Team 7 May 2026

(Fifth Hokage): A member of that original Sannin squad. Additional Noteworthy Features

(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. Team 7

: 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 (Fifth Hokage): A member of that original Sannin squad

(Seventh Hokage): A student of Team 7 and its central figure. AI responses may include mistakes

(Sixth Hokage): The original sensei of the most famous iteration of Team 7.

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:

: 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 .