Orochimaru Search Team

The is sent to investigate one of Orochimaru's bases. Originally composed of Kakashi Hatake and the members of Team 8, it is reinforced twice: first, the remaining members of Team 7 are sent to help with Team Guren, and then several miscellaneous Konoha personnel are sent to help seal the Three-Tails.

Sub-teams
Because of how many large the team grows and how many tasks it has to worry about, the members are split into three smaller teams, each with their own objectives. Divisions of Katsuyu help the teams communicate and replenish their chakra

Team 1
The "Fighting Team", this team is led by Kakashi and consists of Shino Aburame, Sai, and Naruto Uzumaki. Their task is to fight Guren and to get Yūkimaru.

Team 2
This team is led by Yamato and consists of Tenten, Rock Lee, and Kiba Inuzuka and Akamaru. Their task is to fight the other members of Guren's team, therefore ensuring the Sealing Team's success.

Team 3
The "Sealing Team", this team is led by Shizune and consists of Hinata Hyūga, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno. Their task is to use the Four-Corner Sealing Barrier on the Three-Tails, which requires precise chakra control.