Asuma quotes from Naruto: Shippūden

Asuma

[To his father's grave] I'm sorry I used to duck of the village the way I did, going off on my own. Not that I regret it. Maybe it wasn't so bad after all, being born into the Sarutobi clan. You fulfilled your duty as leader of the village. I see that now. I see how good a father you were.

Asuma

Shikamaru can think 10 steps ahead and imagine over 200 possible moves to make. He has the instinct for picking just the right one.

Asuma

[To Choji] Snap out of it fatso! Take me down!

Asuma

Ino.

Ino

Yes?

Asuma

You're bossy but you can also be a compassionate caregiver. Choji and Shikamaru, they're both so awkward and clumsy.

Ino

Yes sir.

Asuma

And make sure that you don't ever lose to Sakura, not in Ninjutsu or romance.

Ino

I won't.

Asuma

And Choji, you're a loyal thoughtful friend and a kind soul. In time you'll be a stronger Shinobi than anyone else so be more confident in yourself.

Choji

Got it.

Asuma

And another thing. You might consider losing a few pounds.

Choji

I don't know if it's possible but I'll try to.

Asuma

And finally, Shikamaru. With your razor sharp intellect you have the instincts of a great Shinobi. You are truly worthy of becoming Hokage, though you'll probably try avoiding it, since you'd find the job such a drag. All those games of Shogi and not once could I beat you. Which reminds me, remember when we talked about the king? [they flash back] Now I'm going to tell you who the king is. Lean closer.

Shikamaru

But Asuma... so then that's why you...

Asuma

[Last words] I'm counting on you Shikamaru. I know I said I quit, but I guess it doesn't matter anymore now. Could you get me one last cigarette? They're in my pouch.

Asuma

[flashback] Each of you will be given a new team to lead. These earrings are my gift to you to celebrate our success. Whatever the future holds never forget you were members of Squad 10.

Ino

Sensei!

It was an end worthy of a Shinobi.

Shikamaru

I still hate those damn cigarettes. I can still feel his smoke in my eyes.

Asuma

You stopped me with my own weapon. That's very impressive. I'm moved and yet I can't move. It's Shadow Possession Shuriken Jutsu. That's the reason why you can't move right now.

Alright you guys, you can leave the rest to the Sealing Corps.

Asuma

Could you please wait just a moment more?

Are you kidding me?

Shikamaru

We already heard your last words once before. Are you really gonna put us through that again?

Asuma

But there's just one more that I couldn't tell you the last time I spoke them, and it's this: that I have got nothing more to say to you. Your Ino-Shika-Cho formation is complete.