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Template:Infobox Naruto character Asuma Sarutobi (猿飛アスマ, Sarutobi Asuma) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto created by Masashi Kishimoto. He is the leader of Team 10, consisting of Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, and Ino Yamanaka.

Background

Asuma was born the son of the Third Hokage, and in later years would become the uncle of Konohamaru. He at some point in time had a falling out with his father and left Konoha to pursue his personal interests. During his absence he became one of the 12 Guard Ninjas of Fire who protected the Land of Fire's daimyo, indicated by the sash on his waist. Prior to returning to Konoha to resume active military duty, he accumulated a bounty of 35 million ryō, something he seems to be particularly proud of.

Personality

Asuma is typically a laid-back individual, and doesn't get himself involved in things unless necessary, as seen when he decides not to help save Hinata Hyuga during the Chunin Exams. He is often seen smoking a cigarette, and smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day. Despite this, he will break habit when something is bothering him, such as when the Third Hokage died. He'll also stop smoking if "something is going on", as seen prior to his last encounter with Akatsuki.

Asuma has a very close relationship with his team, even though he believes it to consist of a "glutton" (Choji), a "loud mouth" (Ino), and a "slacker" (Shikamaru). To help them overcome their underachieving natures, he attempts to use bribery and outright trickery to manipulate them into doing what he wants. This is seen most with Choji, who Asuma is frequently able to entice into action with the promise of food. Of his teammates, Shikamaru seems to spend the most time with Asuma and the two play Shogi or Go in their free time, though Asuma has never been able to beat Shikamaru.

It is heavily hinted that Asuma is romantically involved with Kurenai Yuhi. The two appear together in most of their scenes, and the other characters make it a point to note this fact on several occasions. When Kakashi Hatake finds the two together at a dumpling shop, Kakashi asks if they are on a date, to which Asuma responds by quickly changing the subject. In a flashback, Asuma is shown buying flowers for a person he refuses to name, though Ino asks that he say hello to Kurenai for her anyway. During Asuma's battle with Akatsuki, Kurenai is often shown wondering about his progress and eventual fate. When she learns of his death, she falls to her knees in remorse, and later lays flowers on his grave during his funeral. The truth of their relationship is made clear in Part II when it is revealed that Kurenai is pregnant with Asuma's child.

Abilities

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Asuma's trench knives.

Asuma uses trench knives (brass knuckles with a blade on one end, similar to kerambit) to fight. With his Flying Swallow (飛燕, Hien), he can extend the blades with his chakra to injure an enemy several feet out of the physical blade's range. When demonstrating his wind-based chakra for Naruto Uzumaki, Asuma explains that these chakra-covered blades (when utilized by someone with wind-based chakra) possess enough power to pierce through rock. During the invasion of Konoha, Asuma is able to use these blades in unison with his taijutsu abilities to single-handedly defeat nine Sound ninja without being hit once.

In addition to his blades, Asuma can use Fire Release: Ash Product Burning (火遁・灰積焼, Katon: Haisekishō) to breathe out a cloud of superheated ash capable of causing third-degree burns. Because it is ash and not flame, the attack remains in the air around the target, and therefore remains potent for a longer period of time.

Death

Asuma is mobilized as a member of the Niju Shotai to defeat the Akatsuki members that have entered the Land of Fire. Once the two are found, Asuma is forced into battle with Hidan. By consuming some of Asuma's blood, Hidan is able to "link" with Asuma, causing any damage done to him to be transferred to Asuma as well. Because Hidan is immortal, Asuma is the only one actually affected by this. With Asuma unwilling to attack Hidan due to the damage that will be done to him, Hidan begins stabbing himself to bring Asuma pain, eventually aiming for his heart. Shikamaru, who is teamed with Asuma, is able to stop Hidan in time and break the link, allowing Asuma to decapitate him without worry.

Despite this effort, Hidan survives. His partner, Kakuzu, reattaches his head to his body and deals with Asuma's team while Hidan finishes Asuma. After reacquiring the link Hidan stabs himself in the stomach, fatally wounding Asuma. Choji and Ino arrive as backup, forcing the Akatsuki members to flee. Knowing he can't make it back to Konoha in time to be healed, Asuma gives his young students some parting words and dies after smoking one last cigarette.

When Shikamaru is later exacting revenge upon Hidan for killing Asuma, Asuma appears before Shikamaru and congratulates him for finally defeating the immortal. After entrusting his "will of fire" to Shikamaru, Asuma disappears in a puff of cigarette smoke just before his student finishes off Hidan with a huge explosion.jk

See also

• List of fictional characters who can manipulate wind

Sources

• First Official Data Book (秘伝・臨の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK, Hiden: Rin no Sho Character Official Data Book)
• Second Official Data Book (秘伝・闘の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK, Hiden: Tō no Sho Character Official Data Book)
• Jump's 2nd Great Hero Book's Mini Data Book (秘伝・翔の書オフィシャルキャラクターデータBOOK mini, Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Data Book mini)
• Naruto anime and manga Guidebook (秘伝・翔の書オフィシャルキャラクターデータBOOK mini, Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Data Book mini)
• Taken directly from the Naruto manga chapters and anime episodes.