In the world Naruto, Anbu (Ambu ) is one of the most important organizations in every ninja village. The ninjas of this organization receive orders directly from their village’s Kage. Members Anbu Defend the village from unique threats, carry out highly dangerous missions in enemy territory, and engage extremely powerful ninjas. They are also responsible for carrying out assassinations, tracking, monitoring, and hunting down a deserted ninja.

Anbu members often wear porcelain animal masks to hide their identities.
In spite of Anbu famous throughout the ninja world, the identities of the shinobi in this organization are often unknown. They do not use real names but use code names, and always wear masks to hide their true identities.
The Anbu often work in teams formed by mission requirements to ensure maximum success. The shinobi in Anbu be in person Kage selection, they are chosen for their special skills and individual abilities. Therefore, the nature of each Anbu who were already extremely excellent shinobi, most of the elite shinobi of the villages were involved Anbu .

Anbu members are all elite ninjas of each village.
However, one question remains very popular today among fans Naruto is about the meaning of the name”Anbu“.
The answer is actually quite simple and makes a little more sense to those who know Japanese. Anbu is essentially an abbreviation of Special Tactics and Assassination Team . In Japanese, the pronunciation of the organization is Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai, Anbu is an abbreviation taken from the first two letters of the first and last words.
Furthermore, Anbu means “Dark Side” or “Dark Side”. This is literally what this organization does in-universe Naruto.