Anbu

The term ANBU (literally translates to "Dark Side") are essentially their Hidden Village's special ops. ANBU means Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (暗殺戦術特殊部隊), literally translating to Special Assassination and Tactical Squad. Other translations include Black Ops (Viz Media) and ANBU Black Ops (English TV). This organization is much like New York's SWAT, and other such operatives.

They have two uniforms: a combat uniform and a cloak uniform. Their most prominant part of their uniform are their animal-shaped face masks to hide their identities.

The ANBU are directly commanded by their village's Kage.

Known ANBU members: Hatake Kakashi (former ANBU captain) Momochi Zabuza (formerly) Uchiha Itachi (former ANBU captain) Morino Ibiki (head of the ANBU Torture and Interrogation Squad)