Sarutobi Clan

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. All known members have also been devout observers of the Will of Fire.

## 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