[{"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-453":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},1481287,1929,"Chapter 453: Killing and the Situation**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-453",453,"\u003Cp>*Screech~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a blade slicing through flesh echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei slashed out with his blade, leaving a deep wound on his opponent's chest, cutting down to the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Shinobi Jōnin let out a cry of pain, pulling back the kunai he had thrust forward and quickly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei glanced down at the wound on his shoulder, caused by the kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with one step forward, he prepared to finish off his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just at that moment, the Mist Jōnin, whom he had forced back earlier with his \"Genjutsu: Sharingan,\" suddenly stepped forward again, blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kunai came flying straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei paused slightly, raised his long blade, and blocked it in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade and the kunai clashed, producing a crisp metallic sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Seimei nor his opponent backed down. They both exerted force, causing the blade and kunai to grind against each other, producing a harsh screeching noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew between them, forcing both to squint their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of deadlock, both simultaneously retreated, putting some distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, they charged at each other again, colliding once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of metal clashing rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, they didn't remain in a stalemate. The moment they made contact, they broke apart, only to engage again immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang, clang, clang~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of rapid metal clashes followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei swung his long blade, launching continuous attacks. The Mist Jōnin before him struggled to keep up, managing only to defend despite his best efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left him in a very passive position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei glanced at the wounded Mist Jōnin in the distance, who had already retreated. He sighed inwardly, thinking it was a missed opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focusing again, Seimei directed his attention to the Mist Jōnin before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, neither of the two had been his match. Now, with only one left, Seimei found it much easier to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, Seimei had gained the upper hand and left several wounds on his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Seimei himself, not only had he avoided further injury, but even the wound on his shoulder from the earlier fight was rapidly healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why he dared to use himself as bait to create opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed he could use the same tactic again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought in mind, Seimei continued to fight with full force, but at the same time, he deliberately left openings, trying to lure his opponent into making a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, whether out of caution, recognizing Seimei's strategy, or for some other reason, the Mist Jōnin didn't fall for it, no matter how Seimei tried to bait him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Seimei feeling somewhat helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the strength gap between them was evident. Even if his opponent didn't take risks, he still wasn't Seimei's equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle dragged on for a few more minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Seimei's relentless assault, the Mist Jōnin was on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing closer, Seimei could even hear his opponent's labored breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Severe exhaustion was causing the Jōnin's movements to become increasingly sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Seimei saw an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he unleashed his chakra, pushing off the ground with both feet and instantly increasing his speed to the maximum. He appeared in front of his opponent in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shimizu Kenta, momentarily stunned by Seimei's sudden appearance, thrust his kunai towards Seimei's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite the speed of the attack, it was no match for Seimei's Sharingan, which made it appear slow and predictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, since Seimei had initiated this attack, he had already anticipated his opponent's reaction, easily dodging the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Shimizu Kenta wasn't as fortunate. Seimei's sudden burst of speed caught him completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he managed to thrust his kunai, it was ultimately too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield, sometimes victory or defeat is decided in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sidestepping the kunai, Seimei slashed out with his long blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade was enveloped in a pale blue wind-like current, giving off a sharp aura as it flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't some other power, but the result of Wind Release chakra gathering and flowing along the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long blade swept across Shimizu Kenta's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shimizu Kenta leaned back with all his strength, narrowly avoiding a direct hit from the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Wind Release chakra surrounding the blade still managed to slice through his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, blood gushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stumbling back two steps, Shimizu Kenta reached up to clutch his throat, as if trying to stop the blood loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's strike, aided by his Sharingan's precision, had not only severed Kenta's carotid artery but also cut his windpipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Kenta faced both massive blood loss and the agony of suffocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such circumstances, without the immediate intervention of a high-level medical ninja like Tsunade, survival was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And clearly, there was no such ninja on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Seimei's abilities in certain areas might rival Tsunade's, saving his opponent was beyond him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Kenta could only await death in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei shifted his gaze away from his dying opponent, no longer paying him any attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at a Konoha Jōnin who had nearly defeated Itō Shōhei and was heading toward another part of the battlefield. With a leap, Seimei jumped onto a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several more leaps, he reached the treetop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the highest point, Seimei surveyed the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire valley had become a battlefield. The Mist Shinobi's defensive line on the mountainside had long since collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, both sides were engaged in a chaotic battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to prior preparations, Konoha was generally holding the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, though, the Mist Shinobi hadn't been completely overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things continued like this, it was clear that even if Konoha eventually won, it would take a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that happened, they would fall into Yasuda Akiyuki's trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Yasuda likely wanted most was to delay, waiting for the other Mist forces to overrun the Blackstone Stronghold and join up with them, leading to Konoha's complete annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not an impossible scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was the most likely outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sano Nobuhisa had set up forces at sea to disrupt the Mist forces, it would be impossible to stop them from reaching Blackstone Stronghold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they got close, the current defenses of the stronghold would likely be insufficient to hold them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, with a two-pronged attack, the results would be disastrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, this battle couldn't be allowed to drag on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was precisely the reason for Seimei's presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Seimei wasted no time. He leaped down from the treetop and rushed toward another Mist Jōnin who was fighting a Konoha Jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Sano Nobuhisa having pulled most of the Jōnin from the stronghold, there were no \"free\" Mist Jōnin on the battlefield at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Seimei could act freely without worrying about being surrounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, his strength could be fully unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was Sano Nobuhisa's true advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1191,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","4ab50aabdd31974ce4a27d8348cdb56509c8f9a02201704ee23f7cff439a5a07","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-364","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-363",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]