[{"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-540":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},1481611,1929,"Chapter 540 - 539: Resolution**","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-540",540,"\u003Cp>In the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Root ninja was sprinting desperately to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a few shuriken came shooting toward him at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ninja's ears twitched slightly, and with a swift lateral dodge, he avoided the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without pausing, he attempted to continue his escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment, a figure descended from above, blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the Root ninja came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uchiha Seimei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figure before him, Hebi's expression first turned to shock. But upon noticing Seimei's eyes, he muttered, \"No, you're not the original.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he quickly formed hand seals and activated a jutsu—**Shadow Clone Jutsu!**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Boom!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A puff of chakra smoke spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Root ninja split into four identical figures in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, one of the clones charged directly at \"Seimei,\" while the other three scattered into different directions, disappearing into the depths of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the reaction of the Root ninja, \"Seimei\" shook his head silently and moved to engage the charging clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other three, he showed no urgency in pursuing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shadow clone of Seimei was just a support unit. The real work would be handled by his original body, sparing the clone from excessive effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**Fifteen minutes later.**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere in the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebi was still running at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he seemed to sense something and abruptly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he saw a figure standing silently on the branch of a large tree ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure's eyes, resembling black suns, made Hebi realize that the real Seimei had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the intel he had on the Mangekyō Sharingan, Hebi immediately braced himself for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei leapt lightly from the tree branch and landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Hebi and said calmly, \"Your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's tone was casual, as though he were merely greeting an acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Hebi felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were on the brink of a fatal encounter. His instincts screamed for him to turn and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that Seimei's words were particularly threatening, nor did they carry any hidden techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei had indeed attempted to replicate a soundwave-based jutsu used by another Root ninja before, but even with the Mangekyō Sharingan, he failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei expected, the Sharingan's ability to copy jutsu had its limits. Beyond the basic chakra nature transformations—Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, and Lightning—other types of jutsu often couldn't be replicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soundwave jutsu, clearly falling into this special category, was one of those exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unsuccessful in copying the technique, Seimei gained other benefits during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had delayed pursuing Hebi partly because the latter was elusive, but mainly because he spent time extracting jutsu from another Wind-style Root ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that ninja, Seimei learned several practical jutsu, such as the **Wind Style: Vacuum Bullets**, a B-rank technique capable of launching high-speed vacuum projectiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also picked up **Wind Style: Vacuum Blade**, which could imbue weapons with a sharp, cutting wind. While Seimei had previously used Wind Chakra to enhance his blade's sharpness, this jutsu allowed for a more refined and focused application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One particularly intriguing jutsu was an unnamed Wind Style technique Seimei had never seen before. Based on its destructive potential, he estimated it to be B-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique generated a tornado to trap an enemy, shredding them with countless wind blades within the vortex. Seimei named it **Wind Style: Wind Devourer**.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the ninja who used it perished in a suicidal attempt to take Seimei down, leaving behind no remains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these gains, Seimei finally tracked down Hebi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei landed, Hebi's sense of impending doom reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew turning his back to Seimei or remaining passive would be fatal. Hebi had to seize the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he charged toward Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang! Clang! Clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of metal echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a matter of seconds, the two had exchanged over ten blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebi wasn't overwhelmed, but his unease only grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite avoiding direct eye contact with Seimei and relying on instinct and environmental awareness, Hebi's sense of crisis intensified with every moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the face of absolute strength, instincts and skill were futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's figure vanished mid-battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Hebi could react, a cold flash of steel appeared behind him, aiming for his right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebi was shocked and tried to evade, but he couldn't avoid Seimei's strike entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Slash!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a blade slicing through flesh echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large chunk of flesh was carved off Hebi's right arm, exposing the bone beneath. His kunai clattered to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grimacing in pain, Hebi quickly retrieved another kunai with his left hand and stabbed backward at Seimei's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aim was precise, targeting Seimei's carotid artery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his attack hit empty air—Seimei had vanished again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebi's expression changed under his mask. He pulled back his kunai to defend, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Whoosh!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei reappeared silently in front of him, and Hebi found himself staring directly into the Mangekyō Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebi instinctively tried to shut his eyes, but Seimei was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Seimei cast **Genjutsu: Sharingan**.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a Root Jōnin, Hebi couldn't resist the overwhelming power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, his consciousness was trapped in an illusion, leaving him motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei exhaled softly, gazing at the immobilized Hebi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally caught you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If killing Hebi were his goal, Seimei could have done so with far less effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he needed Hebi alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a mole in his team, and unless that traitor was dealt with, Seimei would never have peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the other two Root ninjas eliminated, Hebi was the only remaining lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his captive, Seimei muttered, \"Don't disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he began manipulating the genjutsu to extract the information he sought.\u003C\u002Fp>",974,"2026-06-06T03:30:56.197Z",1,"novelbin.me","4de7fef786f2d6023e2f4f32b8c6923250d739480e6c0cbe10f673d154920246","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-541","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-539",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]