Grind is My Ninja Way

*Boom*

Just then, an explosion came from the nearby forest.

Nagashima Tomojiu and the Iwa-nin Tokubetsu Jonin beside him exchanged a glance and then both used the Body Flicker Technique, rushing towards the location of the explosion.

However, when they arrived, there were only a few corpses of Iwa-nin Chunin and Genin, one of which was disfigured beyond recognition.

Obviously, this was the result of being hit by an explosive tag at close range.

As for the other corpses...

Nagashima Tomojiu carefully examined them. All of them were killed with a single strike to a vital point, leaving no room for resistance. And the weapon that killed them was a short sword.

The situation was already clear. The one who made the move was most likely Seimei.

It was ironic that they were just searching for him, but he had already sneaked under their noses and killed several people.

What was even more terrifying was that this might just be the beginning.

As the two were thinking this, a scream came from not far away.

Without any hesitation, they immediately rushed to the scene. A black shadow appeared at the edge of their vision and quickly disappeared into the dense forest.

The two didn't rashly pursue but stopped at the scene.

There were two survivors here. Perhaps it was because there were too many Iwa ninjas gathered here, or maybe the enemy didn't have enough time.

In any case, these two survived.

Nagashima Tomojiu looked at the two and asked sternly, "Who was the enemy?"

Although he already had an answer in his heart, he still wanted to confirm.

"It was 'Ghost Sword'!" x2

Hearing Nagashima Tomojiu's question, the two survivors answered in unison.

Their voices were still trembling slightly when they spoke.

Obviously, they were quite frightened.

Hearing this affirmative answer, Nagashima Tomojiu's heart sank, and he thought to himself that this was troublesome.

They originally planned to help Roshi, but now it seemed they could only protect themselves first.

*Boom*

Just then, another explosion accompanied by a scream came.

Obviously, another squad had been hit.

Nagashima Tomojiu's expression turned cold. He looked at the Tokubetsu Jonin beside him and said, "Hanaki, immediately inform the other squads to suspend the operation.

From now on, all squads should gather nearby. We can't let the enemy pick us off one by one anymore."

"Yes, Captain!"

Yamashita Hanaki responded in a serious voice and then left.

...

At the same time.

At the explosion site.

Seimei pulled the short sword out of an Iwa-nin Chunin's chest and glanced back at the empty forest, sighing inwardly in regret.

When he disguised himself as an Iwa ninja and saw Nagashima Tomojiu and Roshi walking together, he knew that this person must also be in a commanding role.

If he could kill him, it would definitely cause chaos among the Iwa ninjas on the mountain.

Therefore, he deliberately exposed a flaw just now, hoping that the opponent would follow.

If Nagashima Tomojiu had really pursued him, he would have unleashed his full strength and killed him in the shortest possible time.

Unfortunately, the opponent was too cautious and didn't choose to pursue.

This made Seimei somewhat disappointed.

However, it was just a bit of disappointment. After all, with the strength of these Iwa ninjas, even with someone commanding them, they couldn't pose much of a threat to him.

So, if they didn't chase, then so be it!

At worst, he would just kill fewer people and let Yamanaka Kiku and the others bear a bit more pressure.

Yamanaka Kiku: ...

Seimei put away his short sword, leaped onto a tree branch, scanned the surrounding battlefield, locked onto a squad of Iwa ninjas, and rushed towards them again.

Just like that, before Yamanaka Kiku and the others even launched their attack, Seimei had already started slaughtering the various Iwa ninja squads.

Through this, he also replenished some chakra, allowing his chakra, which had just been depleted from the entanglement with Roshi, to return to full capacity.

And when Yamanaka Kiku and the others launched their attack, Seimei reduced the frequency of his attacks.

He would even occasionally use the Mystical Palm Technique to gather Yang Release chakra to strengthen his body, mainly focusing on slacking off.

This wasn't him deliberately putting pressure on Yamanaka Kiku, but rather, his main focus was on the battle between Roshi and Namikaze Minato.

The outcome of their battle was the key.

As for this side...

It wasn't that Seimei looked down on them, but they simply weren't important!

Although it was hurtful, this was the truth.

Therefore, Seimei wouldn't engage in excessive killing.

...

Nearly half an hour passed in a flash.

The battle on the outer perimeter was in full swing, and the battle inside was equally intense.

After more than twenty minutes of fierce fighting, Roshi was already showing signs of defeat.

It could be felt that the tailed beast's aura on him had weakened, and the tailed beast chakra on his body had also dimmed.

It was foreseeable that if this continued, his defeat was inevitable.

Not only did Seimei think this way, but Namikaze Minato and Gamabunta also thought the same.

However, the development of events was always full of surprises.

Just when everyone thought Roshi was done for and was secretly preparing to prevent him from escaping,

Whether it was because Roshi had been fighting for too long, his sanity was eroded too much by the tailed beast's will, and he lost his subjective consciousness, or whether it was intentional,

In any case, the Four-Tails' seal was torn open by him.

In other words, the Four-Tails had lost control.

*Roar—*

A violent roar was heard, and the tails behind Roshi instantly increased from two to four, rapidly transforming from a chakra form to a physical one.

*Whoosh whoosh whoosh~*

The four crimson tails lashed out, forming an impenetrable net, blocking Namikaze Minato, who wanted to get close and use sealing techniques.

"This is troublesome..."

Namikaze Minato returned to Gamabunta's side, looking at Roshi, who was rapidly transforming into the Four-Tails, and muttered.

Hearing this, Gamabunta, who had also sustained some injuries, said seriously for once, "Indeed, it's troublesome."

*Swoosh*

A figure appeared beside Namikaze Minato.

It was none other than Seimei.

He looked at Roshi, whose body had already half-transformed into the Four-Tails, and said, "Shouldn't we leave? This guy is not easy to deal with. Why don't we leave him for Iwagakure to handle themselves?"

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato looked at Seimei in surprise.

He originally thought that Seimei, at such a young age and possessing such strength, would have some arrogance.

Moreover, he was from the Uchiha clan, so he shouldn't leave without even seeing the enemy's true face.

Unexpectedly, Seimei was so rational that he suggested retreating just by seeing some signs of danger.

However, retreating was impossible.

It wasn't that Namikaze Minato was being selfless and insisting on facing the Four-Tails himself, but the Four-Tails was currently fixated on him.

Once he left, the Four-Tails would definitely vent its anger on the surrounding people.

And in the surroundings...

Although there were the most Iwa ninjas, there were also many Konoha ninjas. Namikaze Minato didn't want them to die meaninglessly.

So, he could only stay for now.

However, others could withdraw first.

With this thought, Namikaze Minato said directly, "I'll stay here to hold him back. You immediately take the others and leave."

Hearing this, Seimei thought to himself, 'As expected!'

Then, without saying anything more, he nodded and instantly left with a Body Flicker Technique.

Looking at Seimei, who was still decisive and efficient, Namikaze Minato didn't know what to say...

(End of this chapter)