Grind is My Ninja Way

After dealing with the two enemies, Seimei wasted no time. He immediately used the ninjutsu techniques "Wind Release: Wings of Wind" and "Chakra Cloak" to rise into the skies above the battlefield.

Circling the Mist Village's third line of defense, he combined the intelligence provided by various Jonin and quickly gained a deeper understanding of the battlefield situation.

As he had predicted, the Mist's defensive line remained unbroken solely because they were stubbornly holding on.

Initially, their side had strategically encircled the enemy on three sides, leaving an opening on the eastern front to reduce the Mist's resolve to fight, hoping they would retreat through the gap.

However, an unexpected change in the rear camp disrupted this plan.

Instead of retreating, the Mist ninja relocated reinforcements from the rear to fortify the other three directions of their defense.

Now, with both sides' forces mixed together, it was impractical to redirect troops for an eastern assault.

The result was that the Mist managed to stabilize the situation through sheer grit.

Faced with this outcome, Seimei could only concede: plans are no match for unforeseen changes.

Their original strategy was sound, but even a small deviation introduced a significant flaw.

As the saying goes, plans can never keep up with reality.

Fortunately, Seimei himself provided absolute strength to tip the scales.

As he often said, in the face of overwhelming power, any amount of cunning is futile.

Instead of leading an assault on the weakest part of the Mist's defense in the east, Seimei chose the most intense battlefield. From a distance, he unleashed his ninjutsu: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique."

The scene resembled the sun crashing into the earth.

This time, no one could stop him.

Hovering over the battlefield, Seimei formed a massive fireball over 30 meters in diameter and hurled it into the Mist's defensive lines.

The fireball struck the ground and exploded with a deafening roar.

Flames spread rapidly in all directions, engulfing a vast area in an instant.

Buildings within the inferno's reach quickly turned to ash under the raging flames.

However, most Mist ninjas were stationed at the front lines, resulting in minimal casualties.

But casualties weren't Seimei's goal.

The fireball was merely a tool to destroy any potential traps in the area.

And he wasn't done yet.

Flapping his wings to dodge incoming projectiles, Seimei formed new hand seals and used "Water Release: Exploding Water Shockwave" to douse the crater left by the fireball.

A waterfall poured down from the sky, filling the crater with water in moments.

This created a small lake that would absorb any remaining threats, ensuring Seimei's safety.

After completing these precautions, Seimei didn't waste any time. He dove toward the water's surface, deactivated "Wind Release: Wings of Wind," and turned his attention to the Mist ninja gathering around him.

He targeted the densest cluster of enemies and threw a shuriken.

As the shuriken flew, he quickly formed hand seals and activated "Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique."

Instantly, the single shuriken multiplied into hundreds, all hurtling toward the Mist ninja.

Caught off guard and unable to spare resources to counter Seimei, most of the Mist shinobi nearby were lower- to mid-ranking.

Faced with Seimei's A-rank technique, they were overwhelmed.

Several Genin couldn't react in time and were pierced by the shuriken, either killed or critically injured. The remaining shinobi scrambled in disarray.

Seimei spared them only a glance before shifting his attention to another group.

A few experienced Mist Chunin had closed in.

Their actions revealed both skill and combat experience.

But against Seimei's "Fire Release: Dragon Flame Jutsu," they stood no chance.

Three massive fire dragons swooped down, forcing the Chunin to retreat.

Seizing the moment, Seimei turned to another direction and used "Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere."

He unleashed a barrage of invisible chakra bullets, devastating the nearby enemies.

At close range, the damage was even greater than his earlier "Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique."

Some Mist ninjas were struck directly in the head, dying instantly.

In the blink of an eye, Seimei unleashed three powerful techniques, repelling the enemy forces. Though they were mostly lower-ranking shinobi, his performance underscored his immense strength.

This display left the remaining Mist ninjas hesitant to advance.

But their hesitation didn't stop Seimei.

Not giving them a chance to regroup, Seimei drew the long blade at his waist.

With a soft hum, a faint green light enveloped him as he activated the "Flash Sword Technique."

In a blur, Seimei charged into the enemy ranks.

"Watch out!"

"Block him!"

"Kill him!"

Amidst the chaotic cries, Seimei's three-tomoe Sharingan spun furiously.

In his eyes, everything around him seemed to slow down.

Every Mist ninja's movements were laid bare, unable to escape his gaze.

His brain processed the incoming data like a precise machine, enabling him to respond perfectly.

Moving with inhuman speed, Seimei weaved through the enemy, dodging, deflecting, and counterattacking with ease.

The Mist ninja couldn't even get close to him.

The disparity in strength was stark and undeniable.

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Time passed, and more Mist ninjas gathered around Seimei.

Simultaneously, gaps began to form in the defensive line.

The Mist, already stretched thin, had to redirect more forces to deal with Seimei, leaving other areas exposed.

The resulting collapse was inevitable.

This wasn't due to poor planning on the Mist commanders' part but rather Seimei's deliberate strategy.

His "central blooming" tactic forced the Mist to divert resources. If unchecked, Seimei could easily crush their defensive line from behind.

To prevent such a scenario, the Mist commanders had no choice but to "rob Peter to pay Paul."

The result?

Seimei was contained, but other areas fell.

Hearing the rising clamor of battle from within the defensive line, Seimei smiled in satisfaction.

Now, they only needed to stabilize the situation and expand the breaches in the Mist's defenses to completely dismantle their resistance.

At that point, the Mist ninja would face two options: retreat or fight to the death.

What Seimei understood, the Mist commanders naturally realized as well.

But awareness alone wasn't enough—they needed solutions.

And did they have one?

The answer was clear: they didn't.

After careful consideration, the Mist commander contacted the retreating Mist forces that had failed to attack the Leaf's camp to discuss their next move.