[{"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-626":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},1481647,1929,"Chapter 626 - 624: Unstoppable Momentum","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-626",626,"\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of water crashing down echoed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the two opposing forces, the towering wave—dozens of meters high—lost its form. Pulled by gravity, it began to descend rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it fell, the wave broke apart, transforming into a torrential downpour that drenched the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though there was some distance between the two groups of ninja, everyone was soaked through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, as the water settled, the ground became a sprawling lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was enough to show just how intense their previous clash had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite facing multiple opponents, his inability to decisively overpower them left him somewhat dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearly, I still need to refine my control,\" he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, Seimei's Chakra Control stood at Level 6. He could mobilize up to 3,000 chakra points in a single go—a vast amount compared to ordinary ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when compared to top-tier powerhouses like Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, there was still a considerable gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even some Kage-level leaders from the Five Great Nations or other renowned ninjas rivaled him in chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their inability to create massive-scale jutsu wasn't due to lack of skill but simply their limited chakra reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had access to his level of chakra, it was highly likely they could have overpowered the Mist Jonin squad earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Seimei calmed his previously restless mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the Mist Jonin ahead, he wasted no time forming hand seals and unleashed another jutsu—Water Style: Exploding Water Shockwave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, a massive wave surged forward, racing toward the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Jonin noticed his movements but were unable to stop him in time. They couldn't even counter with their own techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left with no choice, they had to rely on Water Style: Water Formation Wall to passively block the wave's impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A towering water wall rose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wave crashed into it, rolling back in a violent recoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made the Konoha ninjas behind Seimei instinctively step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, something astonishing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the water could fully disperse, Seimei swiftly formed new hand seals. With remarkable speed, he unleashed Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the water coalesced into a massive water dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon shifted direction, bypassing the water wall created by the Mist Jonin, and charged toward the Mist forces in the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Jonin's eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were no strangers to the Water Dragon Jutsu, but they had never seen someone wield it with such mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, the rear Mist ninjas scrambled to defend themselves. Though they managed to block the attack, their formation fell into disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the opportunity Konoha needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for instructions, the Konoha Jonin commanded, \"Everyone, move in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, they charged forward several meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the Konoha ninjas followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Konoha forces had crossed the central battlefield, advancing toward the Mist ninjas' second defensive line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist ninjas had originally set numerous traps and ambushes in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after enduring successive strikes from Exploding Water Shockwave and Water Dragon Jutsu, most of those traps had been obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, much of the terrain was submerged under a lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the dwindling number of Mist ninjas, the remaining defenses were rendered ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Konoha's advance was remarkably smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei and a few Konoha Jonin led the charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Jonin fended off any Mist Jonin attempting to approach him, Seimei bombarded the Mist forces with powerful jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the stronger Mist ninjas managed to block most of his attacks, the psychological impact on the weaker ones was profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Seimei's earlier rampage, the lower- and mid-ranking Mist ninjas grew visibly fearful whenever they faced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been just one person, it might not have been a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the issue was that over half the Mist forces were affected by this fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had a significant impact on their overall combat effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome of the battle proved this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a matter of minutes, Konoha broke through the second defensive line within Yujin Harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the line was no longer defensible, the remaining Mist Jonin led their forces back to the third line of defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the final defensive line within Yujin Harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond it lay the command center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this line fell, the Mist ninjas would be left with only two choices: a desperate counterattack or a complete withdrawal from Yujin Harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This grim reality weighed heavily on the Mist forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stark contrast, Konoha's morale soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the Mist retreat, the Konoha Jonin regrouped to strategize their next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was of the essence, so they wasted no pleasantries. One Jonin, sporting a fresh scar across his face, asked directly, \"Should we surround them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By \"surround,\" he meant an all-out effort to annihilate the Mist forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could finish speaking, another Jonin objected. \"We can't. Our casualties are already high; we can't push them too hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, while Seimei's earlier feats of single-handedly taking down multiple Mist ninjas were impressive, Konoha had also suffered significant losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first defensive line alone had cost them dearly to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Mist's home turf, and they had prepared extensively before Konoha's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only after Seimei killed six or seven Mist Jonin in quick succession that the Mist's elite forces suffered a sharp decline, reducing Konoha's losses in subsequent engagements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this context, launching a full-scale surround risked provoking the Mist into a desperate fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this could result in heavy Mist casualties, Konoha would undoubtedly suffer greatly as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group descended into heated debate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some argued that eliminating the enemy's fighting strength was paramount, while others believed completing the mission to secure Yujin Harbor was sufficient, without unnecessary sacrifices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, the temporary leader—an older Jonin—made the final decision. \"We'll encircle them on three sides and leave one escape route.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing discontent on some faces, he calmly added, \"The war is almost over. I think most of us would prefer to see peace finally arrive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was clear: they should prioritize their own survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Mist ninja killed didn't matter as long as they achieved their objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, those in favor of full encirclement conceded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder Jonin nodded and said, \"Alright, let's move out according to the original groups!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Konoha forces divided into three groups and advanced toward the Mist's final line of defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the short distance of the defensive line, they weren't concerned about a surprise attack from the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, Seimei and the others hoped the Mist would counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Mist ninjas weren't foolish enough to take the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>",1131,"2026-06-06T03:30:57.572Z",1,"novelbin.me","211a1e8cce7d7776c37bc2b0e6f6a852c3e2ab28d77d37b725c83eefabb18145","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-627","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-625",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]