[{"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-698":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},1481769,1929,"Chapter 698 - 696: Overwhelming Force","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-698",698,"\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his field of vision, Seimei's three-tomoe Sharingan suddenly changed. Miura Naosuke immediately spoke up, both to question his companions and to warn them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before the other two could react, Seimei's figure vanished before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were shocked by what they saw, frantically looking around in an attempt to locate Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite scanning their surroundings, they found no trace of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being experienced fighters, they instinctively moved to form a back-to-back defensive formation at the first sign of uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, no matter what tricks Seimei had up his sleeve, they could counter them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as they began their maneuver, Seimei silently reappeared behind Miura Naosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katui was the first to spot Seimei. Without hesitation, he shouted a warning while simultaneously throwing a kunai straight at Seimei's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seimei remained unfazed. Instead, he swung his blade directly at the back of Miura Naosuke's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful sense of danger overwhelmed Miura Naosuke, sending a chilling sensation from his spine straight to the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, thanks to Katui's warning, his reflexes kicked in. He quickly crouched to dodge the incoming attack while forming hand seals to activate the Substitution Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A puff of chakra-infused smoke exploded, and Miura Naosuke's figure vanished, leaving behind only a wooden log.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei's long sword sliced through the log effortlessly, splitting it in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Katui's kunai reached Seimei—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And pierced through his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a flicker of joy flashed across Katui's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could fully celebrate, his expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Seimei, the one whose throat had been pierced, disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nothing more than an afterimage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing what was happening, Katui quickly turned toward Miura Naosuke, who had just barely escaped, and shouted, \"Be careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miura Naosuke had already noticed Seimei's disappearance. Without Katui's warning, he was already on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this time, he wasn't so lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei reappeared right in front of him. In the brief moment their eyes met, Seimei instantly activated the hypnotic ability of his Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned Jōnin, Miura Naosuke had considerable mental fortitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under the influence of a Mangekyō Sharingan's genjutsu, he only experienced a fleeting moment of disorientation before regaining his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to avert his gaze, Seimei's left palm shot forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And struck him directly in the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming force surged from Seimei's palm, twisting into Miura Naosuke's body, causing excruciating pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down, Miura Naosuke saw a small, highly condensed chakra sphere, about four inches in diameter, radiating intense energy as it pressed against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rasengan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered the name under his breath, clearly familiar with Seimei's abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing it didn't change the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mouthful of blood spewed from Miura Naosuke's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was launched backward, crashing hard against a tree before sliding to the ground, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei didn't immediately go in for the kill. Instead, he glanced behind him before reactivating the ability of Heavenly Dominion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a kunai flew through his afterimage, embedding itself into the ground before erupting into a violent explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kunai rigged with an Explosive Tag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against his invincible Heavenly Dominion, it was completely useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Seimei reappeared, he was already behind Akita Ri, the one who had thrown the kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the lightning-clad Katui rapidly charging toward him, Seimei slashed with his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Ri tried to evade, but he was still struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of flesh being torn filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, bone-exposing wound appeared across Akita Ri's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed from the injury, quickly soaking through his Kumogakure uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei pressed the attack, twisting his wrist as his sword transitioned from a slash to an upward strike, aiming once more at Akita Ri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already severely wounded, Akita Ri's reactions slowed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, his right arm was severed halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Katui finally reached Seimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yano's lightning-wrapped arm, as sharp as a blade, Seimei instinctively gathered chakra—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And activated his Mangekyō Sharingan's ultimate ability: Susanoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't fully manifest it, stopping at the initial form—a skeletal frame consisting of ribs and an arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the Third Raikage or Fourth Raikage executing the Hell Stab, even just the \"Four-Finger Thrust,\" Seimei would take it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against this opponent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, he didn't sense any real threat from Katui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katui's Hell Stab: Four-Finger Thrust struck Seimei's ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It managed to crack the Susanoo's defense—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Seimei remained unsurprised, Katui's eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected his strongest attack to fail against Seimei's defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wasting time, he quickly retracted his hand, preparing to unleash Hell Stab: Three-Finger Thrust for a stronger attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, before he could even curl his pinky finger, a silver skeletal hand seized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of immense force crushed down on him, and despite the Lightning Armor's enhanced defense, pain spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of bones being crushed echoed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAHH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katui let out a scream of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged from his body, desperately trying to break free from Susanoo's grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the strain, Seimei decided not to waste any more time. He pulled Katui closer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And locked eyes with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu: Sharingan activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katui immediately tried to shut his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against the Mangekyō Sharingan, he was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his consciousness was dragged into an illusion. The lightning around his body flickered out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Katui!\" ×2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the heavily wounded Miura Naosuke and Akita Ri cried out, hoping to wake him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Seimei had only used a three-tomoe Sharingan, once the genjutsu took effect, there was no way an outsider could break it without direct contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be safe, Seimei decided to finish them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he released Katui, deactivated Susanoo, and in a flash—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appeared in front of Akita Ri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword danced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Phantom Blade and Shadow Blade techniques activated simultaneously, creating six sword shadows—three real, three fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Ri couldn't dodge in time, and two deep wounds tore across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei used the opening to execute Blink Blade, teleporting behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And drove his sword straight through his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Ri's eyes widened in shock. He glanced down at the sword protruding from his chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the light in his eyes faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei withdrew his blade, allowing Akita Ri's corpse to collapse, then turned toward Miura Naosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already fatally wounded from the Rasengan, Miura Naosuke was no different from Akita Ri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, Seimei finished him off as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one member of the second Kumogakure squad remained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more inpat***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>belamy20\u003C\u002Fp>",1153,"2026-06-06T03:30:58.835Z",1,"novelbin.me","d58abbe37ea13fb02ea009d2b5deeba6b38033b12cc1ab1c21e49d5bd4ef61d6","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-699","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-697",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]