Suicide Corps
CharacterThe Suicide Corps is a Leaf unit built entirely around taijutsu, gathered beneath Rock Lee's command. Its fighters are skilled enough with the Eight Gates to open the Sixth as a group, a feat they put to use guarding the village from a rain of meteorites.
Overview
The Suicide Corps is a Konohagakure squad made up of close-combat specialists, with Rock Lee serving as their leader. Every member leans on physical technique rather than ninjutsu, and the group's identity is rooted in raw taijutsu mastery.
Role
What sets the unit apart is their collective command of the Eight Gates. Together they can push as far as the Sixth Gate to launch a combined assault, a level of coordination few teams can match. Two years on from the Fourth Shinobi World War, that power was called on when meteorites began falling toward the Leaf, and the corps mounted a defense using the Crane Wing Formation to protect the village.
Notable Members
Rock Lee heads the group and sets the standard for the taijutsu discipline that defines it. Each of the fighters under him demonstrates enough control over the Eight Gates to contribute to their shared Sixth-Gate attack, making the corps a rare assembly of gate-users acting in unison.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Suicide Corps in Naruto?
The Suicide Corps is a Konohagakure squad of close-combat specialists led by Rock Lee, built entirely around taijutsu rather than ninjutsu.
What makes the Suicide Corps unique?
The Suicide Corps is unique because its members can collectively open as far as the Sixth Gate of the Eight Gates, letting them mount a rare group Sixth-Gate assault.
When did the Suicide Corps defend the Hidden Leaf?
Two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Suicide Corps defended Konohagakure from a rain of meteorites using the Crane Wing Formation.
Who leads the Suicide Corps?
Rock Lee leads the Suicide Corps and sets the standard for the taijutsu mastery that defines the unit.
Where does the Suicide Corps first appear?
The Suicide Corps first appears in The Last: Naruto the Movie, and it also appears in the mobile game Naruto Mobile.
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