Hiruzen Sarutobi is Konohagakure's Third Hokage and one of the most influential characters in the Naruto series. The Third Hokage inspired countless shinobi in Naruto anime and manga series, however, this series doesn't really focus on his story. He is the first Hokage to make an appearance in Naruto. Even though he is said to be quite old, Hiruzen is feared throughout the shinobi world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is also known as a Professor because he has a lot of knowledge about Jutsu, this is even publicly acknowledged by Orochimaru. Curious about Hiruzen Sarutobi who was speculated by fans as a corrupt Hokage? Let's learn about him here!

1. He was Part Of Team Tobirama

Hiruzen Sarutobi started his career as a shinobi under the tutelage and guidance of Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage of Konoha who is also the younger brother of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju. He also joins his teammates, named Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

The three students of Tobirama Senju achieved greatness when Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage, while Koharu and Homura became the elders of Konoha and were highly respected by everyone in the shinobi world, even the Kage.

2. Kishimoto Originally Designed Hiruzen as a Dog

Surprisingly, the creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, originally wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi to be a dog for some reason. At one time, Masashi Kishimoto changed this idea and decided to turn Hiruzen into a human.

According to Masashi Kishimoto, the idea of ​​Hiruzen's character being a dog feels too strange. It's also interesting to note that Naruto Uzumaki was initially designed as a fox at first, but again, Kishimoto decided to ditch the idea and made Naruto Uzumaki a Jinchuriki of Nine-Tailed Demon Fox named Kurama Kyuubi instead.

3. He Was Chosen To Be Hokage By Tobirama Senju

Hiruzen Sarutobi was chosen as the Third Hokage by one of his teachers named Tobirama Senju. As a shinobi village head or Kage, Tobirama Senju has the authority to choose his successor, and for Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen is a perfect fit for this role as Hiruzen is considered to have manifested the Will of Fire as well.

Then after long-serving as a Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted Naruto's father Minato Namikaze to replace him as the Fourth Hokage in the same way. Such a regeneration process is what finally happens when the plot moves forward in the Konoha Village past story in this Naruto series.

4. He Became Hokage During The First Great Ninja War

Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha Village, died in the First Great Ninja War even after trying to claim peace with all the other shinobi nations. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Hashirama Senju's younger brother Tobirama Senju took the top leadership of Konoha Village and tried his best to stabilize the village and win the First Great Ninja War.

Unfortunately, Tobirama Senju's death also occurred in the First Great Ninja War, where he fought the Gold and Silver Brothers. Before dying, Tobirama Senju appointed Hiruzen Sarutobi as his successor, and then Tobirama Senju used himself as bait to let Hiruzen escape.

5. He Gets the Title of God of Shinobi

The Third Hokage aka Hiruzen Sarutobi is one of the few people in the Naruto series to have earned the title "God of Shinobi." The first person to receive the title of God of Shinobi was Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Sage of Six Paths. Following in his footsteps, Hashirama Senju also earned the same title of God of Shinobi because of his extraordinary strength, and finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi also received a title full of honor in the ninja world.

According to some, Hiruzen was the strongest shinobi of all the Hokage in his prime, however, fans of the manga and anime series Naruto and Boruto never got a glimpse of Hiruzen's power in his early days as a ninja in the story series.

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6. He is the Longest Serving Hokage 

The reigns of the First and Second Hokage did not last long. Hashirama Senju created the village of Konoha with the help of Madara Uchiha, but unfortunately Hashirama Senju the First Hokage died shortly after establishing Konoha Village. Tobirama Senju also did not rule Konoha Village for a long period, but Hiruzen Sarutobi served as Hokage for the longest time.

Hiruzen as the Third Hokage gained the position of leader of his village through the First Great Ninja War, then he led Konoha Village into the Second Great Ninja War, and even when the Third Great Ninja War broke out again after that Hiruzen still served as Hokage. Hiruzen is Konoha's longest-serving Hokage and also the one who inspired most shinobi to learn about the Will of Fire.

7. His Father is a Legendary Shinobi Named Sasuke Sarutobi

Hiruzen Sarutobi comes from the famous Sarutobi Clan which is popular as one of the first clans to join Konoha after being formed by the Uchiha clan and Senju clan. Many legendary shinobi have emerged from this clan and Hiruzen's father, Sasuke Sarutobi was one of those legendary shinobi.

Although most details about Sasuke Sarutobi are unknown, he was powerful and influential enough for Mikoto and Fugaku to be inspired to name their second child, Sasuke Uchiha.

8. He Has the Will of Fire Inherited From the First and Second Hokage

Hiruzen Sarutobi was personally trained by Hashirama Senju the First Hokage, and Tobirama Senju the Second Hokage. He inherited the Fire Will of both of them and ensured it grew stronger than ever within him.

From there onwards, he passed down the Will of Fire to other generations of shinobi, be they the older generation or the younger generations. Hiruzen passed it on to the Sannin, and even the generation of shinobi after them as well.

9. His Way of Leading is a Mixture Of Hashirama And Tobirama's Leadership Methods

Hiruzen Sarutobi is a disciple of the First Hokage and Second Hokage, it's not surprising that these two inspired his way of thinking to some extent. Hiruzen is described as the perfect balance between the gentle approach of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju and the firm approach of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju.

Hiruzen wants everyone to be kind and build a future where children don't have to go to war anymore, however, he also knows when to be tough and make the sacrifices necessary to protect that peace.

10. He was Once The Youngest Hokage in History

Hiruzen Sarutobi is one of the youngest Kage and possibly the youngest Hokage was chosen in Naruto. Back when Konoha fought in the First Great Ninja War, Hiruzen was just a teenager but had to go to war with all the experience and knowledge he had.

He was given the position of Hokage by Tobirama Senju during the First Great Ninja War when Hiruzen was quite young. Although details of Hiruzen's exact age when he became Hokage were never shared with fans of the Naruto series, Hiruzen is arguably the youngest Hokage to take the position, with Minato Namikaze being another choice as the youngest Hokage as well.

Well, that's all about Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konoha in the Naruto and Boruto series who is rumored by anime fans as the Hokage who is corrupt and likes to take the money of orphans. Do you think there are more facts about Hiruzen Sarutobi that have not been mentioned here? You can share them in the comments.

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