Background
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konohagakure, had a close friendship with Danzō Shimura of the Shimura clan. Under the guidance of Tobirama Senju, he and his teammates Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane received training as the first generation of Konoha ninja. During the First Shinobi World War, Hiruzen volunteered to sacrifice himself to save his team from the Kumogakure's Kinkaku Force but was saved by Tobirama, who appointed Hiruzen as his successor. As Hokage, Hiruzen formed his own team with Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, and he led Konoha through the Second and Third Shinobi World Wars. Hiruzen struggled to find a suitable successor, considering Orochimaru and Jiraiya but ultimately choosing Minato Namikaze. He played a crucial role in protecting the village during the Nine-Tails attack and carried out Minato's wish to hide Naruto's relation to the Nine-Tails. Hiruzen later discovered Orochimaru's sinister experiments and failed to apprehend him. He also dealt with the Uchiha clan's coup d'état and entrusted Itachi with protecting his younger brother, Sasuke. Hiruzen disbanded Danzō's Root organization and faced personal challenges, including a disagreement with his son Asuma and aiding an orphaned refugee named Mugino.Personality
Hiruzen Sarutobi strongly believed in the Will of Fire, which emphasized the unity and well-being of the people of Konoha. As the Hokage, he always made himself available to help and guide the villagers and shinobi, making decisions for the greater good. While some criticized him for being soft, Hiruzen's peaceful approach gained him respect from both the residents of Konoha and other Kage. He deeply cared for his students, particularly Orochimaru, and saw great potential in them. Hiruzen blamed himself for not being able to prevent Orochimaru's defection and carried the burden of his actions. Despite his flaws, Hiruzen's love for Konoha and commitment to protecting future generations remained unwavering. However, he had some personal quirks, such as his lecherous tendencies, which were known among those close to him.Abilities
Hiruzen Sarutobi was a natural prodigy and earned the title of "God of Shinobi" due to his exceptional talents. He became Hokage at a young age, chosen directly by the Second Hokage because he surpassed his teacher even in childhood. Hiruzen was considered the strongest shinobi from his clan and the most powerful Kage during his time. Although his skills declined with age, he displayed remarkable strength by holding off Orochimaru alongside the reincarnated First and Second Hokage. Despite his advanced years, Orochimaru believed that if Hiruzen had been younger, he would have been able to defeat him.Chakra and Physical Prowess
In the anime, it was mentioned that Hiruzen possessed immense chakra, and even in his old age, he could generate enough force to crack stones. However, his chakra reserves decreased over time, and it became risky for him to split his chakra among more than two shadow clones. To compensate for this, he developed precise chakra control, allowing him to use techniques effectively with minimal chakra usage. Despite his advanced age, Hiruzen maintained sharp reaction times and sensory perception, enabling him to defend himself even when deprived of sight. He had the skill to attach explosive tags to powerful opponents without them being aware.Ninjutsu
Hiruzen, known as The Professor, was highly versatile in ninjutsu and had mastered all the skills and combat forms of the shinobi arts. He possessed advanced knowledge and skill in every technique within Konoha, including the secretive Hiden techniques, and could use them with great power and control. With his keen observation, he could instantly recognize and analyze techniques based on hand seals alone, even when encountering unfamiliar ones like the Truth-Seeking Balls. Hiruzen was also known for creating his own innovative techniques, allowing him to adapt to various situations. His abilities included long-range observation, the creation of powerful barriers, and the ability to sense others through their chakra.Nature Transformation
Hiruzen had exceptional mastery over all five basic nature transformations, as well as Yin and Yang Release. He possessed the ability to counter an opponent's elemental attack by producing the opposing nature. Using Fire Release, he could unleash a strong stream of fire or a barrage of smaller fire blasts. With Earth Release, he could create a protective mud wall and even generate a muddy river to knock down opponents. Additionally, he could form a dragon head that fired mud balls infused with flames for increased damage. Hiruzen could also produce powerful streams of Lightning, Water, and Wind Release.Bukijutsu
Hiruzen was skilled in using shuriken as weapons during combat, including both standard-sized shuriken and larger fūma shuriken. Through the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, he could create multiple copies of these shuriken, enabling him to attack with a barrage of projectiles without carrying a large number of shuriken himself. He also demonstrated the ability to use his surroundings as improvised shuriken, such as throwing roof tiles. Additionally, Hiruzen had a summoning contract with Enma, who could transform into a strong and flexible staff resembling a diamond. Hiruzen wielded this staff with expertise, although its weight became a challenge for him in his later years.Fūinjutsu
Hiruzen possessed a technique that involved sacrificing his own life to seal away the soul of his target. However, he had the ability to use a shadow clone as a substitute sacrifice, allowing him to bypass the need to sacrifice himself. Additionally, he had the rare skill of being able to remove powerful seals like the Five Elements Seal.
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