[{"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-898":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},1481869,1929,"Chapter 898 - 895: Unleashed Power","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-898",898,"\u003Cp>Time ticked by, second after second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Orochimaru immediately launched a ferocious assault in tandem with Manda the moment he noticed Jiraiya attempting to enter Sennin Mōdo (Sage Mode).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Gamabunta's strength, he found himself completely on the defensive, unable to counterattack. All he could do was dodge and guard, with no opportunity to go on the offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he stubbornly held his ground, buying time for Jiraiya to absorb natural energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, whip-like crack echoed across the battlefield as Manda's tail smashed into Gamabunta's abdomen, sending the giant toad hurtling through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru's eyes lit up at the sight. Without hesitation, he formed hand seals and cast a jutsu—Hebi no Kuchizuke (Serpent's Kiss)!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a phantom serpent head formed in his palm, shooting out like lightning. As it flew through the air, it grew larger and began to solidify, snapping its fangs toward Gamabunta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an original jutsu of Orochimaru's—one with both devastating physical damage and venomous effects that could incapacitate its target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as the serpent's fangs were about to sink into Gamabunta, an overwhelming pressure erupted—not from the giant toad, but from the figure standing on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya had finally completed the transformation into Sennin Mōdo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now radiating a terrifying aura of sheer power, Jiraiya looked down at the injured Gamabunta, then at the incoming serpent head. Without a hint of hesitation, he formed hand seals and unleashed a fire-style jutsu—Katon: Endan (Fire Style: Flame Bullet)!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blazing fireball, hot enough to scorch the air, shot forward like a cannonball, colliding with the serpent head and disintegrating it on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it didn't stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball continued its path, slamming toward Orochimaru and Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the danger, Manda swiftly twisted his massive body and shot away like a bolt of violet lightning, narrowly evading the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could catch his breath, another fireball—larger and more powerful than the first—came barreling in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Manda couldn't dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball hit him squarely, and a pained, furious hiss tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya didn't relax. His eyes darted from side to side, sensory perception on full alert. He was searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his gaze snapped to the ground below. He grabbed Gamabunta and, with a flicker of motion, vanished from his spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CHOMP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A horned, violet serpent head burst from the earth, jaws wide open, biting nothing but air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Manda's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, the earlier hit had been a feint. Manda had used a quick Shed Skin Technique to avoid the fireball, hoping to ambush Jiraiya in the confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his target had already vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya, in Sennin Mōdo, possessed heightened sensory capabilities. He'd detected the subtle trick and dodged just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Qingming narrowed his eyes at the brief clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't surprised by Jiraiya's reaction—he had anticipated the level of power Jiraiya would wield in Sage Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised him was Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Orochimaru valued this summon so highly. Manda wasn't just powerful—his tactics and timing were exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That deceptive retreat followed by a surprise strike… Even experienced jōnin wouldn't be able to pull it off so cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Manda had done it in mere moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it been any other shinobi—not one as seasoned or powerful as Jiraiya—they likely would've been caught off-guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as Manda and Orochimaru re-emerged, Jiraiya didn't immediately attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the battered Gamabunta beside him and said, \"Bunta, leave the rest to me. You've done enough. Go get patched up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gamabunta didn't argue. He hesitated only briefly before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd taken heavy damage fending off Orochimaru and Manda alone. His priority now was recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before vanishing, he shot a glare at Manda in the distance and grumbled, \"Jiraiya… Make sure you teach that damned snake a lesson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manda, huh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hadn't Gamabunta asked Jiraiya to kill Manda?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple. As a Kuchiyose (summoned beast), especially one with a separate dimension as its home, Manda wasn't easy to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When backed into a corner, summoned beasts can simply cancel the summoning and return to their realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless ambushed, or restrained by something like the Sharingan, it's almost impossible to take them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially a powerful one like Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Gamabunta only asked for payback—not an execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>POOF!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of chakra-infused smoke burst out as Gamabunta returned to Mount Myōboku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now alone, Jiraiya fixed his gaze on Orochimaru and Manda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orochimaru… It's not too late. Come back with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru just chuckled, and responded with an A-rank jutsu—Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Shuriken Clone Technique)!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens—no, hundreds—of shuriken multiplied in the air, shooting toward Jiraiya like a deadly storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmly formed seals. His long white hair surged and grew, transforming into thick, protective strands that wove together into a shield—Hari Jizō (Needle Jizō).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, powered by Senjutsu Chakra, it was faster, more flexible, and much tougher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single shuriken bounced off harmlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—he struck back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a change of hand seals, Jiraiya unleashed the first of his true Sage Art techniques—Senpō: Kebari Senbon (Sage Art: Hair Needle Senbon)!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm of needle-like hair shot from his back, raining down like thousands of piercing missiles—far more numerous and powerful than the earlier shuriken barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't underestimate them just because they're made of hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhanced by Senjutsu Chakra, they were harder than steel and moved with lethal precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a nightmare for any opponent—and Orochimaru and Manda were no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>",924,"2026-06-06T03:31:02.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","17094d1af8a9899c62e9edc3d4b2d34e421d6e97e3c35509ab695162ffac3196","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-899","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-897",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]