Grind is My Ninja Way

"Very good, kid, you're very good!"

After Kaguya Kotaro stood up, he didn't rush to attack, but instead stared intently at Seimei, gritting his teeth.

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the three Kaguya clan ninjas who had arrived earlier surrounded Seimei.

Seimei glanced at them from the corner of his eye and, after confirming they were just three Chunin, ignored them.

For him, if he could defeat Kaguya Kotaro, then adding a few more Chunin wouldn't make much difference.

Chunin were still Chunin, even with the enhancement of the 'Shikotsumyaku', their strength wouldn't increase significantly.

Their addition would at most make him exert a bit more effort in the subsequent battle, but it was unlikely to affect the outcome.

However, Kaguya Kotaro didn't seem to think so. After his three subordinates arrived, he immediately launched an attack.

Seeing that Kaguya Kotaro had already initiated the attack, the three Kaguya Chunin didn't dare to be negligent and also launched their attacks.

Two of them directly approached Seimei, cooperating with Kaguya Kotaro to launch an offensive.

The other one stayed about ten meters away, continuously using the 'Shikotsumyaku: Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets' for long-range attacks on Seimei.

Although they were just small finger bone bullets, their effect was no less than that of the two Chunin engaging in close combat.

Thanks to the improvement in his 'Physique' attribute and the 'Mystical Palm Technique', Seimei's self-healing ability and ability to treat injuries had greatly increased.

However, so far, he was still a fragile ninja, still bound by the limitations of a flesh-and-blood body.

Therefore, facing the sneak attacks of the finger bone bullets, he still had to be cautious.

But that was all.

With 19 points in 'Spirit', Seimei's perception was already far superior to ordinary people. Coupled with the Sharingan's powerful insight, ordinary sneak attacks couldn't affect him.

In the end, battles were still decided by strength. Any schemes or tricks could only take a backseat.

However, just as he was thinking this, a bone whip, resembling a spine, suddenly pierced through the chest of the Kaguya clan Chunin who was fighting him and lashed towards him.

The one controlling this bone whip was, without a doubt, Kaguya Kotaro.

And he recognized this move. It was one of the six secret techniques of the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku, called the 'Dance of the Lonicera: Vine'.

Its main focus was flexibility and versatility, trapping and strangling the enemy.

Kaguya Kotaro had used this move a few times before, but at most, he used the bodies of the two Chunin for cover.

But now, he directly sacrificed one person.

This wasn't a fake. Seimei could clearly feel the life force of the Kaguya Chunin in front of him rapidly fading.

There was also astonishment in his eyes, as if he hadn't expected to become a sacrifice.

No wonder they were called the crazy clan!

They didn't even hesitate to sacrifice their own people. Kaguya Kotaro's mind probably had little left besides battle and the desire to kill.

However, to be fair, this surprise attack did cause him quite a bit of trouble.

It was completely unexpected, and he was in the middle of fighting the two Chunin in front of him, unable to react in time.

So, even though he later made some dodging movements, he was ultimately trapped.

The blood-stained bone whip brushed past his side, then wrapped around him from behind, instantly binding him within it.

This wasn't the end!

Seeing Seimei trapped, Kaguya Kotaro revealed a ferocious grin and then shouted loudly: "Kid, die!"

As he spoke, he activated his Shikotsumyaku ability and reshaped the bone whip in his hand.

It became even tougher, and its tip underwent some obvious changes, resembling a spearhead, thrusting directly towards his heart.

If this hit landed, Seimei would basically be done for.

And at this moment, whether it was using the 'Instantaneous Sword Technique', the 'Body Flicker Technique', or the 'Substitution Technique', it was all too late.

Feeling the stinging pain from the bone whip wrapped around his body, Seimei sighed softly, knowing that he had fallen for it this time.

Fortunately, he still had a trump card he could use.

Seimei quickly scanned his surroundings, confirming that everyone paying attention here were ordinary ninjas. With a thought, he lowered his head and activated his Mangekyo Sharingan.

And he used the Dojutsu residing in his left eye - Amenominaka!

Immediately, his figure blurred and disappeared from its original spot, then reappeared.

And in that instant, the bone whip controlled by Kaguya Kotaro missed.

"What? How is this possible!?"

Looking at the unharmed Seimei, Kaguya Kotaro's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief and confusion.

He couldn't understand how Seimei had dodged this attack.

Naturally, Seimei had no intention of explaining to him.

Taking advantage of the moment when Kaguya Kotaro's worldview was shaken and his mind was unsettled, he used 'Instantaneous Sword Technique' to bypass the Chunin blocking his way and arrived in front of him.

Whoosh~

A flash of sword light.

Kaguya Kotaro reacted belatedly, raising his arm to barely block Seimei's attack.

And at this moment, Seimei retracted his katana and formed hand seals, performing the S-rank forbidden technique - Wind Release: Rasenshuriken in an instant!

Sizzle~

A harsh scraping sound rang out.

A terrifying aura emanated from Seimei's palm, startling everyone around and drawing their attention.

The giant shuriken, formed from Wind Release Chakra and spinning continuously, was like the scythe of death, pressing against everyone's hearts.

Everyone present couldn't help but hold their breath.

Seimei didn't give Kaguya Kotaro any time to react, nor did he give others a chance to rescue him. The moment the 'Wind Release: Rasenshuriken' was formed, he pressed it onto the opponent's body.

"Ah~~~"

A painful scream erupted from Kaguya Kotaro's mouth.

His body was engulfed by a surge of Wind Release Chakra and flew into the air. Then, the 'Wind Release: Rasenshuriken' exploded, transforming into a ball of energy that enveloped him.

And within that ball of light, countless fine needles formed from Chakra were continuously piercing and attacking his cells.

A few moments later, the energy ball disappeared.

Kaguya Kotaro fell heavily to the ground, his breath extremely weak, and the bone spikes on his body retracted.

Swish~

Seimei's figure instantly appeared.

Then, a cold glint flashed.

And then a "slash" sound was heard. Kaguya Kotaro's throat was cut by the long katana, and he completely lost his life.

Only then did Seimei let out a long sigh of relief.

Looking at Kaguya Kotaro's corpse on the ground, Seimei knew that he had actually lost this time.

If it weren't for the trump card of the Mangekyo Sharingan, he would at least be severely injured now.

It could only be said that one should never be careless at any time, and one should never underestimate anyone.

Just like earlier, he thought the opponent couldn't defeat him, and calling three Chunin for help was futile. As a result, the opponent taught him a vivid lesson.

Also, the reason why a trump card was called a trump card was that it shouldn't be used lightly.

Although he had done some disguises just now and only activated the Mangekyo Sharingan for a brief moment, he was almost certain that no one had noticed.

But the abnormality of disappearing and reappearing instantly would still attract some attention.

Once or twice might be fine.

But after many times, it would definitely be exposed.

At that time, if others connected it to his Sharingan, they might guess something.

Therefore, to ensure that the Mangekyo Sharingan wouldn't be exposed so quickly, the best way was to not use it if he could avoid it.

And this required him to act even more cautiously.

This incident served as a lesson for him.

(End of Chapter)