Twenty Platoons

The Niju Shotai (二十小隊, lit. Twenty Platoons) is a task force created by the Fifth Hokage, created for the purpose of tracking down, attempting to capture, and, if necessary, eliminating any Akatsuki members that are in the Fire Country. This force consists of twenty four-man teams.

Known Members

 * Shikamaru Nara
 * Asuma Sarutobi (Deceased)
 * Kotetsu Hagane
 * Izumo Kamizuki


 * Ino Yamanaka
 * Choji Akimichi
 * Aoba Yamashiro
 * Raido Namiashi