Sarutobi Third Hokage
(猿飛) (三代目火影)
Third Hokage by Masashi Kishimoto
Debut	Manga Chapter 1 Naruto Episode 1
Seiyū	Hidekatsu Shibata
Voice actor(s)	Steve Kramer
Profile
Age	69 (Deceased)
Birthday	February 8
Blood Type	A
Height	163.1 cm
Weight	50.6 kg
Known relatives	Asuma Sarutobi (Son, deceased) Konohamaru (Grandson)
Information
Current rank	Hokage
Previous affiliation	Konohagakure
Previous team	Team First and Second Hokage (First Hokage, Second Hokage, Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane) Team Sarutobi (Third Hokage, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade)
Signature jutsu/Kekkei genkai
Dead Demon Consuming Seal Earth Release: Earth Style Wall Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile Shadow Clone Technique Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique Summoning Technique (Monkey King: Enma)

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Background

Team First and Second Hokage: Sarutobi, Homura, and Koharu

A younger Sarutobi with Tsunade, Orochimaru and Jiraiya

The Third Hokage was a student of the First Hokage and Second Hokage, where he was teamed with Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane. Later in his life he became the sensei of Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, who would go on to become known as the "Legendary Three Ninja" (伝説の三忍, Densetsu no Sannin^?). The Third was the father of Asuma Sarutobi and the grandfather of Konohamaru. His favorite foods were dried black seaweed and sardines, with his least favorite being pickled vegetables. His favorite phrase was "the ultimate truth". Image File history File links GeninSarutobi. ... Image File history File links GeninSarutobi. ... Image File history File links YoungSannin. ... Image File history File links YoungSannin. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Jiraiya ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Orochimaru ) is a fictional character and major antagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Tsunade ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... Asuma Sarutobi ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This is a list of Genin-ranked shinobi in the village of Konohagakure, seen in the anime and manga series Naruto. ...

Soon after becoming his master, the Third came to appreciate Orochimaru's natural talent, often telling Jiraiya to be more like Orochimaru. He also came to recognize an inner malice and a lust for power within Orochimaru, and tried to steer his student away from these personality traits. After taking the position of Hokage and occupying it for many years, the Third started looking for a successor to the title. While he hoped to be able to give the position to Orochimaru, it became apparent to the Third that Orochimaru was only interested in the role of Hokage as a way to get power. As such, the Third passed on the role of Hokage to one of Jiraiya's former students, the Fourth Hokage. In the anime and manga series Naruto, ninja ranks mark the general skill level of a specific group of ninja. ... The Land of Fire ) is a geographical feature in the anime and manga series Naruto. ...

After relinquishing his title, the Third began investigating a number of disappearances within Konoha. Upon reaching the source of the abductions, the Third found Orochimaru to be the one responsible. Learning that Orochimaru had kidnapped so many people so that he could experiment on them in the hopes of gaining immortality, the Third prepared to kill Orochimaru. Although Orochimaru gave him the opportunity, the Third hesitated due to his unwillingness to harm his favorite student, thus allowing Orochimaru to escape. Sometime after Orochimaru had left the village, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox within Naruto Uzumaki, forcing the Third to reassume the title of Hokage. The demon fox, the most powerful of the tailed beasts. ... Naruto Uzumaki ) is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the anime and manga series Naruto. ...

The Third was called The Professor (プロフェッサー, Purofessā^?) due to his vast knowledge of jutsu, knowing numerous types of elemental attacks and purportedly all the jutsu within Konoha. The Third also seems to have had some sense of lecherousness in him, volunteering to help Jiraiya test his Transparent Escape Technique (invented for the purposes of voyeurism). He also fell victim to Naruto's Sexy Technique on more than one occasion, and even enjoyed talking with young girls in his spare time. In the anime and manga series Naruto a jutsu technique or skill) is a general term referring to any technique a ninja might use that an ordinary human would likely be unable to naturally imitate. ... This is a list of ninjutsu present in both the Naruto manga and anime that begin with a letter between S and Z. All ninjutsu are listed by the literal translation of their Japanese name. ... Voyeurism is a practice in which an individual derives sexual pleasure from observing other people. ... This is a list of ninjutsu present in both the Naruto manga and anime that begin with a letter between S and Z. All ninjutsu are listed by the literal translation of their Japanese name. ...

Part I

At the start of the series, the Third is one of the few people to not view Naruto Uzumaki as an embodiment of the demon fox, instead seeing him as a person. As such, Naruto came to be very fond of the Third, despite being fairly disrespectful to him. As the series progresses, the Third is frequently the source of information and wisdom, and passes his knowledge down to those younger than him.

Invasion of Konoha arc

When the invasion of Konoha begins, the Third is forced to do battle with Orochimaru, who infiltrated the village and planned Konoha's destruction just so that he could kill the Third and kidnap Sasuke Uchiha. Soon after the battle begins, Orochimaru resurrects the first two Hokages so that the Third can feel the enjoyment of fighting a former master. In his old age, the Third is unable to be much of a match for the two Hokage, and is further inhibited by his desire to not hurt either. Orochimaru's presence also impedes the Third's fight, as seeing just how monstrous his treasured student has become breaks his heart. Although he uses his summon, Enma, to help him in battle, the Third is unable to make a dent in the two Hokage, and any damage that is done is simply regenerated. Sasuke Uchiha ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This is a list of ninjutsu present in both the Naruto manga and anime that begin with a letter between S and Z. All ninjutsu are listed by the literal translation of their Japanese name. ... In the anime and manga series, Naruto, summons are powerful entities conjured up by the user to aid them in battle or to perform a technique that the summoner cannot perform as easily by themselves. ...

Having no other choice, the Third uses a combination of shadow clones and the Dead Demon Consuming Seal to seal away the souls of his former masters. As he bids a heartfelt goodbye to his teachers, he turns his attention to Orochimaru. Charging at Orochimaru and throwing aside his former pupil's Kusanagi, the Third attempts to seal Orochimaru's soul as well. Sensing what the Third is trying to do, Orochimaru calls his Kusanagi to him, stabbing the Third in the back. This is a list of ninjutsu present in both the Naruto manga and anime that begin with a letter between S and Z. All ninjutsu are listed by the literal translation of their Japanese name. ... Sealing jutsu ) are techniques that seal things into another object in the anime and manga series Naruto. ... This is a list of ninjutsu present in both the Naruto manga and anime that begin with a letter between H and R. All ninjutsu are listed by the literal translation of their Japanese name. ...

Despite the fatal injury, the Third continues to try to remove Orochimaru's soul, unconcerned with the sword in his back due to death being guaranteed as a result of using the Dead Demon Consuming Seal. After an hour passes, the Third comes to terms with the fact that he is too old and weak to completely remove Orochimaru's soul. Doing what little he can and hoping to rectify his mistake of allowing Orochimaru to escape years earlier, the Third seals Orochimaru's arms to ensure that he will never again be able to use jutsu, a punishment for Orochimaru's obsession with power. As Orochimaru begins to curse his former master for what he has done, the Third bids Orochimaru farewell and hopes that they will meet again. Knowing that the village is saved and seeing Orochimaru as the boy he once was, the Third dies with a smile on his face.

During his battle with Orochimaru, the Third's likeness on the Hokage Monument cracked across the face. While the crack is fairly prominent due to its size, it doesn't always show up in the anime due either to a bad angle or a mistake by the animators. Later filler arcs try to address this discrepancy by filling up the crack, but the filling is revealed to be numerous exploding tags, and as such is removed.

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.