With the village's Jonin occupied elsewhere, Lady Tsunade is forced to entrust the mission to the only newly promoted Chunin: . Despite his reputation for laziness, Shikamaru’s IQ of over 200 makes him the only tactical choice for such a delicate operation.
: Shikamaru's best friend, chosen for his immense physical strength and loyalty. Naruto Episode 110
: His Byakugan provides the team with a 360-degree field of vision, crucial for spotting traps and the Sound Four . With the village's Jonin occupied elsewhere, Lady Tsunade