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The Sarutobi Clan (猿飛一族, Sarutobi Ichizoku) is an influential clan from Konohagakure. It has produced several renowned members who have held positions of high authority, including the Third Hokage; whose son, Asuma, held membership in the Twelve Guardian Ninja, while his other child served directly under the Hokage along with their spouse as Anbu.[1] All known members have also been devout observers of the Will of Fire.
Overview[]
Members of the Sarutobi clan.
After Konohagakure's formation following the Warring States Period, the Sarutobi were amongst the first set of clans to ally themselves with the Senju and Uchiha-founded village, alongside the Shimura clan.[2] Not much is known of this clan but, in order to strengthen the unity between the Akimichi, Nara, and Yamanaka clans, it has become a tradition that one of the Sarutobi give each of the members of the current Ino–Shika–Chō trio special earrings when they swear their oaths.[3] Several members were also seen during the Fourth Shinobi World War in the battle against Madara, Obito Uchiha, and the Ten-Tails. They used the Fire Release: Great Flame Technique to quickly dry the quicklime which was covering the beast.[4]
Abilities[]
The Sarutobi are famous for their high willpower, and exceptional strength. The clan also uses hiden ninjutsu involving the Fire Release nature transformation.[5]
Other Notable Clan Members[]
- Konohamaru's parents served as Anbu under the direct command of the Hokage.
- During the Fourth Shinobi World War, a group of Sarutobi clan members attacked the Ten-Tails by super-heating the cement-like substance which the beast had been trapped in.[4]
Trivia[]
- "Sarutobi" means "monkey jump": "Saru" (猿) is the character for "monkey", and "Tobi" (飛) is the character for "jump".
- The clan name "Sarutobi", as well the name of Hiruzen's father, comes from the famous ninja, Sarutobi Sasuke.
- Sasuke Uchiha was given the name of one of the clan's members in the hope that he would grow up to be a great shinobi just like him.[6]
