Groups and Teams

Groups and Teams
	Sometimes ninja in the world of Naruto will band together to form a specialized group or teams. Often the members will share unique traits or abilites. These range from the elite guards of Orochimaru, to the ninja playgroups of young Ninja Academy students.
Akatsuki Organization
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Criminal Organization Member Apearances: Deidara, Hidan, Hoshigaki Kisame, Kakuzu, Konan, Orochimaru, Pain, Sasori, Tobi, Uchiha Itachi
This organization consists of nine highly dangerous S-Ranked Missing-Nins. When traveling the group moves in groups of two, the partnerships are listed below. Click for full Biography (Caution - Spoilers)
Akatsuki: Deidara and Sasori
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad
Akatsuki breaks its members into two-man partnerships to have them explore the world, collecting new jutsu and information on jinchuuriki. Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori work together and are known for being artists. Deidara uses clay to model his explosive animals and Sasori is a master puppet maker. Deidara acts as the junior in their partnership, defering to Sasori as the stronger ninja. This does not stop them from getting into spats about the nature of art though.
Akatsuki: Deidara and Tobi
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad
Akatsuki breaks its members into two-man partnerships to have them explore the world, collecting new jutsu and information on jinchuuriki. Akatsuki members Deidara and Tobi work together. Deidara uses clay to model his explosive animals; Tobi's jutsu are currently unknown. Deidara acts as the senior in their partnership. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Akatsuki: Hidan and Kakuzu
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad
Akatsuki breaks its members into two-man partnerships to have them explore the world, collecting new jutsu and information on jinchuuriki. Akatsuki members Hidan and Kakuzu work together and share a somewhat testy relationship. Hidan follows a very strict religion, which annoys Kakuzu with its long rituals. Hidan is very defensive of the religion, causing Kakuzu to often get tired of his partner's diatribes.
Akatsuki: Itachi and Kisame
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad
Akatsuki breaks its members into two-man partnerships to have them explore the world, collecting new jutsu and information on jinchuuriki. Akatsuki members Kisame and Itachi were placed together. Itachi is one of the last surviving members of the Uchiha clan and Kisame is a former Seven Swordsman from Hidden Mist.
Akatsuki: Pain and Konan
	Base of Operations: Wandering Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad
Akatsuki breaks its members into two-man partnerships to have them explore the world, collecting new jutsu and information on jinchuuriki. Akatsuki members Pain and Konan work together. They appear to have a close relationship and seem to be the only two members to know the truth about the group's true plans.
Ame Orphan Trio
	Base of Operations: Hidden Rain Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Konan, Nagato, Yahiko
After their country was torn apart by war, Konan, Nagato and Yahiko were orphaned. They came together in an effort to survive and met the Sannin. Jiraiya took it upon himself to train the trio in Ninjutsu. Upon completing their training, he left the group. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Dotou's Snow Ninja
	Base of Operations: Hidden Snow Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Fuyuguma Mizore, Kakuyoku Fubuki, Rouga Nadare, Kazahana Dotou
Kazahana Dotou sought power to combat the Five Great Shinobi Countries. He gathered a fighting force of ninja trained in ice attacks lead by the trio of Fuyuguma Mizore, Kakuyoku Fubuki and Rouga Nadare.
Four Sounds
	Base of Operations: Hidden Sound Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Kidoumaru, Sakon, Tayuya, Ukon, Jiroubou
These four sound ninja serve as elite personal guards to Orochimaru. The membership of the group has varied in number. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Fuujin and Raijin ~ Legendary Stupid Brothers
	Base of Operations: Fire Country Classification: Siblings Member Apearances: Fuujin, Raijin
The brothers Fuujin and Raijin were former Konoha ninja who were imprisoned after putting food ahead of their teammate's lives. After being captured, the brothers were put into prison for their crime. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Fuuma Clan Trio
	Base of Operations: Hidden Sound Classification: Ninja Squad/Clan Member Apearances: Fuuma Kagerou, Fuuma Jigumo, Fumma Kamakiri
These three ninja hail from the Fuuma Clan. When their clan hit hard times after a war with a neighboring country, Orochimaru came to the Rice Field Country and invited them to join his new army. These three individuals decided their clan's future was best left to Orochimaru. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Haido Knights
	Base of Operations: Wandering fortress Classification: Knights Member Apearances: Fugai, Kamira, Ranke, Temujin and Haido
Haido sought to bring peace to the world through war and the manipulation of his victims. Using the power of the Gelel stone he invaded the continent of the shinobi villages. His forces were lead by four knights: Fugai, Kamira, Ranke and Temujin. All the knights had pieces of the stone lodged in their chests, granting them new power and abilities.
Ino Shika Cho (Jounin)
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Yamanaka Inoichi, Nara Shikaku and Akimichi Chouza
Named after the Japanese card game hand, Ino Shika Cho was a group of three Leaf ninja who used their attack formation to fight opponents. These men passed on these techniques and formation to their children. The Yamanaka clan specializes in mind-transfer, the Nara clan has unique shadow abilities and the Akimichi clan has the ability to modify the size of their bodies. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Janin (Evil Ninja)
	Base of Operations: Vegetable Country Classification: Ninja Squad/Siblings Member Apearances: Jiga, Renga, Ruiga
The Janin were three brothers who set out to take control of the Vegetable Country by killing the Daimyou and hunting his heir down.
Jashin
	Base of Operations: No Associated Village Classification: Organized Religion Member Apearances: Hidan
Akatsuki member Hidan believes in a Jashin (Evil God) cult. He wears a beaded necklace with a charm bearing their symbol. He is very strict about following its rules, including praying before battle and ensuring some form of death comes out of it. After he has defeated his foe he also takes part in a bloody ritual using the religion's symbol. The rite involves laying on the symbol and driving a spike through his chest.
Kamizuru Clan Trio
	Base of Operations: Hidden Rock Classification: Ninja Squad/Clan Member Apearances: Jibachi, Kurobachi, Suzumebachi
The Kamizuru Clan was once a powerful bug user clan in Hidden Rock. They sought the Bikouchou tracking bug in the hopes it would lead them to their grandfather's hidden kinjutsu scrolls.
Konohamaru Corps ~ Team Ebisu
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Child's Play Group and Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon
The grandson of Sandaime Hokage, Konohamaru, formed his own ninja play group. Sometimes Naruto plays "ninja" with them. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Konoha Barrier Team
	Base of Operations: Fire Country Classification: Organization Member Apearances: Barrier Ninja
The Konoha Barrier Team is responsible for monitoring the defensive alert barrier which covers Konoha. When any intruders try to pass through the barrier, the team will be immediately notified.
Konoha Military Police Corps
	Base of Operations: Fire Country Classification: Organization Member Apearances: Uchiha Sasuke's Father See also: Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Itachi
Originally founded by the ancestors of the Uchiha clan, the Konoha Military Police Corps are responsible for maintaining city peace and law enforcement. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Kurosuki Family
	Base of Operations: Katabami Kinzan Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Karashi, Kurosuki Raiga
After fleeing the Water Country, Kurosuki Raiga formed a criminal gang to exploit a gold mine in the River Country. Anyone who crossed Raiga was buried alive. The Kurosuki family members were known for the metal claws they wore on their hands.
Oni (Demon) Brothers
	Base of Operations: Wave Country Classification: Siblings Member Apearances: Gouzu, Meizu
These two brothers are missing-nins from Hidden Mist. They work under the direction of Momochi Zabuza. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Ryuudouin Clan Trio
	Base of Operations: Fire Country Classification: Ninja Squad/Clan Member Apearances: Genshou, Rokkaku, Jakou
The Ryuudouin Clan were once a powerful wood training men using clan. Might Guy defeated the clan head in battle, and his sons Rokkaku, Jakou and Genshou swore vengeance.
Sand Siblings ~ Team Baki
	Base of Operations: Hidden Sand Classification: Ninja Squad/Siblings Member Apearances: Temari, Kankurou, Gaara
The sand siblings were a Genin group under the command of Sand Jounin Baki. All three were the children of Yondaime Kazekage. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Sannin ~ Team Hiruzen
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade
The three highly skilled Hidden Leaf ninja are known as the Legendary "Sannin," or Legendary "Three Ninja." All three were initially Genin teammates under the Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. As the years passed their legend grew due to their skills and excellence as ninja. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Seven Swordsmen Shinobi of the Mist
	Base of Operations: Hidden Mist Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Akebino Jinin, Choujuurou, Hoshigaki Kisame, Kuriarare Kushimaru, Momochi Zabuza, Munashi Jinpachi, Ringo Ameyuri, Suikazan Fuguki, Hoozuki Mangetsu, Hoozuki Suigetsu (Trainee), Kurosuki Raiga (Anime Only)
These seven ninja from the Village of Hidden Mist are known for their sword wielding. The group was known for passing on their swords to the next generation of members. Choujuurou would carry on the tradition and inherit the sword of a former member at an early age. One trainee, Suigetsu, hoped to one day reform the group and become its leader. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Shinobazu
	Base of Operations: Forest Country Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Gantestu, Shura, Monju, Doki
Shinobazu were rogue ninja who left their villages behind to take up robbery in the Forest Country. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
ShitenShounin
	Base of Operations: Takumi Village Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Houki, Kujaku, Ryuugan, Suiko
Four skilled weapons users from Takumi Village planned to use the resurrection of their village founder to seek revenge against the Five Great Shinobi Countries. They operated under the name Shitenshounin, or the Four Heavenly Directions. This name stemmed from the characters in their name matching with the deities of the directions: Houki the Turtle, Kujaku the Bird, Ryuugan the Dragon and Suiko the Tiger.
Sound Genin
	Base of Operations: Hidden Sound Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Dosu Kinuta, Kin Tsuchi, Zaku Abumi, Orochimaru
The Sound Genin were trained separately by Orochimaru and brought together to participate in the Chuunin Exam. Orochimaru took on a disguise and acted as their Jounin sensei. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team 7
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Haruno Sakura, Hatake Kakashi, Sai, Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, Yamato
Team 7 was one of the skilled rookie Genin squads in Konoha, consisting of Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke under Jounin Sensei Hatake Kakashi. Membership on the team changed over the years. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team 8
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Aburame Shino, Hyuuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba + Akamaru, Yuuhi Kurenai, Hatake Kakashi
Team 8 was one of the skilled rookie Genin squads in Konoha, consisting of Aburame Shino, Hyuuga Hinata and Inuzuka Kiba & Akamaru under Jounin Sensei Yuuhi Kurenai. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team 10
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Chouji, Sarutobi Asuma, Hatake Kakashi
Named after the Japanese card game hand, Ino Shika Cho is also a formation also used by the children of its creators. The Yamanaka clan specializes in mind-transfer, the Nara clan has unique shadow abilities and the Akimichi clan has the ability to modify the size of their body. The three Ino Shika Chou members were lead by Jounin sensei Sarutobi Asuma. Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chouji first use their Ino Shika Chou formation during the Chuunin Exam. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Guy
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Hyuuga Neji, Rock Lee, TenTen, Might Guy
Team Guy was one of the skilled Genin squads in Konoha, consisting of Hyuuga Neji, Rock Lee and TenTen under Jounin Sensei Might Guy. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Jiraiya
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Namikaze Minato, Jiraiya and Two Unnamed Members
Team Jiraiya was a ninja squad in Hidden Leaf. The team consisted of Namikaze Minato, who would become Yondaime Hokage, and two other unnamed ninja under the leadership of Jiraiya.
Team Kabuto
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Yakushi Kabuto, Tsurugi Misumi, Akadou Yoroi and Unnamed Jounin Sensei
Team Kabuto was one of the Genin teams participating in the Chuunin Exam. The three Genin draw their names from samurai accoutrements: Kabuto (helmet), Yoroi (armor) and Tsurugi (sword). Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Kegon
	Base of Operations: Hidden Waterfall Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Kegon, Houki and Unnamed Member
Team Kegon was one of the Genin teams participating in the Chuunin Exam. Kegon and his team passed the first portion of the test but did not make it past the second. During the second test the team had the Earth scroll and left from Gate 23.
Team Tobirama
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Nidaime Hokage
Team Tobirama was a ninja squad in Hidden Leaf. The team consisted of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu under the leadership of the Nidaime Hokage Senju Tobirama. This skilled team would go on to lead Konoha after the passing of the brothers Hashirama and Tobirama. Hiruzen would become Sandaime Hokage and Homura and Koharu would become village advisors.
Team Oboro
	Base of Operations: Hidden Rain Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Oboro, Mubi, Kagari
Team Oboro was one of the Genin teams participating in the Chuunin Exam. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Samui
	Base of Operations: Hidden Cloud Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Samui, Karui, Omoi
Team Samui is one of Cloud's most trusted teams, being tasked with many personal missions by the Raikage.
Team Shigure
	Base of Operations: Hidden Rain Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Shigure, Midari, Baiu
Team Shigure was one of the Genin teams participating in the Chuunin Exam. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Shiore
	Base of Operations: Hidden Grass Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Shiore and Two Unnamed Members
Team Shiore was one of the Genin teams participating in the Chuunin Exam. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Snake ~ Team Hawk
	Base of Operations: Hidden Sound Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Uchiha Sasuke, Suigetsu, Karin, Juugo
Team Snake was formed for Sasuke's own ends. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Team Minato
	Base of Operations: Hidden Leaf Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Hatake Kakashi, Rin, Uchiha Obito, Yondaime Hokage
Team Minato was a ninja squad in Hidden Leaf. The team consisted of Hatake Kakashi, Rin and Uchiha Obito under the leadership of the Yondaime Hokage Namikaze Minato. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Twelve Elite Guardians
	Base of Operations: Fire Country Classification: Specialized Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Chiriku, Kazuma, Kitane, Nauma, Sarutobi Asuma, Seitou, Tou'u
The Twelve Guardians are an elite group assigned to protect the Fire Country Daimyou. The members are identified by the "Fire" kanji marked loincloths they wear. Click For Quick-Spoilers:
Yomi's Yon Ninshuu (Four Man Team)
	Base of Operations: Demon Country Classification: Ninja Squad Member Apearances: Yomi, Kusuna, Gitai, Setsuna, Shizuku
Yomi and his four man team operated out of the Demon Country. Yomi was a survivor of a shinobi clan who served under Mouryou, a powerful demonic entity which had its soul split from its physical body. Yomi sought to revive Mouryou and allowed him to inhabit his body. Yomi used Mouryou's demonic power to grant his four man team access to elemental and dark chakra not their own.