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Kuroiwa Squad

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The Kuroiwa Squad was a Commission of Counter Ghoul unit headed by Special Class investigator Iwao Kuroiwa. Its members joined several major campaigns against powerful ghouls, and once their leader fell in battle the group's command and standing were left uncertain.

Kanji: 黒磐班
Leader: Iwao Kuroiwa
Status: unknown after leader's death
Organization: CCG
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Overview

Operating under the CCG, this squad answered to Special Class Iwao Kuroiwa. It fielded a mix of named and unnamed investigators and stayed active through some of the organization's largest operations. Following the death of its commander, both the leadership and the current fate of the team became unclear.

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Role

The unit saw heavy action across the CCG's biggest offensives. During the fighting in the 11th ward, Kuroiwa and Misato Gori served with the 11th Ward Special Countermeasures Unit; Gori helped defeat the Bin brothers and the ghouls under them while serving beneath Mutsumi Chino, and Kuroiwa took on the Non-Killing Owl together with Yukinori Shinohara and Take Hirako. In the Owl Suppression Operation the team was folded into Squad 1, where Kuroiwa led the push against Yoshimura and the others confronted the Black Dobers and Apes. That engagement cost Kuroiwa his left arm. Later, its investigators worked to reclaim the 22nd Ward Branch Office after the Clowns stormed it.

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Notable Members

Iwao Kuroiwa commanded the squad until his death. Its roster held Misato Gori along with Kuramoto Itou and Takeomi Kuroiwa, both of whom transferred over from the Itou Squad, as well as four unnamed investigators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who led the Kuroiwa Squad?

The Kuroiwa Squad was commanded by Special Class investigator Iwao Kuroiwa until his death.

Who were the notable members of the Kuroiwa Squad?

The Kuroiwa Squad's roster included Misato Gori along with Kuramoto Itou and Takeomi Kuroiwa, both transferred over from the Itou Squad, as well as four unnamed investigators.

What happened to the Kuroiwa Squad after its leader died?

Following the death of commander Iwao Kuroiwa, both the leadership and the current fate of the Kuroiwa Squad became unclear.

What role did the Kuroiwa Squad play in the Owl Suppression Operation?

During the Owl Suppression Operation, the Kuroiwa Squad was folded into Squad 1, with Kuroiwa leading the push against Yoshimura while others confronted the Black Dobers and Apes; the engagement cost Kuroiwa his left arm.

What organization did the Kuroiwa Squad belong to?

The Kuroiwa Squad was a Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG) unit that answered to Special Class investigator Iwao Kuroiwa.

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