Leaf's Anbu
CharacterA video-game invention rather than a canon unit, this masked squad answers to Shinga and drives the story of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3. Their ambition reaches far past the Leaf, aiming at nothing less than control of the world.
Overview
Leaf's Anbu are a group tied to Konohagakure who serve as the central villains of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3. Shinga stands at their head, and the game's English release stylises the name with pointed quotation marks around Leaf.
Role
Within the game, the squad functions as its main antagonists, with Shinga guiding them toward a bid to rule over the world. Their story exists entirely inside that title, since the group appears only in game media.
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Notable Members
Shinga commands the outfit and leads its members through the events of Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leaf's Anbu in Naruto?
Leaf's Anbu is a group tied to Konohagakure that serves as the central villains of the video game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3. It is a game-only invention rather than a canon anime or manga unit.
Who leads Leaf's Anbu?
Shinga leads Leaf's Anbu and guides its members through the events of Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3.
What is Leaf's Anbu's goal in the game?
Leaf's Anbu, guided by Shinga, aims at nothing less than control of the world within Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3.
In which media does Leaf's Anbu appear?
Leaf's Anbu appears only in the video game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, since the group's story exists entirely inside that title.
Why is 'Leaf' written in quotation marks in the group's name?
The English release of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 stylises the group's name with pointed quotation marks around Leaf, rendering it as Leaf's Anbu.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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