His true test comes after the death of his mentor and leader of Team 10, Asuma Sarutobi, which caused Shikamaru to withdraw into himself. Still, in a definitive moment where Naruto Shippuden ...

His fateful battle against Askeladd's men parallels Asuma’s confrontation with Hidan in Naruto, as both knowingly step into their final fight to protect those they love. Thors’ death ...

Naruto: Shippuden is a rollercoaster of ... Fans also get to see more of Asuma in action, which makes his eventual death hit ...