Asasue (朝末, Asasue) is a kunoichi, researcher, scientist and recognized author from Konohagakure, famous for her literary work on the topic of genjutsu. Once a respected chūnin of the Konoha Military Forces, she became interested in genjutsu from a young age, partially due to her mother's affliction. Originally a quest to find a cure for her parent, it soon became her life-long passion, and at the age of 23 Asasue retired from the military to pursue her passion full-out. Travelling across the Great Shinobi Countries without her hitai-ate or any other sign of affiliation, she was able to meet and discuss with the greatest minds and warriors of her age and use their experiences to improve on her work.