Toru Sarutobi

is a jōnin-level shinobi from Konohagakure's Sarutobi clan.

Background
Toru was good friends with Asuma since the two were children. His father was a hero of the Sarutobi clan who died on the battlefield during one of the ninja wars. Toru had also received training from the Third Hokage: Hiruzen Sarutobi, learning high-level Earth Release and Fire Release techniques from the elderly ninja.

Years later during the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha, he along with several other members of his clan helped defend the village, with the Third Hokage leading them.

Personality
While nothing has been seen of his personality, he is described as a hard-working and determined person.

Appearance
Toru wears the official attire of his village and his forehead protector in a bandanna-like style.

Abilities
As a member of the Sarutobi clan, Toru is highly skilled in Fire Release techniques such as the Fire Release: Great Flame Technique.

Ten-Tails Revival Arc
Putting Shikaku's plan into action, Toru and his fellow clansmen attacked the Ten-Tails with their Fire Release: Great Flame Technique.