[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grind-is-my-ninja-way":3,"chapter-grind-is-my-ninja-way-grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-1048":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grind is My Ninja Way",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1482069,1929,"Chapter 1048 - 1043: Success","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-1048",1048,"\u003Cp>Seimei hid within the dimensional space constructed by the \"Heavenly Guardian,\" quietly observing the people present with a sidelong glance, waiting for their next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Namikaze stepped forward alone, approaching Kushina Uzumaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did his face show a clear expression—one of heartfelt pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing his presence, Kushina opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes had grown noticeably dimmer, a result of her life force draining away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, her expression was filled with exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite this, she struggled to sit up, reaching out toward Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Minato quickly knelt down, gently taking her hand and saying softly, \"Hey, stay still. Don't move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kushina didn't seem to hear him. Instead, she asked urgently, \"Minato, tell me, is Naruto okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were full of worry as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato smiled and said, \"Don't worry, Naruto's doing great. He's healthy, chubby, and crying nonstop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kushina finally relaxed. She looked at Minato again, noticing his weary expression. Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something about what would come next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Minato, as if anticipating her thoughts, spoke first. \"Kushina, don't worry. I've found a way to save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina was stunned for a moment, then gave a faint smile. \"Minato, don't try to fool me. Without the Tailed Beast, I can't survive. From now on, Naruto—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Minato pulled out a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the familiar chakra of the Tailed Beast within it, Kushina's eyes widened in disbelief. \"Is that… the Nine-Tails?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato nodded and said to her, \"In a moment, I'll use the Eight Trigrams Seal to reseal it into your body. Just make sure to cooperate fully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will this work?\" Kushina asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she didn't want to die if she could live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that she had just become a mother and hadn't yet enjoyed the joys of parenthood, even without Naruto, as a normal person, she wouldn't want to die unless absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her question, though Minato was worried inside, he showed complete confidence on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry,\" he said. \"I've discussed it with the Third Hokage and the others. This plan is almost guaranteed to work. All you need to do is cooperate fully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina stared into Minato's eyes for a long moment before finally saying, \"Alright, I understand, Minato. Do what you need to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she began to adjust her condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the eight medical ninja teams on the perimeter received Minato's orders and began channeling the \"Healing Rebirth Technique\" with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a massive amount of chakra surged, the sealing array on the ground lit up with a milky-white glow, illuminating the entire underground space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, when Kushina opened her eyes again, Minato quickly asked, \"Ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Kushina nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting any more time, Minato opened the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint trace of dark red Tailed Beast chakra wafted out from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, sealing the Nine-Tails in a scroll like this was only a temporary measure. If left unchecked, it wouldn't take long for the Nine-Tails to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Minato only needed to control it temporarily, so he didn't need to worry about the long term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he laid the scroll out in front of Kushina and said again, \"Remember, don't give up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it,\" Kushina nodded earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Minato began forming hand signs, undoing the seal on the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a roar echoed from within—the voice of the Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive surge of dark red Tailed Beast chakra poured out of the scroll, filling the underground space in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy, oppressive feeling weighed on everyone's hearts, making them shudder involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those who had never been close to a Tailed Beast, it was hard to imagine this sensation—like a drowning person desperate to breathe but with their mouth and nose completely blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they could only wait helplessly for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affected by this negative energy, the eight medical ninjas maintaining the \"Healing Rebirth Technique\" faltered slightly in their chakra output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the sealing array on the ground began to flicker unsteadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others exchanged glances before using the \"Body Flicker Technique\" to position themselves at the four corners of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, the four of them formed hand signs and activated a barrier technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four defensive barriers rose, connecting at the top to form a dome, containing the Nine-Tails' influence within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight medical ninjas outside the barrier felt the pressure lift and quickly focused, stabilizing the sealing array on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the barrier, Minato didn't give the Nine-Tails much time. The moment it began to take shape, he formed hand signs and used the \"Four Symbols Seal\" on Kushina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A circular seal appeared on her abdomen, with the character for \"four\" at its center, surrounded by spiraling runes radiating outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its appearance was like a black hole, frantically absorbing the surrounding Nine-Tails chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing danger, the Nine-Tails let out another roar and began struggling fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Minato controlling the seal, this half of the Nine-Tails had no chance to break free. It could only watch as it was gradually drawn into Kushina's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this didn't mean Minato had succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Nine-Tails was outside, its influence on Kushina was limited. But once it entered her body, the real challenge began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cry of pain escaped Kushina's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood of dark red chakra spilled from her body, eroding her flesh while assaulting her consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes visibly turned reddish-black, filled with madness and bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Minato's expression changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he had examined the Nine-Tails earlier, he had noticed something off. This wasn't the full Nine-Tails but only half of it—and the half filled with most of its malice and negative emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also knew that sealing it into Kushina would affect her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected the impact to be this severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While maintaining the seal to contain the Nine-Tails' chakra, he shouted to Kushina, \"Hold on, Kushina! Don't forget, Naruto needs his mom. He's waiting for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato's words had some effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of \"Naruto,\" Kushina's consciousness cleared slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto…\" she murmured, before crying out in pain again. \"Ahh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato's heart ached watching her, but all he could do was keep calling out to her, trying to awaken her will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, sealing the Nine-Tails' chakra took time, and it seemed they were running out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Uchiha Shisui, who had been maintaining the barrier with Sarutobi and the others, suddenly stopped his technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, he appeared at Kushina's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring into her nearly black eyes, it was as if he could see the Nine-Tails' eyes through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant of eye contact, he unleashed his \"Genjutsu: Sharingan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a split second, the Nine-Tails' consciousness was trapped in an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Kushina's consciousness regained control, and her eyes returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Minato was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, as if realizing something, he quickly turned to Shisui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood tears streamed from Shisui's eyes, running down half his face, looking eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shisui, are you okay?\" Minato asked with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shisui waved a hand, indicating he was fine, then deactivated his Mangekyō Sharingan. His voice weak, he said, \"Fourth Hokage, hurry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shisui was okay, Minato nodded and turned back to Kushina. Once the seal on her body stabilized, he formed hand signs again and used another \"Four Symbols Seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, unlike the previous one, the \"Four Symbols Seal\" was reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first sealed the Nine-Tails' chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second guided it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they formed the true \"Eight Trigrams Seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina's abdominal seal transformed from a single-layered spiral rune to a double-layered spiral, with the central rune changing from \"four\" to \"seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight radiating runes extended outward from the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the \"Eight Trigrams Seal\" take shape, Minato finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Kushina again, he could clearly sense that while her aura was much weaker than before, it was no longer deteriorating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant she was out of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato let out a long breath and sat down on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew the immense pressure he had been under.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outcome was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sarutobi and the two elder advisors, who had been skeptical of the plan, now smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Nine-Tails hadn't entered its revival process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, who had watched the entire process, also smiled. He had brought back this half of the Nine-Tails to save Kushina's life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that her life was saved, no matter how things unfolded—whether his identity was exposed or not—Minato likely wouldn't be too hard on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn't the one who released the Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Seimei quietly left the underground space.\u003C\u002Fp>",1479,"2026-06-06T03:31:05.225Z",1,"novelbin.me","688b0fd5e81d8cbdc4552d0ddf049cc3cd5e92e2f59eb7b04425827374d6afcc","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-1049","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-1047",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]