a deep pool, with only my fighting instincts operating coldly.

He even had a brief moment to glance at the fallen enemy to confirm their complete death before his gaze swept sharply across the chaotic battlefield again, as if he had just done something insignificant.

"Kai, are you alright?"

Genma's voice was as calm as ever, but it instantly put Kai, who had been terrified, at ease.

"No...it's nothing! Thank you, Genma!"

Kai took a deep breath, assumed a taijutsu stance once more, his gaze even more focused. "These damned Iwa ninja! Our youth cannot be wasted on such despicable sneak attacks!"

Ebisu snapped out of his daze. Everything had happened in the blink of an eye, so fast that he hadn't even had time to react before Genma had already taken care of the enemy.

He couldn't help but look at Xuanjian. His teammate was really too strong. Teaming up with someone like that would be so reliable.

As night deepened, the killings continued.

Meanwhile, Genma Shiranui calmly completed his ninja initiation ceremony on this battlefield of blood and fire.

……

The chaos in the valley did not last long under the thunderous counterattack led by Tsunade.

The attack by the Iwagakure Explosives Squad was clearly a carefully planned probing attack aimed at creating panic, depleting Konoha's manpower, and testing the strength of this reinforcement force.

Under Tsunade's overwhelmingly powerful punches and the swift counterattack of Konoha's elite ninjas, the Iwagakure ninjas who had stormed the camp were quickly wiped out.

The edge of the camp was already a scene of devastation, with charred craters, scattered fragments of ninja tools, and the thick smoke and blood stench in the air all testifying to the cruelty of war.

Several genin who didn't have time to react were injured in the initial explosion, their painful groans mingling with the urgent shouts of the medical ninjas.

Under Tsunade's leadership, Shizune and the other medical team members have already begun the intense rescue efforts, the emerald green light of the Healing Palm Technique standing out conspicuously in the night.

"Class 10, report!"

Baiyun Yeshan sheathed his sword, his sharp gaze sweeping over his three disciples. A drop of dark red blood was slowly sliding down the tip of his katana.

"Reporting to Teacher Hayama, no one in Class 10 is seriously injured!"

Genji, as the core of the team, reported in a deep voice.

Kai nodded vigorously, his face a mixture of post-battle excitement and the complex emotions of killing an enemy for the first time.

Ebisu's face was still a little pale. He pushed up his glasses and said in a slightly trembling but clear voice, "We held our formation."

Hayama nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, but his tone remained serious: "Well done, especially in your on-the-spot response. But don't relax. Immediately assist the medical team in treating the wounded. Genma, your Palm Healing Technique can be used."

"yes!"

The three acted immediately. Genma went straight to a genin whose leg had been injured by an explosive tag and who was groaning in pain.

He crouched down, a soft, emerald-green light emanating from his palm, and precisely covered the gruesome wound.

Thanks to his extensive experience in the hospital and his exceptional chakra control, his Palm Healing Technique was remarkably effective, quickly alleviating the pain of the injured.

A silent figure bustled about in the distance. Seeing that she was tired but her eyes were firm, Genji felt a little relieved.

Tsunade, like a pillar of strength, commanded with composure and personally treated the most critical injuries. Her competence and power were a stark contrast to her previous dejected state in the village.

The initial treatment has come to an end, and the sky in the east is beginning to lighten.

"Lady Tsunade just ordered a forced march in one hour, to ensure that we reach the main force's base in the Land of Grass before sunset today."

Baiyun Yeshan appeared beside them at some point and said, "Last night was just an appetizer. The real battle is yet to come. Take this time to rest and check your ninja tools."

"Yes, Mr. Hayama!"

The three of them responded simultaneously.

The hour-long rest passed quickly, and the team set off again, the atmosphere even more somber and silent than before.

Last night's attack served as a wake-up call, shattering the last shred of hope in the ranks.

Everyone knows that the path they are walking on leads to a real grinding mill of flesh and blood.

The forced march continued throughout the day, and the closer they got to the border, the more intense the sense of dread in the air became.

Along the way, signs of battle began to appear: broken kunai, charred trees, dark red soil that had not been completely cleared, and occasionally signal flares or bursts of ninjutsu could be seen rising in the distance.

"Attention! Five kilometers ahead, we are about to enter the core area of ​​the Grass Kingdom war zone!"

The messenger ninja's voice quickly spread throughout the group.

Tsunade raised her hand, and the entire team stopped instantly, their movements perfectly synchronized, demonstrating the high quality of the Konoha ninja.

"Medical team, follow me to establish the forward aid station! Combat troops, deploy in a fan shape according to the pre-arranged plan to support the front lines!"

Tsunade's commands were clear and forceful.

"Class 10, follow me!"

Bai Yunyeshan let out a low shout and charged ahead towards a high ground on the left flank where the sounds of fierce clashing weapons were coming from.

Genma, Kai, and Ebisu followed without hesitation.

The battle on the high ground had reached a fever pitch. Konoha's defensive line was on the verge of collapse under the fierce attack of dozens of Iwagakure ninjas, and ninjas were falling one after another.

The Hidden Stone Village's Earth Release ninjutsu was endless, with earth spikes suddenly rising and rocks flying everywhere. Combined with their fearless close combat, they put enormous pressure on the Konoha defenders.

"Kai! Charge forward and disrupt their formation! Ebisu, provide cover fire, use your signature Fire Release technique to disrupt the enemy on the right! Genma, fire freely, prioritize eliminating their commander and ranged units!"

Hayama instantly assessed the situation and, while issuing orders, he shot into the fray like an arrow. His katana was drawn, a flash of cold light, and an Iwagakure Chunin who was forming hand seals collapsed, clutching his throat.

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

Kai roared, transforming into a green whirlwind and crashing directly into the enemy formation. His powerful taijutsu instantly sent two Iwa ninja flying.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Ebisu suppressed his tension, formed hand seals, and unleashed a fireball. Although its power was not as great as Genma's, the timing was perfect, forcing several Iwa ninja on the right to dodge.

Meanwhile, Genma wandered along the edge of the battlefield like a ghost.

His figure flickered erratically, his hands becoming afterimages.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!

The shuriken and senbon, tracing various tricky arcs, accurately struck the Iwa ninja who were either trying to command or preparing large-scale earth-style ninjutsu.

"Watch out for that kid! His hidden weapons!"

A Chunin from Iwagakure noticed Genma's threat and shouted a warning, slamming his hands on the ground as he shouted, "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

A thick earthen wall rose up, attempting to block Genma's attack.

However, Genma's eyes turned cold.

He didn't change his target; instead, he flicked his wrist at an incredible angle.

Three shuriken traced a strange C-shaped trajectory in the air, bypassing the top of the earthen wall and shooting down towards the Chunin.

The Iwagakure chunin was shocked and hurriedly dodged to the side. Although he avoided a fatal blow, his arm was still slashed open with a deep gash that exposed the bone by a shuriken.

He was both shocked and furious, but before he could retaliate, Genma's figure had already approached him using a teleportation technique.

"court death!"

The Iwa ninja roared, gathering chakra in his other intact hand, and punched Genma in the face. The force of the punch was fierce, clearly the power of the enhanced Earth Release technique.

Genji neither dodged nor evaded; a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his right fist, though delayed, struck first, meeting the attack head-on.

Just as his fists were about to make contact, his entire right arm was instantly covered with a deep, dark black.

Earth Release: Armor Hardening!