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The {{translation|Third Division|第三部隊|Daisan Butai}} of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. Also known as the {{translation|Short- and Mid-Range Battle Division|戦闘近中距離部隊|Sentō Kinchūkyori Butai}}.
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The {{translation|'''Third Division'''|第三部隊|Daisan Butai|viz=Third Company}}, also known as the {{translation|'''Short and Mid-Range Battle Division'''|戦闘近中距離部隊|Sentō Kinchūkyori Butai}} is a battalion in the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] led by [[Kakashi Hatake]] of [[Konohagakure]], formed in preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]].
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== Composition ==
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The Third Division is composed of several thousands of shinobi and samurai alike who mainly focus on short-to-mid-range combat. According to [[Shikamaru Nara]] in the anime, the division is tasked to support both short-ranged and mid-ranged battles, so the shinobi in it must have a good condition, as well as a decent ammount of physical strength.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 256</ref>
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Upon its formation, the division advances ahead of the rest of the Allied Forces. When they are just beyond the [[Land of Frost]]'s border they spot a red flare belonging to part of the [[Surprise Attack Division]], indicating that they require immediate assistance.<ref>Chapter 520, page 18</ref> The Third Division heads in their direction and arrives in time to save them from a [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] [[Haku]], [[Zabuza Momochi]], [[Gari]] and [[Pakura]]. Zabuza and Haku, having known Kakashi during their lifetime, catch up with him and ask about [[Team 7|his team]]. Their [[Kabuto Yakushi|summoner]], fearing their connections to Kakashi may cause him to lose control of them, immediately suppresses their personalities. Not wanting to fight Kakashi but unable to stop themselves, Zabuza and Haku spend their last moments of autonomy asking that he stop them.<ref>Chapter 521, pages 14-17</ref>
With the separation of the Great Battle Regiment into five distinct detachments, those in the Third Division gather together in a linear formation and begin to converse amongst themselves, where a concerned [[Sakura Haruno]] and [[Rock Lee]] anguish over [[Might Guy]]'s current condition in light of the forth coming battle.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 515, pages 15-16</ref> It is only after [[Gaara]], heeding [[Kakashi Hatake]]'s prior recommendation, concludes his heartfelt speech, does the entirety of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] finally begin to manoeuvre into their respective positions in preparation for war.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 516, page 16</ref>
 
   
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[[File:Kakashi's strategy initiated.png|left|thumb|The Third Division starts an offensive against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.]]
Advancing ahead of the army's main contingent, the Third Division observes the distinctive red flare belonging to the [[Surprise Attack Division]] just beyond the [[Land of Frost]]'s border, indicating that they require immediate assistance.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 520, page 18</ref> Arriving just in time to intercept an elite cell from [[Akatsuki]] (consisting of [[Haku]], [[Zabuza Momochi]], [[Gari]] of [[Iwagakure]] and [[Pakura]] of [[Sunagakure]]), a brief yet admirable discussion ensues recollecting previous encounters between the opposing sides. However, while the remainder of the division awaits their commander's signal, a drastic alteration in the atmosphere surrounding the [[Summoning: Impure World Resurrection|resurrected]] shinobi denotes the beginning of a fierce confrontation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 521, pages 14-17</ref>
 
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Zabuza then envelops the area in a [[Hiding in Mist Technique|thick mist]] to reduce visibility, prompting each of the battle squadrons to adopt [[Manji Formation]]s to better protect their now essential [[sensor]]s. No longer bound by emotions, Haku, Pakura, and Gari use their respective [[kekkei genkai]] to decimate the Third Division, even with their defensive measures. The many deaths causes morale to drop amongst the less-experienced shinobi, but [[Might Guy]] reminds them of their duties. Kakashi eventually picks up on the enemy's tactics and prepares to start a counter-offensive. Before he can do so, however, the previous generation of the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]] are summoned to tip the scales against the Allies.<ref>Chapter 522</ref>
   
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Recognising the danger they are now in, Kakashi quickly organises a team to try and turn things around. While he does so, the rest of the Third Division bombards the Seven Swordsmen with a variety of weapons and attacks. The Swordsmen, because of their reincarnation, instantly recover from any damage. [[Mangetsu Hōzuki]] then summons five of the Seven Swordsmen's blades, which they use to [[Silent Killing|silently]] pick-off the Allies. With casualties mounting rapidly, Kakashi devises a strategy to eliminate Zabuza and the mist he is producing: with the help of [[Santa Yamanaka]] he will locate Zabuza and have [[Ensui Nara]] [[Shadow Imitation Technique|restrain]] him. Once this is done, [[Maki]] will [[Cloth Binding Technique|capture]] Zabuza, thereby ending the mist.
Identifying the particulars of a number of their current opponents, the distanced company attentively listens to Kakashi's assertions over Haku and Zabuza's demise despite the latter's instance for him to cease, which concludes in Kakashi resolving to heed his foes' final request to stop them no matter what it takes, as their humanity has already been lost. Warned about the respective [[Kekkei Genkai]] possessed by their adversaries as the battlefield is enveloped in [[Hidden Mist Technique|thick fog]], each of the battle squadrons adopt independent [[Manji Formation]]s under the direction of their commander, to better protect themselves utilizing the now essential [[sensor]] shinobi. However, despite these precautions, their enemies' expertise results in a substantial quantity of deaths in just the initial moments of the conflict. As Gari and Pakura's inclusion continues to pay dividends, with the slaughter of numerous [[Tajiki|individuals]] before they have an opportunity to even react, lesser experienced members of the division begin to falter, forcing Guy to intervene and remind them of the horrible truths of war. Just as Kakashi then grasps the enemy's tactics with a favourable strategy in mind, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] summons the previous generation of the [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]] to overwhelm the remaining forces.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, pages 2-17</ref>
 
   
[[File:Third Division Strategy.png|thumb|left|Select members of the Third Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces prepare to conduct Kakashi Hatake's strategy.]]
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[[File:Fuguki fights the Third Division.png|thumb|right|The Third Division confronts the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.]]
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As part of the plan, Kakashi sneaks up on Zabuza and tries to hit him with the [[Lightning Cutter]]. Haku blocks the attack and Zabuza [[Kubikiribōchō|cuts through]] Haku to try and kill Kakashi.<ref>Chapter 523</ref> Kakashi is able to avoid a fatal injury. Knowing that Zabuza would not have done that to Haku when he was alive, Kakashi finds new resolve to stop Zabuza from committing any additional acts he would never have condoned. He sinks another Lightning Cutter into Zabuza, distracting him long enough to be caught by Ensui. Maki then binds Zabuza and Haku and places seals on the two to prevent their summoner from recalling them. With the mist now gone, an angry Kakashi picks up Zabuza's sword and requests [[Sai]]'s help: to provide backup with his sealing techniques while Kakashi - the man that copied a thousand techniques - goes on a rampage.<ref>Chapter 524</ref>
Appreciating the enormity of the opposition before them; Kakashi orders [[Ensui Nara]] and [[Maki]] to complete their respective preparations, while the remainder of the division buys the necessary time through an extensive barrage comprised from an excessive quantity of [[shuriken]], [[kunai]] and various other techniques. However, with this assault proving entirely ineffective and the subsequent recovery of their characteristic blades, the visibility undergoes another dramatic reduction due to the increasing density of the mist, resulting in the swordsmen conducting their [[Silent Killing|silent]] and indiscriminate massacre without retaliation. With casualties rapidly mounting, Kakashi devises a strategy incorporating Ensui's [[Shadow Imitation Technique]] and [[Santa Yamanaka]]'s [[Mind Body Switch Technique]], in order to approach and restrain Zabuza from behind when their shadows converge. If this attempt proves successful, Maki then intends to immobilize the captured target with her [[Cloth Binding Technique]], thus deactivating the debilitating Hidden Mist Technique and allowing the division to mount a counter attack. Putting the orchestrated plan into motion, Kakashi manages to discretely reach Zabuza's rear with his [[Lightning Cutter]] activated but just as the decisive strike is to be delivered, Haku intercepts the blow in a similar manner to their initial encounter. Sufficiently restricted by the clutches of the immortal foe, Zabuza swings with fatal intent towards the commander.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, pages 2-17</ref>
 
   
[[File:Kakashi_Avoids_Death.png|thumb|Kakashi narrowly avoids death, after the first attempt to employ his strategy fails.]]
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[[File:Naruto aids 3rd Div.png|thumb|left|Naruto arrives to aid the Third Division.]]
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As night falls, the third division retreated in the forest. They continued to fight into the night, clashing with the Seven Swordsmen, Gari, and Pakura. By morning, Kakashi now wielding the Kubikiribōchō charged with [[lightning]]-natured chakra, slashed through [[Fuguki Suikazan]] and Sai [[Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet|sealed him in a drawing]], leaving only three enemies remaining. Just then another set of [[White Zetsu Army|White Zetsu]] show up as reinforcements and one of [[Naruto]]'s clones arrive to lend his support.
As Kakashi narrowly avoids the deathly slash while sustaining just a minor and shallow injury, thanks only to his proficient reflexes and ingenuity, a concerned Maki is forced to simply observe. Unaware of these events, Ensui asserts that he was unable to fully bind the two opponents as one shadow did not maintain connection long enough, inciting Santa to apprehensively question about the current condition of their commander. Fortunately, after reminiscing about a conversation with [[Naruto Uzumaki]], Kakashi's resolve returns and he prepares for another attack against the quickly regenerating targets. Committed to the delivery of this blow, Kakashi plunges his hand through the emotionless Zabuza's form, before ordering Ensui to complete the operation. After declaring that he is a shinobi with things that he desires to protect, including the manner of Haku and Zabuza's demise, Kakashi gives the signal to Maki to wrap up the incapacitated foes. With the division now able to see due to the dispersal of the obscuring mist, a secure perimeter is established around the [[Binding Tag Seal|sealed]] pair, causing the focus to switch towards the remainder of the recently exposed adversaries. Kakashi, with [[Kubikiribōchō|blade]] in hand, then states his need of the sealing abilities taught to [[Sai]] in order to prevent this unforgivable circumstance, but the young shinobi retorts that he isn't capable of utilizing them. Refuting this claim, Kakashi admits that his blood has begun to boil and that he, the man who copied one thousand techniques, is about to go on a rampage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 524, pages 1-14</ref>
 
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From later reports at headquarters, the Third Division was able to successfully annihilate their opponents with only one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist remaining, and were instructed to assist [[Naruto]] and [[Killer B]] once they were finished. Eventually, the division meets up with the rest of the Allied Shinobi Forces to fight against the [[Ten-Tails]] under the command of [[Madara Uchiha]] and [[Obito Uchiha]].
   
 
== References ==
 
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Third Division
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Third Division (第三部隊, Daisan Butai)

  • Short- and Mid-Range Battle Division (戦闘近中距離部隊, Sentō Kinchūkyori Butai)
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #515
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #256
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Appears in Anime, Manga, Game
Team Info
Leaders
Members
Affiliations

The Third Division (第三部隊, Daisan Butai, Viz: Third Company), also known as the Short and Mid-Range Battle Division (戦闘近中距離部隊, Sentō Kinchūkyori Butai) is a battalion in the Allied Shinobi Forces led by Kakashi Hatake of Konohagakure, formed in preparation for the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Composition

The Third Division is composed of several thousands of shinobi and samurai alike who mainly focus on short-to-mid-range combat. According to Shikamaru Nara in the anime, the division is tasked to support both short-ranged and mid-ranged battles, so the shinobi in it must have a good condition, as well as a decent ammount of physical strength.[1]

History

Upon its formation, the division advances ahead of the rest of the Allied Forces. When they are just beyond the Land of Frost's border they spot a red flare belonging to part of the Surprise Attack Division, indicating that they require immediate assistance.[2] The Third Division heads in their direction and arrives in time to save them from a reincarnated Haku, Zabuza Momochi, Gari and Pakura. Zabuza and Haku, having known Kakashi during their lifetime, catch up with him and ask about his team. Their summoner, fearing their connections to Kakashi may cause him to lose control of them, immediately suppresses their personalities. Not wanting to fight Kakashi but unable to stop themselves, Zabuza and Haku spend their last moments of autonomy asking that he stop them.[3]

Kakashi's strategy initiated

The Third Division starts an offensive against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Zabuza then envelops the area in a thick mist to reduce visibility, prompting each of the battle squadrons to adopt Manji Formations to better protect their now essential sensors. No longer bound by emotions, Haku, Pakura, and Gari use their respective kekkei genkai to decimate the Third Division, even with their defensive measures. The many deaths causes morale to drop amongst the less-experienced shinobi, but Might Guy reminds them of their duties. Kakashi eventually picks up on the enemy's tactics and prepares to start a counter-offensive. Before he can do so, however, the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are summoned to tip the scales against the Allies.[4]

Recognising the danger they are now in, Kakashi quickly organises a team to try and turn things around. While he does so, the rest of the Third Division bombards the Seven Swordsmen with a variety of weapons and attacks. The Swordsmen, because of their reincarnation, instantly recover from any damage. Mangetsu Hōzuki then summons five of the Seven Swordsmen's blades, which they use to silently pick-off the Allies. With casualties mounting rapidly, Kakashi devises a strategy to eliminate Zabuza and the mist he is producing: with the help of Santa Yamanaka he will locate Zabuza and have Ensui Nara restrain him. Once this is done, Maki will capture Zabuza, thereby ending the mist.

Fuguki fights the Third Division

The Third Division confronts the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

As part of the plan, Kakashi sneaks up on Zabuza and tries to hit him with the Lightning Cutter. Haku blocks the attack and Zabuza cuts through Haku to try and kill Kakashi.[5] Kakashi is able to avoid a fatal injury. Knowing that Zabuza would not have done that to Haku when he was alive, Kakashi finds new resolve to stop Zabuza from committing any additional acts he would never have condoned. He sinks another Lightning Cutter into Zabuza, distracting him long enough to be caught by Ensui. Maki then binds Zabuza and Haku and places seals on the two to prevent their summoner from recalling them. With the mist now gone, an angry Kakashi picks up Zabuza's sword and requests Sai's help: to provide backup with his sealing techniques while Kakashi - the man that copied a thousand techniques - goes on a rampage.[6]

Naruto aids 3rd Div

Naruto arrives to aid the Third Division.

As night falls, the third division retreated in the forest. They continued to fight into the night, clashing with the Seven Swordsmen, Gari, and Pakura. By morning, Kakashi now wielding the Kubikiribōchō charged with lightning-natured chakra, slashed through Fuguki Suikazan and Sai sealed him in a drawing, leaving only three enemies remaining. Just then another set of White Zetsu show up as reinforcements and one of Naruto's clones arrive to lend his support.

From later reports at headquarters, the Third Division was able to successfully annihilate their opponents with only one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist remaining, and were instructed to assist Naruto and Killer B once they were finished. Eventually, the division meets up with the rest of the Allied Shinobi Forces to fight against the Ten-Tails under the command of Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha.

References

  1. Naruto: Shippūden episode 256
  2. Chapter 520, page 18
  3. Chapter 521, pages 14-17
  4. Chapter 522
  5. Chapter 523
  6. Chapter 524