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

'As expected, only I... can make you...'

The Chunin Exams finals have been held twice, and four Genin have already competed.

Now only Shikamaru, Shino, Hinata, Temari, and Gaara remain.

And in the following matches.

Shikamaru's opponents are Temari, Shino, and Hinata, while Gaara gets a bye.

In the two matches, Temari won the first one, and Shikamaru, just like in the original story, could have won, but in the end chose to concede and lost the match.

In the match between Shino and Hinata, Hinata's chakra was completely depleted by Shino, and she was forced to retreat in the end.

The Chunin Exams are basically over at this point.

Orochimaru was also preparing whether to give the signal to launch the plan.

But this time.

Gaara jumped out.

"Gaara, what are you doing? The Chunin Exams are over, everyone fought, and you got a bye, so you passed the exam smoothly!"

"Swift Wind is speaking."

However, Gaara ignored everything and spoke directly towards Shigure in the lounge.

"I don't need to pass the Chunin Exams by having a bye!"

"Since I have a bye, then I'll challenge these winners!"

"Whether you come at us all at once or one at a time, it's fine!"

These words stunned everyone. What an arrogant Sand Village genin!

However, Gaara ignored him and continued, "Geko Shigure, you are the strongest among them. Do you dare accept my challenge?"

Chapter 151 Clash Between the Strongest Genin

challenge?

Gaara directly challenges Shigure.

This ignites the audience's enthusiasm even more than a regular match.

Moreover, as a member of Konoha Village, he and all the people of Konoha Village believed that their ninjas were the strongest in the entire ninja world.

Even the genin are far superior to those from other ninja villages.

Moreover, it was timely rain.

The previous battles are still fresh in our minds, and Shigure's strength is evident to all.

Would they really be afraid of a challenge from a weak ninja from Sunagakure?

Before Shiyu could even speak, people had already started shouting.

"Promise him!"

"Let him see the strength of Konoha ninjas!"

"The ninjas from Sunagakure seem quite resentful!"

"Then make him submit!"

"Shigure!"

"Shigure!"

"Shigure!"

Someone started calling out Shigure's name, and then the others joined in.

Swish!

Shigure appeared directly on the field, looking at the Konoha citizens around him.

"Since everyone in our village says so, then I accept your challenge!"

Hayate was somewhat worried at this moment. "The Chunin Exams are over. You have all passed. There is no need to continue fighting. As the examiner for this exam, I will not acknowledge you..."

Just as Gale was trying to stop the battle.

The Third Hokage suddenly spoke.

"blast!"

"Consider this a friendly match! Winning or losing has nothing to do with the Chunin Exams!"

Even the Hokage said so, so Hayate Gekko had no way to say anything more.

He could only nod silently, "Yes, Third Hokage!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Shiyu, sighed helplessly, and looked at him with some resentment in his eyes, as if to say, "Can't you ever give me a break?"

Shigure shrugged helplessly. It wasn't him who started this trouble; Gaara wanted to challenge him, and there was nothing he could do about it!

Should Shigure remain indifferent when the Sand Village comes knocking on his door to provoke him?

"Finally! I can fight you!"

Gaara seemed very excited, it was even written all over his face.

The murderous intent in his eyes was almost overflowing.

Moonlight Gale looked at the two of them and said, "I hope you'll stop here!"

Stop when you've hit him? Judging from Gaara's attitude, he absolutely won't stop until he kills me!

However, Shigure should also thank Gaara! If he hadn't mastered Gaara's Sand Technique, Shigure wouldn't have been able to upgrade and evolve his Ice Release ninjutsu to be even stronger.

If the Great Sage weren't currently busy repairing the Glutton, Shigure would have wanted the Great Sage to incorporate the Sand Technique into other ninjutsu.

For example, Shigure's forte is... Escape!

Manipulating the flow of energy is something that interests Shigure even more than manipulating snow or sand.

"bring it on!"

"I can't wait!"

boom!

The moment Gaara roared, a large amount of sand burst out from the gourd behind him, sweeping rapidly towards Shigure.

In that instant, even Moonlight Gale hadn't had time to leap away.

Shigure was helpless!

Ice Release: Frozen Time!

Seal with one hand!

Freeze instantly.

The sand that had just been stirred up was frozen again in the blink of an eye.

Gaara's eyes narrowed rapidly. He wanted to freeze his sand, but could he really freeze it?

The ice crystals shattered the instant they formed.

The sand contains chakra, and a very strong kind of chakra, so it cannot be frozen directly.

boom!

The ice crystals shattered, and the sand continued to rush towards Shigure.

However, by this time, Hayate had already dodged and turned back to look at Gaara with a hint of hostility.

Did that kid try to attack him too?

He's practically the referee!

Attacking the referee can directly end the fight.

However, the sand was blocked by the ice wall created by Shigure the next second.

Gaara showed no remorse whatsoever; instead, he smiled.

'I knew it, he couldn't freeze my sand!'

Gaara raised his hands and began to manipulate the sand faster. Although it wouldn't have much of an effect if he didn't use his hands to manipulate it, he felt that controlling the sand in this way could increase its speed and make it more powerful.

Chakra erupted from Gaara's body!

At this moment, more sand rose up behind Gaara. Gaara knew very well how fast Shigure was, but the space in this arena was limited, so even if he was fast, he couldn't catch up.

He cannot leave this place either. As long as he has enough sand, he can attack him immediately no matter how fast the rain falls.

And now!

The people of Konoha stared wide-eyed.

Shigure slid around on the rapidly solidifying ice crystal slide, dodging Gaara's attacks...

At the same time, gusts of cold wind swept across the entire venue.