Asuma Sarutobi Character Guide
Who Is Asuma Sarutobi?
Asuma Sarutobi was a jōnin of Konohagakure 's Sarutobi clan and a former member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was also the leader of Team 10 which consists of Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Chōji Akimichi. Asuma was born to Biwako and Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. During his Academy entrance ceremony, Asuma became friends with Kurenai Yūhi.
Asuma Sarutobi’s Role in Naruto
In the anime, during the Chūnin Exams, Asuma was placed on a team with Kurenai and Raidō Namiashi. He later cheered on his classmates during the third round of the Chūnin Exams. During the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack, Asuma along with the other young ninja were barred from participating in the defence of the village by Shinku Yūhi and the other senior shinobi.
Personality, Abilities, and Story Impact
Asuma then told Kurenai to calm down. A few years after the event, Asuma would become an uncle to Konohamaru. About seven years before the start of the series, he had a disagreement with his father and left Konoha to pursue his personal interests.
For PopRot readers, the useful way to look at Asuma Sarutobi is through three angles: what they want, who they are connected to, and how their choices affect the larger Naruto story. This page is built as a character profile first, with related links added so visitors can keep moving through the Naruto section instead of landing on an isolated article.
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