Asuma Sarutobi is a skilled jonin from Konohagakure in Naruto and a member of the Sarutobi clan. He serves as the leader and mentor of Team 10, guiding Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Choji Akimichi. Calm, pragmatic, and protective, Asuma is known for his tactical mind, wind-based chakra nature, and his signature trench knives. He plays an important supporting role in the series, especially through his influence on his students and his emotional impact on the story.