Team Shira
CharacterTeam Shira was a Sunagakure genin unit made up of Shira, Yome, and Sen. They competed in the joint Leaf-Sand Chunin Exams, and although they fell short on scrolls, a rules change gave Shira a path to promotion before the group eventually split apart.
Overview
Fielded by the Hidden Sand, this genin group brought together three members: Shira, Yome, and Sen. They took part in the Chunin Exams that the Leaf and Sand villages co-hosted.
Role
During the survival portion the team failed to collect the pair of scrolls normally required to move on. A last-minute revision to the rules reopened the door for them, and Shira earned his promotion to chunin as a result. Whether Yome and Sen received the same recognition was never confirmed.
Notable Members
Shira is the standout figure and the reason the squad carries his name. Not long after the exams wrapped, the group formally disbanded. Shira and Yome departed together to sign on with a special battalion posted near the northern edge of the Land of Wind, while Sen stayed behind as the lone member to remain in the Sand village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shira in Naruto?
Shira is a Sunagakure genin and the leader of Team Shira, a squad that also includes Yome and Sen and competes in the joint Leaf-Sand Chunin Exams.
What happened to Shira from Naruto?
Shira earned a promotion to chunin after a last-minute rules change reopened his path despite the team's failure to collect the required scrolls, and the group disbanded shortly after the exams.
Is Shira canon in Naruto?
Team Shira debuts in the Naruto: Shippuden anime at episode 396 and does not appear in the manga, so it exists only within the anime's continuity.
Who are the members of Team Shira?
Team Shira consists of three Sunagakure genin: Shira, Yome, and Sen.
What happened to Team Shira after the Chunin Exams?
After the Chunin Exams, Team Shira disbanded. Shira and Yome left to join a special battalion near the northern Land of Wind border, while Sen remained in Sunagakure.
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