^ ack! more punctuation, please. I have trouble reading that post


</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Kishimoto does put in some intriguing patterns.

The squad from Sound each has an ability specific to a mechanical object carried/implanted in them.

Each member of the Sand squad carries an object which signifies their ability (Gourd/Puppet/Fan).

The Konohan squads, on the other hand, do not. Their prowess comes &quot;from inside&quot; (well, except maybe for Tenten ). Perhaps a slight philosophical aspect, perhaps just coincidence.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

I noticed that as well...good call. It&#39;s almost as if the sand don&#39;t even have to fight for their success simply because of their weapons&#33;