[{"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-386":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},1481346,1929,"Chapter 386: Retreat**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-386",386,"\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei flew in, one of the Mist ninjas, who were surrounding and attacking a group of Leaf ninjas, suddenly shouted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the group swiftly scattered in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei smirked and muttered to himself, \"Bad luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, these Mist ninjas had gained experience from being attacked. They understood that his aerial advantage gave him a significant upper hand, so as soon as they saw him approaching, they immediately spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, it was no longer easy for him to attack multiple targets at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the 'Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu,' which could target several enemies at once, wasn't as effective now that the enemies had distanced themselves from each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just proved how adaptable ninjas truly are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Mist ninjas weren't prepared for aerial assaults this time; otherwise, Seimei wouldn't have dared to fly around so boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this gave the Leaf ninjas some breathing room, even without Seimei directly intervening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but they could also use his arrival as an opportunity to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like now, when the Leaf ninjas noticed him flying in, they exchanged glances and immediately started pursuing the scattered Mist ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those Mist ninjas, cautious of Seimei's presence, didn't dare to attack with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the Mist ninjas found themselves at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei was more than happy to continue circling the battlefield, applying pressure to the Mist ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, whenever a good opportunity arose, he wouldn't hesitate to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short amount of time, he had already killed one Mist ninja and injured three others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason? The Mist Jonin pursuing him had finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them approaching, Seimei flapped his chakra wings and flew off to another part of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Jonin glanced at the bodies on the ground and, in frustration, threw several shuriken at the remaining Leaf ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they hurriedly chased after Seimei again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that they didn't want to stay and kill the remaining Leaf ninjas, but if they did, Seimei would devastate the next battlefield they left him at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was a mutual struggle, and Seimei was only one person, his aerial advantage made his attacks more devastating than theirs on the Leaf ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it wasn't worth the trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they had no choice but to pursue him relentlessly. Even if they couldn't kill Seimei, they couldn't afford to let him stay in one place for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Leaf ninjas, well, since the Mist had the advantage in numbers, they left them to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply a matter of necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time continued to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, another hour had gone by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the horizon, over the sea, the sun began to rise, painting the sky with the soft hues of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the first rays of sunlight hit the cliffside known as Hawk's Beak, the battlefield's oppressive atmosphere seemed to lighten just a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, more than five hours had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, both sides were exhausted, but with no orders to retreat, neither dared to leave the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they continued to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his 'Chakra Absorption Technique,' Seimei's chakra levels remained high. Meanwhile, the Mist Jonin chasing him were clearly running low on chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Seimei's delay tactics even easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he even managed to take advantage of this situation to kill one Mist Jonin and one Special Jonin, further weakening the enemy's elite forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seimei weren't concerned about provoking Mist Village too much, he might have gone on a full killing spree by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't doubt his power; over the past few hours, he'd been holding back, focusing on flight maneuvers to protect the overall situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to truly go all out, even if he were surrounded, killing a few of them would be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But doing so would harm the overall plan, and it wouldn't benefit him either, so he wasn't interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if this dragged on much longer and the enemy's state worsened, he might actually make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it seemed fate had other plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, just as Seimei was about to act, the sharp cry of an eagle suddenly echoed from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking over, Seimei saw that it was a messenger hawk from Mist Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caw~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another cry rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down below, Mei Terumi and the other Jonin listened closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, their expressions changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, one of the Mist Jonin, skilled in mental techniques, cast a jutsu to communicate with the other Mist ninjas, passing along the retreat order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right—retreat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eagle's cries had carried the upper command's order: they were to return to the forward base as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up in the sky, thanks to his high vantage point, Seimei immediately recognized the Mist ninjas' intentions, but he didn't interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one, he couldn't stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Mist ninjas were clearly prepared. As soon as they received the order, they split into several groups and fled toward the sea from different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he could stop them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, the surviving Leaf ninjas at the base were few and in terrible condition. Even if he stopped one or two groups, they wouldn't have the strength to eliminate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, and most importantly, Mei Terumi and the others were still watching him. If he acted, it could easily lead to another battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he didn't fear them, he wasn't interested in wasting energy unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after some thought, he decided to let them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he wasn't moving, Mei Terumi and the others also breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If, before the battle, they had been confident, now, after hours of torment, they were thoroughly worn down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, avoiding a fight was the best outcome for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by, and the two sides silently watched each other, letting their ninjas retreat from the battlefield without further conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Mist ninjas had completely disappeared, and the remaining Leaf ninjas gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light flap of his chakra wings, Seimei flew to the edge of Hawk's Beak Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the rising sun, Seimei gazed out at the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, several Mist warships were quickly sailing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could faintly make out some familiar faces at the back of the ships—Mist Jonin who had clashed with him the previous night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, he suddenly had a feeling that they would meet again soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist Village had clearly put a lot of effort into launching this battle and had held out until the end. There was no way they wouldn't have gained some ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei could easily imagine that Mist Village had likely captured some strongholds along the border—perhaps even more than one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the coming days, both sides would undoubtedly fight over these strongholds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that time came, he would most likely be called to action, and the Mist Jonin would likely participate as well, increasing the chances of another confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Seimei's feeling wasn't just a hunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn't good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his current strength, especially with his ability to fly, made it unlikely for these battles to pose a serious threat to his life, he had no interest in wasting time and energy if he could avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he didn't have the luxury of ignoring the rules just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light sigh, Seimei stopped thinking about it and flew back toward the Leaf stronghold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","c37d60929c524f32e5ddf534f27d82642700c82ca92b7768fcd07c19a9138a15","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-490","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-489",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]