One thing that has always bugged me here, is Shikamaru changing the name of the Shadow Bind/Imitation/Paralysis/ Possession jutsu. His dad still calls it the Bind/Possession but suddenly Shikamaru has decided it’s Shadow Imitation Jutsu. if people just go around changing the names of Jutsu’s on a whim, things are going to start getting confusing.
Ryan
2020-09-16 07:26:00 +0000 UTC
Now we meet best dog Pakkun. He was seen earlier as part of the pack of hounds used to subdue Zabuza at the end of that first mission, but now is his time to shine. The 1st & 2nd Hokage both trained Hiruzen & his contempoaries. There is a reason why the 3rd summoning failed, but it isn't elaborated until Shippuden when the limitations of the Reanimation Jutsu are explained in greater detail. But it can be safely assumed that Orochimaru was trying to summon the 4th Hokage as well. As you'll see, Orochimaru is associated with snakes, hence the rainbow sidestory/flashback hinting at bad things happening because of him. The Sannin are taken from the Japanese legend called the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant. You've met 2 of them so far (Jiraiya & Orochimaru) & their abilities/jutsu are related to their magic used in the folktale (Jiraiya with toads & Orochimaru with snakes). Asuma has a larger role in Shippuden, including a filler arc that reveals his backstory.
2020-09-14 07:29:33 +0000 UTC
Hiruzen is an old man beyond his prime and the reanimation jutsu brings you back in a very reduced state. So as you watch their fight, just keep in mind how powerful a fully realized Kage in their prime would be. THAT is the impossible mark Naruto is trying to hit.
Sidenote: You might not have noticed but Asuma is a Sarutobi meaning he is the same clan as Konahamuru and Lord Third.