Codename "Bone"

Meanwhile, Yagura's ninjutsu was ready as well.

"Wind Style: Typhoon Passes!"

Yagura used Wind Style too. Two violent gales, each infused with their respective chakra, crashed together with a deafening roar.

"Water Style: Water Clone!"

Seeing Feng's ninjutsu blocked, Qing Si formed hand seals and summoned a Water Clone. Feng's original body swiftly charged at Yagura, while the Water Clone moved to intercept Qing Si.

The naive Feng knew nothing of Qing Si's strength or abilities. He assumed Qing Si was merely an ordinary new ANBU recruit and intended to fight him using a Water Clone that possessed only a tenth of his strength.

"Dead Bone Pulse: Dance of the Camellia!"

Accustomed to using the Dead Bone Pulse as weapons in battle, Qing Si did not draw the ninja sword strapped to his back. Instead, he pulled bone blades from his arms and, stepping through mysterious footwork, attacked Feng's Water Clone.

On the other side, Yagura faced Feng head-on. Although Feng was not yet using his full strength, the vast gap between a Jonin and a Chunin still left Yagura easily suppressed.

"Water Style: Water Mirror Technique!"

Struggling to hold on, Yagura had no choice but to use nearly all his chakra to create a mirror of water. A person identical to Feng appeared within the mirror, then swiftly rushed out and tangled with Feng's Water Clone.

Yagura collapsed with both hands braced against the ground, panting heavily. The Water Mirror Technique was an A-rank Water Style ninjutsu his clan had rewarded him with upon his promotion to Chunin. After using it, he had directly lost his ability to fight.

Seeing Yagura use the Water Mirror Technique, which could copy an enemy and counterattack, Feng nodded to himself. In his heart, he had already acknowledged that Yagura could become a member of his squad.

Just as Feng prepared to unleash his chakra and destroy the Water Mirror Technique, he suddenly felt his Water Clone get instantly defeated.

When he turned around, Feng saw only water splashing in every direction and Qing Si standing calmly with a pale white bone blade in hand.

"Dead Bone Pulse?" Feng asked with a puzzled expression.

As an ANBU squad captain, he knew that no members of the Kaguya Clan currently held positions in the village. Their relationship with the village had already deteriorated, so why would they send such a young clansman to join the ANBU?

"The Dead Bone Pulse does not belong exclusively to the Kaguya Clan." Qing Si knew what Feng wanted to ask, so he answered. He had no desire at all to admit that he was from the Kaguya Clan.

"Alright, there's no need to continue. Welcome to the ANBU First Division Sixth Squad." Realizing he might have been set up by someone, Feng, who knew full well the combat power of the Dead Bone Pulse, spoke irritably.

"Report to the first training ground at the ANBU main base at seven tomorrow morning. While you're at it, think of your ANBU codenames, if you feel there's a need to use them." After leaving those words behind, Feng hurried away.

Meanwhile, in the ANBU Minister's office, Commander Jian and Mist, captain of the First Division, watched the scene through the surveillance equipment installed at the training ground.

"Still didn't get to see Feng get beaten up by that kid. Don't blame me for not telling him the kid's background. After all, he was arranged by Lord Yuan Shi." Mist sighed.

The next morning, after having breakfast at home with Yuan Shi, Qing Si got dressed and headed to the ANBU main base.

At the first training ground, the four members of the Sixth Squad had gathered.

"Let's introduce ourselves first. From now on, we'll be comrades in the same squad. I'll start!" Feng said.

"I am Genji Imai, captain of the ANBU First Division Sixth Squad. Codename Feng, Jonin. I specialize in Water Style and Wind Style." Feng removed his mask, revealing the face of a middle-aged man.

"I am Yagura Karatachi. Codename Mirror, Chunin. I specialize in Water Style and possess some sensory ability. I can use my clan's secret technique, Water Style: Water Mirror Technique." Yagura introduced himself next.

"Qian Nai Hozuki. Codename Flower, Elite Chunin. I specialize in Water Style medical ninjutsu." As Qian Nai spoke, she slowly removed her mask, revealing a delicate and beautiful face as radiant as a blooming flower.

After the three had finished introducing themselves, they all turned their gazes toward Qing Si, who had yet to speak.

"Qing Si Otsutsuki. Codename Bone, Jonin. I specialize in taijutsu, possess the Bloodline Limit Dead Bone Pulse, and also have sensory abilities." Qing Si held back some of his abilities as he removed his mask, revealing his refined yet bewitching face.

Hearing Qing Si's words, Feng sucked in a cold breath. Once again, he felt fortunate that after seeing Qing Si use the Dead Bone Pulse yesterday, he had decisively agreed to let Yagura and Qing Si join the squad. Otherwise, he really would have become a laughingstock and taken an undeserved beating.

At the side, Qian Nai's beautiful eyes also revealed a trace of shock. Born into the Hozuki Clan, she had seen many geniuses, but this was the first time she had encountered one as gifted as Qing Si.

"Very good. Then our Sixth Squad is officially fully staffed today," Feng said after recovering himself.

"Flower, you will train freely today. Mirror and Bone, come with me. I'll first show you around the main base, then teach you the ANBU rules. Starting tomorrow, we'll officially begin carrying out missions!"

"Yes!" they answered together.

Land of Frost, Mountain Graveyard, Madara Uchiha's underground base.

After awakening the Rinnegan and summoning Kaguya's Ten-Tails husk, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Madara's life had been prolonged. The eyes that had lost their light due to his use of Izanagi had also recovered with the awakening of the Rinnegan.

Inside the base, Madara struggled to his feet and looked at the place on the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path where Hashirama Cells had been injected. An upper body identical to Hashirama Senju's had gradually grown there. He muttered, "Hashirama, watch closely. I will prove that I was right!"

Black Zetsu, who had been hiding in the shadows for a long time, saw that the time was nearly ripe. After several months of cultivation, the number of Hashirama Cells had become considerable.

Thus, Black Zetsu secretly contacted some White Zetsu sleeping within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. They had been created in ancient times when Kaguya planted the Divine Tree for the second time and used the Infinite Tsukuyomi. He had them fuse with the Hashirama Cells being cultivated on the statue, taking advantage of Madara Uchiha's cultivation of Hashirama Senju's cells to allow the White Zetsu to appear naturally.