[{"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-158":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},1481179,1929,"Chapter 158: Unstoppable Momentum**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, engrossed in honing his 'Swordsmanship,' suddenly sensed something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Sharingan's three tomoe spun rapidly, instantly discerning Toyama Daito's intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trying to take me down with you? Naive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering to himself, Seimei shifted his grip and forcefully retracted his short sword before it could approach Toyama Daito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift flash, he dodged Toyama Daito's desperate attack effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toyama Daito's heart sank as his attack missed its mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could recover, the sharp sound of air being pierced reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts screamed at him, and he attempted to evade, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Slash!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's short sword grazed his chest, carving a deep wound that exposed bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The searing pain elicited a muffled groan as Toyama Daito instinctively clutched at the wound. Blood streamed from the gash, and his vision dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he would die from blood loss unless he acted quickly, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning his surroundings, he found no sign of Seimei. Treating his injury wasn't an option with an enemy lurking nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that it mattered for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a short sword pierced his back, puncturing his heart and emerging from his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Pfft!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toyama Daito looked down at the bloodied tip of the blade jutting through his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this... the end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his strength ebbed, his mind wandered to his family. A fleeting thought crossed him: *If only there were no war...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Tsss!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei withdrew the blade, extinguishing the last traces of life in Toyama Daito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had felt the surge of emotion in his opponent's final moments but gave it no further thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were enemies, and Seimei had no time to entertain sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheathing his sword, he surveyed the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skirmish was nearing its end. Only a few scattered Iwa-nin continued to resist. Judging by the distant sounds of combat, the other battlefronts were also winding down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than seeking new targets, Seimei chose to assist the team's medical ninja in treating the wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This decision wasn't entirely altruistic; his 'Healing Technique' needed practice to improve, and his injured comrades provided the perfect opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the other Konoha ninjas, however, Seimei's actions reflected the ideals of a model ninja—taking on the riskiest enemies in battle and immediately supporting his comrades afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this wasn't exemplary, then what was?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admiration gleamed in their gazes as they looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Seimei cared little for reputation, he understood its utility. A good reputation could serve as a shield, and he saw no reason to discourage their whispers of praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the battle was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha's forces had annihilated 105 enemies while sustaining 75 casualties. Despite medical intervention, 22 were confirmed dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casualty ratio—nearly 5 to 1—was staggering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disparity wasn't because Iwa-nin were weaker than Konoha. Rather, it stemmed from the imbalance in numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha had deployed nearly 500 ninjas, the majority being Chunin and Jonin, with only a few Genin among their ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iwa-nin, on the other hand, fielded just over 100 combatants, most of whom were Genin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an average of four or five Konoha ninjas ganging up on each Iwa-nin, it was no surprise the results were so lopsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Iwa-nin not fought desperately before succumbing, Konoha's losses would have been even lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, not every Iwa-nin was captured or killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without an initial encirclement, it was inevitable some would escape. Even if surrounded, ninja techniques made it impossible to catch everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the battle concluded, the information leak was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next phase would depend on preparedness and seizing opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an hour of rest, Seimei's team resumed their mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the plan, they advanced to attack a second-line Iwagakure camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Konoha, Iwagakure's defenses were layered, and their task was to push forward relentlessly, dismantling each layer to force reinforcements from other Iwagakure bases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would allow Konoha's feint-attack forces to launch a real offensive, pressuring Iwagakure's front line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan was straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a world dominated by extraordinary powers, complex tactics often played second fiddle to raw strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru, therefore, prioritized securing a strong first strike and leaving the rest to execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour and a half later, Seimei's group arrived at their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, news of their assault had already reached the Iwa-nin, who stood on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reinforcements had no time to arrive, and the 100 or so ninjas stationed there were woefully outnumbered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended in just over 30 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei only managed to kill one Tokubetsu Jonin this time—not due to a lack of effort but a shortage of high-ranking targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even then, he had been lucky. As part of the combat team tasked with handling high-risk enemies, he was able to claim one. Otherwise, he might not have gotten any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jonin seemed prepared to retreat, leading their subordinates to safety as soon as the tide turned against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they didn't take many people, their actions—and the selection of who they saved—revealed Iwagakure's intent to preserve its elite forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that a larger confrontation loomed on the horizon, and these conserved combatants would play a pivotal role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei resolved to kill as many enemies as possible in the upcoming battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping this determination in mind, he once again assisted the medical ninja in treating the wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the issue of depleted chakra?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wasn't concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lv5 'Chakra Absorption Technique' allowed him to drain 1,000 chakra points per second, with a 90% conversion rate into his own chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed was to touch an enemy for a few seconds before their death to fully replenish his reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that assurance, Seimei prepared for the battles yet to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",972,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","ecaf115ac660c51b01a9f0c7d2458862f19b3aca34c15223f8e76e9f0ef71851","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-159","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-157",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]