Team 7 Apr 2026

One of the most interesting and statistically unusual features of (also known as Team Kakashi) is that it has produced more Hokage than any other ninja squad in the history of the Hidden Leaf Village . Out of the eight total Hokage, five have been direct members of Team 7 across different generations:

: Every iteration of Team 7 is defined by Kakashi's Bell Test , which prioritizes teamwork over individual skill. This test famously produced the quote: "Those who break the rules are scum... but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum". Team 7

: The original trio (Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura) directly mirrors the legendary Sannin in both their abilities and their mentors: Naruto studied under Jiraiya , Sasuke under Orochimaru , and Sakura under Tsunade . One of the most interesting and statistically unusual

(Fourth Hokage): The sensei of an earlier version of Team 7, which included Kakashi, Obito , and Rin . but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum"

: Unlike many other teams formed for purely tactical reasons, Team 7 is often viewed by fans and in-universe characters as a "found family" that helps its members heal from past trauma and loss. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

(Third Hokage): While not a member of the "Team 7" we see most often, he was the sensei of the Legendary Sannin ( Jiraiya , Orochimaru , and Tsunade ), who are often referred to as the first "unofficial" Team 7 because they were the only ones to survive a specific attack during the Second Great Ninja War.