[{"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-432":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},1481153,1929,"Chapter 432: Making a Move**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-432",432,"\u003Cp>A little over a minute later, nearly a hundred Konoha reinforcement troops arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their entry into the battlefield, the entire situation shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered around Uchiha Shisui and several Konoha jonin, multiple battle formations appeared. The shinobi from both sides were now intertwined, with no clear advantage on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Ao, this was unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just his opinion; the task assigned to him by Daisuke Yuki was to find a way to launch an attack on the south gate of the Black Stone Outpost to coordinate with the main force's offensive on the eastern front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these Konoha shinobi were allowed to hold them up here, the mission would undoubtedly fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they couldn't afford a stalemate here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, leading the remaining Mist shinobi around the battlefield to attack the south gate was also impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would their small number have little impact, but the oppressive presence of Seimei in the skies made it impossible for them to leave easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, the only option is to win this battle first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Ao stopped ordering the nearby Mist shinobi to defend against Seimei and instead led everyone to join the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei hesitated briefly but chose not to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the Konoha side felt the pressure once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with a skilled fighter like Uchiha Shisui acting as their savior, there was no immediate risk of defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Seimei calmly circled above the battlefield, waiting for the right opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, second by second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the battle raged on, the situation grew increasingly intense. Many of the smaller battle formations were reaching a fever pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This intensity meant that neither the Konoha nor Mist forces had the energy to pay attention to Seimei's presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Seimei had been attacking less frequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Mist shinobi even began to speculate whether he had been too severely injured in the earlier fights to fight at full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Seimei appeared fine on the surface, it was known that many of the weapons used against him had been coated with poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after being poisoned, the effects often weren't immediately visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This suspicion led some Mist shinobi to quietly breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ao might have noticed something, but with the chaotic battlefield and the need to maintain morale, he couldn't reveal his observations to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he allowed his subordinates to speculate freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this gave Seimei a better chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, while Ao led dozens of his men in fierce combat with over ten Konoha shinobi, Seimei suddenly swooped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist shinobi were caught off guard and didn't react in time, allowing Seimei to close in within 30 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they tried to respond, he was already 20 meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This distance was more than enough for Seimei to launch a large-scale attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he quickly formed hand seals and, after taking a deep breath, unleashed a powerful Wind Release jutsu—**Great Breakthrough**!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a fierce gale erupted from his mouth, resembling a natural disaster, blowing straight toward the Mist shinobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, they had no time to defend and were forced to endure the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no way they could withstand a Wind Release jutsu that Seimei had poured so much chakra into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like before, they were blown off balance, unable to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only them, but even the Konoha shinobi entangled with them were sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the moment, Seimei flapped his wings and descended, reaching out to grab Ao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the nagging sense of unease had kept Ao alert to Seimei's movements. His jonin-level strength allowed him to narrowly evade the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missing his target, Seimei felt a slight disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Capturing Ao alive had always been the ideal scenario, not something guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't surprising that he failed this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he had a backup plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Seimei retracted his chakra wings, dispelling his **Wind Release: Wings of Wind**, and drew the long blade from his waist, attacking once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei rushing at him, Ao wasted no time, immediately raising his kunai to prepare for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang, clang, clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of metal clashing filled the air, as frequent as raindrops hitting the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the battle between the two intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei activated his **Three-Tomoe Sharingan**, fully analyzing and predicting Ao's movements, launching continuous attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Ao, disregarding the chakra expenditure, kept his **Byakugan** fully active, using its insight to monitor Seimei's chakra flow, predicting his next moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the time being, he managed to hold off Seimei's relentless assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight between the two was so fierce that nearby lower and mid-level shinobi, both from Mist and Konoha, didn't dare to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several jonin on both sides tried to intervene to help their respective leaders, but each time they were blocked by enemy jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Seimei and Ao locked in one-on-one combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was exactly what Seimei wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his peripheral vision, Seimei observed the surrounding shinobi and subtly maneuvered Ao toward the edge of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Seimei, who held the upper hand, this wasn't difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Ao realized it or not, the two inevitably moved toward the battlefield's outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, a few Mist chunin foolishly tried to rescue Ao, but Seimei swiftly dealt with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after several minutes, Seimei and Ao reached the battlefield's edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, Ao had sensed that something was off but didn't pay it much mind. After all, his Byakugan had already scanned the area, confirming there were no hidden traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Seimei's combat performance thus far, Ao felt that while he was at a disadvantage, he could at least stall for time, even if it drained his chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Seimei as a threat, Ao was confident his subordinates could secure victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they could come to his aid, allowing him to escape danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, the plan was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, as long as he could hold off Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a strong sense of danger flooded Ao's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart raced, and without thinking, he focused all his attention on Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of an expected attack, all he saw in Seimei's eyes was something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like a black sun, reflected in crimson pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at them filled him with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**(End of Chapter)**\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.619Z",1,"novelbin.me","f06241628df1239cd6c6219fe18e7acc864f378ab053302cfd89db14c639946b","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-433","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-431",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]