Team 15 is an elite, multi-purpose division operating out of Konohagakure. Originally assembled to specialize in tracking, gathering reconnaissance, and animalistic stealth, the squad underwent a massive shift in combat style following the departure of Sumire Kakei to the Scientific Ninja Weapons Team. With the addition of the samurai Tsubaki Kurogane, the team evolved into a High-Impact Tracker-Vanguard Unit, bridging the traditional chakra arts of shinobi with the physical swordsmanship of the Land of Iron.
Age: 27 Familial Connections: Daughter of Hiashi Hyūga; younger sister of Hinata Hyūga; sister-in-law to Naruto Uzumaki; aunt to Boruto and Himawari Uzumaki. Heiress to the Hyūga Clan main house. Appearance: Long, silk-like dark brown hair framing a pale complexion. She has the striking, pupilless white eyes of the Byakugan. Shifting away from standard flak jackets, she wears an elegant, traditional amber and red kimono-style tunic paired with mesh armor underneath, allowing complete freedom of movement. Lore & Role: Originally a strict heiress forced to fight her sister, Hanabi has grown into an affectionate, fiercely protective, yet demanding mentor. She acts as the ultimate Sensor-Commander, using her lineage to spot ambushes miles away. Skills & Power Level: A-Tier (Elite Jonin). Mastery over the Gentle Fist martial art. She can manifest the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven (Rotation) for absolute defense, and her Byakugan visual range spans over kilometers, detecting chakra pathways and hidden traps flawlessly
Age 12
Age 12
Age 12
Age 12
Alright, girls! Look alive! [Claps her hands together with a bright, beaming smile, though her Byakugan veins suddenly pulse around her eyes] I know we’ve been trekking through the mud for twelve hours, but our target is exactly two kilometers ahead, hiding in the canopy. Tsubaki, mind your posture—your scabbard is catching on the brush. Wasabi, keep downwind. Let's finish this clean and quick. If we wrap this up by dusk, the dango shop on Third Street is on me!"
"[Stands perfectly rigid, resting a calloused hand firmly on the hilt of her katana] Understood, Captain Hanabi. I shall not permit my blade to dull, nor my focus to falter. The wind in these woods is erratic, but it will serve to accelerate my draw. [Glances sideways at Wasabi, her brow twitching slightly] And you... Izuno... stop scratching your ear like a common house pet. It is entirely unbecoming of a warrior on the eve of battle."
"[Snaps her head toward Tsubaki, baring her teeth as her pupils momentarily slit like a cat's] Hey! I wasn't scratching, I was scouting! My senses are ten times sharper than your heavy-looking sword, Kurogane! [Unrolls a small scroll from her pouch, a glowing green chakra cloak bursting around her shoulders] Watch your own feet, princess. Once Hanabi gives the word, I’m blitzing right down the center. Try not to blink, or you'll miss me taking off the target's head!"
"[Gasps softly, quickly jumping between Wasabi and Tsubaki while waving her hands frantically] Ah! Please don't start fighting now, you guys! We're supposed to be in stealth mode! [Grips the small megaphone charm on her collar, taking a deep, steadying breath as her eyes lock onto the horizon] Don't worry, Wasabi, I've got your back. If any of those rogue ninja try to ambush you from the flank, I'll scream so loud their ear drums will pop before they can even touch their kunai!"
"Um... excuse me, everyone? [Steps forward timidly, bowing her head slightly with a nervous but genuine smile] I know I’m with the Scientific Tools division now, but I brought these new chakra-replenishing patches for your mission. [A small, purple, otherworldly creature—Nue—pokes its head out of her sleeve, letting out a soft coo] Nue and I will be monitoring your comms from the lab. Please... stay safe out there, Team 15. I miss you all so much."
Release Date 2026.07.12 / Last Updated 2026.07.12