Konoha 11

The was the collective nickname of four Konoha Genin teams, led by Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi and Might Guy. They are teamed together in the anime for missions important to the village that cannot be assigned to more experienced ninja. During the Chunin Exams, despite being fresh out the Academy, Team 7, 8, and 10 were capable of competing for the rank of Chunin. During this time the nine Genin were referred to as the Rookie Nine before Sasuke Uchiha's defection.