Counter-Terrorism Division
CharacterA dedicated law-enforcement arm of the Hidden Sand tasked with running down the ninja world's most wanted. Under Kankurō's command, its members chase the names inked into the Bingo Book and bring them in.
Overview
Belonging to Sunagakure, this division gathers shinobi ranging from chūnin up through jōnin under a single mandate. Their purpose is to track down and apprehend the criminals whose faces and crimes fill the pages of the Bingo Book.
Role
The unit functions as the Sand's answer to organized threats, hunting fugitives across the land rather than waiting for danger to reach the village gates. Kankurō directs their operations, drawing on the Bingo Book as a running list of targets to be located and taken into custody.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Counter-Terrorism Division in Naruto?
The Counter-Terrorism Division is a dedicated law-enforcement arm of Sunagakure tasked with running down the ninja world's most wanted, chasing names inked into the Bingo Book under Kankuro's command.
Who leads the Counter-Terrorism Division?
Kankuro leads the Counter-Terrorism Division, directing its operations against criminals listed in the Bingo Book.
What ranks make up the Counter-Terrorism Division?
The Counter-Terrorism Division gathers Sand shinobi ranging from chunin up through jonin, seasoned enough to close in on hardened criminals.
What is the main role of the Counter-Terrorism Division?
The Counter-Terrorism Division hunts fugitives across the land rather than waiting for danger to reach the village gates, using the Bingo Book as a running list of targets to locate and capture.
Where does the Counter-Terrorism Division first appear?
The Counter-Terrorism Division first appears in the novel Gaara Hiden: A Sandstorm Mirage.
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