"Qing Ming, I remember you know medical ninjutsu, right? Hurry and take a look at Hikari!"
Bofeng Mizuno's voice rang in Qing Ming's ears once again.
At his words, Qing Ming turned his attention to Hinata Hikari, who was not far away.
At that moment, she looked pale and was slumped on the ground. Numerous wounds on her body were bleeding profusely, and she appeared utterly weak.
It was understandable; two special jōnin stronger than her had died during the assault. The fact that she had survived came at a significant cost. Previously, she had managed to hold herself together, but after escaping that underground space, her resolve faltered, and her condition rapidly deteriorated.
Qing Ming carefully examined her injuries and found that three critical wounds were threatening her life: one on her chest, one on her abdomen, and one on her back.
In addition, there were over a dozen other external wounds scattered across her body, contributing to significant blood loss.
Fortunately, these injuries were primarily caused by kunai and shuriken, so they didn't involve troublesome toxins. With Qing Ming's current level 7 Healing Palm Technique and level 4 Chakra Scalpel, he could resolve them without much difficulty.
Feeling reassured, Qing Ming nodded and confidently said, "It's not a big problem."
Upon hearing this, Hinata Hikari, whose consciousness was already fading, could no longer hold on and fell into a deep sleep.
Seeing this, Qing Ming couldn't help but think, "Her will to survive is truly remarkable!"
"Then I'll leave it to you!"
While he was reflecting, Bofeng Mizuno spoke up again.
"Mm-hm."
In response, Qing Ming didn't offer any modest or polite remarks like "It's my duty" but simply replied in a calm tone.
As a member of the Uchiha clan, he could afford to be a bit more approachable, but he wouldn't abandon his inherent pride.
Otherwise, he would lose his essence!
Of course, he was joking.
His demeanor was intentional: one, to make himself seem more like a typical Uchiha and less special; two, to minimize trouble.
Bonds can be a double-edged sword; they can lead to incredible gains but also ensnare a person, limiting their freedom.
The deeper the bond, the tighter the ropes that bind one, increasing in number until they form a web that traps one completely.
Qing Ming didn't want to be constrained, so he avoided forming deep connections with others.
Thus, it was crucial to maintain a somewhat aloof demeanor.
With these thoughts in mind, Qing Ming activated the Chakra Scalpel technique.
With a few swift strokes, he removed the necrotic tissue from Hinata Hikari's abdominal wound, cleaning the injury and stopping the bleeding.
Next, he activated the Healing Palm Technique, and a faint green light enveloped his entire right hand.
Qing Ming pressed his palm against Hinata Hikari's abdominal wound.
Instantly, the green light spread over the wound, both inside and out.
Pure Yin Release chakra began to flow from his palm into the surrounding flesh, stimulating the cells to divide.
Moreover, the body's necessary proteins and hormones started to synthesize rapidly under his stimulation.
Hinata Hikari's condition began to improve at a visible rate.
While she was unconscious, her taut facial features gradually relaxed, the pain on her face fading, replaced by a sense of peace and comfort.
Seeing such miraculous results, Bofeng Mizuno couldn't help but glance at Qing Ming a few more times, a look of astonishment flickering in his eyes.
He was no fool when it came to talent.
The Chakra Scalpel that Qing Ming had first performed was competent but not extraordinary; although his skill surpassed that of many medical ninjas, it was still within the norm.
However, once he unleashed the Healing Palm Technique, it was a different story. Bofeng Mizuno felt that no one in Konoha could rival Qing Ming in this regard.
Powerful, skilled in medical ninjutsu, and so young—how could Bofeng Mizuno not be amazed?
Unbeknownst to him, Qing Ming had already left a deep impression in his mind.
At that moment, Yamanaka Xi suddenly shifted his expression, leaning in to listen intently.
Though his movements were subtle, they caught Bofeng Mizuno's attention immediately.
After a brief pause, when he returned to normal, Bofeng Mizuno quickly asked, "What's going on?"
"Orochi and Han have appeared on the front lines. Captain Weiren has ordered you to provide immediate support," Yamanaka Xi replied solemnly.
As soon as he finished speaking, two oppressive chakras surged from outside the town; they were clearly the Four-Tails and Five-Tails unleashing their chakra.
Sensing these two powerful energies, Bofeng Mizuno wasted no time. He activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and vanished from the spot.
Yamanaka Xi and Nara Qingfeng exchanged glances, said their farewells to Qing Ming, and dashed toward the town's exit.
It was evident that this was Iwa's retaliation for the attack on their command center.
Earlier, Konoha's Weiren had launched a massive counterattack to support their assassination operation, drawing most of Iwa's forces away.
Now, Iwa sought to seize the opportunity while Konoha's members were still regrouping, aiming to eliminate their remaining effective forces.
To achieve this, they even deployed the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Orochi, and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han.
If Bofeng Mizuno couldn't stop these two, their rampage would undoubtedly lead to severe losses for Konoha.
In such a scenario, Iwa wouldn't be at a total loss either.
But that was contingent on whether Bofeng Mizuno could hold them off.
Would Bofeng Mizuno manage to stop them?
The answer was undoubtedly yes.
Unlike other shadow-level warriors, who might struggle to fend off both the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki simultaneously, Bofeng Mizuno was different. With the Flying Thunder God Technique, he could effectively engage both Orochi and Han at once.
Of course, this kind of combat style would be extremely chakra-intensive.
However, Bofeng Mizuno had mastered Sage Mode, so he had ample chakra at his disposal.
Additionally, his proficiency with the Flying Thunder God Technique meant that his chakra consumption per use was minimal, allowing him to sustain it for an extended period.
In contrast, Orochi and Han, despite their enhanced power after partially transforming into tailed beasts, could not maintain that state for long.
Otherwise, their willpower would be overtaken by the tailed beasts.
In such a case, the misfortune wouldn't necessarily fall solely on Konoha.
After all, on the battlefield, Konoha had far fewer ninjas than Iwa, meaning that statistically, the casualties would likely be heavier on the Iwa side.
Moreover, with Bofeng Mizuno, a shadow-level warrior present, if the Four-Tails and Five-Tails lost control, they would likely be exploited by the enemy.
At that point, Iwa would suffer far greater losses than Konoha, a scenario they certainly could not afford.
Thus, it could be said that their counteroffensive was destined to fail from the start.
As long as Bofeng Mizuno remained, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and Five-Tails Jinchuriki would not be able to exert their full effectiveness.
Determining the outcome between the two sides would ultimately depend on the battles at lower levels.
In such "ordinary" warfare, command was crucial; hence, after this counteroffensive, Iwa would undoubtedly need some time to regroup.
Whether it was to appoint a new commander or to assess the situation on the ground, all would require time.
One could foresee that after tonight, Konoha would likely enjoy a rare opportunity for a breather.
plz support me if you can.
patreon.com/Mano99
all the fanfic is 30 chapter a had and you will get 1 chapter everyday.