[{"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-422":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},1481143,1929,"Chapter 422: Brutal Kill**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-422",422,"\u003Cp>*Clang, clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the shadow clone had engaged in a fierce battle with Mizuki Zangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow clone was on the offensive, while Mizuki Zangetsu, wary of Seimei's presence, focused mostly on defense. But whenever he found an opening, he didn't hesitate to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the fight was incredibly intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several times, the shadow clone nearly fell to a single strike, which would have caused it to collapse. Meanwhile, Mizuki Zangetsu was forced to use his hydration technique multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, second by second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, at a certain moment, Seimei made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of rushing toward his opponent, he waited for the right opportunity and performed a jutsu—**Wind Style: Blade of Wind**!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A transparent wind blade, about a meter long, formed in front of him and shot toward Mizuki Zangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment, Mizuki had just released his hydration state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the wind blade was upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to Seimei's disappointment, just as the blade was about to land, Mizuki re-entered his hydrated state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind blade passed right through his body, causing no harm whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, it's a semi-passive ability, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, Seimei had only suspected this, but now he was 100% sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wind blade was an opportunity Seimei created using his Sharingan's powerful insight, along with the **Mind Connection Jutsu** to communicate with his shadow clone. Based on Mizuki Zangetsu's previous reactions during the fight, if the **Hydration Technique** required active control, he wouldn't have been able to react in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This confirmed that as long as the technique was activated before the fight, it could passively block both lethal and non-lethal attacks to some extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the **Hydration Technique** was a ridiculously overpowered ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Seimei hadn't developed lightning chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, things would be much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This solidified his resolve to master all chakra natures. Only by doing so could he eliminate any weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Seimei slowly drew the long sword from his waist and walked toward his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, his pace was slow, but after just a few steps, his figure flickered with a blue light and vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu, who had been keeping a close eye on him, widened his eyes in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Mizuki ducked under the shadow clone's attack and raised his short sword to defend his right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of metal clashing rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, having used his **Instant Sword Technique**, struck with his blade, hitting Mizuki Zangetsu's short sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force behind the strike caused Mizuki to skid back half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei wasted no time and immediately swung his sword for another strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki, having fought Seimei before, knew that once caught in his rhythm, he'd be overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, instead of taking the blow head-on, Mizuki used his chakra to hydrate his body, avoiding the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he seized the moment to counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the short sword thrust toward Seimei's throat, Seimei's expression didn't change, as if he had anticipated it. He shifted slightly, dodging the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mizuki wasn't about to let this rare chance slip away. In the next instant, his short sword shifted from a thrust to a horizontal slash aimed at Seimei's neck, attempting to sever his carotid artery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei reacted quickly, pulling back his long sword to block the attack in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Zzzzz~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Seimei and Mizuki applied force, their blades grinding against each other, producing an ear-piercing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mizuki Zangetsu so close, Seimei's pupils contracted. With a thought, he prepared to cast the **Genjutsu: Sharingan**.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu immediately sensed something was wrong, quickly closed his eyes, and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei seized the opportunity, stepping forward and slashing diagonally with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut across Mizuki's chest, but instead of feeling like it sliced through flesh, it felt like it hit something sticky and resistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei focused and saw that Mizuki's body had turned into liquid, trapping his sword inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he channeled a large amount of chakra, converting it into fire style and injecting it into his sword. With a *boom*, flames erupted along the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire burst from within Mizuki's body, engulfing him in flames and forcing him to immediately rehydrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a blob of jelly, Mizuki was flung backward, putting distance between himself and Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Mizuki reformed, Seimei noticed that his chakra reserves had depleted significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'As I thought, every ability has its limits.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the **Hydration Technique** allowed Mizuki Zangetsu to be immune to physical attacks and even resist many jutsu. But all of this required chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his chakra ran low, neither his immunity to physical attacks nor his defense against jutsu would hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simplest way to defeat him was to drain his chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this realization, Seimei dispelled his **Shadow Clone Jutsu**, reclaiming the chakra from the clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After adjusting to his peak state, Seimei launched an all-out attack on Mizuki Zangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he didn't hold back. Aside from a few abilities, like the **Mangekyō Sharingan**, he used everything at his disposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a short time, Mizuki Zangetsu suffered devastating blows, his chakra reserves visibly depleting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Seimei's relentless assault forced Mizuki to stay hydrated, giving him little chance to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was either getting hit or about to get hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu was incredibly frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how much frustration he felt, in the face of overwhelming strength, he could only endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's Sharingan rotated slightly as he carefully observed Mizuki Zangetsu's condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he confirmed that his opponent's chakra had reached its limit and that Mizuki wouldn't be able to fight back, Seimei deliberately slowed his attack, giving his opponent a chance to retaliate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki, having been pushed to the edge, didn't have time to wonder if it was a trap. Or rather, he couldn't afford to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Seimei showed a \"flaw,\" Mizuki struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword thrust directly toward Seimei's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei sidestepped the attack, forcing Mizuki to retreat and attempt to escape back to the Mist Ninja's ranks, hoping to rely on them for safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was all part of Seimei's plan. The hope Mizuki saw was nothing more than an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Mizuki turned around, Seimei flashed with blue light and appeared behind him. Seimei extended his left hand, pressing it against Mizuki's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite using the last of his chakra to hydrate once more, Mizuki couldn't escape his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Zzzzzz~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grating sound filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce wind howled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Mizuki's body was enveloped in a sphere of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Mizuki's agonized screams could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one looked closely, they would see countless tiny chakra needles swirling within the energy sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just any jutsu. It was the S-rank forbidden technique—**Wind Style: Rasenshuriken**!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizuki Zangetsu's **Hydration Technique** was formidable, allowing him to nullify many forms of damage. But with his chakra exhausted, he had no defense against the cellular-level assault of the **Rasenshuriken**.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, his chakra was fully depleted, forcing him out of his hydrated state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, his life ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.619Z",1,"novelbin.me","78045a6aa508ce587cda9858d6986059fd7a70ee913e29aaecbfbb9c46757a6c","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-423","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-421",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]