[{"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-591":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},1481562,1929,"Chapter 591 - 590: Turning the Tables","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-591",591,"\u003Cp>\"Trapping the prey in the jar, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei discreetly scanned his surroundings, mumbling to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his expression remained calm and collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he saw this as an opportunity—a chance to bring an end to this war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Village had suddenly dispatched so many ninja to ambush him. If he could turn the tables, even if he couldn't eliminate all of them, taking out just a portion would be enough to deal a significant blow to the Mist Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, every Jonin was a pillar of their village. Losing a few lower- or mid-level ninjas might not mean much, but if they lost Jonin, it would be a major problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei could almost foresee it—if this happened, the Mist Village wouldn't just retreat from negotiations. They might pull out from this battlefield entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, the war would be as good as over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only issue was that this plan required him to take on some risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei quickly weighed the situation in his mind and ultimately decided that the risk was within his tolerable limits. Without hesitation, he chose to turn the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narrowly dodging an attack from two Mist Jonin, Seimei used his \"Instant Sword Technique\" to face a third and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the three Mist Jonin immediately assumed a defensive stance to support one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no choice. Over the past few skirmishes, Seimei had always seized such moments to launch fierce assaults against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such times, only by working together could they fend off his attacks without injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, being prepared was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they braced themselves, Seimei abruptly stopped. Contrary to their expectations, he did not attack. Instead, he swiftly formed hand seals, casting an unknown jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Mist Jonin exchanged quick glances, their expressions shifting slightly, as if trying to figure out if anyone had noticed something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for them, Seimei didn't give them time to ponder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his jutsu was completed, he launched an attack without hesitation, as though his previous actions had merely been a diversion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the three Mist Jonin knew better—this wasn't just a bluff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei must have used some kind of jutsu just now, but they couldn't perceive its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a fleeting moment, they wondered if Seimei had seen through their plan. Yet seeing his fearless assault made them doubt their suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left them hesitant. Should they notify the others to pause the operation? But doing nothing risked falling into a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught in this dilemma, they failed to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that brief hesitation, Seimei's attacks struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's relentless assault interrupted their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, the three were forced to focus on defending against his attacks while staying vigilant for any of his next moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they didn't realize, however, was that Seimei had already initiated communication with his allies—right under their noses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Seimei's earlier actions weren't a bluff. He had cast a jutsu, but it wasn't an offensive one. It was the Mind Link Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mastering this technique to its peak, he could communicate with others up to 20 kilometers away—even those beyond his shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conveniently, this battlefield was roughly 18 kilometers from the Leaf Village command post, well within the range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Seimei had established direct contact with Nara Keiko at the command post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonin Seimei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing a presence entering his mental space, Nara Keiko didn't block it but immediately responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Seimei paused for a moment and thought, As expected of the Nara Clan—so meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Keiko had already familiarized himself with Seimei's chakra and mental signatures, enabling him to identify Seimei right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this also reflected the thorough intelligence gathering Keiko had conducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of thought, Seimei replied, \"It's me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Keiko wasted no time. \"Is there a problem? What's so urgent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Seimei replied simply, then quickly explained his discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Nara Keiko had already pulled out several reports on earlier Mist Village withdrawals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had found these retreats suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, based on battlefield intelligence, the Mist could have held their ground longer and minimized casualties before withdrawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead, they had abruptly ordered separations, despite having reserves to spare. It didn't make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, after hearing Seimei's explanation, the pieces clicked. The Mist Village had been creating a time advantage, gathering their forces to eliminate Seimei first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Keiko quickly deduced their plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but he also understood Seimei's intentions from his urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Keiko asked, \"You want us to encircle them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wasn't surprised that his strategy had been guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made his intent clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Seimei responded directly, \"Exactly. We can turn this around and possibly end the war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keiko hesitated briefly before asking, \"The Mist Jonin targeting you could number over twenty. Are you confident in your safety?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Keiko's eyes scanned the battle reports, calculating the Jonin and Special Jonin who had been sighted in the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by the question, Seimei felt a flicker of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected Keiko to consider the safety of a decoy like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Seimei's view, anyone hearing this plan would jump at the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it cost him his life, it would be a worthwhile trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This consideration made Seimei develop a slightly higher opinion of Nara Keiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Seimei firmly replied, \"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his confidence, Keiko placed his trust in him and said, \"Good. Hold on for five minutes—no more than five. I'll have everything in place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Seimei acknowledged before cutting the connection. He then turned his full focus back to the three Mist Jonin before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, his job was to stall for time and wait for Keiko to complete the preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was ready, the encirclement would close, and Seimei could break through their center, delivering a devastating blow to the Mist forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether Keiko could pull it off—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Yellow Flash here, there's no way it won't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Minato Namikaze was stationed on the frontlines. Over the past five days, Seimei had seen him rescue endangered Leaf ninjas time and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his rescue speed, it was clear that Minato had left numerous markers across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These markers would serve as critical teleportation points in the upcoming operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Seimei dared to take the risk and bait the Mist into continuing their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two minutes later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the three Mist Jonin, slow as they were, began sensing something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the Mist Jonin involved in the operation had all come into view, yet Seimei showed no signs of retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio couldn't believe Seimei hadn't noticed his teammates. They were well aware of the Sharingan's capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, over the past few days, they had witnessed Seimei's extensive combat experience firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone so seasoned, possessing the Sharingan, to stand idly by while being surrounded? Even a fool would suspect a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their thoughts immediately turned to the unknown jutsu Seimei had cast earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep unease gripped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late to warn the others. Their comrades had already moved in. At this stage, retreating was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow was nocked; it had to be loosed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without concrete evidence, not to mention the lack of time, there was no way to call it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing to do but fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three steeled themselves and charged at Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-06T03:30:56.716Z",1,"novelbin.me","8576a944b284190c4eb69574522d07ef972f2b19224f0d552a77245baa7fecbc","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-592","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-590",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]