[{"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-256":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},1481077,1929,"Chapter 256: Opportunity","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>\"What?\" ×4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four Iwagakure Jonin saw Seimei suddenly complete a hand seal, their expressions changed drastically. They wanted to cast a technique to stop him, but it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wind Release: Great Breakthrough~'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the world seemed to change color!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whirlwind emerged from Seimei's mouth and rapidly grew larger, turning into an incredibly violent tornado within moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tornado passed between the four Jonin and rushed toward the group of Iwa-nin behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Seimei's target had always been the three hundred Iwa-nin behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he got so close before casting this technique was to prevent the Jonin in front of him from interfering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he revealed his ability to perform one-handed seals, the result was well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iwa-nin were caught off guard by the sudden Wind Release attack, and their only option was to dodge. They had no time to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the formation of the three hundred Iwa-nin was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was precisely Seimei's goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy outnumbered his side, so to win, there were only two options: strengthen his own forces or weaken the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strengthening his own ninjas? Seimei couldn't do that at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the only choice was to weaken the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Seimei created an opportunity, expended a large amount of chakra, and cast the 'Wind Release: Great Breakthrough,' scattering the Iwa-nin's formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave the Konoha ninjas the upper hand in the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Konoha ninjas didn't disappoint him. As soon as they saw the Iwa-nin's formation collapse, they seized the opportunity and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei nodded in satisfaction, then drew his sword to face the four Iwa Jonin who were coming at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wielded a short sword and fought against the four Jonin without showing any signs of being overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was faintly suppressing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat dripped from the foreheads of the four Iwa Jonin as they suddenly realized that Seimei's strength seemed to be much greater than usual today!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they thought it was just an illusion or perhaps a burst of strength from Seimei, temporarily giving him the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time passed, they gradually realized that Seimei was indeed stronger than in their previous battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Has he been hiding his true strength all along?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four Jonin exchanged glances, and in each other's eyes, they saw confusion and a growing sense of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had sacrificed many comrades before to hold Seimei back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seimei had been hiding his strength, they couldn't imagine what would happen next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, their attacks became more hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, they reduced the frequency of their attacks and began focusing more on defense, as if worried about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei quickly noticed this change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Sharingan, he observed their subtle facial expressions and the occasional flicker of worry in their eyes, and he immediately understood what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'An opportunity!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Seimei realized that this was a perfect opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and soon, he formulated a plan and began rhythmically changing his fighting style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four Iwa Jonin, only one was a true Jonin, while the other three were special Jonin. Under Seimei's intense pressure, it wasn't long before he found a flaw in their defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei struck with his sword three times in quick succession. Two strikes deflected the kunai of two opponents, and the third forced another Jonin to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Seimei flashed to the side of the fourth Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His short sword stabbed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shin'ya Shimazu sensed the danger and instinctively took a step back, dodging Seimei's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in doing so, he left the Iwa Jonin who had just been forced back by Seimei exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei thought to himself, \"As expected!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed off with his feet, increasing his momentum as he adjusted the direction of his sword, aiming it at the Iwa Jonin in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the smoothness of his movements, it was clear that Shimazu had never been his real target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Seimei's real target had always been the Iwa Jonin he had just forced into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting for so long, he had thoroughly analyzed their combat habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his Sharingan, he gradually applied pressure, eventually creating this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to see if his efforts would pay off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawachi Onimaru, the Iwa Jonin in front of him, was momentarily stunned by the sword that suddenly appeared in his field of vision. He quickly tried to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That brief moment of hesitation left him open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, in the hands of others, such a small opening wouldn't have meant much, but Seimei had the Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since his Sharingan had already reached the Mangekyō level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was currently only using the three-tomoe version, his insight was far superior to most Uchiha Jonin's three-tomoe Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couple that with his calculated strategy, and it was easy for him to seize this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Illusion Sword Technique'!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Kawachi Onimaru, who had been retreating, was caught in a brief daze, his movements halting once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Seimei's 'Illusion Sword Technique' was only at level 3, it was enough to momentarily disrupt his opponent, who had already shown a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, one misstep leads to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What began as a small opening became a significant weakness under the additional effect of the 'Illusion Sword Technique.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Onimaru, watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true Jonin among them sensed the danger and immediately shouted a warning, hurling a kunai in an attempt to stop Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei had prepared for this. With a simple tilt of his sword, he deflected the kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Nobunaga Kamihara let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't injured Seimei, at least he had prevented him from advancing further, saving Onimaru's life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was that really the case?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the relief in Nobunaga's expression, Seimei's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. He immediately dashed forward, tilting his head slightly to dodge Onimaru's kunai counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with his left hand, he pressed his palm against Onimaru's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of intense pain shot through Onimaru as he looked down and saw that Seimei was holding a concentrated blue chakra orb tightly against his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mouthful of blood spurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onimaru couldn't withstand the damage and was blasted away by the chakra orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Seimei's true finishing move wasn't his short sword. It was the Rasengan, a technique that required no hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After practicing for more than ten days, his Rasengan had leveled up from level 4 (1710\u002F2000) to level 5 (950\u002F5000).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This increase in proficiency made his use of the technique faster and more discreet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he had easily incapacitated an Iwa Jonin with a single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1156,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","5be1e9f21c3fd8fabf284b9374859015888d9d839e46f650bc44990a0d64e4e9","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-257","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-255",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]