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

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Suddenly, the stream that swept out from behind Shigure erupted and surged wildly into the arena.

In the blink of an eye, the surrounding ground was completely submerged by the flow.

The unique design of the exam venue turned Shiyu into a huge pit.

It is about three meters deep.

Shigure stood on the turbulent surface and looked at Chojuro. "This kind of battleground is more suitable for the ninjas of Kirigakure!"

At this moment, Chojuro looked at Shigure in surprise.

To unleash such a large-scale ninjutsu in an instant, Shigure's skill in ninjutsu is probably no less than that of the Kage!

Thinking of this, Chojuro silently swallowed and mustered all his energy.

However, at this moment, the Konoha ninjas...

They all stared wide-eyed at Shigure in disbelief.

"To unleash such a level of escape technique instantly from nowhere, just how proficient is this brat in escape techniques?!"

"Even a regular Jonin probably couldn't pull off this kind of technique!"

"His talent in ninjutsu is simply unbelievable, just like the Second Hokage!"

Chapter 148 Swordplay Showdown: Prodigy and Monster

The surging water flowed beneath my feet.

Chojuro was completely astonished by Shigure's power.

Even though Lord Kage had already told him that the person in front of him was very strong, and that he also possessed the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, which had been extinct in Kirigakure, his strength should not be underestimated.

But when he actually faced Shigure, Chojuro was able to clearly feel the terrifying power and terrifying technique of Shigure.

"How's it going? You're getting more and more familiar with fighting in this kind of arena, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, Chojuro paused for a moment, then looked up at Shigure, only to see her gentle gaze.

Suddenly, Chojuro understood.

The person in front of me didn't release the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai to deal with me later; rather, they wanted me to fight in a familiar environment.

This allows them to perform at their best without being too nervous.

Chojuro thought Shigure was pretty good.

However, Shigure's actions made Chojuro feel like he was being given the runaround, which he didn't want.

"Any kind of venue... actually... actually any venue is fine, I'm very strong too!"

Seeing that Chojuro stammered and even blushed after saying just a few words, Shigure was at a loss.

This child is so shy!

"Alright, let's do it this way!"

Shigure slowly drew his ninja sword, Zangetsu, from his waist with a backhand motion.

"That's Hiramekarei, one of the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist, on your back, isn't it!"

Upon hearing this, Chojuro was taken aback. "You... how did you know?"

"I am quite confident in my swordsmanship, so I naturally have some knowledge of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!"

"Although your ninja sword is very famous, you shouldn't underestimate the ninja sword in my hand!"

As she spoke, Shiyu glanced at Tiantian in the audience.

"This is a ninja sword forged by one of Konoha's most famous ninja tool blacksmiths. It's made with extremely precious metals, and its name is Zanpakuto!"

Clang!

Looking at the ninja sword that Shigure drew, its blade was jet black, with a faint blue light flowing through it.

It's obvious at a glance that this isn't an ordinary ninja sword.

"Yes...it is indeed a fine knife!"

Since that's the case, Chojuro can rest assured. Since the opponent has a ninja sword that's no less powerful than his own Hiramekarei, then he hasn't really gained an advantage.

In the audience, Tian Tian was quite happy at that moment.

"Shigure-kun said I'm a famous ninja tool maker in Konoha!"

'Although I'm confident in what I create, I wouldn't call myself famous yet!'

Although she denied it, the smile on her face betrayed her.

"let's start!"

Shigure was also about to continue rambling.

He took a step forward and rushed towards Chojuro.

A timely rainstorm.

It burst forth with astonishing speed, and two tall flowers rose up on its surface, spreading out to the left and right.

The rain streaked across the surface like an arrow.

Swish!

Clang! Sizzle! Sizzle!

Shigure's attack was steadily caught by Chojuro using his twin swords, Hiramekarei.

But catching Shigure's sword made Chojuro's face turn bright red instantly; he hadn't expected Shigure's strength to be so astonishing.

He almost dropped his twin swords in that split second.

Shigure, on the other hand, had his left hand behind his back and his right hand holding a knife, while one hand held down both of Shigure's hands.

This clearly demonstrates the astonishing power of timely rain.

Kai: "This kid doesn't seem to be weak in terms of strength either!"

Asuma: "In terms of physical skills, he seems to be no weaker than your disciple Rock Lee!"

"Hmm!" Guy nodded. He was feeling a little uncomfortable because he seemed to be inferior to Kakashi in teaching disciples.

Kurenai Yuhi: "Using only one hand, are you not planning to use the other hand?"

The next second, Shigure suddenly changed the angle of his blade, instantly slashing Chojuro away.

Chojuro stumbled backward, landing heavily on the surface with a thud, his legs sliding rapidly backward across the surface.

But almost the next second, Chojuro regained his footing and then launched an attack.

Facing an opponent like Shigure, there's absolutely no way to stop him.

We must take the initiative.

Swish!

With a single slash, Shigure easily dodged it.

He flipped over and held the Moon Slash horizontally in front of his chest, a resounding clang echoing instantly.

Although Chojuro's first attack was dodged in mid-air, he immediately changed his tactics and launched a second attack.

But Shigure seemed to have seen through it all along, and took action in advance to block the attack.

Ding Ding Ding!

Chojuro continued his attacks, constantly changing his position. The twin swords Hiramekarei were still bandaged, but even with the help of smashing, he could still fight back.

Getting hit isn't pleasant either.

Shigure, holding a sword in one hand, stood still and blocked Chojuro's attacks one by one.

Each counterattack he launched easily forced Chojuro to retreat.

If standing still to block the attack is equivalent to Shigure relying on the advantage of strength and chakra to make Chojuro completely unshakeable.

So, forcing Chojuro to retreat with a counterattack would demonstrate the strength of one's swordsmanship.

In Mei Terumi's opinion, Shigure's swordsmanship was actually superior to Chojuro's.

Chojuro was a child prodigy in Kirigakure. As a member of the third batch of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and having inherited the ninja sword Hiramekarei, he was undoubtedly one of the best swordsmen in Kirigakure.

It's unbelievable that Shigure, a mere kid from Konoha, can easily suppress Chojuro with his swordsmanship.

'This kid is a born ninja swordsman!'

Terumi Mei thought to herself.

The next second, Chojuro's powerful attack exposed a significant opening in his defenses.

At that moment, Shigure smiled.

"Now it's my turn to fight back!"

The Moon Slasher in his hand instantly sliced ​​through the sky, cutting through the skin with a resounding thud, and astonishing flowers spread out.