Crossed Swords

Crossed Swords is a special forces unit directed by Kumogakure. Although they are under the watchful eye of the village, C.S. has the authority to act independently. The purpose of the group is to defend national security against severe threats of the large-scale nature. Initially, they are seen as antagonists, as they are unhesitant and ruthless in completion of their objective. However, as they progress, they become uneasy deuteragonists, assisting other villages in order to preserve the national peace. As such, their reputation is widespread, both to their enemies and their allies.

Members
C.S. is split into two parts. The first faction, known as the Spearhead, is directed by group head Soujiro Chiba. The secondary faction, known as the Strong Arm, is led by Captain Yuusuke Saruwatari.

{|class="wikitable" !Name of Member !Team !Position in C.S. !Personal Goal !Reason for Joining
 * Shoujiro Chiba
 * Spearhead
 * Mission Briefer/Status Monitor
 * Unknown
 * Was chosen by Kumogakure and appointed as team leader.
 * Yuusuke Saruwatari
 * Strong Arm
 * Frontline Commander
 * Knowledge
 * Curious of the ways of the shinobi world, particularly Akatsuki.
 * Shigure Yoshikuni
 * Spearhead
 * Point Man
 * Protection
 * Family was killed in an enemy attack. Wished to join C.S. in order to protect his remaining loved ones.
 * Masato Saruwatari
 * Spearhead
 * Team Veteran
 * Recognition
 * Wanted to seek recognition from his higher-ups.
 * Mirikuto Arichikuruku
 * Strong Arm
 * Forensics/Technical Specialist
 * Enjoyment
 * Tired of living a regular life as a villager, and gained a respect for C.S.'s members after a duel with one of them.
 * Yang Lea Fung
 * Strong Arm
 * Point Man
 * Unknown
 * Was appointed and recruited by Soujiro due to his extreme loyalty to Kumogakure.
 * Atsuko Ajibana
 * Spearhead
 * Medic
 * Unknown
 * Was appointed and recruited by Soujiro.
 * Was appointed and recruited by Soujiro due to his extreme loyalty to Kumogakure.
 * Atsuko Ajibana
 * Spearhead
 * Medic
 * Unknown
 * Was appointed and recruited by Soujiro.
 * Was appointed and recruited by Soujiro.