[{"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-894":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},1481865,1929,"Chapter 894 891 – The Great Battle","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-894",894,"\u003Cp>Time ticked by, second after second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Seimei thought that since both Orochimaru and Jiraiya had left the village, the fight would break out soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his surprise, over two hours passed… and still no clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more shocking—Seimei had been tailing them for the entire two hours, nonstop running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he spotted traces of ANBU shinobi too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they didn't last long and eventually lost track of the two Sannin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seimei, taking advantage of the opportunity, began to sense their intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was pride—as one of the Legendary Three—that made them refuse to fight in front of others. Or maybe they simply didn't want to risk exposing sensitive intel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the reason, both Orochimaru and Jiraiya had shaken off all pursuers with uncanny synchronicity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, besides Seimei, no one else was following them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing into the forest ahead, Seimei felt it deep in his gut—the final showdown was about to begin. That forest was going to be their battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after the two entered the woods, a loud explosion echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To a battle-hardened shinobi like Seimei, the sound was unmistakable—it was a detonation from an explosive tag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He halted in place, paused briefly, and then activated a very practical jutsu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doton: Dochū Eigyo no Jutsu – Earth Style: Hiding Like a Mole Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the first jutsu he ever mastered and leveled to perfection, it allowed him to burrow underground and, using chakra as a conduit, observe movements on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a fish in water, silently watching the world above through the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This jutsu was built for stealth and surveillance. No better time to use it than now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth beneath him softened, and Seimei sank underground, swimming like a silent fish toward the heart of the forest…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…while keeping an eye on everything above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That first explosion was like a starting gun. Soon after, more explosions erupted in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were explosive tags, but some were definitely ninjutsu—especially Katon techniques, judging by the sheer heat and noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cautiously advancing a bit further, Seimei finally caught sight of Jiraiya and Orochimaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in a scorched clearing, about ten meters apart, both breathing heavily, staring each other down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from underground, Seimei could feel the suffocating tension in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds passed. Then minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Jiraiya broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orochimaru… are you really going to betray the village?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was serious, laced with disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru didn't answer. He just let out a low, mocking chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unwilling to give up, Jiraiya pressed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you at least tell me why you did it… all those things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru knew exactly what he was referring to. He didn't want to answer, but… maybe this would be the last time he'd see his old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… at least for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he sighed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiraiya, do you remember that night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Which one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The night we drove back the enemy. You, me, and Tsunade—sitting around a campfire, talking about our dreams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya paused, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that night. Yeah, I remember. Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That night, you asked me what my dream was. I couldn't answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru's voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… I think you said something like you wanted to master all the jutsu and become stronger, but you didn't really have a 'dream'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. I'm surprised you remember so clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, Orochimaru's expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment, his voice turned feverish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, I had no dream. But now I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jiraiya could ask, he continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to learn every jutsu in the world. To understand their principles… and from that knowledge, discover the path to immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Immortality,\" Jiraiya murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's why you toy with lives like they're nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Toy with'?\" Orochimaru smirked. \"No… not toy. I'm giving them purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this world, most people live pointless, meaningless lives. They waste their potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So rather than let them rot, I let them become part of something greater—my experiments. A stepping stone to immortality. That is their honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya fell silent, stunned by how casually Orochimaru uttered such cold words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into his friend's crazed eyes, Jiraiya knew: words wouldn't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"If that's how it is… then there's only one way left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had made a promise to Minato—and more importantly, to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't let Orochimaru spiral any further down this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Jiraiya's resolve shift, Orochimaru grew serious too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He habitually licked his lips with his long tongue and spoke in a calm, yet excited tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiraiya… I don't think we've ever truly fought before, have we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then… show me what you've got!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Orochimaru hurled a shuriken, then quickly formed hand seals, unleashing an A-rank jutsu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu – Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a hailstorm of shuriken appeared out of thin air, raining down on Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the familiar technique, Jiraiya smiled slightly and vanished in a blur, dodging every single shuriken with grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the same motion, he threw three kunai—aimed directly at Orochimaru's throat, heart, and lower abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru's golden, slit-like pupils narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his body twisted like a boneless snake, bending into an S-shape to dodge Jiraiya's precise counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiraiya rushed in, Orochimaru didn't hesitate. He formed seals again and, just as Jiraiya got within striking distance, he unleashed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fūton: Daitoppa! – Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent gust blasted forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt like a wall. Razor-sharp wind blades tore toward Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't block this head-on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya instantly made a decision and used Kawarimi no Jutsu—the Substitution Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A log popped into existence just in time, taking the full brunt of the wind blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiraiya reappeared at Orochimaru's side, his leg spinning into a powerful kick:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha Senpū! – Leaf Whirlwind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru raised his right arm, blocking the kick with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, time stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two—one attacking, one defending—froze mid-motion like statues, locked in a deadly standoff.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-06-06T03:31:02.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","cea7d06484830036910d4ff85ff29017e1e62cdc145761b1a68311034b15899d","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-895","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-893",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]