Playable ninja
19 ninja, each with their own trait, a jutsu kit, three forms and alternate costumes. You start with a Konoha team (see Choosing the team); the other team ninja are recruited with the Bell Test, Gaara, Jiraiya and Itachi with the saga or with rank.
Konoha teams
Three genin and their sensei. The team you choose at the Academy is yours right away, the others are recruited in a run.
Team 7
Sensei: Kakashi. Those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum.
Naruto
The Unpredictable Ninja
Sasuke
The Last Uchiha
Sakura
The Cherry Blossom
Kakashi
The Copy Ninja
Sensei of Team 7: after chapter 1 if it's your team, otherwise with the Bell Test when you have all their genin
Team 8
Sensei: Kurenai. No one escapes the nose, the insects and the Byakugan.
Hinata
The Byakugan Princess
Team 8: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Kiba
The Fang of the Inuzuka Clan
Team 8: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Shino
The Insect Host
Team 8: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Kurenai
The Mistress of Illusions
Sensei of Team 8: after chapter 1 if it's your team, otherwise with the Bell Test when you have all their genin
Team 10
Sensei: Asuma. Ino, Shika, Cho: three clans, one formation.
Shikamaru
The Lazy Strategist
Team 10: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Ino
The Yamanaka Flower
Team 10: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Choji
The Heart of the Akimichi Clan
Team 10: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Asuma
The Son of the Third Hokage
Sensei of Team 10: after chapter 1 if it's your team, otherwise with the Bell Test when you have all their genin
Team Guy
Sensei: Gai. The springtime of youth never ends!
Lee
Konoha's Green Beast
Team Guy: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Neji
The Hyuga Genius
Team Guy: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Tenten
The Weapons Mistress
Team Guy: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test
Gai
The Noble Green Beast
Sensei of Team Guy: after chapter 1 if it's your team, otherwise with the Bell Test when you have all their genin
Other ninja
Those who aren't part of a team arrive with the saga or by ranking up.
Hidden Sand Village
The Sand ninja. Konoha's enemies at the Invasion, allies after.
Gaara
The Sand Ninja
Complete chapter 3 of the saga
Legendary Sannin
The three legendary ninja of Konoha, pupils of the Third Hokage.
Jiraiya
The Toad Sage
Reach the rank of Special Jonin
Akatsuki
Rogue ninja in cloaks with red clouds.
Itachi
The Genius of the Uchiha Clan
Reach the rank of Jonin
Comparison
| Ninja | Group | Nature | Role | Health | Speed | Armor | Regeneration | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Naruto |
Team 7 | Wind | Assault | 125 | 6.6 | 0 | 0.5/s | Team 7: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test |
 Sasuke |
Team 7 | LightningFire | Control | 100 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.2/s | Team 7: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test |
 Sakura |
Team 7 | Earth | Healer | 100 | 6.4 | 0 | 0.7/s | Team 7: right away if you choose it at the start, otherwise with the Bell Test |