[{"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-467":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},1481314,1929,"Chapter 467: Sparring Partner**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-467",467,"\u003Cp>\"Mm, another ten thousand chakra points—nice!\" Seimei released his grip, sensing the chakra within him, nodding with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the heavy thuds of two fallen bodies echoed as the corpses of two Mist Village Genin collapsed before him, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring them, Seimei's gaze swept the field, fixing on another Mist Chūnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This target was currently locked in combat with a Konoha Chūnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei drew the long sword from his waist. Sizing up his opportunity, a blue glow emanated from his body as he executed his \"Instant Blade Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he was at the Mist Chūnin's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the moment his movement halted, Seimei swung his long blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, perhaps due to witnessing Seimei take down three others before him, this Mist Chūnin was somewhat prepared mentally. As the sword swung, he ducked to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he evade the strike, but he also rolled away to create some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions were fluid, almost seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing this, Seimei merely shook his head. \"It's pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further words, he closed in, swinging his sword once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his speed increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his wariness of Seimei's Sharingan illusions, the Mist Chūnin avoided making direct eye contact and couldn't catch the angle of attack in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both factors working against him, by the time he registered the attack, it was too late to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other option, he braced himself to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last possible moment, he raised a kunai, bringing it up in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clink!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp clash of metal resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's blow struck the kunai with such force that the Mist Chūnin stumbled back half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That half-step retreat lost him the upper hand entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Seimei pulled back, his body flickering as he reappeared at the Chūnin's side like a phantom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long sword slashed through the air, whistling as it moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the lethal intent, Yoko Onoya leapt back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missing his target, Seimei showed no pause, shifting quickly to the other side of his opponent and swinging his sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of danger struck Yoko, but with no chance to escape, he was forced into defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, each of Seimei's strikes carried immense force and precise angles, leaving Yoko unable to summon his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this back-and-forth, Yoko had no choice but to retreat step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clink clink clink!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rapid clang of metal echoed like a rainstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei pressed his attack relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a few heartbeats later, Yoko Onoya lost his rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei swung once more, Yoko couldn't react in time, losing half his arm to the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A painful cry escaped from Yoko's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei was unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment when his opponent froze from the pain, he used the \"Instant Blade Technique\" to appear before him, casting the \"Demonic Illusion: Shackles of Pain\" technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Yoko was immobilized, feeling as if massive iron spikes had pierced him, pinning him painfully in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei ignored Yoko's expression of agony, raised his hand, and formed a sign, executing the \"Chakra Absorption Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Seimei pressed his hand against Yoko's chest, a powerful suction sensation overtook Yoko, draining the chakra from within him like rushing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Yoko managed to remain calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as his chakra was drained dry and the absorption continued, pulling from his physical and spiritual energies, fear finally overcame him, filling his eyes with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical and spiritual energy—these are the essence of a person, representing both the body and the spirit. Once depleted, how could someone survive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his final moments, Yoko's enraged scream shattered Seimei's \"Shackles of Pain\" illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was of no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei withdrew his hand, Yoko's life force faded entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Thud!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yoko's body hit the ground heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a glance, Seimei immediately set his sights on another Mist Chūnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one reacted even faster, responding almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, against overwhelming strength, tricks held no weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few breaths, Seimei seized an opportunity, immobilizing him and repeating the familiar \"Chakra Absorption Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, Seimei had drained his chakra, physical energy, and spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, his chakra reserves finally exceeded eighty thousand points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increasing further wouldn't be easy, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, two Mist Jōnin were closing in on him from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Mist Village was now focusing efforts to take him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei was hardly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that a well-known shinobi like him would inevitably be targeted by enemy ninjas once he appeared on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why he acted with such speed and decisiveness—fearful of interruptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with his chakra replenished, there was nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was somewhat eager to face these Mist Jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple: after the valley battle, his mastery of the \"Instant Blade Technique\" had increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now at level 6 (8450\u002F10,000), it was close to reaching level 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a few skilled opponents would save him quite a bit of effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Seimei had no qualms about the incoming Mist forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he wasted no time, drawing his long sword once more. A flash of blue light emanated from him as he used the \"Instant Blade Technique\" to close the distance to the two approaching Jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, seeing Seimei rushing straight toward them, the two Mist Jōnin exchanged a glance. Instead of dodging, they spread out slightly, advancing toward Seimei from a pincer position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before closing in, each threw a kunai aimed at Seimei's throat and heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the danger, the three tomoe in Seimei's eyes spun rapidly, locking onto the incoming kunai. He sidestepped one and slashed the other away with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the two Jōnin had been waiting for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the instant Seimei blocked the kunai, they launched their own attacks—a punch and a kick targeting his head and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei responded quickly, ducking forward to evade both attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Mist Jōnin were relentless, immediately pulling out another kunai each, striking and stabbing toward Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei didn't hesitate. Leaning back, he dodged the incoming strike, then blocked the second kunai with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kunai clinked against the sword's blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Jōnin attempted to push Seimei back with sheer force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei stood firm, his chakra anchoring him to the ground without budging an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but he angled his blade, causing the Jōnin to overreach, his momentum pulling him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's eyes sharpened, and he reversed his grip on the sword, swinging upward at the Mist Jōnin as if to slice him in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*(End of Chapter)*\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","3a254c2d81ca06a8120aae4532712f24bbc429006ac7e9dbb0b98226ba32d537","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-468","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-376",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]