Asuma Sarutobi
Konoha's Jōnin with a cigarette in his mouth
Konoha's jōnin and leader of Team 10, always has a cigarette in his mouth. Uses wind chakra nature, weapon is chakra blade Iron Knuckle. Son of the Third Hokage Hiruzen.
Quotes
- I ain't gonna use the fire from my cigarette for petty tricks.
- I stake my life on missions.
- Shikamaru, leave it to me.
- I've got you covered.
- I can't afford to lose.
Trivia
- Having a cigarette in his mouth is his trademark.
- Son of Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.
- Weapon is chakra blades using wind chakra nature.
- Former member of Konoha's Twelve Guardian Ninja.
- Died after a deathmatch when Akatsuki's Hidan pierced his heart.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Medium build man with a cigarette in his mouth. Short brown hair with a green tint and beard. Possesses wind chakra nature.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Always has a cigarette in his mouth
- Thin beard on the chin
- Brown hair with a green tint
- Iconic items
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- Cigarette
- Chakra Blade (Iron Knuckle)
- Brass Knuckles
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Warm-hearted
- Detailed personality
- Strong sense of responsibility toward missions and subordinates, also has an educator side. Stability-oriented with a calm atmosphere, but calm and bold in combat. Has a habit of smoking cigarettes.
- Keywords
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- Strong sense of responsibility
- Calm
- Reliable
- Warm-hearted
- Educator
- Cigarette enthusiast
- Talents
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- Wind chakra nature
- High combat ability
- Team leadership
- Skills
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- Iron Knuckle handling
- Close-quarters combat
- Tactical command
- Motivation
- Support the growth of his subordinates and protect Konoha's safety. Teach young ninja responsibility and the meaning of being a ninja.
- Habits
- Always has a cigarette in his mouth and has a smoking habit.
- Favorite foods
- Cigarette
History
- Backstory
- Son of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. Served as leader of Team 10 as Konoha's jōnin, devoted to training Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino. One of the Twelve Guardian Ninja with a past as an elite ninja. Sincere about missions and caring for comrades.
- Debut date
- circa 1999
- Work title
- NARUTO
- Media type
- Manga
Battle during Konoha Crush
- Significant event
- Battle during Konoha Crush
- Description
- To save Shikamaru, instantly killed 9 sound ninja and confronted Itachi and Kisame of Otogakure. Succeeded in repelling with support from Kakashi and others.
Battle with Akatsuki's Hidan and Kakuzu
- Significant event
- Battle with Akatsuki's Hidan and Kakuzu
- Description
- Suffered severe injuries from Hidan's curse but broke the technique with Shikamaru's analysis and severed his head. However, Kakuzu's intervention caused a fatal wound and he passed away.
Edo Tensei reanimation after death
- Significant event
- Edo Tensei reanimation after death
- Description
- Revived by Kabuto's Edo Tensei during the Fourth Great Ninja War, fought Shikamaru and others, then sealed.
Relationships
Hiruzen Sarutobi
Father
Third Hokage, Asuma's father. A great figure who exemplified the way of life as a ninja.
Kurenai Yuhi
Spouse
Lover separated by death. Became pregnant after his death and gave birth to daughter Mirai.
Mirai Sarutobi
Child
His daughter, a promising ninja of Konoha.
Shikamaru Nara
Best friend
From Part II onward, witnessed Asuma's death and avenged him together.
Choji Akimichi
Best friend
As a Team 10 member, fought together for years and supported each other even after Asuma's death.
Ino Yamanaka
Teammate
Team 10's only girl, carried out many missions together. Continued acting together even after Asuma's death.
Twelve Guardian Ninja
Twelve Guardian Ninja: unknown
Konohagakure Team 10
Konohagakure Team 10: leader
Media appearances
NARUTO
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1999
NARUTO
Anime / Supporting
TV Anime 2002-2007
NARUTO Shippuden
Anime / Supporting
TV Anime 2007-2017
Naruto the Movie
Movie / Supporting
Appears in multiple films
Voice cast and creators
Jūrōta Kosugi
- Voice actor
- Jūrōta Kosugi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
Fujiko Takimoto
- Voice actor
- Fujiko Takimoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood
Steve Staley
- Voice actor
- Steve Staley
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English TV Anime
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Original author
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Studio Pierrot
- Creator name
- Studio Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Asuma Figure
- Item name
- Asuma Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Asuma Cigarette Accessories
- Item name
- Asuma Cigarette Accessories
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited