Genma Shiranui

Genma Shiranui is a shinobi of the Shiranui clan, in Konohagakure.

## Background

Genma's mother, Megumi Shiranui, was a formidable kunoichi who chose to semi-retire upon his birth. Despite her reduced involvement in missions, she continued to work while raising him, as his father had passed away when he was an infant.

Entering the Ninja Academy at the tender age of five, Genma quickly revealed his gift for forging connections as he made friends with ease. His natural sociability became evident during these formative years.

At the age of six, his family dynamic shifted with his mother's marriage to Yamato Sarutobi and the arrival of his half-sibling, Ume Sarutobi. Genma, still coping with the memory of his late father, distanced himself slightly, often seeking solace outside the home. However, he continued to help his mother and step-father, demonstrating his sense of responsibility.

### Genin

After graduating from the Ninja Academy at the age of ten, a year younger than most of his peers due to the ongoing wartime situation, Genma joined Team 12. This squad, led by Chōza Akimichi, included his fellow students Ebisu and Might Guy. Despite their differences, the team remarkably gelled well, with Genma and Guy often engaging in playful teasing, their antics occasionally testing Ebisu's patience.

Shortly after Team 12's formation, they faced an arduous trial when confronted by the formidable Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Chōza Akimichi's absence during a mission forced them to confront these elite adversaries on their own. However, their rescue came in the form of a heroic act by Might Duy, Guy's father, who employed the Eight Gates technique to save them, even though it ultimately cost him his life. This event solidified the bonds within Team 12 as they supported Guy during his time of grief.

Around the same sort of time Genma's family grew with the arrival of his half-sibling, Ryūza Sarutobi, but Genma's frequent absence from home limited their closeness.

### Chūnin

   Genma and Guy both attained the rank of Chūnin at the ages of thirteen and eleven, respectively, while Ebisu didn't make the cut. Despite this setback, Genma and Guy stood by their comrade, providing unwavering support and encouragement until Ebisu ultimately achieved Chūnin status at the age of seventeen. The sense of pride in their comrade's success was palpable.

As his family expanded with the birth of Isota Sarutobi. Like with Ryūza, Genma's infrequent visits prevented him from establishing a close bond with his youngest half-sibling.

### Tokubetsu Jōnin

Genma's career reached a significant milestone when he attained the rank of Special Jōnin at seventeen and became the personal guard of the Fourth Hokage. Under the Fourth Hokage's mentorship, he honed his skills and acquired the Flying Thunder Formation Technique, a testament to his dedication and abilities.A pivotal moment occurred when Genma reached the age of twenty-nine. At the behest of the Sixth Hokage, Tsunade Senju, he was chosen to become a Jōnin Sensei. This role saw him paired with Hayate Gekkō, another Tokubetsu Jōnin, ensuring that their complementary specialities would always allow one of them to lead their team. Genma and Hayate went on to mentor Team 6, which included Tetora Inuzuka, Fūten Uzumaki, and Kannon Senju.

## Personality

Genma is shown to be very calm, impartial, collected, proud and casual on his actions. He is never seen being boisterous or lost in difficult situations and is confident enough to take charge of large groups of ninja. It was also stated that he hates Orochimaru for power-playing. He is also a jovial person, prone to wisecracking at times. When Shikaku Nara contacted him, he made it a point to first tell Genma not to make fun of the situation.

## Appearance

Genma has brown, shoulder-length hair which hangs about his face and brown eyes. He wears his forehead protector like a bandanna, and the standard jōnin outfit and always has his trademark senbon in his mouth.

## Abilities

As a well noted veteran shinobi, Genma is known for taking part in difficult missions because of his skills. He was able to hold his own against an elite jōnin like Baki, as seen when he threw two kunai to stop two of the latter's mid-air. While physically fatigued due to a prior mission, with the assistance of Raidō Namiashi, he was able to force the Sound Four into activating the second stage of their cursed seals.

During the Fourth Hokage's reign, he was taught the Flying Thunder Formation Technique in order to teleport to the Hokage's side when needed. He performs this technique in collaboration with his fellow guards, Raidō and Iwashi Tatami. He is also able to spit a senbon from his mouth with enough force to deflect a kunai.

## Part I

Genma was deep into a tedious pile of paperwork. Hayate, his co-team leader, had been assigned as the proctor for the 102AF Chūnin Exams, and their team was on standby duty. The paperwork had a way of turning even the most exciting ninja into a bureaucrat.

However, the night before the final round of the exams, Genma's routine was disrupted when he received a summons to the Hokage's office.

Tsunade, the Hokage, explained that Hayate was in a dire condition, having been attacked by a ninja from Sunagakure. Worse still, there was a looming threat that Sunagakure might exploit this situation to launch an attack on Konohagakure during the finals. Genma's shock and concern for his friend were palpable.

Tsunade reassured him by revealing that Hayate and Genma's team, Tetora Inuzuka, Fūten Uzumaki, and Kannon Senju, had been closely shadowing Hayate. They had recognized the ambush he had walked into and decided to take swift action. Tetora had set off to find Tsunade, who was the only one capable of intervening at that level, while Fūten and Kannon remained concealed, watching over their fallen comrade. The combination of Kannon's Fuinjutsu expertise and Fūten's healing skills had miraculously kept Hayate alive long enough for Tsunade to reach the scene.

Genma was then brought into the fold of a high-stakes plan to bolster security during the finals without explicitly accusing Sunagakure of wrongdoing. Tsunade shared that the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, would step in to sit beside the Kazekage. This strategic arrangement would allow Tsunade to be in a position to respond swiftly if any hostile actions were taken.

Genma absorbed this critical information, the gravity of the situation sinking in. While the bustling morning life of Konohagakure continued outside, within the walls of the Hokage's office, a quiet determination settled over him. He knew what needed to be done.

As the sun rose over the village, Genma assumed his new role as the proctor for the Chūnin Exams. The atmosphere in the arena was charged with anticipation, but Genma's mind was focused. His team, Tetora, Fūten, and Kannon, stood with him, aware of the covert mission they were now a part of.

Genma's gaze shifted to the Sand Village's genin, especially Gaara, who Tsunade had expressed grave concerns about. His team specialized in sealing techniques and jinchuriki stabilization, skills primarily honed for Naruto Uzumaki, their own village's jinchuriki. Now, the same expertise was needed for Gaara, Sunagakure's jinchuriki, who appeared to have a dangerously weak seal.

Despite the tension in the air, Genma did his best to reassure his team. He reminded them of their training, their expertise, and the trust Tsunade had placed in them. As the finals began, Genma stood tall, his resolve unyielding. He would protect his village and his team, even in the face of this unexpected and perilous challenge.

## Part II

Birth of Ren Shiranui, Yuisa and Genma's son.

## Trivia

* Favourites:
	+ Food: Boiled Pumpkin
	+ Colour: Green
	+ Season: Summer
	+ Time of Day: Dusk
	+ Weather: Sunny and warm weather
	+ Flower: Sunflowers
	+ Animal: Eagles and Falcons