Asuma Sarutobi (猿飛アスマ, Sarutobi Asuma) was a jōnin of Konohagakure's Sarutobi clan and a former member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. [28] After the first exam concluded — held in Konoha — Asuma and Kurenai acted as the second exam's supervisors, informing the genin teams that weren't part of the first 30 teams to arrive at the checkpoint, that they already lost and couldn't participate in the second round. His senses were considerably sharp, to the point that he was able to defend himself from Hashirama and Tobirama's assault even when blinded by a powerful Genjutsu. [9] After returning to the village, Asuma resumed his jōnin duties and became a teacher of Inomatsu and presumably some more students. Surprisingly, Hidan's severed head started to talk, uttering expletives at Asuma and then Kakuzu for not helping him. [23], In the anime, Asuma was taught how to use the ultimate technique of the Fire Temple, the Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder. About two years after Naruto left the village with Jiraiya for training, Konoha decided to host an early Chūnin Exams alongside Sunagakure. It is the next generation of shinobi, like Asuma's and Kurenai's unborn child, and how they would learn to care and live peacefully by the great shinobi in the present day. Chōji Akimichi | Kurama, Non-canon He didn't kill Madara 2. In the anime, an adult Sasuke and Naruto's future son, Boruto Uzumaki, followed Urashiki Ōtsutsuki travelling back in time, arriving shortly after Sasuke's defection from Konoha, to protect the young Naruto from being abducted by the enemy. By his own admission, Hiruzen noted that he was too compassionate and indulging of a person, leaving things such as the more underhanded, but necessary, tasks to Danzō. Kazuma then releases the seal on Sora he embedded on him over 15 years ago revealing Sora to be a Pseudo-Jinchūriki of the nine tails. During his absence, he became one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, a group that protected the Land of Fire's daimyō, indicated by the sash on his waist. He was a heavy smoker, but, despite this, he would abruptly break the habit under certain circumstances, such as when his father died[11] or learned that Kurenai was pregnant. Kitsuchi | (. Hobby With Hidan's body restored, Hidan resumed the ritual, and impaled himself in the heart. He had fully mastered every technique in Konoha's history and while not able to use them, was also knowledgeable on the hiden techniques. And today, everyone would know he was the son of the fourth Hokage. Mirai Sarutobi | After leading the village in the Third Great Ninja War, Hiruzen Sarutobi passed on the title of the Hokage to Minato within the next few years, making him an extremely young Kage. To me, I donât think Naruto wasnât supposed to have a rough childhood. The Founding Hokage (literally meaning "Founding Fire Shadow") ⦠Obito Uchiha | To help them overcome their underachieving natures, he attempted to use bribery and outright trickery to manipulate them into doing what he wanted. C | Konohamaru Sarutobi | During the Konoha Crush, Shikamaru was left by himself to defend against a group of invading Oto-nin. When Kakashi Hatake found the two together at a dumpling shop, Kakashi asked if they were on a date, to which Asuma responded by quickly changing the subject. As such, he ordered Chiyo to seal Shukaku within his youngest son, Gaara, so that he could become Suna's ultimate w⦠Some time after, he revealed to Sora that he knew his father and that he killed him for trying to kill the Hokage. Four shinobi and one kunoichi have gained this title so far. No not Gai. Matatabi | Outnumbered, the two were beaten unconscious and later found by Naruto who rushed them to the hospital for medical treatment. Knowing that one of them would need to be a sacrificial decoy so the others can escape, Hiruzen volunteered. In the hokage's Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was watching the fight between Naruto and Mizuki. Yugao Uzuki, God of Shinobi, The professor, Old Man/Gramps (by Naruto Uzumaki), Geezer (his grandson konohamaru), Saru (by Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju), Pervert (painted by Boruto), Lord Third, Jutsu/Ninjitsu, Fire Element, Earth Element, Enma (his personal summon), Kaguya Otsutsuki, Zetsu, Madara Uchiha, Danzō Shimura (his former friend), Mizuki (for revealing the truth to Naruto), Kurama (formerly), Orochimaru (his murderer). By the time Naruto became hokage, he already had his kids, and in the epilogue, he attended his first kage meeting. In the anime, Asuma was summoned by Kabuto Yakushi to battle Team Kakashi, who were investigating the massacre that he brought about in the Tonika Village to gain access to The Hole. Mito Uzumaki | Kurenai Yūhi | Sandaime (the third) had already chosen Yondaime (the fourth; his name is Minato Namikaze) to be the Hokage before Naruto was born. After entrusting his Will of Fire to Shikamaru, Asuma disappeared in a puff of cigarette smoke just before his student finished off Hidan with a huge explosion. Asuma decided to be the one to physically confront him and took him on in battle while Shikamaru backed him up from a distance with his shadows, keeping Hidan on his toes. Minato's reign was short, and it lasted for just 2-3 years. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Asuma displayed the ability to use Water Release. And then we learn that Minato is supposedly the greatest shinobi ever produced by Konahagakure. During the First Shinobi World War, Team Tobirama along with Danzō, Kagami Uchiha and Torifu Akimichi were pursued by enemy Kumogakure ninja. While once a close friend of DanzÅ Shimura during their early childhood, DanzÅ developed a one-sided rivalry with Hiruzen who always managed ⦠After Kaguya's revived and later sealed away, Hiruzen and his fellow five Kages and the Sage of Six Paths used the summoning jutsu to return the former Team 7, the Tailed Beasts and the dying Madara Uchiha. [6][19] In the anime, it was shown that while he was a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, he wore a simple long sleeved shirt with bandages on the arms, pants, that sash denoting he was a guardian and a jacket with a fur collar. Relocating to the Land of Lightning's coast, Asuma emerged from the sea amongst the White Zetsu Army and a few other reincarnated shinobi, before engaging the opposing First Division. Kakuzu finally stepped in as he admonished his partner for letting his guard down, and briefly attacked Asuma so he couldn't stop him from sewing Hidan's head back onto his body. Saiken | On the other hand, some people say that Minatoâs father could possibly be the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. According to the third hokage's request, she will be joining us with the graduation test. The Third hokage trained Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade. Witnessing the blade made of wind chakra, Kisame switches to ninjutsu using the Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique with Asuma seemingly still battle stationed with the blades. He also wore a sash that had the kanji for "Fire" (火) marked on it around his waist, a pair of black bangles, and bandages wrapped around the arms of his sleeves. Inoichi Yamanaka | During the Seconds Hokage and Raikage attempted peace treaty, Tobirama act as a decoy to allow Hiruzen and the others to escape from the vicious Hidden Cloud criminals Ginkaku and Kinkaku as well Tobirama appoint Hiruzen to become the Third Hokage. Chōchō Akimichi | The situation worsened, when Hidan's counter-attack resulted in him becoming 'linked' to Asuma through a ritual. Iwabee Yuino | Asuma possessed an affinity to Wind Release. Later, as Team Asuma began discussing their joining the exams, it became noted that with Shikamaru already a chūnin and therefore ineligible to join, it left the rest of the team short. Coming to appreciate Orochimaru's natural talent, Hiruzen saw him as a once in a lifetime genius.However, while explaining to Orochimaru the symbolic significance of a white snake the boy found near his parents' grave, Hiruzen unknowing caused his pupil to go down a dark road while attempting to steer him away from it.After serving as Hokage for many years, Hiruzen started looking for a successor to the title. While once a close friend of Danzō Shimura during their early childhood, Danzō developed a one-sided rivalry with Hiruzen who always managed to be a step ahead of him. Kakashi Hatake | Namida Suzumeno | He was likely in his late twenties(30 at most) when he became hokage. He is also the father of Asuma, and the grandfather of Konohamaru. Asuma and Shikamaru often played shōgi or Go in their free time, though Asuma was never able to beat Shikamaru. Hamura Ōtsutsuki | His mastery could silmutaneously use multiple techniques to enhance their effects and make them more versatile. His clothing consisted of the standard Konoha ninja uniform with the sleeves rolled up half way, flak jacket, regular shinobi sandals and forehead protector. That was why Asuma entrusted his baby to Shikamaru, as apprentice and future sensei. Sarutobi was fighting Orochimaru who was the mastermind behind the whole attack. After she graduated f⦠After Shikamaru confronted Naruto about the ramifications of his seeming recklessness, Asuma's ghost told him to stay put as Naruto was simply following his Will of Fire, following Naruto and convincing Shikamaru to help him. Alias So he was left guessing what just happened. and naruto never say anything about his dad. A fan commented, âIt is impossible for the first and third Hokage to be Minatoâs father because the first Hokage is Tsunadeâs father/grandfather and there is no further close bond between the third and fourth ⦠During his Academy entrance ceremony, Asuma became friends with Kurenai Yūhi. After Chōji's recovery from his battle against Sound ninja Jirōbō, he quickly regained his lost weight, but also approached Asuma for more intense training, which Asuma agreed to, with some admiration. Omoi | Suigetsu Hōzuki | After the invasion, he attended his father's funeral. Might Guy arrived just in time to stall the Akatsuki duo and buy time for the rest of his comrades who were about to get targeted by Kisame, leading to him coaching Asuma and Kurenai on the essentials on how to fight against a Sharingan-using shinobi when the pair fled to pursue Naruto Uzumaki, their true target. However, it was the same belief that forced Hiruzen to allow Orochimaru to escape after uncovering his experiments in replicating Hashirama's DNA at the cost of many lives, thus unknowingly allowing his former student to commit even more tragedies. Both Ino and Shikamaru noted to themselves that Asuma didn't actually help in that instance. Studio Pierrot's Settei sheets of Asuma show that he was 126 cm when enrolling in the Academy and 150 cm around the time of the Kannabi Bridge incident. Asuma reincarnated, alongside Hizashi and Dan. Ultimately, Naruto is able to stop Sora by releasing the nine tails' chakra sealed inside him. Hiruzen has been seen to be highly capable in Barrier Ninjutsu, as alongside Hashirama, Tobirama and Minato, he was able to erect the legendary Kage level Four Red Yang Formation Barrier. He gave away Bijuu to other nations creating an arms race. Shisui Uchiha | His knowledge was even great enough to instantly deduce the technique about to be used based on the hand seals. Later, the Konoha was attacked by members of Furido's 4-Man Team, reviving many shinobi. [17] In a flashback, Asuma was shown buying flowers for a person he refused to name, though Ino asked that he say hello to Kurenai for her anyway, to which Asuma nervously asked how she knew about it. As a genin, he wore a white short-sleeved shirt with a blue and black collar over chain-mail armour, along with a simple white vest, a pair of black pants, and a white belt. Kakashi Hatake, Leaders of Allied Shinobi Forces Sasuke's Dad Hinata's Dad Gaara's Dad Hell, throw in Itachi here as well. 1st and 2nd hokage trained the 3rd hokage and other 2 unknowns. Tsunade | Confronting Chōza Akimichi with Dan initially, he soon separated from them and began fighting other shinobi, engulfing several in an enormous explosion. Had he been at his prime, Orochimaru stated he would have doubtlessly been killed by his former mentor. Until Orochimaru used the Death God's mask to undone the Reaper Death Seal to regain his arms and revived Hiruzen and his fellow Hokage by the Reanimation Jutsu to stop the Fourth Great Shinobi War. Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, Kakashi Hatake, Naruto Uzumaki, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Itachi Uchiha (his undercover spy), Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, Iruka Umino, Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Kurama [8] During this time he developed a strong friendship with the monk Chiriku, who would go on to become the head monk of the Fire Temple. In the anime, during the ChÅ«nin Exams, Asuma was placed on a team with Kurenai and RaidÅ Namiashi. The Transformation was so strong that the Hokage had to cut off the crystal ball because it started to crack. Asuma agreed to give him pointers, if he agreed to pay for his team's next meal (which, Naruto forgot, included Chōji). It is said that in his prime, Hiruzen was stronger than ever other Hokage who came before him, and yes, that includes Hashirama Senju. Karui | Even now, he couldn't kick dad's ass!" Ashura Ōtsutsuki | Sasuke Uchiha | A young Asuma, along with Shizune, Might Guy, and Kakashi Hatake, is seen waiting in a long line at the grand opening of Ramen Ichiraku. Their fight took place inside a barrier created by sound four,hence Hiruzen was cut-off from any outside ⦠He was part of Team Tobirama alongside Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane under the leadership of the Second Hokage. Ibiki Morino | Hiruzen particularly excelled in the use of Earth and Fire Release, as he is able to easily expel a large blast of flame, create a mud wall, and is even able to combine them, by creating a river of mud and then summoning a dragon head composed of mud and having it shoot balls of earth, which he caj ignite. Asuma Sarutobi is a playable character in the following video games: In Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Asuma is a support-only character. Hiruzen was prodigiously talented in the shinobi arts to the point that he earned the attention of Hashirama and Tobirama and became their student. Due to the long life he had lived, Hiruzen served as a source of wisdom for much of the series, passing on the things he had learned to the next generation. [31] Also, in his memory from the flashback, Shikamaru was finally able to understand who the "King" of Shōgi was in the real world. Ebisu | As the Third Hokage, Hiruzen was one of the most powerful shinobi in history, so much so that he was admired as the God of Shinobi (忍の神, Shinobi no Kami) in his prime, and was said to be the strongest Hokage that Konoha has ever had. Goals [14], Despite Asuma's very blunt personality, often calling his students what they were unreservedly, a "glutton" (Chōji), a "loud mouth" (Ino), and a "slacker" (Shikamaru), he had a very good relationship with all three. Later, after the second exam began, he, Kurenai and Guy received word from Tsunade to be on guard for potential assassins towards Gaara as many still rejected him as Kazekage.[29]. Asuma was teamed up with Shikamaru, Kotetsu Hagane, and Izumo Kamizuki as members of the Twenty Platoons. The Third Hokage stood on the top of the Hokage Tower, staring at the Hokage Monument when Iruka showed up. I say the order of youngest to oldest go like this. Born into the Sarutobi clan to Sasuke, Hiruzen was a prodigy who truly stood out in talent. Darui | Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival! [3] His battle style revolved mainly around taijutsu, combined with his special trench knives to create a melee-type fighting style. God of Shinobi, The professor, Old Man/Gramps (by Naruto Uzumaki), Geezer (his grandson konohamaru), Saru (by Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju), Pervert (painted by Boruto), Lord Third He got to the part where Mizuki drink the potion and started his transformation. Full Name A young Asuma playing shōgi with Hiruzen. 1. Origin Jutsu/Ninjitsu, Fire Element, Earth Element, Enma (his personal summon) For some reason, his title didn't change to "The Fifth Hokage". Main article: Twelve Guardian Ninja Main article: Chūnin Exams Tobirama Senju | As the Uchiha will have civil war, he let Itachi Uchiha to kill his clansmen (except for Sasuke) to prevent it even affiliated the Akatsuki as his spy to protect Sasuke and officially disbanded Danzo's ROOT. These knives are made of a special metal that is capable of easily being infused with chakra. Though the blow did not instantly kill Asuma, it was still quite fatal. Although hesitant, Shikamaru and Ino are able to fight regardless of their reluctance to harm their teacher, but Chōji could not bring himself to attack his beloved teacher. [12][13] Not always seeing eye to eye with his father, Asuma later came to respect his father's role as Hokage: referring to him as a great father, and was proud to have been born into the Sarutobi clan. Hokage "The Third, I've ⦠Asuma also claimed that he'd stop the match if it got out of hand, as the other jōnin did during Hinata Hyūga's match. His chakra also remains very strong, able to crack stone. His reincarnation has seemingly restored him to his prime. Overcome by Ino and Shikamaru's combined efforts, Asuma was unable to avoid Chōji's attack and was sent flying into a nearby cliff, where he is ironically immobilised with his previous weapons. Not killing Madara led to 60% of Konoha's problems and giving away the Bijuu weakened Konoha's power and they gained nothing from it because other nations still started wars. Son Gokū | Kokuō | Naruto Hatake, the son of Kakashi and his mother is unknown. He was trained by Jiraiya and mastered the Rasengan and Flying Raijin Jutsu created by the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju but much faster than the Second himself.As Minato graduated from the academy he was taken under the wing of one of the village's Legendary Sannin named Jiraiya where Minato was able to be⦠Jiraiya trained Minato Namikaze and other 2 unknowns. He was later mobilised alongside Hizashi Hyūga and Dan Katō. Born into the Sarutobi clan to Sasuke, Hiruzen was a prodigy who truly stood out in talent. Enemies Asuma using Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder against Hidan. Utakata | Rumor has it that Naruto's dad is actually the fourth hokage. Shukaku | Kaguya Otsutsuki, Zetsu, Madara Uchiha, Danzō Shimura (his former friend), Mizuki (for revealing the truth to Naruto), Kurama (formerly), Orochimaru (his murderer) Asuma tried in vain to provoke Chōji, and even went as far as to call him fat, yet ultimately forced his comrades to come to his aid once again. Ino Yamanaka | When Naruto was a kid , he ask Hiruzen the the 3rd Hokage about his parents . His team, along with the entire group, was ordered to search for and, if possible, capture a pair of Akatsuki members who had entered the Land of Fire. This created an opportunity for Asuma to use his Wind Release: Dust Cloud Technique, however, Ino managed to push Chōji out of the path of the attack. The boy's resulting attitude and outlook on life could've gone either way. Both Naruto and Sasuke would go on to praise his sheer prowess soon after seeing him in action. Asuma was typically a laid-back individual, and did not get himself involved in things unless absolutely necessary, as seen when he decided not to help save Hinata Hyūga during her fight in the Chūnin Exams. Himawari Uzumaki | This unnamed child would later give Hiruzen a grandson: Konohamaru Sarutobi and Asuma later, another grandchild. Asuma engages Kazuma in battle, and later with Sai's help, Asuma finished Kazuma off. Later, while Shikamaru exacted revenge upon Hidan for killing Asuma, Asuma appeared before Shikamaru, and congratulated him for finally defeating the immortal. Asuma was a tall man, with brown eyes, olive skin, short black spiky hair, and a beard. During his infrequent downtime, Hashirama met a boy his own age named Madara. Hiruzen was known for having consummate mastery over all forms of shinobi combat, to the point that it earned him the title Professor. He later became a jōnin. Prior to returning to Konoha to resume active military duty, he accumulated a bounty of 35 million ryō on the black market, something he seemed to be particularly proud of since it was a testament of his skill, even bragging that his bounty was 5 million more than Chiriku. YOU ARE READING. Later in his life, he married Biwako and became the father of at least two children, Asuma Sarutobi and at least one other, who has yet to be seen in the series. Special, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Asuma_Sarutobi?oldid=1371688. Asuma was born to Biwako and Hiruzen Sarutobi the Third Hokage. He is also forever recognised for this prowess having been selected as one of the twelve people deemed strong enough to protect the leader of their country. During his childhood, Minato met Kushina when she was transferred to Hidden Leaf Village Academy. He was also trained by Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage. Unfortunately, a glimpse of his skills in his prime was never delivered. Later, when Naruto began training to master wind chakra, he came to Asuma, who was also a wind-type user, for help. Zabuza Momochi, New Generations Kakashi trained Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura. The two appeared together in most of their scenes, and the other characters made it a point to note this fact on several occasions. Rin Nohara | Sarada Uchiha | Hiruzen was considerably knowledgeable and adept in Fuinjutsu, as he was able to seal up Anko's Cursed Seal and was deemed capable of removing the Five Elements Seal. The Sarutobi clan was one of the first clans to settle in the newly-created Konohagakure, where Hiruzen struck up a friendship with the Shimura clan's DanzÅ Shimura. Turning to my dad, I stood behind his team with a proud grin. He was the Third Hokage originally from Konohagakure's Sarutobi clan. Moegi Kazamatsuri | To protect the village of Konohagakure At the series' start, Hiruzen was one of the few people who saw Naruto as more than the container of Kurama, and, as such, became someone that Naruto truly admired, even thinking of Hiruzen as a grandfather-figure. He was also trained by Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage. Yes, Minato is really Naruto's dad. https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Hiruzen_Sarutobi?oldid=2057371. Neji Hyūga | Inojin Yamanaka | Despite his durability as an adamant, the sword of Kusanagi Orochimaru wield can still hurt him. During the war against both the Hidden Sand and Hidden Sound shinobis, he died and sealed away with both of Hashirama and Tobirama's souls and Orochimaru's arms from his soul inside the Death God's stomach for eternity. Komachi | or at least hire 2 trust ⦠He was also trained by the First Hokage and would later become the teacher of the Legendary Sannin Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru. Though somewhat understated, the legacy Asuma left behind was one of great value. [18] During Asuma's battle with Hidan and Kakuzu, Kurenai was often shown wondering about his progress, appearing anxious. Moving involuntarily, Asuma attempted to provide what assistance he could by advising them on the best methods to counteract his attacks. Mitsuki | In the anime, during the Chūnin Exams, Asuma was placed on a team with Kurenai and Raidō Namiashi. Chōza Akimichi | Asuma was hailed as Konoha's foremost skilled ninja in close-ranged melee combat. Sakura Haruno | Main article: Sasuke Recovery Mission Hiruzen Sarutobi Denki Kaminarimon | This was seen most with Chōji, who Asuma was frequently able to entice into action with the promise of food and even Shikamaru whom he had to use games like shōgi on to assess his skill level. Gamabunta | The 3rd Hokage Couldâve adopted Naruto. Because the Land of Wind's daimyÅ began to cut down on Sunagakure's budget and instead used Konohagakure's less expensive services, Rasa therefore saw his own village in danger of extinction. Akamaru | Kurotsuchi | [25] He could also release a powerful stream of wind, and in the anime, use his wind-based chakra to levitate his trench knives and control them remotely. Konohamaru was born into the Sarutobi clan and was named after Konoha by his grandfather. He assigned to Iruka Umino as Naruto's homeroom teacher. Shikamaru Nara, Others Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki | He also taught him ninjutsu, one of which is the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique. Shikadai Nara | During his retirement, he appointed Minato Namikaze as the Fourth Hokage until he died and sealed away with the Death God as well sealed both halves of the Nine-Tails within him and his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. Chōza, however, dived in front of the attack, protecting them from harm and finally providing Chōji with the necessary motivation after remembering the oath he swore as the next head of the Akimichi. Bigger Good. Informed by Dan of their current situation, he stated that he had an ominous feeling of what was to come. As Hagoromo undone the Reanimation Jutsu, Hiruzen entrusted the future shinobi to Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi before going to Pure land . He can transform himself into adamant staff that can break woods into pieces such as Hashirama's wood element and the Ten Tails' God Tree form branches. Asuma bids farewell to his students, before being sealed. [5] He later cheered on his classmates during the third round of the Chūnin Exams.[6]. In the anime, when Team Kakashi returned to Konoha from their failed mission, he recognised a young monk named Sora from the Fire Temple who accompained them back. Even Jiraiya, in this instance, noted his sensei's perverted qualities. Asuma using Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning. Itachi Uchiha | Third Hokage, Mentor Quickly after being summoned, Asuma's coffin vanished, leading Kabuto to question whether the Impure World Reincarnation was still incomplete. The Third Hokage is stated to be the strongest Hokage ever, and the "God of Shinobi." He was also physically strong enough to block Kisame Hoshigaki's Samehada using his trench knives. Instead, apparently he was still alive at the time, hence, used the title he was given before the Fourth became Hokage, "The Third Hokage ". "Ha! Boruto said with a similar smirk. Asuma was a highly talented, well respected jōnin of village, gaining praise from Shikaku Nara of being a great shinobi who is not easy to take down. 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