Question: is asuma related to the 3rd hokage?
Answer: Asuma was born to Biwako and Hiruzen Sarutobi the Third Hokage. During his Academy entrance ceremony, Asuma became friends with Kurenai Yūhi. In the anime, during the Chūnin Exams, Asuma was placed on a team with Kurenai and Raidō Namiashi.