[{"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-620":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},1481641,1929,"Chapter 620 - 618: Rapid Advancement","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-620",620,"\u003Cp>Seeing Seimei charging straight toward him, Kuroki Izumi didn't hesitate for a moment. After signaling to his teammates, he stepped forward to meet the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of intense combat echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wielded his long blade with ghostly precision, launching relentless attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuroki Izumi, armed with a kunai, demonstrated agile footwork and accurately blocked each assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a true Jonin, his abilities were exceptionally well-rounded, far surpassing those of the three Special Jonin Seimei had previously defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if this were all there was to him, Seimei was confident he could take him down after a period of combat, even without revealing his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real issue lay in the fact that Kuroki Izumi wasn't fighting alone. Positioned nearby were three other Special Jonin providing support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This significantly complicated Seimei's ability to swiftly defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Seimei wasn't particularly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had anticipated, after a portion of their forces were deployed to attack the Konoha camp, the Mist Ninja's manpower within Yujin Harbor had become severely strained. High-level combatants, in particular, were in critically short supply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already killed three opponents, Seimei felt he had fulfilled his duty. There was no need to exhaust himself taking down these four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed to do now was stall them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was a war, not his personal battle. He couldn't be expected to handle everything while others merely reaped the benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve victory in war, everyone must contribute. Seimei had no intention of sacrificing himself for Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, his movements softened, shifting from relentless offense to a more defensive approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his change in tactics, Kuroki Izumi and the three other Special Jonin were unsure of his intentions but seized the opportunity to launch a more aggressive attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, fully alert to his surroundings, meticulously analyzed their attack patterns and angles, blocking with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this process, he unexpectedly made an important discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been overly focused on offense for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his extraordinary physical capabilities and the powerful insight of his Sharingan, he had always seized the initiative, regardless of how many enemies he faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this single-minded focus on offense had left him with limited experience in defense compared to ordinary ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone who pursued perfection, this was an undeniable weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While this deficiency hadn't been evident before, the shift in his fighting style brought it to light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could handle the four before him, there was no guarantee future opponents would be as manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, even as a precaution, he needed to build up his defensive skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving himself, Seimei directed his full attention to the battle. He reduced his offensive frequency further, focusing solely on defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, he became immersed in the fight, instinctively filtering out irrelevant external distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seimei and Kuroki Izumi's group continued to clash, a massive explosion suddenly erupted nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Seimei snapped out of his focused state and glanced toward the source of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he spotted several familiar figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than the Konoha Jonin who had joined him in the assault on Yujin Harbor, including their elderly, temporary captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trailing behind them were numerous Chunin and Genin from Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that, after prolonged combat, they had broken through the Mist Ninja defenses and entered Yujin Harbor itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuroki Izumi and the others attacking Seimei noticed this as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, they attempted to retreat to the second defensive line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei wasn't about to let such an opportunity slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he sensed their intent, he activated his Flash Blade Technique and closed in on one of the Special Jonin who was weak in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade gleamed as Seimei struck directly at the opponent's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, the Special Jonin hastily raised his kunai to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy metallic clash resounded as Seimei's strike sent both the kunai and its wielder flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't done yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging the kunai and shuriken thrown by Kuroki Izumi and another Special Jonin, Seimei instantly pursued the airborne opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Seimei's killing intent, the Mist Ninja threw his kunai to disrupt the attack while propelling himself backward with a powerful leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei's eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, he formed hand seals and used the Shadow Clone Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a puff of chakra smoke, a shadow clone appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei instructed the clone to fend off Kuroki Izumi and the others while he continued his pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Ninja's physical capabilities were average. Though he had gained some distance thanks to Seimei's earlier strike, he was quickly overtaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having observed the enemy's combat patterns during the previous fight, Seimei exploited his Sharingan's insight to find an opening, leaving a gash on the opponent's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain disrupted the Mist Ninja's movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of this, Seimei accelerated further, launching a relentless series of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless blade shadows filled the Mist Ninja's vision, overwhelming him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, Seimei suddenly sheathed his blade and closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the Mist Ninja's terrified gaze, Seimei extended his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-density chakra sphere rapidly formed in his palm, which he slammed into the opponent's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agonizing pain twisted the Mist Ninja's face as he coughed up a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at Seimei's hand pressed against his chest, the Mist Ninja opened his mouth as if to speak, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei stared at him briefly before his ears twitched, sensing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, he moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kunai streaked through the air, embedding itself where Seimei had just stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a sizzling sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kunai's tail was tied to an exploding tag, now burning fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support me by leaving a comment, voting, and visiting my Patreon at belamy20\u003C\u002Fp>",986,"2026-06-06T03:30:57.572Z",1,"novelbin.me","5722e808129923a59a148f7bd85869b959f75374c4f5394b94aa524b2b8d2dda","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-621","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-619",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]