[{"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-896":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},1481867,1929,"Chapter 896 - 893 – Summoned Beasts","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-896",896,"\u003Cp>Time ticked by, second by second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, after another fierce exchange, both Orochimaru and Jiraiya suddenly backed off in sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear neither of them was in great shape. Both bore injuries, and their chakra reserves were running low—definitely not enough for much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not everyone was Uchiha Madara or Senju Hashirama. Just because they could fight for three days and nights non-stop didn't mean the rest of the shinobi world could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even top-tier powerhouses like Orochimaru and Jiraiya had limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two hours of sprinting, followed by over an hour of intense battle, their conditions had dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting any further like this was pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the two simultaneously decided to stop holding back—and instead, go all-in with their ultimate techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared each other down for a few moments, then both suddenly raised their hands and—chomp—bit into their thumbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled down their fingers as they began weaving hand signs, activating the Summoning Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>POOF! POOF!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive clouds of chakra smoke exploded into the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the mist settled, two enormous creatures loomed before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was entirely purple, covered in hardened scales, with horn-like protrusions on its head—Orochimaru's summoned beast, the boss of Ryūchi Cave: Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was Gamabunta of Mount Myōboku—a massive toad with warts all over his body, an orange back, white belly, a short sword tucked at his side, and a pipe clenched between his lips, exuding the aura of a straight-up mob boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta let out a long exhale, sending rings of smoke rising from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward Manda and the figure standing atop its head—Orochimaru—then glanced up at Jiraiya perched on his own noggin. \"Jiraiya, what's going on? Why are you fighting with Orochimaru?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya gave a bitter smile and shook his head. \"Long story. Just help me take him down, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta squinted at Manda and Orochimaru, his gaze serious. Clearly, he knew how dangerous that duo was—so much so, he skipped his usual wisecracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Manda was not having a peaceful chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glaring at Jiraiya and Gamabunta, he turned his cold eyes to Orochimaru and hissed, \"Orochimaru, you've summoned me to fight such troublesome enemies again. Are you looking to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Orochimaru didn't even flinch, let alone look down at Manda—completely ignoring the threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was trying to be disrespectful, but because he knew Manda well. The serpent was cruel and arrogant. No amount of sweet-talking would make him more agreeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Orochimaru didn't waste a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manda, of course, did not appreciate the silent treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began thrashing his massive head wildly, trying to fling Orochimaru off while growling, \"You wanna die that badly, huh?! ANSWER ME!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Orochimaru said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With chakra-anchored feet, he stayed glued to Manda's head like a nail, unmoving no matter how hard the snake bucked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, knowing he still needed Manda for the battle ahead, Orochimaru didn't push things too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After letting Manda vent for a while, he finally opened his mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred human sacrifices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manda immediately stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a summoned beast like him—cruel and bloodthirsty—human sacrifices were the tastiest of delicacies. He couldn't refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn't stop him from haggling. \"Not enough. This time I want two hundred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" Orochimaru agreed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Orochimaru might've hesitated—concerned about appearances or public opinion. But now, with his goals and ambitions crystal clear, he no longer cared for the lives of ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human sacrifices? Just resources, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Orochimaru agree so easily, Manda was tempted to ask for even more—but when he remembered who he was dealing with, he swallowed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant he might be, but not stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might try to push around weaker shinobi, but against an elite like Orochimaru, he knew when to shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, when he did agree to a deal, Manda actually followed through—he didn't want to pay the price of angering Orochimaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Off in the distance, Jiraiya overheard their exchange—heard how Orochimaru was trading human lives for power—and his face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasted no more time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped his hand down on Gamabunta's head and shouted, \"Bunta, go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta didn't say a word. He bent his powerful legs and launched himself into the air, descending like a mountain to body slam Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the looming shadow, Manda looked up and snarled, \"Filthy toad! You're asking to die! I'll make you my appetizer today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coiled himself tightly, muscles tensed like steel cables, and launched upward to meet the attack head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Orochimaru on his head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, Manda didn't give a crap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru calmly leapt off, leaving Manda to clash alone against Jiraiya and Gamabunta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up above, Gamabunta heard Manda's taunt and responded with a mocking grin: \"Heh! You stinkin' snake—I've been needing a new snakeskin wallet. Looks like you'll do nicely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he drew the short sword from his waist—short being relative. For a giant toad, sure it was short, but by human standards, that blade was over ten meters long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An absolute giant sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, that massive blade came slashing down toward Manda's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Manda was no easy opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last possible second, he twisted his body violently, narrowly dodging the strike—and then lunged at Gamabunta's arm with a vicious snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta wasn't about to let a venomous snake sink its fangs into him. He quickly brought his sword across to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, metallic ring echoed across the battlefield, sparks flying as Gamabunta's blade clashed against Manda's fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent both titans hurtling backward through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta landed hard, butt-first, flattening an entire stretch of forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirt, rocks, and shattered branches exploded in every direction, creating a storm of debris. The crashing shockwaves echoed through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This—this was why people feared tailed beasts and massive summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creatures of this scale didn't need fancy jutsu—their very existence was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Gamabunta just now: one butt-drop and the shockwave alone hit like a full-powered C-rank jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any ordinary ninja had been nearby?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget attacking—just surviving would've been a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>",1019,"2026-06-06T03:31:02.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","19557002462a1622de310ea6010b2902bbf3b607a5b55867a488b4cfda880d80","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-897","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-895",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]