Synopsis

The chapter focuses on a sparring match between a new recruit and the team manager, highlighting the manager's ability to anticipate and counter the newbie's attacks with ease. Despite the recruit's initial confidence and enhanced abilities as a part-shape shifter, the manager utilizes a sense confusion skill and overwhelming combat prowess to inflict significant injuries. The chapter concludes by revealing the beating as part of a ritualistic 'newbie killing' practice designed to intimidate and humble newcomers, with the defeated recruit left severely hurt and out of commission.