[{"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-9":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},1481030,1929,"Chapter 9: Half a Month Later","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>The so-called \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" involves conveying inner emotions and thoughts through mental willpower, transmitting them through the eyes to the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disrupts the target's senses and, in turn, affects their judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, this seems like a standard visual genjutsu, but a deeper understanding reveals it to be far from ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most obvious issue is that the learning difficulty of this technique is completely disproportionate to its actual effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the scroll, the \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" has an A-rank learning difficulty, but its actual effect is inferior to even some C-rank genjutsu of the same type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his parents wanted to learn genjutsu, they would never have chosen this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they even treasured it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for this choice could only be one thing: this technique was believed to help the Uchiha clan awaken the Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, that's what was written on the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ninja world has never lacked visionaries, and the Uchiha clan is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long ago, some members of the Uchiha clan realized the downsides of the Sharingan—not only was it difficult to awaken, but it also tended to lead one down extreme paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they wondered if there was a gentler way to awaken the Sharingan, making the process more controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, it would not only enhance the strength of the Uchiha clan but also bring more stability within the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan caught their attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the three great dōjutsu, the Byakugan's awakening process was much gentler compared to the Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those with less pure bloodlines could, through rigorous training, gradually awaken it by adulthood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something the Sharingan could not achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha clan's Sharingan required intense mental stimulation to awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once someone reaches adulthood, their worldview is mostly set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They've experienced all that they could, and unless something drastic happens, it's almost impossible to awaken the Sharingan after adulthood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, they began to explore if they could develop a training method similar to the Hyuga clan's approach to the Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" was born under such circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its principle was to mimic the changes in chakra and mental power in the brain when the Sharingan activates its hypnosis ability, reverse-stimulating the brain's nerves, visual nerves, body cells, and mental power to trigger the awakening of the Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was akin to creating a suitable environment for the Sharingan, allowing the bloodline's power to take effect and produce results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They succeeded, but also failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They succeeded because the \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" could indeed assist in the awakening of the Sharingan; they failed because its effect was so minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the scroll, several Uchiha members practiced this technique, but not a single one managed to awaken the Sharingan through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the developer hadn't confidently vouched for its effectiveness, and if some Sharingan-wielding Uchiha members hadn't confirmed that it could indeed promote the Sharingan's evolution to some extent, people might have dismissed it as a well-meaning lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, its high learning difficulty and almost negligible effect rendered it obsolete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Uchiha members who had already awakened their Sharingan had no need to learn it, and those who hadn't would find little result after painstakingly mastering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given this, it was no wonder it fell into disuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, only a few ambitious Uchiha members still try to practice it, while most haven't even heard of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Seimei didn't know about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on it, it was clear that Seimei's parents had also pursued this technique out of ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they perished on the battlefield before mastering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Seimei would carry on their will and use this technique to awaken the Sharingan, becoming the first Uchiha in history to awaken the Sharingan through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others may be limited by their aptitude or run out of patience, unable to master the \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" to a high level, Seimei wouldn't face that issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the proficiency panel at his disposal, he could see and measure every bit of progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, as long as he confirmed its real effectiveness, Seimei wouldn't give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be his key to scaling new heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a deep breath to calm his mind, Seimei grabbed the scrolls containing the Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu and the \"Reflection of the Heart Technique\" and left the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next half month, he planned to dedicate half his energy to practicing these two jutsu and genjutsu, aiming not to master them but at least become familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current bustling atmosphere of the village, the frontline situation hadn't completely collapsed, so there was a good chance they wouldn't send rookies like them directly to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant he had some buffer time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, he would have mastered the Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu as a trump card and tested the effects of the \"Reflection of the Heart Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If possible, it would be best to awaken the Sharingan, giving him an extra layer of protection on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these thoughts in mind, Seimei began his training for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>······\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now late September.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, there was only one week left until the graduation exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing the exam content, Seimei immediately requested a week off to focus entirely on his training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, getting time off would've been difficult, but at this point, as long as the reason was valid, Sugi Itō wouldn't have stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Seimei opened the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**[Name: Uchiha Seimei\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physique: 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit: 7\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline: Sharingan·Unawakened (51\u002F100)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Chakra Refinement Technique: lv1 (1\u002F200) → lv1 (91\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clone Technique: lv1 (20\u002F200) → lv1 (95\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transformation Technique: lv1 (19\u002F200) → lv1 (94\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Substitution Technique: lv1 (18\u002F200) → lv1 (93\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu: lv0 (30\u002F100)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Reflection of the Heart Technique: lv0 (30\u002F100)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic Taijutsu: lv1 (65\u002F200) → lv1 (185\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninja Tool Throwing: lv2 (42\u002F500) → lv2 (120\u002F500)]**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past half month, he consistently practiced the \"Chakra Refinement Technique\" for six hours every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the powerful effects of lv1, his chakra limit increased by 12 points per day, totaling 180 points over the half month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, compared to half a month ago, his chakra limit had nearly doubled, from 192 to 372.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting one of the Three Basic Jutsu required around 20 chakra points, and with 372 chakra points, he could now perform 18 or 19 of these jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was about the standard of an experienced genin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, aside from battle experience, his strength was already on par with seasoned genin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as his chakra increased, Seimei began to sense a limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This limit wasn't from the \"Chakra Refinement Technique\" itself but from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Chakra Refinement Technique\" merely accelerated the process of tapping into his potential; it didn't increase his body's capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his body were a bucket, then the \"Chakra Refinement Technique\" was the ladle used to fetch water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of water the bucket could hold didn't depend on the size of the ladle but on the size of the bucket itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**Physique: 5! Spirit: 7!**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that his \"bucket\" wasn't large enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, his body had a limit, and once his chakra reached a certain level, it would stop growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, unless he increased his body's capacity, there would be no use maxing out the \"Chakra Refinement Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, as time passed and with the continued practice of basic taijutsu, Seimei could vaguely sense his physique improving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed his body's capacity to continuously expand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1297,"2026-06-06T03:30:41.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","f576bc5215a6dac643fde994e87e92bbae9e2f640828ee48aa54a139aad90185","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-10","grind-is-my-ninja-way-chapter-8",1097,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrind-is-my-ninja-way-cover.jpg"]