The ANBU, meaning "dark side" is actually short for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (literally Assassination Tactics Special Military Force). The ANBU work directly under the leadership of the Kage, and act as their personal attack and defense force. This specialized ninja battalion generally work in groups of four to five. They are responsible for assassinations and missions requiring highly trained ninjas. The masks the members wear are based around the signs of the zodiac!
Restrictions
- 1. The ANBU profession is only available to shinobi of Chuunin rank or higher.
2. Becoming an ANBU requires nothing more than your Kage's permission. On the contrary, if they are not completely sold on your skills, they reserve the right to test you with a Kage Issued event. This event must be interactive and involve foreign shinobi, whether it's as simple as infiltrating a foreign village and stealing a item without getting caught, or assassinating another country's leader.