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

However, judging from the aura emanating from Shigure, he is indeed quite powerful.

Asuma: "I heard that this kid has attacked Momochi Zabuza several times!"

Kakashi nodded. "That's right, he did defeat Zabuza!"

Kai: "This kid's swordsmanship is pretty good too! He caused quite a commotion at the training ground before!"

That happened a long time ago, I didn't expect Kai to know about it too.

Kakashi smiled. "Hmm! Not bad, but the current Shigure swordsmanship is much stronger than it was back then!"

As Kakashi's disciple, Shigure already attracted the attention of many Jonin, and he also displayed his Sage Mode skills, in addition to the battle between Naruto and Sasuke.

This also made the genin very concerned about Konoha's Team 7.

"The first two were both so strong, especially the first Uchiha guy, who was able to kill his opponent instantly even when he was injured!"

"This one shouldn't be too bad, right?"

"But he's probably a medical ninja, a support type ninja, so his combat ability can't be too strong!"

The genin knew far too little about Shigure.

They had no idea how terrifying the person in front of them was.

Shigure jumped down from the stands on either side and walked to Hayate's side.

"His name is Gekko Shigure, and this examiner is Gekko Hayate. It seems they come from the same family!"

"They're probably just a small family. I've never heard of the Moonlight Clan!"

He's just a ninja from a small clan, so he probably isn't very strong.

Furthermore, since he is only a support-type ninja, his combat strength should be even weaker.

So, the opponent in this battle is a ninja from Sunagakure, and the outcome seems predictable.

The genin, unaware of the situation, didn't pay much attention to this battle.

However, his companions, Shikamaru and the others, were on high alert.

Shikamaru: "Finally, it's this guy's turn. I wonder how much stronger he's gotten during this time."

Choji: "Even if he doesn't get stronger, his original strength was already terrifying enough!"

Ino's eyes shone brightly: "Go for it, Shigure-kun!"

While Ino was cheering for Shigure, Hinata slowly lowered the hand she had finally mustered the courage to raise.

She had just wanted to cheer Shiyu on as well.

But Ino beat her to it.

"Game start!"

Moonlight Gale finished speaking and jumped away.

Unlike Naruto and Sasuke, Shigure did not immediately take action, but instead calmly looked at Kankuro.

"Aren't you planning to take the initiative?"

Shiyu spoke softly.

Meanwhile, Kankuro slowly took off his belongings and stared at Shigure. "I know you are strong, so I won't rashly make a move that would put me in danger before I've figured out your strength."

This idea and approach is good.

but!

Shigure was helpless!

"Since you don't want to take the initiative, then I'll take the initiative!"

Boom!

The moment he finished speaking, almost simultaneously, the wall behind Kankuro was struck with tremendous force.

Everyone suddenly gripped the railing tightly, staring wide-eyed at what was on the wall.

They were kunai, all deeply embedded in the mud wall, with only the handles sticking out.

"What kind of force is this? How can a kunai be thrown with such power?"

Even Shikamaru couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Choji stopped eating his snacks: "Shigure has become even more perverted."

It's just throwing hidden weapons, but it feels more terrifying than ninjutsu attacks.

Kankuro dodged the attack, and his heart was racing.

'Such terrifying power! Is this guy a beast in disguise?'

Just as Kankuro was surprised.

dong dong!

Two dull thuds rang out, and everyone gasped in surprise.

Because Shigure's two shuriken pierced through Kankuro's body while he was stunned, the shuriken shot out again and stabbed into the wall.

Kankuro, his body pierced, stared blankly at Shigure.

Everyone gasped in shock.

"...Is that all?" Neji said.

Xiao Li was also very surprised; this battle was far too easy!

However, given Shigure's abnormal speed and power in throwing hidden weapons, the first thing an enemy of Shigure would probably do is to deplete Shigure's hidden weapons.

Otherwise, just dodging such fast-moving projectiles would be a real headache.

"Still not coming out?"

Suddenly Shiyu's voice rang out, and everyone was stunned for a moment, wondering what he meant.

Shikamaru suddenly paused, "That guy has no blood, it's fake!"

He was clearly hit by Shiyu's hidden weapon, but there was no bleeding, which is obviously a problem.

Sure enough, the next second Kankuro's true form finally appeared through the bandages.

He looked at Shi Yu with a look of horror. He was not surprised or frightened by how terrifying Shi Yu's attack had been.

Instead, Shigure discovered his disguise.

If we've been discovered, we won't hide it anymore.

The light of chakra threads instantly shone in Kankuro's hand, and Kankuro, whose body had been pierced, suddenly moved, and his disguise disappeared.

The puppet crow appeared before everyone and, under Kankuro's control, rushed rapidly toward Shigure.

Giggle...

The puppet's voice echoed throughout the venue.

Shigure slowly gripped the hilt of the knife with his left hand.

Escape - Flowing Blade!

The ninjutsu was activated, and the flow seemed to surge out of the scabbard, with the blade being propelled out as the flow erupted.

It flew directly to Shigure's left hand, and then the crow approached.

A knife!

A surge of energy erupted, and the blade instantly severed the puppet crow's body.

Hearing the sounds of rushing water and blades slicing through the air, everyone stared in disbelief at Shigure, who stood rooted to the spot.

At this moment, the black knife he was holding in his backhand was slowly being sheathed.

The puppet crow beside him had already been destroyed with a single strike...

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Bang! Bang! Bang!

The puppet, the crow, fell directly to the ground, becoming a pile of junk.

Shigure also sheathed his ninja sword.

Kankuro, standing before Shigure, slashed at him with his sword!

His own puppet, his own puppet... was dealt with.

As a puppeteer, Kankuro made no mistakes whatsoever; in fact, he hadn't even started the battle yet.

The terror of a puppeteer lies in using puppets to attack enemies. Puppets can use attack skills that are different from those of a human body, often catching people off guard.

However, if the puppet is violently destroyed, then the puppeteer is essentially without any means of combat.

However, it is not usually so easy for a puppet to be destroyed, but Shigure's performance has dealt Kankuro a heavy blow.

No matter how exquisite his puppetry skills were, they were useless against Shigure's fighting prowess.