The Third Hokage trained under both the First and Second Hokage, earning the nickname "Saru" from them—a playful reference to his Sarutobi surname. He's best known as "The Professor" for his encyclopedic knowledge of jutsu; fans often cite his mastery of basically every technique in Konoha's arsenal. His reputation for raw power earned him another title: the "God of Shinobi."
Outside the village, he's remembered as the father of Asuma Sarutobi and grandfather of Konohamaru.
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