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[[File:Konoha Anbu.png|right|thumb|Konoha Anbu members.]]
 
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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Anbu'''|暗部|lit meaning=Dark Side|engtv=Anbu Black Ops}}, short for {{translation|'''Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai'''|暗殺戦術特殊部隊|lit meaning=Special Assassination and Tactical Squad}}, are covert operatives dispatched by their [[Kage]].<section end=summary />
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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Anbu'''|暗部|lit meaning=Dark Side|engtv=Anbu Black Ops}}, short for {{translation|'''Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai'''|暗殺戦術特殊部隊|lit meaning=Special Assassination and Tactical Squad}}, are covert operatives of capable ninja that are dispatched by their [[Village Head|village]] [[Kage|leader]].<section end=summary /> There are apparently no true ranks within the Anbu; team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience. The leaders of the teams are called {{translation|squad leaders|分隊長|Buntaichō}}, a position held in high regard.
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
Anbu are recruited from their village's standard shinobi forces, hand-picked by their Kage for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, background, gender, or previous rank bear no significance in this decision; however, in tradition, [[Konoha]] shinobi are not selected as Anbu unless they are at least 13 years old, with an 11-year-old [[Itachi Uchiha]] being a rare exception due to his tremendous talent and vital role in a [[Uchiha Clan Downfall|political struggle]].<ref>''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light''</ref> While on the job, Anbu wear masks and use code names to conceal their identity, leaving only their Kage informed. They typically work in teams, formed on the mission's requirements. There are apparently no true ranks within the Anbu; team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience. The leaders of the teams are called {{translation|squad leaders|分隊長|Buntaichō}}, a position held in high regard.
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Because of the darkness involved in an Anbu's career, one's personality determines their eligibility into the force, leading to [[Might Guy|exceptional skilled shinobi]] whose personalities don't match the organisation to be rejected.<ref name="NS357">''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 357</ref> As early as the [[Academy]], [[Hinoko|accomplished children]] are scouted to eventually join.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden">''Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness''</ref> While recruiting, shinobi are hand picked by their village leader, for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, background, gender, or previous rank bear no significance in this decision; however, in tradition, [[Konohagakure]] shinobi are not selected as Anbu unless they are at least 13 years old, with an 11-year-old [[Itachi Uchiha]] being a rare exception.<ref>''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light''</ref> Once joined, they undergo training including studying of the human body, and begin wearing masks to conceal their identity, leading to them using code names to identify each other.
   
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Anbu nearly always make an appearance on important [[mission]]s inside and in the vicinity of their village,<ref name="Itachi Shinden">''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light'' page 133</ref> but are mainly tasked with assassinations or disturbances in foreign countries.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden" /> The assignments that they conduct to protect the village from exceptional threats include high-risk infiltration into enemy territory, dealing with extremely strong ninja, tracking, surveillance, interrogating enemy ninja to learn information and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Due to the actions of the group, [[Kakashi Hatake|one]] can appear changed and corrupted of kindness.<ref name="NS357" /> Due to the often sensitive nature of their missions and the unique abilities they sometimes possess, Anbu are expected to [[Body Elimination Technique|destroy]] their bodies if they are too badly injured on a mission so that they can't be captured.<ref>''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 90</ref>
Since members mainly are tasked with assassinations or disturbances in foreign countries, Anbu dislike letting anyone know their identities, and as such, most of Konoha's citizens aren't aware of who is and isn't an Anbu. Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group's membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.<ref>''Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darknesst''</ref>
 
 
Anbu protect the village from exceptional threats, conduct high-risk missions into enemy territory, and deal with extremely strong ninja. They are also responsible for carrying out assassinations, tracking, surveillance, and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Some Anbu serve as interrogators that probe the minds of enemy ninja to learn information valuable to the village. Because Anbu are so vital to the village's operations, they cannot be arrested by [[Konoha Military Police Force|regular police forces]] without a warrant.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 222, page 17</ref> While many choose to serve in the Anbu for their entire careers, they can return to the standard forces if they choose to, as in the case of [[Kakashi Hatake]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 359</ref> Because of the darkness involved in an Anbu's career, one's personality may determine their eligibility into the forces. For example, it was noted that [[Might Guy]]'s peppy personality made him unsuitable for the Anbu, despite his talents; Guy in turn noted that the Anbu's clandestine actions corrupted Kakashi's kindness.<ref>''Naruto: Shippuden'' episode 357</ref>
 
   
 
[[File:Kirigakure Anbu.png|thumb|left|Kirigakure Anbu members.]]
 
[[File:Kirigakure Anbu.png|thumb|left|Kirigakure Anbu members.]]
Anbu training involves detailed studying of the human body. As such most Anbu can use the [[Temporary Paralysis Technique]] and, in the anime, the [[Time Reversal Technique]]. In Kirigakure, there is a special branch of Anbu known as [[hunter-nin]]: hunter-nin track down and kill [[missing-nin]] from Kiri, retrieving the head as proof and disposing of the rest of the body so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. Due to the often sensitive nature of their missions and the, at times, unique abilities they possess, Anbu are expected to destroy their bodies if they are too badly injured on a mission so that they can't be captured.
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In [[Kirigakure]], there is a special branch of Anbu known as [[hunter-nin]]: hunter-nin track down and kill [[missing-nin]] from Kiri, retrieving the head as proof and disposing of the rest of the body so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. While Anbu are usually in squads and take orders from their captains, some elite Anbu have been handpicked by their Kage to serve directly under them. As such, any and all orders they receive come from their Kage and no one else. Anbu dislike letting anyone know their identities, and as such, most of Konoha's citizens aren't aware of who is and isn't an Anbu.
   
[[File:Faces of Root.png|thumb|Konoha's Root diversion.]]
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[[File:Faces of Root.png|thumb|Konoha's Root division.]]
In Konoha, there exists a special branch of the Anbu known as [[Root]]. It was created and led by [[Danzō Shimura]], who sends its members on more underhanded missions that he believes will benefit Konoha. Root members are trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow Danzō's orders unquestioningly, even at the consequence of the rest of the village.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, pages 1-2</ref> Root members have a seal located on the back of their tongues that prevents them from speaking about Danzō or Root.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 452, pages 7-9</ref>
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In Konoha, Anbu alongside the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] are the two forces that maintain peace. As such, there is no clear line what is the jurisdiction of the police, and what is the subject for investigation by the Anbu. At the discretion of the [[Hokage]], the nature of the investigation would simply shift from one to the other, leading to the two factions clashing.<ref name="Itachi Shinden" /> Because Anbu are so vital to the village's operations, they cannot be arrested by the police without a warrant.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 222, page 17</ref> Konoha formerly had a special branch of Anbu called [[Root]], which acted like a secret police force that maintained public order from underground.<ref>''Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light'' page 103</ref> Its members were trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow [[Danzō Shimura]]'s orders unquestioningly, even at the consequence of the rest of the village.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, pages 1-2</ref> Root members had a [[Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal|seal]] on their tongues that prevented members from speaking about their organisation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 452, pages 7-9</ref>
   
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After the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], in which the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] decided to fully unite themselves for the sake of peace, [[Kido Tsumiki]] believed that the stable peace would be inevitable for the Anbu to suffer a decrease in funding, as their services are no longer as vital. Kido had to orchestrate a few minor security incidents to ensure such funding will not be affected.<ref>''Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze''</ref>
While Anbu are usually in squads and take orders from their captains, some elite Anbu have been handpicked by their Kage to serve directly under them. As such, any and all orders they receive come from their Kage and no one else.
 
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== Uniform ==
 
== Uniform ==
[[File:Yamato Anbu Uniform.png|thumb|right|120px|A fully equipped Konoha Anbu.]]
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[[File:Yamato Anbu Uniform.png|thumb|120px|Tenzō in his fully equipped Konoha Anbu garb.]]
 
Most Anbu wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities:
 
Most Anbu wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities:
 
*Konoha Anbu custom is to wear animal-styled porcelain masks, with some opting for more menacing-looking creatures.
 
*Konoha Anbu custom is to wear animal-styled porcelain masks, with some opting for more menacing-looking creatures.
*Kiri Anbu wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol printed on the forehead; these may or may not have patterns on them as well.
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*Kiri Anbu wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol etched into the forehead; these may or may not have patterns on them as well.
*Suna Anbu seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible.
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*[[Sunagakure]] Anbu seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible.
 
*A regiment of Anbu from the [[Land of Woods]] known as the [[Prajñā Group]] wear porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble [[Wikipedia:Oni|oni]].
 
*A regiment of Anbu from the [[Land of Woods]] known as the [[Prajñā Group]] wear porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble [[Wikipedia:Oni|oni]].
 
*In the anime, Anbu from [[Hoshigakure]] are seen using masks similar to Konoha's.
 
*In the anime, Anbu from [[Hoshigakure]] are seen using masks similar to Konoha's.
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They also have standard uniforms which, for Konoha Anbu, consist of black clothing, a grey [[flak jacket]], metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder.<!-- Do NOT add a specific shoulder, that has never been stated --> Some Konoha Anbu wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a [[sword]], which is usually strapped to their backs.
 
They also have standard uniforms which, for Konoha Anbu, consist of black clothing, a grey [[flak jacket]], metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder.<!-- Do NOT add a specific shoulder, that has never been stated --> Some Konoha Anbu wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a [[sword]], which is usually strapped to their backs.
 
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== Trivia ==
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* Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group's membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.<ref name="Shikamaru Hiden" />
   
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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Konoha Anbu

Konoha Anbu members.

The Anbu (暗部, English TV: Anbu Black Ops, literally meaning: Dark Side), short for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (暗殺戦術特殊部隊, literally meaning: Special Assassination and Tactical Squad), are covert operatives of capable ninja that are dispatched by their village leader. There are apparently no true ranks within the Anbu; team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience. The leaders of the teams are called squad leaders (分隊長, Buntaichō), a position held in high regard.

Overview

Because of the darkness involved in an Anbu's career, one's personality determines their eligibility into the force, leading to exceptional skilled shinobi whose personalities don't match the organisation to be rejected.[1] As early as the Academy, accomplished children are scouted to eventually join.[2] While recruiting, shinobi are hand picked by their village leader, for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, background, gender, or previous rank bear no significance in this decision; however, in tradition, Konohagakure shinobi are not selected as Anbu unless they are at least 13 years old, with an 11-year-old Itachi Uchiha being a rare exception.[3] Once joined, they undergo training including studying of the human body, and begin wearing masks to conceal their identity, leading to them using code names to identify each other.

Anbu nearly always make an appearance on important missions inside and in the vicinity of their village,[4] but are mainly tasked with assassinations or disturbances in foreign countries.[2] The assignments that they conduct to protect the village from exceptional threats include high-risk infiltration into enemy territory, dealing with extremely strong ninja, tracking, surveillance, interrogating enemy ninja to learn information and missions requiring specially trained ninja. Due to the actions of the group, one can appear changed and corrupted of kindness.[1] Due to the often sensitive nature of their missions and the unique abilities they sometimes possess, Anbu are expected to destroy their bodies if they are too badly injured on a mission so that they can't be captured.[5]

Kirigakure Anbu

Kirigakure Anbu members.

In Kirigakure, there is a special branch of Anbu known as hunter-nin: hunter-nin track down and kill missing-nin from Kiri, retrieving the head as proof and disposing of the rest of the body so as to not leave behind any information for their enemies. While Anbu are usually in squads and take orders from their captains, some elite Anbu have been handpicked by their Kage to serve directly under them. As such, any and all orders they receive come from their Kage and no one else. Anbu dislike letting anyone know their identities, and as such, most of Konoha's citizens aren't aware of who is and isn't an Anbu.

Faces of Root

Konoha's Root division.

In Konoha, Anbu alongside the Konoha Military Police Force are the two forces that maintain peace. As such, there is no clear line what is the jurisdiction of the police, and what is the subject for investigation by the Anbu. At the discretion of the Hokage, the nature of the investigation would simply shift from one to the other, leading to the two factions clashing.[4] Because Anbu are so vital to the village's operations, they cannot be arrested by the police without a warrant.[6] Konoha formerly had a special branch of Anbu called Root, which acted like a secret police force that maintained public order from underground.[7] Its members were trained to abandon all forms of emotion in order to follow Danzō Shimura's orders unquestioningly, even at the consequence of the rest of the village.[8] Root members had a seal on their tongues that prevented members from speaking about their organisation.[9]

After the Fourth Shinobi World War, in which the Five Great Shinobi Countries decided to fully unite themselves for the sake of peace, Kido Tsumiki believed that the stable peace would be inevitable for the Anbu to suffer a decrease in funding, as their services are no longer as vital. Kido had to orchestrate a few minor security incidents to ensure such funding will not be affected.[10]

Uniform

Yamato Anbu Uniform

Tenzō in his fully equipped Konoha Anbu garb.

Most Anbu wear some kind of mask to conceal their identities:

  • Konoha Anbu custom is to wear animal-styled porcelain masks, with some opting for more menacing-looking creatures.
  • Kiri Anbu wear masks with slits for eye-holes and the village's symbol etched into the forehead; these may or may not have patterns on them as well.
  • Sunagakure Anbu seem to wear pieces of cloth that resemble turbans to cover the lower-halves of their faces leaving only their eyes visible.
  • A regiment of Anbu from the Land of Woods known as the Prajñā Group wear porcelain masks as well, modelled to resemble oni.
  • In the anime, Anbu from Hoshigakure are seen using masks similar to Konoha's.
ANBU Symbol

Konoha's Anbu tattoo.

They also have standard uniforms which, for Konoha Anbu, consist of black clothing, a grey flak jacket, metal arm guards and gloves, ninja sandals with spikes for travelling into mountainous regions, three ninja pouches on their back-waist and a signature spiral tattoo on their shoulder. Some Konoha Anbu wear black cloaks over their standard uniforms, and squad leaders may wear white cloaks. Most of them carry a sword, which is usually strapped to their backs.

Trivia

  • Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group's membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.[2]

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Naruto: Shippuden episode 357
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness
  3. Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light
  4. 4.0 4.1 Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light page 133
  5. Naruto: Shippuden episode 90
  6. Naruto chapter 222, page 17
  7. Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light page 103
  8. Naruto chapter 424, pages 1-2
  9. Naruto chapter 452, pages 7-9
  10. Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze