Not much is known of this clan but to strengthen the [[Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi Clan Memorial|unity]] between the [[Akimichi]], [[Nara]], and [[Yamanaka]] clans, it has become a tradition that a member of the Sarutobi clan give each of the members of the current [[Ino–Shika–Chō]] trio special earrings when they swear their oaths.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 533, page 12</ref> Several members were also seen during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] in the battle against [[Madara]], [[Obito Uchiha]], and the [[Ten-Tails]]. They used the [[Fire Release: Great Flame Technique]] to quickly dry the [[Lava Release: Quicklime Congealing Technique|quicklime]] which was covering the beast.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 612, pages 12-13</ref>
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After Konohagakure's formation following the [[Era of the Warring States]], the Sarutobi were amongst the first set of clans to ally themselves with the [[Senju]] and [[Uchiha]]-founded village, alongside the [[Shimura clan]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 625, page 8</ref> Not much is known of this clan but, in order to strengthen the [[Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi Clan Memorial|unity]] between the [[Akimichi]], [[Nara]], and [[Yamanaka]] clans, it has become a tradition that one of the Sarutobi give each of the members of the current [[Ino–Shika–Chō]] trio special earrings when they swear their oaths.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 533, page 12</ref> Several members were also seen during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] in the battle against [[Madara]], [[Obito Uchiha]], and the [[Ten-Tails]]. They used the [[Fire Release: Great Flame Technique]] to quickly dry the [[Lava Release: Quicklime Congealing Technique|quicklime]] which was covering the beast.<ref name="chpt612">''Naruto'' chapter 612, pages 12-13</ref>
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The Sarutobi are famous for their high willpower, and exceptionally strong shinobi. The clan also seems to possesses an innate aptitude for [[FireRelease]] [[nature transformation]], as all known members possess thenature. The members of this clan seem to be able to easily master high-level techniques, as [[Hiruzen]] became revered as the "GodofShinobi",and[[Konohamaru]] managed to learn [[A-rank]] techniques, such as the [[Rasengan]], at a young age.
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[[File:GreatFlameTechnique.png|thumb|Members of the SarutobiclanusingFireRelease.]]
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The Sarutobi are famous for their high willpower, and exceptionally strong shinobi. All the members which have been shown fighting — with the exception of Konohamaru who has only done so in the anime<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 234</ref> — have displayed the ability to use [[Fire Release]] [[nature transformation]].<ref name="chpt612"/> The members of this clan seem to be able to easily master high-level techniques, as [[Hiruzen]] became revered as the {{Translation|"God of Shinobi"|忍の神|Shinobi no Kami}}, and [[Konohamaru]] managed to learn [[A-rank]] techniques, such as the [[Rasengan]], as well as [[B-rank]] techniques such as the [[Shadow Clone Technique]], at a young age.
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== Other Notable Clan Members ==
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* During the Fourth Shinobi World War, a group of Sarutobi clan members attacked the Ten-Tails by super-heating the cement-like substance which the beast had been trapped in.<ref name="chpt612"/>
The Sarutobi clan (猿飛一族, Sarutobi Ichizoku) is an influential clan from Konohagakure. It has produced several notable members who have held positions of high authority, such as Hokage, and membership in the Twelve Guardian Ninja. All known members have also been observed devotees of the Will of Fire.
The Sarutobi are famous for their high willpower, and exceptionally strong shinobi. All the members which have been shown fighting — with the exception of Konohamaru who has only done so in the anime[4] — have displayed the ability to use Fire Releasenature transformation.[3] The members of this clan seem to be able to easily master high-level techniques, as Hiruzen became revered as the "God of Shinobi" (忍の神, Shinobi no Kami), and Konohamaru managed to learn A-rank techniques, such as the Rasengan, as well as B-rank techniques such as the Shadow Clone Technique, at a young age.
During the Fourth Shinobi World War, a group of Sarutobi clan members attacked the Ten-Tails by super-heating the cement-like substance which the beast had been trapped in.[3]
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