[{"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-617":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},1481638,1929,"Chapter 617 - 615: Resolution","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-617",617,"\u003Cp>A sharp sense of danger surged through Fukuoka Takui's mind. He didn't dare hesitate and immediately crouched down to avoid the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long blade swept over his head, severing several strands of his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bead of cold sweat slid down Takui's forehead, making his heart pound wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei noticed his shift in emotions but paid no mind. Without pausing, he slashed downward with his longsword, aiming directly at his opponent's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui had no time to dodge. He raised his kunai to block the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp, metallic sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's weapon was a longsword, striking downward with great force—far beyond what a kunai could handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a split second, Takui was forced to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's blade struck the ground, sinking deeply into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity, Takui pushed off the ground with both feet, launching himself into the air and landing on a nearby wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, seeing this, pulled his longsword free and prepared to pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, a barrage of water needles suddenly shot toward him from the side, like a torrential rainstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei was about to evade when he realized that the entire area—spanning over ten meters—was covered by the water needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear the enemy was determined to prevent his escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei turned his gaze toward the source of the attack and saw the Kirigakure special jōnin who had launched the water blade ninjutsu staring intently at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ninjutsu, prepared who knows how long in advance, unleashed a wide-range attack at a perfect moment—just after Takui escaped and the dual-sword Kirigakure ninja had been knocked away, leaving Seimei the sole target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most shinobi, this situation would have been challenging; even if they survived, they would likely be injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seimei was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the imminent danger, he quickly formed a hand seal and activated a jutsu—Chakra Cloak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of chakra enveloped his body, forming a flowing garment in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water needles struck the cloak, leaving only ripples and failing to harm Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, the water needles relied on their sheer quantity, but their individual impact was not strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the self-regenerating Chakra Cloak, this was a perfect counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the water needles had been stronger, even approaching the power of a D-rank jutsu, such a dense attack could have posed a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately for the attacker, they weren't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no real threat remaining, Seimei wasted no time. He immediately used Instant Blade Technique to pursue Takui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Takui was still perched on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei closing in, he dared not expose his back and could only brace himself for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of metal clashing echoed repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, wielding his longsword with ghostly speed, relentlessly attacked Takui. Within moments, Takui was covered in multiple wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Kirigakure special jōnin who had launched the water needles sought an opportunity to intervene but struggled to keep up with Seimei's speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when he managed to find an opening and began preparing an attack, Seimei would spot it in advance with his Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the surrounding buildings and Takui as shields, Seimei negated any potential threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to act decisively, the jōnin's interference amounted to nothing more than an annoyance—insufficient to affect the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Seimei sent Takui flying with a slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui stumbled, barely keeping his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's eyes lit up at the sight and he immediately used Instant Blade Technique to close the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui dodged with a desperate roll, barely avoiding the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seimei pressed on, his blade unrelenting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui could only continue dodging, his situation growing increasingly precarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The saying \"constant defense leads to failure\" proved true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After narrowly evading several strikes, Takui finally faltered. Seimei's blade severed half his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp cry escaped Takui's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enduring the searing pain, he staggered backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei flicked his wrist, sending several kunai flying toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui did his best to dodge, but his injured state slowed his reactions. While he avoided most, one kunai grazed his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlet blood spurted forth as he clutched at his neck and retreated further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity,\" Seimei muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kunai had failed to sever Takui's carotid artery, merely wounding his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging a few kunai from the side, Seimei ignored the attacking Kirigakure chūnin and used Instant Blade Technique again to pursue Takui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them was already short. In the blink of an eye, Seimei was in front of Takui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longsword slashed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Seimei used both Illusion Blade Technique and Shadow Blade Technique. Six blade shadows—three real, three fake—converged from different angles toward Takui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the six phantom-like blades, Takui's pupils dilated in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a life-or-death moment, his reflexes surged. He narrowly avoided four of the blades—two fake, two real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei's blade struck his body, Takui spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into a wall, coughed up more blood, and collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling to rise, he failed after several attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei stepped forward, prepared to deliver the final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a water dragon roared in from the side, its maw open as if to swallow him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei glanced at the rooftop where the Kirigakure special jōnin stood and retreated swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water dragon crashed into the ground, shattering the street and toppling several nearby buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dust billowed, Seimei emerged unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei unharmed, Hasegawa showed no surprise. He was used to it. Driving Seimei away was good enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, he turned his attention to Takui to assess his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he did, a thin water jet shot through the settling dust, piercing Takui's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another mouthful of blood sprayed forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takui looked down at the water jet passing through his chest, despair filling his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hands, struggling to grasp the jet, but it vanished before he could touch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gaping wound remained on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed from the hole like a fountain, pooling beneath him and forming a sizeable puddle in moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hasegawa's expression darkened at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>",1045,"2026-06-06T03:30:57.572Z",1,"novelbin.me","e668428b697929f0416b0e421f2948396230361890537c7c81f9e41490b0bf06","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-618","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-616",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]