[{"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-209":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},1481230,1929,"Chapter 209: Explosion Release and Counterattack","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-209",209,"\u003Cp>Seimei's attack was both lightning-fast and utterly unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Gari caught off guard, but even his teammates nearby failed to react in time, making coordinated defense impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left with no choice, Seimei had to follow up personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as he had anticipated, before his Sharingan evolved into the Mangekyō stage, even his perfected \"Genjutsu: Sharingan\" could not trap a Jōnin for long if unleashed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent was prepared and exceptionally skilled, the genjutsu would be even less effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Gari was precisely such a Jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it took only a brief moment of distraction before Gari broke free of the illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that instant, Seimei had just reached him, thrusting his short sword forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a split second, Gari grabbed Seimei's blade with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a loud \"boom,\" an immense surge of chakra erupted from Gari's palm, shattering Seimei's sword into countless fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left holding only the bare hilt of his destroyed weapon, Seimei was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he had never encountered such a scenario before—his primary weapon destroyed before the fight had even properly begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei's bewildered expression, Gari did not hesitate. He immediately hurled the fragments of the broken sword toward Seimei's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Gari lunged forward, closing the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left hand clenched into a fist, enveloped in Explosion Release chakra, before striking fiercely toward Seimei's abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this punch landed, Seimei would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries at the very least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, despite being momentarily stunned by the destruction of his sword, Seimei kept his focus on his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Gari launched the fragments, Seimei activated his Sharingan to its fullest, predicting the chain of attacks that would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included, of course, Gari's feint and subsequent punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei ignored the fragments flying toward him. With a powerful stomp of his right foot, he dodged to the left, causing Gari's punch to strike empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the shockwave from Gari's Explosion Release still threw Seimei off balance, forcing him back a couple of steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, even a missed punch could generate enough force to be threatening, which made Seimei even more wary of Gari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Seimei could regain his footing, Gari advanced again, his fists swinging relentlessly, aiming at various parts of Seimei's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Gari learned his lesson and avoided direct eye contact with Seimei. Although this reduced the accuracy of his attacks, he didn't mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Explosion Release at his disposal, precision wasn't necessary. As long as his strikes hit Seimei, the effect would be the same regardless of the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Seimei found himself dodging relentlessly, unable to allow even a single hit to land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, due to the nature of Explosion Release, he didn't dare engage directly, fearing his fists might also be shattered in a clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Seimei found himself in such a difficult situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that the danger was insurmountable—his fully-evolved three-tomoe Sharingan made these \"slow\" attacks hardly a true threat—but the sheer frustration of being unable to counterattack was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking blow after blow without striking back was a truly miserable experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dodging more than ten punches, Seimei finally reached into his ninja pouch and pulled out a kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, he was no longer entirely defenseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the keen perception granted by his Sharingan, Seimei could seize the gaps between Gari's attacks to counter with his kunai. The fight gradually shifted from one-sided to a close contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Konoha Jōnin accompanying Seimei didn't just stand by idly. He had engaged the other Iwa-nin, doing his best to keep them from approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the battle dragged on, the reinforcements from Iwa were already closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting a quick glance at the other skirmish, Seimei noted that his ally was holding his ground but could only delay the inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't afford to drag this out,\" Seimei thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering his stance, he dodged Gari's punch before finding an opening to stab his kunai directly toward Gari's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only such a critical threat could force Gari to defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, sensing danger, Gari immediately withdrew his fist and dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Seimei opened his left palm, revealing a dense sphere of chakra forming in his hand—Rasengan, an unsealed ninjutsu technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without missing a beat, Seimei thrust his palm forward, aiming the Rasengan at Gari's chest and abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the intense danger radiating from the chakra sphere, Gari quickly retreated again to evade the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the moment, Seimei swiftly retreated, distancing himself from Gari. His hands moved rapidly, forming seals at an incredible speed, ultimately condensing a transparent wind blade between his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't an ordinary ninjutsu but an advanced technique he had copied from Shoji Kohara—the Wind Release: Blade of Wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After days of practice, his proficiency in the technique had reached nearly Level 5. Now, as Seimei executed it, his movements were fluid and precise, showcasing his mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ninjutsu, known for its incredible speed, high attack power, and stealthy nature, was the perfect choice for dealing with Gari in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Gari, hesitant to look directly at Seimei, failed to detect his attack intentions immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until he charged forward again, preparing for another close-range assault, that he sensed the danger. He hastily dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the wind blade grazed his arm, leaving a deep wound on his left arm, exposing bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrelenting, Seimei continued to widen the distance while rapidly forming seals. With a sharp exhale, he unleashed a massive fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the iconic Uchiha Clan technique—the Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the intense heatwave rushing toward him, Gari leaped to the side, evading the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**Boom!**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball exploded, its scorching flames and shockwave spreading rapidly in all directions, forcing Gari to dodge repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This critical interruption left Gari unable to close the gap any further, finally allowing Seimei to breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time for his kiting strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without worrying about chakra consumption, Seimei formed seals at a dazzling speed, unleashing a barrage of techniques—Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu, Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu, Fire Release: Dragon Flame Jutsu, and Wind Release: Blade of Wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, he also threw a few shuriken or kunai equipped with explosive tags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leveraging the unparalleled perception of his Sharingan, Seimei's ability to predict Gari's movements became increasingly precise, making his attacks even more lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Gari feeling deeply frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he dared not look directly at Seimei, fearing he might fall victim to another genjutsu and lose control again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after being slashed by the wind blade once more, Gari decided to retreat temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly formed seals with both hands, performing the Earth Release technique he had previously used to pursue Seimei and his companion. Lowering his body, he vanished into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*(End of Chapter)*\u003C\u002Fp>",1154,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","29dcb9acedf03daf81ae3877c49303d7f01ebfe352c8ce30291bd0cb2e5f39f4","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-210","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-208",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]