[{"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-421":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grind is My Ninja Way",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":14,"novelImage":21},{"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},1481142,1929,"Chapter 421: Counterattack and Change (!)**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-421",421,"\u003Cp>Retracting his thoughts, Seimei turned his gaze toward Mizuki Zangetsu, who was entangled with two shadow clones nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consecutively killing two people, Seimei's momentum had reached its peak. Even someone as strong as Mizuki Zangetsu couldn't help but feel uneasy being stared at so intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick movement, Mizuki Zangetsu dodged another joint attack from the two shadow clones and quietly pulled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the battlefield around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to having more troops and superior individual combat skills, the forces of the Hidden Mist currently held a clear advantage on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming this, Mizuki Zangetsu made up his mind — he had to keep Seimei here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he could stall for time and let the others, or even other battlefields, secure victory, they would win, even if they didn't kill Seimei in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, wars are never won by just one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu turned back to look at Seimei's two shadow clones and thought, \"Before that, I need to deal with these two first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was somewhat arrogant, he wasn't reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Seimei had the power to kill Yamada Shinichi and Takeshima Ichiro, it proved that his strength was formidable. From their previous encounter, Mizuki Zangetsu didn't dare underestimate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, it was essential to eliminate the shadow clones before they fought again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, doing so would ease the pressure in the next fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, fighting one-on-one was better than one versus three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, this would also consume Seimei's chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although some chakra returns to the original body after a shadow clone is destroyed, it's far less than if the user dispelled the clone voluntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, if possible, Mizuki Zangetsu didn't want to give Seimei's clones the chance to disperse willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, Mizuki Zangetsu stopped hesitating and rushed toward one of the shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow clone, seeing this, didn't delay and immediately formed hand seals, casting the ninjutsu — Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, countless fireballs were spewed out like bullets, aimed at the rapidly approaching Mizuki Zangetsu, trying to force him to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the other shadow clone also began preparing, ready to follow up as soon as Mizuki Zangetsu dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, they had used this strategy to restrain him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to their surprise, this time, Mizuki Zangetsu didn't choose to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the barrage of fireballs, Mizuki Zangetsu focused his mind and fully sensed the incoming fire, weaving through them to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several fireballs flew past his body, narrowly missing him, and any slight mistake would have caused injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, Mizuki Zangetsu didn't give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While avoiding the fireballs, he continued to move swiftly toward the shadow clone casting the Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the shadow clone didn't back down but instead spewed more fireballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu was already dodging with great difficulty, and with the distance closing, it naturally became even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after dodging several more fireballs, Mizuki Zangetsu couldn't avoid them all and was hit by three fireballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the expected scene of his flesh being scorched didn't occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment the fireballs struck his body, the impacted area, along with a large surrounding portion of flesh, turned into liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was none other than the Hozuki Clan's secret technique — the Hydrification Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireballs hit the liquid, causing some damage, and Mizuki Zangetsu frowned slightly, but there were no further consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reforming his body, there was no sign of injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the Hydrification Technique not only provides 100% immunity to physical attacks but also offers strong resistance against various ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, even Fire Release, which naturally counters Water Release, couldn't inflict significant damage on Mizuki Zangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only consequence was that his chakra consumption was higher than when dealing with other ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the Hydrification Technique wasn't perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, as far as Seimei knew, Lightning Release was highly effective against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't because Lightning Release had a direct counter-effect, but because its paralyzing effect would prevent the user from fully liquefying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Lightning Release could interrupt the Hydrification Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei hadn't developed Lightning Release chakra and didn't know any Lightning Release ninjutsu, so he couldn't counter the Hydrification Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly why Mizuki Zangetsu dared to take the risk of getting close to the shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to face the clones head-on, even with ten times the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was still another shadow clone nearby, waiting for him to make a mistake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were really restricted by Lightning Release, he would face devastating consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after some testing, he confirmed that Seimei didn't know any Lightning Release ninjutsu, allowing him to take the gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after taking the risk, the reward was great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the shadow clone right in front of him, Mizuki Zangetsu didn't hesitate. He swiftly swung his short sword, striking the shadow clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow clone couldn't dodge in time and had its throat slit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Poof!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a puff of chakra smoke, the shadow clone dissolved completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it seemed long, all of this happened in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Seimei nor the remaining shadow clone had the chance to intervene. They could only watch as it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Sigh*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a breath, Mizuki Zangetsu retracted his short sword and turned to face Seimei and the last shadow clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was calm, as if he had done something insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seimei hadn't noticed the significant change in his breathing before and after the strike, he might have been fooled by this display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his opponent had already made a move, Seimei couldn't remain idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging a glance with his shadow clone, Seimei didn't need to give an order — the clone immediately rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that close combat was about to begin with Mizuki Zangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, Seimei had instructed his shadow clone to keep their distance and strike from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the clone was charging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Seimei could only say, times change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, the goal was to restrain the opponent and buy time, so it was important to avoid close combat to prevent the clone from taking too much damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, however, the goal was to create an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to be cautious anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was just a shadow clone. As long as it created a chance to strike down the opponent, sacrificing it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.619Z",1,"novelbin.me","1790d4d2bbdc6aed215115746dbf6477f725c44ebf83a4d3be93c4d650c23d86","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-422","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-420","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]