Okay, so in light of recent 358 spoilers I have a new idea.
( ohhhh it's a good one...maybe...sort of...ummm... )

( naruto 328 spoilers )

In chapter 314, it is confirmed that Asuma is the son of the Third Hokage. While standing at the Third's grave, he comments on how he's finally beginning to understand what the Third taught him. Asuma confesses that he's always been detached from Konoha, but after seeing how his father sacrificed himself for the village, he is now proud to be a ( Read more... )