Naruto: 5 Ninja Perfect to Replace Naruto as Hokage

WARNING: The next incorporates spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #54, “Bro,” by Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, Mari Morimoto and Snir Aharon, now accessible in English from Viz Media.

Within the Boruto manga, it appears that evidently Naruto could also be on his final legs. Following the battle with Isshiki, his Baryon Mode has drained his chakra dry, one thing which Kurama warned about, and it seems to be like he’ll die. This has already led to hypothesis that Sasuke would possibly take over as Hokage of Konoha, changing into the primary Uchiha to take action and undertaking the dream Madara and Hashirama Senju had centuries earlier.

Nevertheless, there are some acquainted faces within the previous guard that would change into the chief of the Hidden Leaf if Sasuke passes on the chance to take care of the village from an administrative position.

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5. Orochimaru

Whereas a seemingly unconventional decide, it is value remembering that Orochimaru was a member of the Three Legendary Sannin. Jiraiya died but he was someone individuals stated ought to be chief, though he by no means favored official roles. Tsunade took over after the Third Hokage, Hiruzen, fell in battle as nicely, so the Sannin as an entire do have an thought of management, as they had been official protectors for some time.

Mockingly, Orochimaru was the one who killed Hiruzen, but he redeemed himself within the Kaguya battle, serving to Naruto and Sasuke within the struggle in opposition to the Rabbit Princess. However understanding what Konoha wants now could be an enormous step in return to the sunshine, as he may honor Jiraiya and his former mentor in Hiruzen as Hokage.

He is already proven affection for Mitsuki and the following technology, and whereas he is nonetheless secretive about his experiments, the actual fact he is driven by science could be a large boon for Konoha’s push in the direction of science and technology-based shinobi work. Together with his many years of expertise and examine, Orochimaru could possibly be an ideal chief to assist the village evolve and progress on this entrance. It could additionally enable the likes of Shikamaru and Sasuke to maintain a better eye on him, as they can not absolutely monitor him as is.

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4. Ino Yamanaka

Ino was an integral soldier throughout the Kaguya battle, choosing up the slack after the sensory unit died by the hands of the Ten Tails. Since then, she and Shikamaru have labored to honor the legacy of people who died within the assault. Now, Shikamaru has change into Naruto’s advisor, whereas Ino heads up Konoha’s sensory community and runs a flower store. It is a much less action-packed position than what she as soon as had, however being away from latest mini-wars is one thing that really makes Ino a compassionate chief.

For instance, in a latest arc, Ino did not drive her son, Inojin, to observe the household’s path as a sensory ninja, believing he wants to seek out his footing on his personal. Somebody like Ino may subsequently add numerous nuance and empathy to a job that is often extra business-like in taking care of the Will of Fire.

Ino cuts a really inspirational and rational determine, plus she’d have Sakura and Hinata to lean on. Her willingness to attend and take heed to these round her would create convey a extra nurturing, motherly strategy to the workplace, making her extra approachable than Hokage are typically. Youthful shinobi particularly respect Ino and her maturity, even when she was a teen, and her stabilizing presence could possibly be simply what Konoha wants after Naruto’s gone.

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3. Iruka Umino

Iruka’s dedicated his life to Konoha’s Will of Fire and citing the following technology of shinobi, however he additionally is aware of loads about Konoha politics and the opposite villages, as nicely. He helped increase Naruto, too, and is on the extent of Kakashi and Jiraiya in his life, possibly even larger. In that sense, he is Boruto’s godfather of types, and appointing him may give Iruka the props the Naruto sequence did not absolutely present.

Iruka is a brilliant, tactical and type veteran that is spent a lot of his life in shut proximity to the Hokage, specifically Hiruzen and Naruto. In taking the position, he’d undoubtedly need to honor the sacrifice of his “son,” as he was all the time scared when Naruto ran off into battle. If not for Kakashi, Iruka probably would have succeeded Tsunade as Hokage, though he has admittedly actively tried to remain out the limelight.

Nevertheless, the village wants expertise and stability, and when Minato died and Konoha went again to Hiruzen, it proved they had been open to bringing again older heads so as to add simply that. He would additionally work fairly nicely with Boruto and Workforce 7, as he is appeared out for them as in the event that they had been his personal, as nicely.

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2. Shikamaru Nara

Shikamaru modified drastically when his dad died alongside Ino’s within the battle, shifting from somebody who was all the time lazy when it got here to serving to out to changing into Naruto’s right-hand man on the job. He realized he could not let his potential go to waste and, after so a few years alongside the present Hokage, he’s nicely positioned to maneuver from deputy to appearing.

Shikamaru has additionally tried to keep away from the large highlight, however Konoha would wish somebody like him for a seamless transition. He is aware of the lay of the land nicely, many villages admire his model and genius, and as he is married to Temari of the Hidden Sand, giving him an additional diplomatic badge.

Having Shikamaru go from ducking accountability to having the final word accountability would convey his character full circle, possibliy encouraging Shikadai to intention larger, as his son’s additionally exhibiting immense prowess as one among Boruto’s most important supporters. Shikamaru’s household has additionally had among the village’s most loyal troopers and this could possibly be the crowning jewel on their dynasty.

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1. Sakura Uchiha

Sakura could also be a shock selection, however she’s earned it and ideal for the position. Changing into Hokage would full her journey as Tsunade’s apprentice and he or she’d have her, in addition to former mentor, Kakashi, to lean on. Sakura can be an underrated army strategist, serving to out immensely within the last struggle in opposition to Kaguya, so other than her motherly touch, Sakura has a watch for battle and future threats.

That stated, a medical ninja main the village additionally ties into the imaginative and prescient of science with Katasuke’s team for the longer term. Everybody within the villages is aware of and loves her, as they’re all conscious her historical past runs deep in terms of saving different villages. Sasuke because the Ranger would additionally work in her favor, because the closeness of them being husband and spouse would encourage and inspire them a bit extra, to not point out it’d push Sarada in her quest to change into Hokage.

Greater than something, Sakura would need to honor Naruto’s legacy. Whereas she too is presently faraway from the motion, she’s stepped up previously when known as upon and is aware of how Naruto thinks, which would offer a pleasant security web for Konoha as they’d get a substitute that might really feel like a really natural successor to the Uzumaki legend.

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