Twenty Platoons

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

Known Members

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


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