Chapter 5

The crowd in the meeting hall quickly moved to a dark ANBU training ground.

Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with other Konoha high-ranking officials, sat in the central front row, while ANBU ninjas stood around them.

Naruto Kado and Genka stood in the center of the training ground, facing each other.

Both were wearing ANBU masks.

Genka wore a pig-headed mask, his gaze cold and stern.

Naruto Kado's expression was calm. He understood the intent behind Minato's suggestion for this sparring match. To stand firm in the ANBU, strength was indeed essential, especially for newcomers.

Powerful strength was the quickest way to gain recognition from others.

Minato looked at Naruto Kado and Genka: "Are you both ready?"

Naruto Kado and Genka both nodded.

Minato said, "Then let's begin. Remember, just a light touch is enough."

As soon as Minato finished speaking, Genka moved.

His speed was very fast, and he immediately dashed towards Naruto Kado, drawing his ninja sword at the same time.

Leaf Whirlwind Slash!

Genka didn't hold back, starting with a powerful Leaf Sword Technique.

The ninja sword spun like a whirlwind, combined with his astonishing speed, almost instantly reaching Naruto Kado.

Naruto Kado did not retreat; he grabbed a kunai with his left hand.

Although Genka's Leaf Whirlwind Slash was extremely fast, Naruto Kado's kunai easily blocked the sword's slash.

After blocking Genka's attack, Naruto Kado immediately launched a counterattack.

Wind Release: Hand Blade!

Naruto Kado raised his right hand and slashed at Genka, while a chakra energy burst out, enveloping his right hand.

What seemed like an ordinary hand slash contained considerable power.

This Wind Release: Hand Blade was a mid-level ninjutsu developed by his ninjutsu research system, but when used properly, it could also unleash astonishing power.

Genka chose to dodge.

However, his speed was half a beat slower than Naruto Kado's.

Naruto Kado's hand blade struck the ninja armor in front of Genka.

Genka's eyes showed a hint of surprise, as Naruto Kado's hand blade had cut a deep mark into his high-grade ninja armor. If it were ordinary armor, it would have been penetrated.

Genka retreated over ten meters before stopping.

From the start, he had clearly been at a disadvantage.

Tobirama Danzo, sitting above, a glint of coldness in his eyes, as a ninja proficient in Wind Release, he could judge that Naruto Kado's seemingly ordinary hand blade was a result of extremely precise chakra control.

Genka retreated, but Naruto Kado did not stop his attack, immediately forming hand seals.

Wind Release: Web!

In the next moment, a web of wind chakra formed and enveloped Genka.

Genka reacted quickly, using a Body Flicker Technique to dodge the Web Technique and immediately launched a ninjutsu counterattack.

Fire Release: Dragon Flame Technique!

A straight line of flames shot out, directly hitting Naruto Kado.

Naruto Kado was prepared, dodging the flames. His figure suddenly split into three, and they all dashed towards Genka.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The two exchanged blows, the battle was intense.

However, overall, Naruto Kado had a slight advantage, subtly suppressing Genka. As the battle continued, the suppression became more evident.

In fact, he had the strength to quickly defeat Genka, but he didn't want to reveal too much of his true power. For now, he just needed to ensure he could defeat Genka.

Genka was an elite jonin, deeply trusted by Danzo, and considered one of the top combatants in the ANBU.

"I didn't expect this Wolf Fang to be so strong, able to suppress Genka."

"His strength is indeed formidable, whether in taijutsu or ninjutsu, he is not inferior to Genka. Now, Genka will likely not get the position of the first squad captain."

"Who is this Wolf Fang?"

...

The surrounding ANBU members became increasingly curious about Wolf Fang, whispering among themselves.

Genka's expression was serious. After a series of battles, he was clearly at a disadvantage. Defeating Wolf Fang would be difficult, but he had to try.

Soon, he deliberately created an opening.

Wolf Fang seemed not to notice, immediately closing in and launching an attack.

However, the moment Wolf Fang struck Genka, Genka's body suddenly turned into a puddle of mud, and thick mud streams burst out from it.

The mud streams entangled Wolf Fang and quickly spread over his entire body.

In an instant, Naruto Kado was bound by several mud streams.

At the same time, a ninja sword was placed at his neck.

Genka's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "You lost?"

Wolf Fang, with the sword at his neck, countered: "Are you sure you won?"

Genka's eyes widened in surprise, then he realized that the Wolf Fang in front of him had disappeared, and a kunai was now pressing against his back.

Clearly, the victor was not him, but the person behind him.

"Illusion?"

Genka quickly realized the problem; he had clearly been caught in an illusion. What surprised him even more was that he didn't know when he had been caught in the illusion.

Naruto Kado slowly put down the kunai in his hand.

Danzo, sitting in front, looked displeased. Genka was an elite jonin with outstanding strength. He had hoped that Genka would defeat Wolf Fang, allowing him to secure the position of the first squad captain. But now, Wolf Fang had won.

Minato looked at Danzo: "Danzo, how do you find Wolf Fang's strength?"

Danzo wanted to deny it, but the facts were clear, and he had to admit: "Not bad."

Minato: "So you acknowledge Wolf Fang's strength. Third Hokage, what do you think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "Proficient in Wind Release and illusions, with combat strength at the elite jonin level, his strength is indeed sufficient to serve as the first squad captain."

Mito and Koharu exchanged glances and also expressed their agreement.

Minato smiled: "Since that's the case, from now on, I formally appoint Wolf Fang as the captain of the first squad of the ANBU."

The ANBU members had no objections. This was a decision made by the high-ranking officials, and they all acknowledged Wolf Fang's strength after he defeated the elite jonin Genka.

However, they were still very curious about Wolf Fang.

A person who joined the ANBU yesterday had become the captain of the first squad.

Naruto Kado's expression was calm. The sparring match with Genka was completely within his control, and becoming the captain of the first squad was a natural progression.

Soon, the ANBU meeting officially ended.

The ANBU members gradually dispersed.

Minato retained the ANBU commander, deputy commander, and a few squad captains. As the ANBU was a direct subordinate of the Hokage, he felt it was necessary to give some instructions.