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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''ANBU'''|暗部|lit meaning=Dark Side|engtv=ANBU Black Ops}}, short for {{translation|'''Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai'''|暗殺戦術特殊部隊|lit meaning=Special Assassination and Tactical Squad}}, take orders directly from the [[Kage]], performing special high-level missions, such as assassinations and torture. The ANBU usually work in teams formed to the requirements of the mission, ensuring maximum success. The shinobi in the ANBU are hand-picked by the Kage; chosen for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, gender, background, or previous rank bear no weight in this decision. Members can also leave the organisation, as [[Kakashi]] did for unknown reasons to return to the regular forces. They wear their mask even in their own village, for their identity as an ANBU agent is to be known only by the Kage and village elders, with the exception of Konohagakure's "[[Root]]" ANBU members who, unless ordered to, will only act on [[Danzō Shimura]]'s orders.
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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Anbu'''|暗部|lit meaning=Dark Side|engtv=Anbu Black Ops}}, short for {{translation|'''Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai'''|暗殺戦術特殊部隊|lit meaning=Special Assassination and Tactical Squad}}, are covert operatives of capable ninja that are dispatched by their [[Village Head|village]] [[Kage|leader]].<section end=summary /> There are apparently no true ranks within the Anbu; team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience, and skill levels from genin to jonin are found in the Anbu. The leaders of the teams are called {{translation|squad leaders|分隊長|Buntaichō}}, a position held in high regard.
   
 
== Overview ==
There are apparently no true ranks within the ANBU, unlike within the [[regular forces]]. Team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience. The leaders of the teams are called {{translation|squad leaders|分隊長|Buntaichō}}, a position held in high regard.<section end=summary />
 
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Because of the darkness involved in an Anbu's career, one's personality determines their eligibility into the force, leading to [[Might Guy|exceptionally skilled shinobi]] whose personalities don't match the organisation to be rejected.<ref name="NS357">''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 357</ref> As early as the [[Academy]], [[Hinoko|accomplished children]] are scouted to eventually join.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden">''Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness''</ref> While recruiting, shinobi are hand picked by their village leader, for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, background, gender, or previous rank bear no significance in this decision; however, in tradition, [[Konohagakure]] shinobi are not selected as Anbu unless they are at least 13 years old, with an 11-year-old [[Itachi Uchiha]] being a rare exception.<ref>''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light''</ref> Once joined, they undergo training including studying of the human body, and begin wearing masks to conceal their identity, leading to them using code names to identify each other.
   
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Anbu nearly always make an appearance on important [[mission]]s inside and in the vicinity of their village,<ref name="Itachi Shinden">''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light'' page 133</ref> but are mainly tasked with assassinations or disturbances in foreign countries.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden" /> The assignments that they conduct to protect the village from exceptional threats include high-risk infiltration into enemy territory, dealing with extremely strong ninja, tracking, surveillance, interrogating enemy ninja to learn information and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Due to the actions of the group, [[Kakashi Hatake|one]] can appear changed and corrupted of kindness.<ref name="NS357" /> Due to the often sensitive nature of their missions and the unique abilities they sometimes possess, Anbu are expected to [[Body Elimination Technique|destroy]] their bodies if they are too badly injured on a mission so that they can't be captured.<ref>''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 90</ref>
== Uniform ==
 
[[File:Anbu Uniform.jpg|thumb|150px|A fully equipped Konoha ANBU.]]
 
Most ANBU predominately wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities. Konoha ANBU predominantly wear animal-styled porcelain masks with some opting for more menacing looking creatures, Kiri ANBU wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol printed on it; these may or may not have patterns on them as well. Suna ANBU seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible. In the anime, Suna-nin were depicted wearing porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble [[Wikipedia:Oni|oni]]. Similar masks were worn by a regiment of ANBU from the Land of Wood known as the [[Prajñā Group]].
 
   
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[[File:Kirigakure Anbu.png|thumb|left|Kirigakure Anbu members.]]
They also have standard uniforms which for Konoha ANBU consist of black clothing, a grey [[flak jacket]], metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder.<!-- Do NOT add a specific shoulder, that has never been stated --> Some Konoha ANBU wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a [[sword]], which is usually strapped to their backs.
 
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In [[Kirigakure]], there is a special branch of Anbu known as [[hunter-nin]]: hunter-nin track down and kill [[missing-nin]] from Kiri, retrieving the head as proof and disposing of the rest of the body so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. While Anbu are usually in squads and take orders from their captains, some elite Anbu have been handpicked by their Kage to serve directly under them. As such, any and all orders they receive come from their Kage and no one else. Anbu dislike letting anyone know their identities, and as such, most of Konoha's citizens aren't aware of who is and isn't an Anbu.
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[[File:Faces of Root.png|thumb|Konoha's Root division.]]
== Purpose ==
 
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In Konoha, Anbu alongside the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] are the two forces that maintain peace. As such, there is no clear line what is the jurisdiction of the police, and what is the subject for investigation by the Anbu. At the discretion of the [[Hokage]], the nature of the investigation would simply shift from one to the other, leading to the two factions clashing.<ref name="Itachi Shinden" /> Because Anbu are so vital to the village's operations, they cannot be arrested by the police without a warrant.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 222, page 17</ref> Konoha formerly had a special branch of Anbu called [[Root]], which acted like a secret police force that maintained public order from underground.<ref>''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light'' page 103</ref> Its members were trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow [[Danzō Shimura]]'s orders without question, even at the consequence of the rest of the village.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, pages 1-2</ref> Root members had a [[Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal|seal]] on their tongues that prevented members from speaking about their organisation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 452, pages 7-9</ref>
[[File:ANBU Symbol.svg|thumb|left|50px|The Konoha ANBU tattoo.]]
 
Konoha ANBU are under direct control of the [[Hokage]], and therefore cannot be arrested by the [[Konoha Military Police Force|regular police forces]] without a warrant.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 222, page 17</ref> They protect the village from exceptional threats, conduct high-risk missions into enemy territory, and deal with extremely strong ninja. They are also responsible for carrying out assassinations, tracking, surveillance, and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Some ANBU serve as interrogators that probe the minds of enemy ninja to learn information valuable to the village. If an ANBU is mortally wounded in battle, they are required to destroy their bodies to prevent any information from getting into enemy hands.
 
   
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After the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], in which the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] decided to fully unite themselves for the sake of peace, [[Kido Tsumiki]] believed that the stable peace would be inevitable for the Anbu to suffer a decrease in funding, as their services are no longer as vital. Kido had to orchestrate a few minor security incidents to ensure such funding will not be affected. He was eventually discovered and arrested for his crimes.<ref>''Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze''</ref>
[[File:Faces of Root.png|thumb|Members of Root, a disbanded Konoha ANBU faction.]]
 
In [[Konohagakure]], there exists a special branch of the ANBU known as the [[Root]]. It was created, and led by Danzō, who sends its members on more underhanded missions that he believes will benefit Konoha. Root members are trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow Danzō's orders unquestioningly, for example when he instructed them not to assist the village during the invasion of Pain and the only dissension that was voiced was for Danzō's benefit.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, pages 1-2</ref> Root members also have a seal located on the back of their tongues. This seal prevents a member from speaking about Danzō, and Root. This was to ensure that, if a member ever left or got captured, information regarding the organisation would not be leaked.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 452, pages 7-9</ref>
 
   
 
== Uniform ==
[[File:Haku hunter-nin.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Haku dressed as a Kirigakure hunter-nin.]]
 
 
[[File:Yamato Anbu Uniform.png|thumb|120px|Tenzō in his fully equipped Konoha Anbu garb.]]
[[Kirigakure]] also has their own special branch of ANBU, known as the "[[hunter-nin]]". As hunter-nin their sole purpose was to hunt down [[missing-nin]] from the village and kill them, then retrieve the head as proof, while disposing the rest of the corpse on the spot so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. Due to their duties, they are codenamed as the "Undertaker Squad". Knowing themselves just how much valuable information a shinobi's corpse can hold for enemy nations, if they are severely wounded or on the verge of death, they will take measures to [[Body Elimination Technique|destroy their bodies]] using specialised techniques.
 
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Most Anbu wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities:
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*Konoha Anbu custom is to wear animal-styled porcelain masks, with some opting for more menacing-looking creatures.
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*Kiri Anbu wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol etched into the forehead; these may or may not have patterns on them as well.
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*[[Sunagakure]] Anbu seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible.
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*A regiment of Anbu from the [[Land of Woods]] known as the [[Prajñā Group]] wear porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble [[Wikipedia:Oni|oni]].
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*In the anime, Anbu from [[Hoshigakure]] are seen using masks similar to Konoha's.
   
 
[[File:ANBU Symbol.svg|thumb|left|50px|Konoha's Anbu tattoo.]]
ANBU training involves detailed studying of the human body, hence they have a vast knowledge of human anatomy. Several of the techniques in any ANBU arsenal such as the [[Temporary Paralysis Technique]] which can be used on animals as well, and the [[Time Reversal Technique]] take advantage of this knowledge.
 
 
They also have standard uniforms which, for Konoha Anbu, consist of black clothing, a grey [[flak jacket]], metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder.<!-- Do NOT add a specific shoulder, that has never been stated --> Some Konoha Anbu wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a [[sword]], which is usually strapped to their backs.
 
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== Trivia ==
In the ''[[Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire]]'', one of the ANBU is seen carrying a pigeon under his cloak, as a means of communication.
 
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* Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group's membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden" />
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== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
* {{Drilldown|List of ANBU|Characters|q=Rank=ANBU}}
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== Trivia ==
 
* In ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2]]'', the storyline was based on the ANBU.
 
* The members of "Root" seemingly do not have the traditional ANBU tattoos branded on their shoulders.
 
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Konoha Anbu

Konoha Anbu members.

The Anbu (暗部, English TV: Anbu Black Ops, literally meaning: Dark Side), short for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (暗殺戦術特殊部隊, literally meaning: Special Assassination and Tactical Squad), are covert operatives of capable ninja that are dispatched by their village leader. There are apparently no true ranks within the Anbu; team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience, and skill levels from genin to jonin are found in the Anbu. The leaders of the teams are called squad leaders (分隊長, Buntaichō), a position held in high regard.

Overview

Because of the darkness involved in an Anbu's career, one's personality determines their eligibility into the force, leading to exceptionally skilled shinobi whose personalities don't match the organisation to be rejected.[1] As early as the Academy, accomplished children are scouted to eventually join.[2] While recruiting, shinobi are hand picked by their village leader, for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, background, gender, or previous rank bear no significance in this decision; however, in tradition, Konohagakure shinobi are not selected as Anbu unless they are at least 13 years old, with an 11-year-old Itachi Uchiha being a rare exception.[3] Once joined, they undergo training including studying of the human body, and begin wearing masks to conceal their identity, leading to them using code names to identify each other.

Anbu nearly always make an appearance on important missions inside and in the vicinity of their village,[4] but are mainly tasked with assassinations or disturbances in foreign countries.[2] The assignments that they conduct to protect the village from exceptional threats include high-risk infiltration into enemy territory, dealing with extremely strong ninja, tracking, surveillance, interrogating enemy ninja to learn information and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Due to the actions of the group, one can appear changed and corrupted of kindness.[1] Due to the often sensitive nature of their missions and the unique abilities they sometimes possess, Anbu are expected to destroy their bodies if they are too badly injured on a mission so that they can't be captured.[5]

Kirigakure Anbu

Kirigakure Anbu members.

In Kirigakure, there is a special branch of Anbu known as hunter-nin: hunter-nin track down and kill missing-nin from Kiri, retrieving the head as proof and disposing of the rest of the body so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. While Anbu are usually in squads and take orders from their captains, some elite Anbu have been handpicked by their Kage to serve directly under them. As such, any and all orders they receive come from their Kage and no one else. Anbu dislike letting anyone know their identities, and as such, most of Konoha's citizens aren't aware of who is and isn't an Anbu.

Faces of Root

Konoha's Root division.

In Konoha, Anbu alongside the Konoha Military Police Force are the two forces that maintain peace. As such, there is no clear line what is the jurisdiction of the police, and what is the subject for investigation by the Anbu. At the discretion of the Hokage, the nature of the investigation would simply shift from one to the other, leading to the two factions clashing.[4] Because Anbu are so vital to the village's operations, they cannot be arrested by the police without a warrant.[6] Konoha formerly had a special branch of Anbu called Root, which acted like a secret police force that maintained public order from underground.[7] Its members were trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow Danzō Shimura's orders without question, even at the consequence of the rest of the village.[8] Root members had a seal on their tongues that prevented members from speaking about their organisation.[9]

After the Fourth Shinobi World War, in which the Five Great Shinobi Countries decided to fully unite themselves for the sake of peace, Kido Tsumiki believed that the stable peace would be inevitable for the Anbu to suffer a decrease in funding, as their services are no longer as vital. Kido had to orchestrate a few minor security incidents to ensure such funding will not be affected. He was eventually discovered and arrested for his crimes.[10]

Uniform

Yamato Anbu Uniform

Tenzō in his fully equipped Konoha Anbu garb.

Most Anbu wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities:

  • Konoha Anbu custom is to wear animal-styled porcelain masks, with some opting for more menacing-looking creatures.
  • Kiri Anbu wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol etched into the forehead; these may or may not have patterns on them as well.
  • Sunagakure Anbu seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible.
  • A regiment of Anbu from the Land of Woods known as the Prajñā Group wear porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble oni.
  • In the anime, Anbu from Hoshigakure are seen using masks similar to Konoha's.
ANBU Symbol

Konoha's Anbu tattoo.

They also have standard uniforms which, for Konoha Anbu, consist of black clothing, a grey flak jacket, metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder. Some Konoha Anbu wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a sword, which is usually strapped to their backs.

Trivia

  • Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group's membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.[2]

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Naruto: Shippuden episode 357
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness
  3. Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light
  4. 4.0 4.1 Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light page 133
  5. Naruto: Shippuden episode 90
  6. Naruto chapter 222, page 17
  7. Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light page 103
  8. Naruto chapter 424, pages 1-2
  9. Naruto chapter 452, pages 7-9
  10. Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze