The Konoha 11 refers to a prominent group of eleven talented genin from Konohagakure, comprised of members from four distinct teams: Team 7 (excluding Sasuke Uchiha), Team 8, Team 9, and Team 10.
The term "Konoha 11" (木ノ葉の11人, Konoha no Jūichinin) is a collective nickname given to eleven key Konoha genin who matured and faced significant challenges together throughout their ninja careers. This group emerged as the next generation of the village's protectors and is particularly recognized after events that shaped their individual and collective paths, notably Uchiha Sasuke's defection from the village, which explicitly excludes him from this specific collective.
These eleven ninja are divided among four different genin teams, each led by a skilled jōnin:
- Team 7, led by Hatake Kakashi, originally included Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. However, for the purpose of the Konoha 11, only Naruto and Sakura are counted due to Sasuke's departure.
- Team 8, led by Yuhi Kurenai, is known for their specialized sensory and tracking abilities.
- Team 9, led by Maito Gai, focuses heavily on taijutsu and boasts exceptional physical prowess.
- Team 10, led by Sarutobi Asuma, is renowned for their traditional "Ino-Shika-Cho" formation, utilizing unique family jutsu combinations.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the members who constitute the Konoha 11:
| Team Name | Team Leader | Members Included in Konoha 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Team 7 | Hatake Kakashi | Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno |
| Team 8 | Yuhi Kurenai | Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame |
| Team 9 | Maito Gai | Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, Tenten |
| Team 10 | Sarutobi Asuma | Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka |
It is crucial to understand that Sasuke Uchiha is not considered part of the Konoha 11, as the collective name specifically refers to the group of genin who remained loyal to Konohagakure and continued to work together after his defection. This group forms the core of Konoha's new generation, frequently collaborating on various missions and playing pivotal roles in defending the village.
For more information, you can refer to the Konoha 11 on the Naruto Wiki.
