I think the king is the upcoming generations. The Sarutobi don't have the monopoly of the Hokage function
I pity the poor lady... al that's left for her is her baby and her memories of better times with Asuma. It's more tragic for a young person than an older imo.
I can't figure out Naruto quite well this time... is he looking sad/worried because he got hurt or because the outcome of the fight isn't what he expected? I looks like he thinks he's not ready to face Sasuke yet.
The Uchiha boy also scares me... those ninjas weren't the
ones he wants to kill!? So he's still convinced to kill Naruto as well. Makes me feel sad at the idea Naruto is doing everything possible for Sasuke while he won't be even grateful for it or at least return some of the affection...
* This definitely sounds like SasuNaru, but you've gotta accept it's a possibility. I've a brother and I can't imagine myself going as far as Naruto for a brother -_- I'm almost ashamed to say so... but I can't help it.