[{"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-685":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},1481756,1929,"Chapter 685 - 683: A Swift Victory","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-685",685,"\u003Cp>Three days passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, the sun tilted westward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a forest not far from Takigakure Village, four figures—a tall adult and three younger ones—moved through the trees, their voices carrying as they chatted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their conversation, it was clear: they had just completed a mission and were on their way back to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, these were the four Takigakure shinobi who had left the village three days earlier to undertake a task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's shadow clone had trailed them for three days, patiently waiting for this moment—when they would finish their mission and begin their return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was the perfect time for him to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden atop a large tree by the mountain trail, Seimei watched the four shinobi below. As they drew closer, he decisively formed a hand seal and unleashed a genjutsu: Temple of Nirvana Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before taking action, Seimei's main body had dispelled the previous shadow clone and, after resetting his state, created a fresh one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ensured that all the skill proficiency accumulated over the past days could seamlessly transfer to the new clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the Temple of Nirvana Technique Seimei cast now was just as potent as ever. In the blink of an eye, the three younger genin fell into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Takigakure jonin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, while he was only a jonin from a small village and not particularly powerful, he wasn't so weak as to be subdued by a single genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw feathers filling his vision, he realized someone was attacking from the shadows with a genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he formed a hand seal and mobilized his chakra to break free from the illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei refrained from wasting further effort. Lowering his hands, he allowed a faint trace of his presence to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the fluctuation, Yuichi Mizutani sharply raised his head, his gaze locking onto Seimei's hiding spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning panic at being discovered, Seimei appeared flustered. He quickly threw a few kunai and retreated into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuichi Mizutani, however, didn't rush to pursue him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he deflected Seimei's kunai with his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he glanced at his three unconscious teammates on the ground, confirming they were unharmed before darting after Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, before leaving, he scanned his surroundings for other presences. Only after confirming no one else was nearby did he feel somewhat at ease.ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel✦fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he didn't plan to chase too far. If he couldn't catch Seimei quickly, he intended to return immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him, Seimei had come specifically for this encounter and had no intention of letting him walk away empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Yuichi Mizutani found Seimei standing in his path, blocking the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scrutinizing Seimei for a moment, Mizutani spoke in a cold tone, \"You, hiding in the shadows—who are you? Why did you lead me here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that Mizutani had realized Seimei's retreat was intentional. However, confident in his skills as a jonin, he decided to play along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Mizutani accused Seimei of \"hiding,\" the reason was simple: Seimei wasn't using his real appearance. Instead, he had cast a Transformation Technique, adopting a different face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore no identifying symbols of any village and appeared as an adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Transformation Technique was only superficial. Seimei hadn't taken much care when disguising himself, so Mizutani, upon closer inspection, noticed inconsistencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Seimei stopped pretending. He raised his hand and dispelled the technique, reverting to his original appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizutani's expression shifted as he saw Seimei's youthful face. When his gaze fell on the Konoha forehead protector and the Uchiha clan emblem Seimei wore, his face darkened even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Konoha and the Uchiha clan were entities far beyond the reach of a mere jonin from a small ninja village like his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of unease gripped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Studying Seimei's face again, Mizutani suddenly seemed to recall something. His expression froze as several words escaped his lips: \"Ghost Blade Seimei! The Twin Stars of Konoha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ghost Blade\" was the moniker Seimei had earned on the battlefield for his mastery with a blade, while \"Twin Stars of Konoha\" referred to him and Uchiha Shisui—two prodigies of the Uchiha clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the latter title carried an undertone of both praise and provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if Konoha's brightest stars were both Uchiha, what did that say about the rest of the village?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the politics and schemes behind the title, Seimei's reputation was well-earned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it stood, his identity was instantly recognized the moment he revealed his true face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter. He had no intention of letting Mizutani leave alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Seimei activated his Sharingan, the tomoe in his eyes spinning as they formed the three-tomoe pattern. He then executed the Blink Blade Technique, closing the distance to Mizutani in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp metallic clash rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei swung his blade, but it was blocked by Mizutani Yuichi's kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the other man's quick reaction, it was clear he hadn't let his guard down for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that vigilance was utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his attack was blocked, Seimei instantly withdrew his blade and performed a teleportation technique. His entire figure became a blur, like a phantom, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared on the opposite side of his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long blade in his hand swung out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizutani Yuichi raised his kunai to block it once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei didn't linger. As soon as his strike was blocked, he shifted positions again, launching another attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Mizutani Yuichi could keep up with Seimei's speed, but after merely a dozen exchanges, he began to falter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity, Seimei unleashed his \"Phantom Sword Technique\" combined with his \"Shadow Sword Technique.\" In one decisive strike, he slashed Mizutani Yuichi's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the blade slicing through flesh and muscle echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drops of fresh blood fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizutani Yuichi let out a muffled groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing himself to endure the pain, he didn't hesitate. After parrying another attack from Seimei, he immediately retreated backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could Seimei let such a prime opportunity slip away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheathed his blade and formed hand seals. In an instant, he cast the jutsu Illusion Technique: Art of Dark Movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Mizutani Yuichi could react, all the light in his vision vanished. Darkness descended like a silken veil, completely overtaking his sight in mere moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to see anything around him, Mizutani Yuichi didn't even know where to focus his vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Mizutani Yuichi standing in place with a tense expression, Seimei swiftly moved forward. He performed the Karmic Curse Seal of Binding, locking his opponent in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, forming his hand into a blade, he activated the Chakra Scalpel technique. With precise and swift strikes, he severed the muscles and nerves in Mizutani Yuichi's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seimei wasn't done yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure his opponent wouldn't have any strength left to fight back, Seimei extended his left hand and unleashed a seal-less jutsu—the Rasengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently, a high-density sphere of chakra condensed in his palm. He pressed it into Mizutani Yuichi's torso, shattering part of his ribcage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by the devastating blow, Mizutani Yuichi spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at this moment that Seimei dispelled the Illusion Technique: Art of Dark Movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his vision suddenly returned, Mizutani Yuichi instinctively tried to resist. But before he could act, a pair of crimson, blood-like Sharingan eyes filled his view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusion Technique: Sharingan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing right in front of him, Seimei cast the genjutsu, taking full control of Mizutani Yuichi's consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Seimei delved into his opponent's memories, extracting all the intelligence he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Mizutani Yuichi's identity, Seimei planned to infiltrate Takigakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, he would be able to investigate information about the Seven-Tails in greater depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all preparations were complete, it would be time for him to capture the Seven-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more inpatreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>belamy20\u003C\u002Fp>",1346,"2026-06-06T03:30:58.835Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a4cd646217b34c8e922de47d012d7fd5fd5a238cf3e7a381299d2a4ff1b7d6b","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-686","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-684",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]