[{"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-35":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},1481056,1929,"Chapter 35: Retreat","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kunai shot from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if having eyes on the back of his head, Seimei slightly tilted his body, dodging the sneak attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around to face the direction of the kunai, he saw an Iwa-nin Chunin abandoning the two Konoha Genin he had been suppressing and rushing straight towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, but another Iwa-nin also gave up on his opponent and approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, these two planned to team up against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the middle-aged Iwa-nin launched a sneak attack on him earlier, he knew he had entered the Iwa-nin's sights, and being targeted was only a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't avoid it, he would take the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Seimei chose to quickly kill Ishii Ichiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to disrupt the rhythm of these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like now, with Ishii Ichiro dead, these two people had to abandon their original targets and focus their energy on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing this, on the surface, it seemed like Seimei had become a shield for these Konoha Genin. But thinking deeper, one would realize that the risk he faced hadn't actually increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, overall, it was even lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because according to the opponent's rhythm, after these two killed their original targets, they would likely join Ishii Ichiro in besieging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with Ishii Ichiro dead, the number of people besieging him decreased from three to two, significantly reducing the danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the surviving Konoha Genin, whether willing or not, would attract the attention of other Iwa-nin nearby, thus reducing the number of potential opponents for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, as long as he controlled the pace well, he wouldn't have to face more enemies in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and Seimei didn't waste any more time. He immediately took out his kunai and rushed towards the two opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei charging straight at them, the two Iwa-nin didn't waste any words. They exchanged glances and also charged towards Seimei, clearly intending to engage in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, unless they were genius-level ninja, the amount of chakra within their bodies was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, during battles, they usually wouldn't frequently use ninjutsu, especially on such a chaotic battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no one knew if an enemy would appear and finish them off after they exhausted their chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, every ninja was meticulous in their calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, Seimei had displayed impressive close combat skills in his fight with Ishii Ichiro, but that was ultimately a one-on-one situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with these two Iwa-nin teaming up, they didn't believe Seimei could still be their match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, when they saw Seimei closing the distance, preparing for close combat, they didn't choose to evade but instead met his challenge head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, they even felt a bit fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the scene of Seimei using ninjutsu to kill Ishii Ichiro was still fresh in their minds. Although they didn't say it out loud, they were still somewhat apprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Seimei had chosen close combat, which was exactly what they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't believe that Seimei could fight one against two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reality was just as they expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his 'Basic Taijutsu' cultivated to lv3 perfection, all the techniques mastered, and having gained some实战 experience from Ishii Ichiro, Seimei still couldn't achieve a one-versus-two victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, in just a short time, he had several new wounds on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they were all superficial injuries and didn't affect his combat effectiveness for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei swung his kunai, blocking attacks from both Iwa-nin, then took a step back, briefly creating some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Iwa-nin didn't immediately pursue but instead flanked him from both sides, slowly closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this, they didn't forget to use psychological tactics to try and weaken Seimei's fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, stop struggling. You can't possibly defeat us. Surrender now, and maybe we'll spare your life,\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, kid, look around. Is there anyone who can help you? Surrender now and avoid the pain,\" the other echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Seimei glanced around the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, everyone nearby was currently engaged in combat. No one could help him, not even Ryosuke and Mizutani Shizuko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, they were fighting a young Iwa-nin, with another Konoha Genin assisting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three against one, the situation wasn't very optimistic, but their lives weren't in immediate danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming this, Seimei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he focused his attention back on the two in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, in a one-versus-two situation, without activating his Sharingan and relying solely on close combat skills, he wasn't their match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But similarly, it wasn't easy for these two to kill him either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the situation reached a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was exactly what he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he could maintain this situation, Seimei wasn't in a hurry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was on his side. Once reinforcements arrived, the crisis would naturally be resolved. There was no need to fight these two to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Seimei's mentality became even more stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Seimei wasn't affected by their words at all, the two Iwa-nin stopped wasting their breath and charged at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh sound of metal clashing continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's senses were fully alert, fighting one against two, only slightly at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle lasted for a minute or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, one of the Iwa-nin couldn't take it anymore. After signaling to his teammate, he suddenly created distance, seemingly preparing to use some ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei thought to himself, \"Not good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had long known that the two wouldn't let him stall for time like this, their sudden change in tactics still caught him off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought he could at least drag it out for a few more minutes, but their impatience after such a short time left him somewhat unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Seimei was about to create distance, the remaining Iwa-nin suddenly intensified his attacks, preventing him from breaking free for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was critical, and Seimei thought, \"Should I use the Sharingan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he caught the Iwa-nin off guard, Seimei was confident he could kill him in one strike, but he wasn't sure if he could conceal it from the other Iwa-nin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his Sharingan was exposed, not to mention the trouble that would follow, he would likely face a siege from a bunch of Iwa-nin right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, every Uchiha ninja who awakened the Sharingan was a potential asset. If they could eliminate one, the merit would be significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Sharingan didn't have the protection of the Caged Bird Seal, and Iwagakure wouldn't mind capturing one for research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even without using the Sharingan, Seimei might not be in danger, but this feeling of losing control over the situation made him feel very insecure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Seimei was hesitating, several sharp whistles of varying lengths suddenly sounded on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these whistles, the Iwa-nin, who had been fiercely attacking, suddenly stopped, their expressions changing drastically. They quickly exchanged glances with the Iwa-nin who had retreated to the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, both of them formed hand seals simultaneously and used some kind of Earth Style ninjutsu, breaking through towards the outskirts of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... a retreat?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei was both surprised and delighted. If the opponents retreated, he wouldn't have to struggle anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>",1235,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","a54ead903910bf4e503ef773c5ec769e1c573cbb7160dfb8ac3922b02376d601","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-36","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-34",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]