were a group of 12 elite warriors, who pledged their lives to protect the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. The members are identified by the "Fire" kanji (火) marked loincloths they wear. It would seem that some time, before the group was disbanded, some underground organization put a bounty on most of the members. Sora had dreamed of being part of this group.Background:
A group formed before the start of the story, the 12 Guardsmen of Fire have for a long time protected the Daimyo. All the original members are dead, but the group stayed alive.
However about ten years before the start of the story, half of the original members began to believe that only the Daimyo should lead the Land of Fire and planned a coup d'etat against the Hokage, and later conquer the rest of the countries. Kazuma tried to remove the Daimyo to replace him with a puppet Daimyo, but he was stopped by Asuma, since the Daimyo didn't support the revolting guards. The ideals split the group in two which led to a fight between them, where only Asuma Sarutobi, Kazuma and Chiriku survived.
Old Members:
*Note: All of these members are deceased*
Kazuma:
Kazuma, also known as Furido, was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja who was part in the half of the group who attempted a coup d'etat against one of the "Kings of the Fire country". He is also the father of Sora. In Episode 63 he, as Furido, told Sora that Asuma killed him. As Furido he is mostly seen eating potatoes.
Kazuma was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, and part of the attempted coup d'etat where he somehow managed to survive.
He later tried to persuade the Feudal Lord into killing of the Hokage as he saw that The Fire Country only needed one "King". However he was instead betrayed by Asuma Sarutobi, who told him that the Feudal Lord did not agree with him. After a long fight between Asuma and Kazuma, he died after a finishing attack by Asuma. Chiriku was the only one who knew about this, which was kept as a secret. He fought Kazuma as well, but lost in fight.
Kazuma, also known as Furido, was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja who was part in the half of the group who attempted a coup d'etat against one of the "Kings of the Fire country". He is also the father of Sora. In Episode 63 he, as Furido, told Sora that Asuma killed him. As Furido he is mostly seen eating potatoes.
Kazuma was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, and part of the attempted coup d'etat where he somehow managed to survive.
He later tried to persuade the Feudal Lord into killing of the Hokage as he saw that The Fire Country only needed one "King". However he was instead betrayed by Asuma Sarutobi, who told him that the Feudal Lord did not agree with him. After a long fight between Asuma and Kazuma, he died after a finishing attack by Asuma. Chiriku was the only one who knew about this, which was kept as a secret. He fought Kazuma as well, but lost in fight.
Kitane:
Kitane was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat. He appears to have once been friends with Asuma Sarutobi before his death.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Nauma, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Kitane and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Kitane was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat. He appears to have once been friends with Asuma Sarutobi before his death.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Nauma, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Kitane and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Nauma:
Nauma was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Nauma and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Nauma was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Nauma and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Tou'u:
Tou'u was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Tou'u appears to be the only female member of the 12 Ninja Guards of Fire. She was killed ten years prior to the start of the storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While she was still alive she was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat she alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Seito, and Nauma fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Seito and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Tou'u was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Tou'u appears to be the only female member of the 12 Ninja Guards of Fire. She was killed ten years prior to the start of the storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While she was still alive she was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat she alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Seito, and Nauma fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Seito and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Seito:
Seito was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Tou'u, and Nauma fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Seito and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Seito was once a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He was killed ten years prior to the start of the current storyline, fighting against the members of the attempted coup d'etat.
While he was still alive he was part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Chiriku, Kitane, Tou'u, and Nauma fought against them, only to be killed by Kazuma when Seito and the three later of the 12 Ninja Guards tried to use Limelight on him.
Asuma Sarutobi:
(When he was part of the Twelve Guardians)
Asuma Sarutobi was the leader of Team 10, consisting of Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and Ino Yamanaka.
Asuma was born the son of the Third Hokage, and in later years would become the uncle of Konohamaru. He at some point in time had a falling out with his father and left Konoha to pursue his personal interests. During his absence he became one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, a group who protected the Land of Fire's daimyo, indicated by the sash on his waist. Prior to returning to Konoha to resume active military duty, he accumulated a bounty of 35 million ryō, something he seems to be particularly proud of.
Asuma is typically a laid-back individual, and does not get himself involved in things unless necessary, as seen when he decides not to help save Hinata Hyuga during the Chunin Exams. He is often seen smoking a cigarette, and smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day. Despite this, he will break the habit when something is bothering him, such as when the Third Hokage died. He will also stop smoking if "something is going on", as seen prior to his last encounter with Akatsuki.
Asuma has a very close relationship with his team, even though he believes it to consist of a "glutton" (Choji), a "loud mouth" (Ino), and a "slacker" (Shikamaru). To help them overcome their underachieving natures, he attempts to use bribery and outright trickery to manipulate them into doing what he wants. This is seen most with Choji, who Asuma is frequently able to entice into action with the promise of food. Of his students, Shikamaru seems to spend the most time with Asuma and the two play Shogi or Go in their free time, though Asuma has never been able to beat Shikamaru.
It is heavily hinted that Asuma is romantically involved with Kurenai Yuhi. The two appear together in most of their scenes, and the other characters make it a point to note this fact on several occasions. When Kakashi Hatake finds the two together at a dumpling shop, Kakashi asks if they are on a date, to which Asuma responds by quickly changing the subject. In a flashback, Asuma is shown buying flowers for a person he refuses to name, though Ino asks that he say hello to Kurenai for her anyway. During Asuma's battle with Akatsuki, Kurenai is often shown wondering about his progress and eventual fate. When she learns of his death, she falls to her knees in remorse, and later lays flowers on his grave during his funeral. The truth of their relationship is made clear in Part II when it is revealed that Kurenai is pregnant with Asuma's child.
(When he was part of the Twelve Guardians)Asuma Sarutobi was the leader of Team 10, consisting of Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and Ino Yamanaka.
Asuma was born the son of the Third Hokage, and in later years would become the uncle of Konohamaru. He at some point in time had a falling out with his father and left Konoha to pursue his personal interests. During his absence he became one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, a group who protected the Land of Fire's daimyo, indicated by the sash on his waist. Prior to returning to Konoha to resume active military duty, he accumulated a bounty of 35 million ryō, something he seems to be particularly proud of.
Asuma is typically a laid-back individual, and does not get himself involved in things unless necessary, as seen when he decides not to help save Hinata Hyuga during the Chunin Exams. He is often seen smoking a cigarette, and smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day. Despite this, he will break the habit when something is bothering him, such as when the Third Hokage died. He will also stop smoking if "something is going on", as seen prior to his last encounter with Akatsuki.
Asuma has a very close relationship with his team, even though he believes it to consist of a "glutton" (Choji), a "loud mouth" (Ino), and a "slacker" (Shikamaru). To help them overcome their underachieving natures, he attempts to use bribery and outright trickery to manipulate them into doing what he wants. This is seen most with Choji, who Asuma is frequently able to entice into action with the promise of food. Of his students, Shikamaru seems to spend the most time with Asuma and the two play Shogi or Go in their free time, though Asuma has never been able to beat Shikamaru.
It is heavily hinted that Asuma is romantically involved with Kurenai Yuhi. The two appear together in most of their scenes, and the other characters make it a point to note this fact on several occasions. When Kakashi Hatake finds the two together at a dumpling shop, Kakashi asks if they are on a date, to which Asuma responds by quickly changing the subject. In a flashback, Asuma is shown buying flowers for a person he refuses to name, though Ino asks that he say hello to Kurenai for her anyway. During Asuma's battle with Akatsuki, Kurenai is often shown wondering about his progress and eventual fate. When she learns of his death, she falls to her knees in remorse, and later lays flowers on his grave during his funeral. The truth of their relationship is made clear in Part II when it is revealed that Kurenai is pregnant with Asuma's child.
Chiriku:
Chiriku was one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, who once was hired to protect the Fire Country's Daimyou.
He was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Kitane, Nauma, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them. He alongside Asuma and Kazuma was the only survivors of the fight.
When the group disbanded he became head monk at the Fire Temple, an elite monastery that is home to monks with special abilities. During his time with the Twelve Guardian Ninja, some underground organization put a 30 Million Ryo bounty on his head.
Chiriku was one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, who once was hired to protect the Fire Country's Daimyou.
He was once part of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. When six of the members tried a coup d'etat he alongside Asuma Sarutobi, Kitane, Nauma, Tou'u, and Seito fought against them. He alongside Asuma and Kazuma was the only survivors of the fight.
When the group disbanded he became head monk at the Fire Temple, an elite monastery that is home to monks with special abilities. During his time with the Twelve Guardian Ninja, some underground organization put a 30 Million Ryo bounty on his head.
