[{"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-517":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},1481588,1929,"Chapter 517: Three Days Later**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-517",517,"\u003Cp>Time flows like water, quietly slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since successfully carrying out the decapitation strike three days ago, which dismantled the Mist Village's command system and wiped out a significant portion of their combat forces during subsequent attacks, the Mist Village had grown as silent as they had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past three days, there had been no counterattacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist forces had even further contracted their defensive perimeter, retreating entirely to within the confines of Yujin Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, as a precaution, Nara Kiko had not allowed the jonin transferred from the central and northern fronts to return. They remained stationed nearby to guard against any potential counteroffensive from the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Seimei was still stationed on this battlefield and had yet to return to the Black Stone Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Namikaze Minato and other ninjas who had come from different fronts had left three days ago, right after the debriefing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the meeting itself, there wasn't much worth mentioning. It was merely a summary of the gains and losses from the decapitation operation and included verbal commendations for contributors like Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Seimei, it was just in one ear and out the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only noteworthy event was that after the meeting, he requested to exchange some of his accumulated merits for a new jutsu, which the village approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments ago, the jutsu had been delivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei picked up a scroll lying on a nearby rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sealing charm was affixed to the scroll—a special seal used to protect critical information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the instructions he'd just received, Seimei formed a series of hand seals, infused chakra into the seal, and released it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Poof!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a brief burst of firelight, the sealing charm turned to ash, leaving the scroll intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei quickly unrolled it, revealing the contents—a jutsu: *Water Release: Water Severing Wave*!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this was the jutsu he had exchanged with the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this jutsu was only classified as B-rank, in the hands of a skilled user with ample chakra, its power rivaled that of an A-rank technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tobirama Senju used this very technique to sever the roots of the God Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the *Konoha Crush* incident, when Tobirama was in poor condition, he managed to destroy Hiruzen Sarutobi's *Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall* with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of this technique was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely this level of effectiveness that made it worth Seimei's effort to exchange for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the scroll's contents briefly, Seimei formed the Tiger hand seal and used *Shadow Clone Jutsu*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Poof!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of chakra smoke dissipated, revealing eight shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing instructions, six of the clones dispersed to begin training in their respective techniques: *Fire Release: Clayburn Jutsu*, *Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Jutsu*, *Earth Release: Hardening Jutsu*, *Rasengan*, *Guardian Seal*, and *Sealing Formation*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another clone picked up a book from nearby, heading off to study and experiment with Lightning Chakra manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Seimei had started working on developing his fifth chakra nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since mastering *Earth Release: Earth-Style Spear*, he had earned the right to take this step, though the decapitation mission had delayed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the operation was over, he'd resumed his efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, he had obtained training notes and techniques from the Uchiha Clan for reference, delegating the task to his shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, developing the fifth chakra nature was proving more challenging than anticipated. His body seemed to resist the process entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This resistance wasn't new; he had felt it when developing his third (Water) and fourth (Earth) chakra natures, but this time it was far more pronounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Seimei was not one to back down. Despite the resistance, he persisted, allocating 5,000 of the 35,000 chakra points he dedicated daily to *Shadow Clone Jutsu* for this purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the seventh clone head off, Seimei refocused on the eighth, tossing the *Water Severing Wave* scroll to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, this one's yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone caught the scroll silently and walked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all his clones occupied, Seimei himself couldn't afford to relax. Clearing his thoughts, he began practicing *Mystical Palm Technique* and *Heart Reflection Jutsu*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two techniques were foundational to his growth, leaving no room for complacency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hours passed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By dusk, the sun had set, and night began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei completed his last round of training, processed the experiences and memories of his clones, converting them into proficiency points, and opened his skill panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, a new skill appeared: *Water Release: Water Severing Wave (Lv. 1, 1\u002F200)*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had already mastered the basics of the technique he had just obtained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rapid progress was thanks not only to his proficiency system but also to his prior mastery of other Water Release techniques, which provided valuable reference points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling his initial impressions of the jutsu, Seimei formed hand seals, concentrated his chakra, and released a high-pressure water jet from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Splash!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water jet pierced through a nearby tree, cutting it clean in half with minimal resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A human body was no stronger than the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Seimei could now slice through an opponent with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was merely *Water Severing Wave* at Level 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a few more upgrades to its speed and range, its power would be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Seimei deactivated the jutsu and glanced back at his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, his efforts to develop Lightning Chakra had yet to succeed, and the two Lightning Release techniques from the Uchiha Clan remained unlearned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a shame,\" he muttered, shaking his head as he closed the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the remaining chakra in his body, Seimei resumed practicing *Shadow Clone Jutsu*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the chakra he'd diverted to Lightning Chakra development, the jutsu's next upgrade, originally due today, would have to wait until tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This slight delay left him a bit disappointed, but he diligently continued his training nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*(End of Chapter)*\u003C\u002Fp>",995,"2026-06-06T03:30:56.197Z",1,"novelbin.me","4de4a11e454e245640410034f93705f5b70ab41316a80da352a2e9e0b4e1bf69","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-518","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-516",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]