[{"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-653":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},1481724,1929,"Chapter 653 651: Caught in the Trap","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-653",653,"\u003Cp>Two hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei had finally completed most of his ninjutsu training. For today's training plan, only the practice of the \"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu\" and the time-intensive \"Palm Immortal Jutsu\" and \"Reflective Heart Jutsu\" remained unfinished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was already dark, and if he delayed any longer, the gates of Konoha would close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't an Anbu ninja, so he wasn't familiar with the coded techniques for passing through the village's sensory barrier. Sneaking in recklessly could very likely alert the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would inevitably cause unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was better to return as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought in mind, Seimei didn't linger any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extinguished the campfire in front of him, packed his belongings, and activated \"Wind Release: Wings of Wind\" and \"Chakra Cloak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he turned into a streak of green light and soared into the sky, heading toward Konoha at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than half an hour later, Seimei arrived outside Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, there were hardly any people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the watchful eyes of two gatekeeping ninjas, Seimei entered the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he had gone far, he sensed a familiar presence—the same person who had been tracking him earlier that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei didn't pretend to be unaware. Instead, he followed this sense and looked toward a high spot in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What came into view was a ninja dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two locked eyes but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's expression was cold as he stared at the masked figure with his Three Tomoe Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by. Passersby noticed something unusual about Seimei but dared not interfere. He remained motionless, simply staring at the Root ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was the masked figure who didn't want to reveal his position. He disappeared from Seimei's line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him leave, Seimei finally looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if nothing had happened, he calmly walked toward the busiest street in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another half an hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Seimei returned to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting no time, he focused his mind and began training in the \"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the house and courtyard were filled with his shadow clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the home his parents had left him was in a secluded area, so Seimei didn't have to worry about disturbing others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trained for about an hour, completing the planned number of repetitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei opened his skill interface to confirm that his proficiency had increased as expected. With a casual glance at a specific spot outside the courtyard, he entered his training room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he planned to continue practicing the \"Palm Immortal Jutsu\" and \"Reflective Heart Jutsu\" to strengthen his body and further evolve his Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time continued to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near midnight, Seimei finally completed his training plan for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, both his body and mind were utterly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He headed to the washroom, quickly freshened up, and cleared his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to his bedroom, he prepared to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before lying down, he released the \"Guardian Seal\" on his forehead and activated his Byakugan to observe the individuals monitoring him outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the previous night, there were only two people this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Danzo had realized that Seimei wouldn't act here, so he reduced the number of monitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei wasn't bothered by this in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether there were many people or few, it didn't affect his ability to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if he wouldn't make a move here, would Danzo dare to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their past confrontations had already proven Seimei's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, Danzo wouldn't act rashly unless he was absolutely confident of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Seimei wasn't worried about being assassinated in his sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step back, even if an assassination attempt were to occur, the habits he had cultivated over more than two years on the battlefield would allow him to awaken instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, with the activation of \"Heavenly Guard,\" no matter what methods the enemy employed, they wouldn't be able to harm him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, Seimei was entirely unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first sensed his surroundings and, as expected, there were no surprises. Those two individuals were still present, even in the exact same positions as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of Root ninjas!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their serious attitude toward missions was something that ordinary ninjas simply couldn't compare to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing internally, Seimei sat up in bed, stretched a bit, then got out of bed and walked into the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few minutes, he had freshened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, without any delay, he grabbed his ninja tool pouch and headed out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei was planning to get something to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he had walked far, someone called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seimei, wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Seimei turned his head and saw a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, maybe not that familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the Jonin Uchiha Chihito, the man who had delivered his compensation when he had just arrived in this world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chihito was fortunate to have survived the recent Shinobi World War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chihito?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the other party, Seimei asked with a hint of confusion, \"Do you need something from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Uchiha Chihito was more than a decade older than Seimei, they were technically from the same generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Seimei had been promoted to Jonin, he had treated Chihito with respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he too was a Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So his tone naturally became less formal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Chihito noticed the shift in Seimei's tone but didn't mind it. He simply said, \"Where were you yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where I was?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei frowned slightly at the question but quickly relaxed and replied honestly, \"I went outside the village to train. Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everyone knew he was a training enthusiast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to hide it, so he spoke frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he cared about was why Chihito was looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war had just ended, and everyone was recuperating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the clan summoning all the Jonin for a meeting was somewhat unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei pondered in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Uchiha Chihito seemed unsurprised by his answer, his expression showing that it was just as he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Chihito answered Seimei's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, the clan discussed the upcoming Hokage election and wanted to gather everyone's opinions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Seimei suddenly understood. He immediately asked, \"What's the clan's stance now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most people agree to support Minato Jonin, so the clan has already decided to back him fully in the election for the Fourth Hokage,\" Chihito replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei nodded and said, \"I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll relay your opinion to the clan leader,\" Chihito said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, the two exchanged a few more words before parting ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Chihito had likely been waiting here specifically for Seimei, perhaps to probe his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Chihito's tone and demeanor when discussing Namikaze Minato, Seimei could tell that Chihito was a supporter of Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seimei had given a different answer earlier, Chihito might have tried to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, Seimei mused, \"As expected, Namikaze Minato is more popular!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Uchiha clan, so many people supported him. Regardless of their motives, it spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While reflecting on this, Seimei continued walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the day before, he found a breakfast stall, filled his stomach, and then left the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei activated his Byakugan, observing the forest below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, he saw numerous hidden figures along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These individuals weren't anyone else—they were Root ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, they were following him closely, doing their best to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei thought, \"They took the bait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he sped up and flew toward the training spot from the previous day as fast as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Root ninjas lost sight of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei didn't slow down or leave any obvious traces just because the enemy had fallen for his trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing so would only make Danzo suspicious and serve no purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, \"What you can't have is always the most desirable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when they struggled to achieve their goal would they let down their guard to the greatest extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, all Seimei needed to do was play the role of an arrogant young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he needed to act as though he was aware of someone targeting him but was dismissive of them due to his aerial superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>",1438,"2026-06-06T03:30:58.835Z",1,"novelbin.me","0805e5ff078151a5418f7820c1960a9638a4f86fb4a2cd74ed548c3e6f28cd7d","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-654","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-652",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]