[{"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-534":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},1481605,1929,"Chapter 534 - 533: The Search","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-534",534,"\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light breeze blew through the forest, scattering ash across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, Danzo had lost yet another useful tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only the beginning—there were still three more Root squads waiting for him to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he couldn't target Danzo directly at the moment, that didn't mean he would let the minions Danzo sent go unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, Danzo didn't value these subordinates' lives, but losing too many tools would eventually become a problem for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as long as he could create trouble for Danzo, Seimei was more than happy to oblige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the specific locations of the other three squads?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't hard to find!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they intended to act as the \"praying mantis stalking the cicada,\" they wouldn't stray too far from the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Seimei's current flight speed and the Byakugan's superior vision, combing through the area to locate them wouldn't be too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The precise coordinates were irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting on this thought, Seimei raised his hands, formed seals, and unleashed a jutsu—Wind Release: Wings of Wind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of pale blue chakra wings materialized on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without pausing, he formed seals again and activated another jutsu—Chakra Cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his body became shrouded in a faint, ethereal blue glow, as though draped in a light azure robe, adding an air of mystique to his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were in a cultivation world right now, I'd probably be addressed as a 'Celestial Master,' at least,\" Seimei mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to think of it, isn't the ninja world a form of 'cultivation' too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, after I settle my current troubles, I should pursue the 'Way of the Sage'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wouldn't easily pass up any method to enhance his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his understanding, \"cultivation\" was the world's original path to transcendent power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for chakra?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely a force introduced by two extraterrestrial beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Uchiha bloodline coursing through his veins was connected to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to break free from his bloodline's limits and reach greater heights of power, exploring alternative paths was a necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, these two power systems weren't inherently incompatible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sage chakra, after all, was a force capable of contending with Yin-Yang Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei had no intention of relinquishing such power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those were thoughts for another day. For now, eliminating these lurking threats was the priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving himself, Seimei flapped his wings and soared into the sky. In the blink of an eye, he reached his maximum speed of 200 meters per second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the protection of his Chakra Cloak, the fierce wind made him squint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe after this, I should enhance the Chakra Cloak to a higher level,\" he thought as he returned to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle below was still raging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of rushing to locate the Root ninjas, Seimei communicated with his three shadow clones via Mind Transmission Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone on the front lines continued aiding the Konoha forces against the Mist ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in the rear was struggling, barely holding out against a group of Mist jonin targeting him deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the clone sent to seek reinforcements at the Blackstone Stronghold had already succeeded ten minutes earlier, meeting Sano Nobuhisa and organizing support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Konoha forces could hold their ground, reinforcements from Blackstone would arrive within half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ironic—what started as a mission to support Blackstone had turned into Blackstone supporting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this battle would likely clear the area of Mist's operations for a long time, allowing Seimei to focus on his growth in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Seimei confirmed that the main battlefield was stable and began his meticulous search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the battlefield as the center, he activated the Byakugan and scanned outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Byakugan's reconnaissance capabilities far surpassed those of the Sharingan. In less than two minutes, he located the Root ninjas' hiding spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of over ten was concealed approximately 700-800 meters west of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a distance, they couldn't directly observe the battle and were likely using a special jutsu or summon to gather intel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered was that Seimei had found them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to deal with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flapping his wings, Seimei reached their location in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without giving them a chance to react, he unleashed a massive Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu at their hiding spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root ninjas were caught completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their combat experience, three of them were critically injured in the initial strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring their stunned and wary expressions, Seimei quickly formed seals again, launching another Great Fireball Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive fireball engulfed the area, reducing the three injured ninjas to charred remains and scattering the remaining nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the ambush had failed, the Root ninjas switched to direct combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of kunai and shuriken, coated with poison and attached to explosive tags, flew at Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single glance, Seimei noticed the traps and deftly evaded them with a flap of his wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp peripheral vision caught sight of one ninja forming seals, preparing a technique that gave Seimei an uncanny sense of familiarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tensing, Seimei immediately put distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a piercing screech filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled from Seimei's ears as the sound disrupted his balance mid-flight. Fortunately, he managed to stabilize himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's why it felt familiar,\" Seimei muttered, realizing the ninja had used a sound-based jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root clearly had detailed intel on him, exploiting his vulnerability to sound-based attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this ambush had been more coordinated, he might have been forced to rely on his Tenshi no Mi ability to counter the effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they had failed to capitalize on their advantage, Seimei decided to retaliate without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Targeting the ninja who had used the sound jutsu, Seimei swiftly formed seals and unleashed a powerful Fire Release: Pure Combustion Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>",992,"2026-06-06T03:30:56.197Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a128cd9089f74761b8475c580c819fa492e5ffc0704a9816345f131482424f0","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-535","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-533",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]