Qifeng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Maruyama Qifeng (祈风)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Ninja; Corpse Collector; Human Puppet creator
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Genin	2	Starts with Fire affinity and low innate talent; uses a Body +2 Boost Card as an early foundation for growth.
Special Jonin (temporary)	6	Activates Miura Ikkō's Rare Experience Card at a 50% match rate; defeats the Elite Chunin Kashi through taijutsu.
Elite Jonin (temporary)	13	Uses Akagi Shi's Quasi-Kage Experience Card at a 70% match rate during the battle against Kaguya Senjin.
Chunin	17	Awakens Medium Shikotsumyaku, gaining Physique +10 and greatly improved recovery.
Senior Chunin	25	Reaches the rank after two Taijutsu Boost Cards add a total of five points.
Elite Chunin	31	Equips the Inherited Headband; Body reaches 50 and Energy exceeds 30.
Jonin (temporary)	48	Uses Nakagawa Kamiryo's Rare Experience Card with a 70% match rate, becoming a genjutsu specialist for the card's duration.
Special Jonin	73	Acquires Scorch Release and a Three Tomoe Sharingan in his left eye; gains Wind affinity.
Kage-level (temporary)	89	Uses Senju Tobirama's Legendary Experience Card, gaining temporary Water and Lightning affinities and Tobirama's combat knowledge.
Jonin	140	Permanent system evaluation reaches Jonin after continued wartime growth.
Elite Jonin	185	Reaches Elite Jonin with High-level Shikotsumyaku and Three Tomoe Sharingan in both eyes.
Three Sage Modes mastered	207	Masters the sage arts of Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myōboku, and Shikkotsu Forest, greatly expanding his chakra, resilience, recovery, and ninjutsu capability.
Nine-Tails Jinchūriki; Rinnegan user	211	Absorbs the Nine-Tails' chakra and installs a Rinnegan after the battle with Obito.

Background / History

Qifeng begins as a thirteen-year-old Konoha Genin with poor natural talent, relying on a corpse-looting system and enhancement cards to build the strength he lacks through ordinary training. His initial attributes are Fire affinity and a Body score of 12, which he immediately improves with a Boost Card. 2

Working around Konoha's morgue, he develops a personal principle of treating corpses respectfully and attempting to fulfill the deceased's wishes when possible. At the same time, he regards their remains as the source of the cards, techniques, bloodlines, and items that let him survive. 8

His first major use of an Experience Card comes when Iwa spy Kashi pursues him for a corpse. Drawing on Miura Ikkō's experience, Qifeng briefly reaches Special Jonin-level combat ability and kills Kashi before Konoha's Anbu arrive. The experience leaves permanent gains in physique, energy, and ninjutsu after Qifeng deliberately studies during the card's active period. 6 7

During the war, Qifeng increasingly supplements his own strength with bloodlines, Human Puppets, Experience Cards, and captured techniques. He obtains Shikotsumyaku from Kaguya Senjin's corpse, develops the Sharingan and Scorch Release, and eventually uses the corpses of powerful shinobi—including Pakura, Sasori, and the Third Kazekage—for puppetry and combat preparations. 16 72 76 96 112

He later reveals himself as Maruyama Qifeng while answering Namikaze Minato's request to protect Konoha and Minato's family during Obito's Nine-Tails assault. After absorbing the Nine-Tails and defeating Obito, Qifeng becomes one of Konoha's most formidable protectors. 210 211

Personality

Qifeng is cautious, pragmatic, and deeply concerned with survival. He prefers steady development, avoiding recognition that could force him onto dangerous missions before he is ready. 7

Despite his low-key ambitions, he is highly opportunistic and willing to manipulate perceptions, exploit loopholes, and use corpses for power. He tricks Might Guy into cleaning the morgue, leverages Konoha loyalty for Experience Card compatibility, and later impersonates Sarutobi Hiruzen through a puppet identity. 18 48 112

He can be compassionate toward allies and wounded Konoha ninja, but his respect for the dead is selective. As his power and research deepen, he becomes increasingly willing to compromise his earlier principles in pursuit of survival and stronger Human Puppets. 51 72 96 177

Abilities & Skills

Corpse Collection System

Qifeng can loot corpses for cards, techniques, bloodlines, equipment, and attribute boosts.

• Experience Cards temporarily grant the original user's memories, combat experience, techniques, and enhanced attributes. 6 85
• Active learning while an Experience Card is in use can produce permanent attribute gains after the effect ends. 7 14
• His success rate and Experience Card match rate can be influenced by affinity, fighting style, personal principles, and emotional alignment. 17 48
• He obtained Legendary-level assets from Senju Tobirama, including Tobirama's Experience Card and the upgradable Corpse Burying Shovel. 59

Shikotsumyaku

Qifeng possesses the Kaguya Clan's bone-manipulation kekkei genkai, initially acquired at Medium level and later refined to High level.

• Generates and manipulates bones as weapons, armor, and structural reinforcement for Human Puppets. 17 178
• Greatly enhances physique, bone durability, cellular perception, and self-recovery. 17
• Can fire finger bones as high-speed projectiles, though early use causes pain. 17
• Learns Kaguya combat dances, including Willow Dance, Camellia Dance, Dance of the Larch, Dance of the Oleander, and Dance of the Emerging Fern. 185
• Uses a bone mask to conceal his features from the Byakugan. 178

Sharingan and Genjutsu

Qifeng develops the Uchiha bloodline and eventually possesses Three Tomoe Sharingan in both eyes.

• His Sharingan improves Experience Card compatibility and genjutsu capability. 48 185
• Uses the Sharingan to suppress the Two-Tails while his puppet charges Judgment of Takemikazuchi. 135
• Learns the Sharingan-exclusive Grid-Separating Restraint Illusion Technique, later using it to interfere with Obito's control over the Nine-Tails. 193 210
• Obtains Bringer-of-Darkness Technique and Hell Viewing Technique. 54

Human Puppetry

Qifeng studies Human Puppet construction and turns powerful corpses into controlled combat assets.

• Builds a puppet from Pakura's corpse while preserving her Scorch Release. 72 76
• Plans and begins production of puppets reinforced with his own Shikotsumyaku bones. 54 178
• Obtains Sasori's Puppet Compendium and considers creating a Sasori of the Red Sands Human Puppet. 96
• Uses the Third Kazekage Puppet as the vessel for a Sarutobi Hiruzen impersonation. 112
• Creates an All Creation Puppet by combining the Third Mizukage's body, Sharingan, Shikotsumyaku, and Two-Tails chakra. 193 210

Magnet Release and Iron Sand

Through the Third Kazekage Puppet, Qifeng gains access to Magnet Release and Iron Sand techniques.

• Creates Iron Sand barriers to defend allies and restrain powerful opponents. 134 166
• Uses Iron Sand to trap and kill multiple Mist Jonin with Eternal Burial. 158
• Forms the Iron Desert Barrier around the Two-Tails, using electric shocks to restrain it. 134
• Uses Iron Sand techniques against Kisame, including the Ama no Murakumo Sword. 151

Flying Thunder God Technique

Qifeng learns an adapted version of Senju Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Technique.

• Uses it for evasion, repositioning, and protecting allies. 91 182
• His poor innate space talent gives the technique a longer charge time than the original; he adapts by using it primarily for travel and prepared locations. 96
• Sends Kakashi, Obito, and Rin away using a Flying Thunder God Kunai while remaining behind to confront Madara's forces. 182

Sage Arts

Qifeng masters Sage Mode from all three Great Sage Lands.

• Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode — increases chakra reserves, flexibility, physical resilience, and recovery. 207
• Mount Myōboku Sage Mode — enhances ninjutsu power and bodily toughness. 207
• Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode — strengthens self-healing and grants dispersion of flesh and consciousness. 207
• His threefold sage-art mastery causes a major overall transformation, though the text distinguishes this from matching the Sage of Six Paths in raw magnitude. 207

Forbidden Techniques

• Judgment of Takemikazuchi — a lightning-based Super S-rank Forbidden Jutsu charged through natural thunderclouds; it strikes the Two-Tails with a massive lightning spear. 135
• Descent of Takemikazuchi — a more destructive area-of-effect evolution of Judgment of Takemikazuchi; used to eliminate six of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. 168
• Water Severing Wave — damages Sasori's Iron Sand shield. 91
• Earth Style: Heavy Stone Technique — A-rank Earth Release acquired from Tu He's corpse. 54

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Inherited Headband — upgradable equipment that strengthens Qifeng's sense of belonging to Konoha. 31 59
• Corpse Burying Shovel — upgradable item obtained from Senju Tobirama's corpse. 59
• Raikiri blades — taken from Raiga Kurosuki and later used to summon thunderclouds for Takemikazuchi techniques. 166 168
• Kaseki's Obsession — item obtained alongside Akagi Shi's Experience Card. 8
• Puppet Compendium — Sasori's text on puppet techniques and Human Puppet construction. 96

Relationships

• Sarutobi Asuma — Friend who worries about Qifeng's reclusive lifestyle and encourages him to engage with others. 8
• Hatake Kakashi — Initially prejudiced against Qifeng, but grows to respect him after Qifeng's actions on missions; Qifeng later entrusts Kakashi with retreating alongside Obito and Rin. 18 182
• Might Guy — Admires Qifeng as a successful ninja; Qifeng exploits Guy's enthusiasm to have him clean the morgue. 18
• Shizune — Companion who follows Qifeng's leadership in dangerous situations and later cares for him while he recovers from injury. 65 86
• Orochimaru — Research associate and guide to Ryūchi Cave; Orochimaru recognizes Qifeng's growth and later views him as a potential threat. 177 207
• Namikaze Minato — Trusted ally who asks Qifeng to protect Konoha and his family during the Nine-Tails crisis. 210
• Puppet Disciple — Qifeng's close puppet subordinate and confidant, who exchanges information and supports his plans. 65 111
• Tiga — Qifeng's flying summoning beast, captured on Akina Mountain and named by Qifeng. 77 78

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Corpse Collector Activities

Qifeng establishes himself as a morgue-based Corpse Collector, protects a corpse from Kashi, and learns that Experience Cards can translate temporary borrowed strength into permanent growth through practice. 6 7

Shikotsumyaku Awakening

After defeating Kaguya Senjin, Qifeng loots his body and acquires Medium Shikotsumyaku. The painful body modification becomes the basis of Qifeng's physical resilience and future puppet research. 13 16 17

Third Great Ninja War

Qifeng fights across multiple fronts, develops Human Puppets, kills Sasori using Tobirama's techniques, gains access to Magnet Release through the Third Kazekage Puppet, and publicly elevates his reputation while disguised as Sarutobi Hiruzen. 91 96 112 119

Tailed Beast and Mist Conflicts

He restrains and destroys the Two-Tails using Iron Sand and Judgment of Takemikazuchi, battles Mist forces, and eliminates six of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen with Descent of Takemikazuchi. 134 135 158 168

Bloodline Research and Sage Training

Qifeng studies Hashirama cells, tailed-beast chakra, Shikotsumyaku, and Uchiha bloodlines while pursuing a path toward All Creation. He later masters the Sage Modes of all three Great Sage Lands. 177 178 193 207

Nine-Tails Attack

Qifeng's true identity is revealed during Obito's assault on Konoha. He assists Minato against the Nine-Tails, becomes its jinchūriki, gains a Rinnegan, and defeats Obito despite Obito escaping through Izanagi. 210 211

Trivia

• Qifeng's desire to remain a “safe and laid-back Corpse Collector” contrasts with the increasingly dangerous power he accumulates. 17
• He uses the phrase “I love Konoha” to trigger a 10% Experience Card match-rate bonus. 48
• He named his flying summon “Tiga” during his first experience of flight, displaying chūnibyō-like enthusiasm. 78