Chapter 328 of the Naruto manga gives Asuma his final moments. With his wounds beyond healing, the jonin spends his last breaths passing quiet guidance to each of his three students before the smoke clears.
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Summary
Hidan and Kakuzu withdraw, though grudgingly, warning the Konoha shinobi to stay put. The Niju Shotai members crowd around Asuma, but Ino realises his injuries run too deep for her to mend. Shikamaru moves to carry him back to the village, only for Asuma to tell him it is already too late and to ask that his pupils simply hear him out.
Key Events
Asuma gives each student a parting word. He asks Ino to watch over Choji and Shikamaru and urges her never to fall behind Sakura. He tells Choji to shed some weight but never to let it dull his kind heart. Turning to Shikamaru, he offers praise and quietly reveals the identity of the king from the shogi comparison they had drawn between the game and Konoha. He finishes a last cigarette and passes away, after which Shikamaru smokes what remains, muttering that the fumes are what make his eyes water.
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Notes
The chapter belongs to the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc and closes one of the series' most heavily mourned deaths. Asuma's hint about the king later shapes how Shikamaru understands the village he is meant to protect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is on Team 10 in Naruto?
Team 10 is led by the jonin Asuma and includes his three students, Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji, who each receive parting words from their sensei in this chapter.
Who is the leader of Team Ten?
Asuma serves as the leader of Team 10, guiding students Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji until his death against Hidan and Kakuzu in this chapter.
What happens to Asuma in this chapter?
Chapter 328 shows Asuma dying from wounds inflicted by Hidan and Kakuzu, using his final breaths to pass individual guidance to Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji.
What does Asuma reveal to Shikamaru before he dies?
Asuma praises Shikamaru and quietly reveals the identity of the king from the shogi comparison the two had drawn between the game and the village of Konoha.
Why does Shikamaru smoke a cigarette after Asuma dies?
After Asuma finishes his last cigarette and passes away, Shikamaru smokes what remains and claims the smoke is what makes his eyes water, masking his grief.
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