I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

This isn't the Land of Snow, so there's no weather-related bonus here.

The area frozen has already reached such a terrifying extent.

If accelerated thinking is activated, Shigure's control will be even stronger, and conservatively speaking, adding another 100 meters to barely reach a distance of 500 meters should not be a problem.

In one second, everything within a 500-meter radius is frozen.

However, only one-third of the chakra in his body was consumed, and it was rapidly recovering.

Maintaining the effect of this technique does not require much chakra.

It only took a dozen seconds to recover to about 70-80%, and with the Frozen Moment activated, Shigure could also unleash another Ice Release ninjutsu.

Ice World!

As Shigure waved her hands, like a conductor, the ice and snow that seemed to materialize out of thin air gathered together like a long dragon, constantly dancing around Shigure.

With a single thought from Shigure, the ice and snow instantly condensed into an ice dragon.

It lingered around Shigure, emanating an astonishing chill.

"…Ice Release, this is a complete transformation!"

Previously, it would have taken some time to condense ice crystals, but now it's just a thought.

And looking at the ice crystals that have condensed, their hardness is already quite good, probably only slightly weaker than iron.

However, as long as chakra is continuously injected, the hardness of the ice crystals can definitely surpass that of steel.

Shigure smiled, and the power of his Ice Release increased three or four times, while the consumption of chakra was no longer a problem.

"Now he's definitely at the Kage-level, right?"

Chapter 124 The Little Imp Who Walks with His Own Chill

With his chakra levels increased, Shigure now feels as if his body is filled with all sorts of powers.

This feeling of power made Shigure want to unleash his chakra at any moment.

The desire to fight was soaring that it was almost impossible to suppress.

Helpless!

The only thing I could do was to wrap myself in cold air to force myself to calm down.

A chill enveloped Shiyu's body, making it seem as if she had built-in ice and snow effects just by walking.

The ninjutsu experiment came to an end, and Shigure prepared to return to the village.

From the Land of Snow until now, Shigure has not had a proper rest.

However, Shigure still hadn't returned home shortly after returning to the village.

They were stopped halfway by an ANBU ninja.

"Moonlight Rain!"

Shigure was stunned for a moment. What did it mean that the ANBU ninjas were appearing openly?

Did I expose myself yesterday?

It can't be that bad! Even if they were exposed, they wouldn't be coming to me now!

"Yes, it is! What can I do for you?"

The other person stood in front of Shigure and felt a chill for no apparent reason.

He looked up at the sky. The sun was shining brightly and the weather should be warm at this time of year.

Why do I suddenly feel so cold?

Shi Yu coughed lightly and noticed that the other person seemed to be acting strangely. He quickly realized that it was because of the coldness he had caused.

There was no way to stop Shigure from suppressing his own heat; otherwise, he would feel extremely hot, as if his chakra was about to burst forth.

"The Hokage is calling you! Go to the Hokage Building!"

Naruto!

Hiruzen Sarutobi is looking for me? What does he want?

"I understand!" Shi Yu nodded.

After saying that, the other person disappeared, and Shigure turned and walked towards the Hokage Building.

Not long ago.

Hiruzen summoned a group of Konoha Jonin.

The purpose of calling them over was simple: the Chunin Exams were about to begin, and they needed to confirm which Genin would participate before they started.

Whether or not these Jonin-level ninja teams participate will be decided by their respective Jonin.

Regardless of whether the Jonin instructors recommend taking the exam, basically after a year, the Jonin instructors will no longer be carrying out missions with the Genin teams.

Of course, it's also possible to go on missions together. Usually, it's just a team of genin with great potential, and the jonin instructor will always be there.

"I, Kakashi Hatake, recommend Team 7 to participate in this Chunin Exams!"

Kakashi was the first Jonin to step forward and recommend his team to participate in the exam.

This surprised the other Jonin.

Keep in mind that Kakashi's genin squad had probably only graduated less than a year ago!

So they're going straight to the Chunin Exams?

"I, Kurenai Yuhi, recommend..."

"I, Sarutobi Asuma, recommend..."

"I, Might Guy, recommend..."

Those who first recommended genin to participate in the Chunin Exams were all teachers from genin squads who had only recently graduated.

Many Jonin who had been teaching Genin for years remained silent.

Seeing this, Hiruzen smiled.

'After all these years, it's finally Konoha's turn for a great harvest.'

One after another, other Jonin recommended their teams to participate in the Chunin Exams.

"Kakashi! You're already recommending your team for the Chunin Exams? I remember you've only led them through a few missions!"

It was Matt Kay who spoke up at this moment!

"Yes, I only took them on two missions!"

two?

Might Guy was speechless. "You're recommending them to participate in the Chunin Exams after they've only completed two missions? Even if you don't want to lead a genin class, you don't have to do this!"

As a good friend, Kai felt that Kakashi lacked a sense of responsibility.

"I can definitely stop bringing them with me now!"

"After all, they are now basically capable of completing A-level missions independently, and even S-level missions are no problem for them!"

Kakashi's words were calm, but the other Jonin were stunned. Kakashi Hatake had given such high praise to a group of Genin.

A genin squad carrying out A-rank and S-rank missions on their own? Are you kidding me?

"Kakashi, what did you say?"

Kakashi looked at Guy and said, "Team 7 carried out two missions. One was an A-rank mission, and they encountered Zabuza Momochi. I didn't lift a finger during the whole process, and Zabuza Momochi was defeated by them!"

"The second mission, although it was initially only an A-level mission, was actually of S-level difficulty: to overthrow the regime of a corrupt small country!"

After he finished speaking, all the Jonin fell silent, staring at Kakashi in disbelief.

As expected of Konoha's technician, Copy Ninja Hatake Kakashi, what kind of monsters are those genin brats he's with?

They actually went on these missions right after graduation!

Hong smiled and said, "Two missions, one S-rank and one A-rank. The kids in Class 7 are quite capable!"

"Alright!" At this moment, Hiruzen stepped in to finish things up.

"I've received all your recommendations. Go back and tell your genin squads to be prepared!"

Hiruzen slowly stood up. "This year's Chunin Exams will be different from previous years; there may be a few more villages participating!"

Upon hearing this, Guy, Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma, and the others all showed puzzled expressions.

Did the Third Hokage invite some other village to participate in the Chunin Exams?

Of course, if it were ninjas from small countries, the Third Hokage probably wouldn't have said that. So, it means that the other five great ninja villages have also decided to participate in Konoha's Chunin Exams.

In the past, no other village besides the allied Sunagakure would participate!

The Jonin gradually left the Hokage Building.

Just as these Jonin were leaving, Shigure arrived.

The cold wind that swept over them made the Jonin pause for a moment.