What is ANBU Black Ops?

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.

What are the ranks in the ANBU?

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.

What is the meaning of Anbu in Konoha?

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.

What do Anbu look like?

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. Stemming from the secrecy surrounding the group’s membership, people speculate that villagers who come and go from the village without eating are Anbu.

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What does Anbu stand for?

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.

How old do you have to be to become an ANBU?

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.

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”), take orders directly from the Kage, performing special high-level missions, such as assassinations and torture.

Where do Anbu get their orders from?

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.