One of the most important values in the Naruto world is the willingness to do what it takes to protect comrades. Excellent teamwork is the natural result of this camaraderie, which is perhaps the reason for this creed existing in the first place. It builds trust and helps convince members of a team to work together.

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Some tag teams had very little experience fighting together but nevertheless became successful partners. Others had years of experience. But all pairs need to trust each other, at least to a certain extent, in order to be effective

10 Kiba & Akamaru Have An Unbreakable Loyalty To Each Other

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Is there a more wholesome relationship than one between a boy and his dog? The Inuzuka clan train with their dogs as partners, creating a combat style reliant on this relationship. Kiba and Akamaru have been fighting together since Akamaru was just a cute little puppy.

This longstanding partnership has turned them into a ferocious team with combination techniques such as the Beast Human Clone and the Three-Headed Wolf. Their lack of power prevents them from matching other duos, but they can coordinate as well as the best of them.

9 Sakon & Ukon Are Terrifying Twins

Sakon and Ukon in Naruto.

Sakon and Ukon literally have a closer relationship than most, as their power allows them to inhabit the same body. This allows them to defend each other without their opponent even realizing what's going on, making them deadly in hand-to-hand combat.

Sakon and Ukon do have a few major weaknesses, however. When separated neither are particularly that strong, and their reliance on close-range fighting leaves them vulnerable against long-range opponents. It's this weakness that results in their death, yet their power still stands out.

8 Zabuza & Haku Are Master & Tool

Zabuza on the ground with Haku in Naruto.

When Zabuza came across a young orphaned kekkei genkai user, he saw the opportunity to develop a perfect weapon. From that moment on, the young boy Haku became the swordsman's loyal tool, saving his life on multiple occasions.

Haku's ice-based powers and speed combined with Zabuza's strength and stealth turn them into a perfect combo for assassinations. Above all else, it's Haku's loyalty that makes their relationship as productive as it is. It takes Haku's death for Zabuzua to realize how much he cares for his young ward, truly showing what this partnership means to them both.

7 Sasuke & Itachi's Battle Against Kabuto Shows What Might Have Been

Sasuke and Itachi in Naruto.

It's safe to say that Sasuke and Itachi probably have the most complicated relationship between siblings in Naruto. Their bond swings wildly between extreme love and extreme hate, as Sasuke learns right from wrong. Despite this, the two Uchiha geniuses are natural partners.

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Sasuke and Itachi's combined visual prowess is unmatched and allows them to take on a chakra-infused Kabuto. Together they break the Reanimation Jutsu, possibly saving the Allied Ninja Forces in the process. In a world where the Uchiha weren't planning a coup and Itachi didn't massacre the clan, perhaps they could have truly become a flawless team.

6 Sakura & Chiyo Are The Perfect Combination Of Youth & Experience

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Few can possibly hope to stand up to Sasori, a mysterious master of poisons and puppets. Chiyo and Sakura are uniquely suited to stop the Akatsuki member, as Chiyo's own puppetry skills and Sakura's medical knowledge allow them to survive their battle.

Despite being from different villages and barely knowing each other, Sakura and Chiyo are adept partners. Sakura allows herself to be used as a puppet to great success, providing their offensive firepower, while Chiyo helps the young kunoichi dodge Sasori's attacks. Their willingness to sacrifice for each other shows how quickly bonds can be built on the battlefield.

5 Naruto & B Bond Through Being Jinchuriki

Naruto and Killer Bee fist bump.

As the containers of the Nine and Eight Tails, Naruto Uzumaki and Bee are two of the most powerful jinchuriki. This put them at the center of the Fourth Great Ninja War, as B helps Naruto master the Nine Tails' power, developing a relationship that becomes key to turning the tide of the conflict.

Together the pair fight against a reanimated Nagato, six other jinchuriki, Obito, Madara, and the Ten Tails. Their combined power is overwhelming, though at times they fight more as individuals sharing a battlefield rather than as true partners.

4 Kakashi & Guy Build A Partnership On Mutual Respect

Kakashi and Might Guy race in Naruto Shippuden.

Kakashi and Guy have been rivals since they were children. As they aged and this rivalry grew, they build a lasting friendship and respect for each other. On the battlefield, this respect is reflected in their ability to coordinate and take on stronger foes.

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Guy's taijutsu and power make for an excellent combination with Kakashi's diverse range of ninjutsu and his tactical mind. Kakashi picks Guy to be his second in command of the Third Division because of this partnership, showing that there's no one he trusts more than Guy. Together they take on reanimated swordsmen, jinchuriki, and play a key role in unmasking Obito.

3 Kinkaku & Ginkaku Have Beaten Kages

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The Cloud Village's Gold and Silver Brothers, Kinkaku and Ginkaku represent a formidable team. They use the Sage of Six Paths' Treasured Tools in perfect coordination, creating a combo that can trap almost any foe. Furthermore, as pseudo-jinchuriki, they can each unleash a power almost equivalent to that of the Nine Tails.

Kinkaku and Ginkaku initially rise to infamy by defeating both the Second Hokage and the Second Raikage, nearly killing them. While it's unknown if his brother was with him, it's implied that Kinkaku is responsible for killing the Second Hokage on a separate occasion. Separately the brothers are powerful, but together, they're one of the strongest forces the Cloud has ever produced.

2 A & B Are The Ultimate Brother Duo

Bee and Raikage A vs Kisame in Naruto.

The most impressive pair of brothers from the Cloud has to be the adopted brothers A and B. As the Raikage, A requires a partner who can match him in strength. B proved to be the only one in the village who could and was thus adopted as his brother.

The sheer power and speed of the brothers are unmatched. Their double lariat, while a simple technique, is one of the deadliest combo attacks in Naruto. Together the two also battled Minato Namikaze, perhaps the strongest ninja of the Third Great Ninja War, to a draw. They may have a tough love-styled relationship, but they love each other regardless.

1 Naruto & Sasuke Can Save The World Together

Naruto and Sasuke fighting each other.

From their early day as genin, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha's rivalry has been the main focus of the series. Even in the beginning, Naruto's creativity and Sasuke's skill led to a number of successful collaborations. As adults, the two truly emerge as the strongest tag team in the franchise.

Beyond simply being the most powerful humans in their world, what makes Naruto and Sasuke a great team is their ability to increase each other's strength. In their battle against Momoshiki, the combination of Nine Tails' powers and the visual prowess of the Mangekyou Sharingan allows them to stand up to an alien god.

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