The Hokage are some of the most iconic characters in all Naruto series. Kishimoto created the Hokage as proud and respectable leaders of Konoha, allowing each of them to define their own era. The most important and most beloved Hokage of all in the whole Naruto is, of course, Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, and the protagonist of the main series. Naruto Uzumaki became Hokage in chapter 700 of the mangawhich is its end.
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Unfortunately, fans didn't get to see much of Naruto's reign in the original series. But in Boruto, fans got glimpses of him here and there. It's safe to say that Naruto spent quite some time as the Hokage of the villagebut it seems his reign is already over. It's time for fans to say goodbye to their beloved Seventh Hokage forever, as it is highly unlikely that he will lead the village ever again. Of course, Naruto will not die, but it is time for young blood to now take over Konoha and lead by example.
Naruto went through many hardships to become Konoha's Seventh Hokage
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Naruto had to earn Kurama's trust and respect
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Naruto's hardships shaped him
The entirety of Naruto the story sees Naruto Uzumaki struggle against several difficulties to achieve his goal. Naruto wanted to become the Hokage of the village, and he certainly achieved that by the end. In reality, Naruto's goal is deeper than just becoming Hokage. The reason Naruto becomes Hokage is to gain the recognition of everyone else around him. In other words, Naruto simply craved attention and respect from the people around him. He achieved this to a great extent already after the conclusion of the Pain battle. All of Konoha, who once despised him, hailed him as their hero, and in the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto gained the recognition of not only his own village, but also the entire world. He became a hero like no other, which is why a few years after the end of the war he eventually rose and became the seventh Hokage of the village.
It goes without saying that to achieve this, Naruto had to go through several hardships. He had to conquer his inner demon, which was his greatest enemy. He also had to conquer the hatred in his own hatred, and of course he had to bring his best friend, Sasuke, back to the village. All of these things shaped Naruto to be the man that fans know him to be, and they also made him the brilliant character that he is. Without these hardships, Naruto would never have become the Seventh Hokage, and he would not have become the hero who saved the world.
This is also why Naruto's story is as beloved as it is. His journey from being a nameless boy to the greatest Hokage in history is absolutely incredible and continues to inspire the next generation of ninja as a whole.
Naruto can never rule as the Seventh Hokage again
While it goes without saying Naruto is the best Hokage of alland even the strongest, he will likely never rule again as the Seventh Hokage. This is because Naruto Uzumaki was incapacitated by Kawaki when he was sealed at the end of the first part of Boruto. It has been three years, and Naruto has already been pronounced dead. Of course, the fans know he's not dead, but that doesn't matter, since Konoha already has a temporary Hokage in Shikamaru.
right now, Shikamaru leads as the village's unofficial 8th Hokagebut it won't be long before there is a real 8th Hokage. Naruto's return doesn't seem close at this point. In fact, fans know that when Kawaki and Boruto fight, Naruto is still sealed. In other words, he won't be back before the end of the Boruto series. Konoha may have already had its next Hokage before Naruto returned, meaning he likely won't get the chance to rule again after his return.
Konoha needs a new Hokage, and there are already candidates
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Shikamaru can become the permanent Hokage
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Konohamaru can become the real 8th Hokage
Konoha desperately needs a new Hokage. While Shikamaru serves as the unofficial heir to the Hokageone must remember that it has been three years since Naruto was sealed. The village cannot be in this position of uncertainty for long, which is why Kishimoto has highlighted this time and again. It won't be long before one of Shikamaru is made the official heir to the Hokage of the villageor someone else comes in his place.
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It is possible to Shikamaru will be removed from his position for collaborating with Borutoas fans already know. Once that happens, Konoha will most likely choose a new Hokage, and this person will likely be none other than Konohamaru, who is the best candidate at this point. Of course, there are others from the Naruto era, like Sakura, that would be a better fit. Even bringing Kakashi back would be much better. But if there's one thing Boruto has proven time and time again, it's that it doesn't care at all about the old generation and pretends they don't exist.
As such, the next Hokage will likely be someone from the newer generation, like Konohamaru. It would also allow Konohamaru's dream of becoming Hokage to be fully realized.
Konohamaru could be the eighth, while Sarada could be the ninth Hokage
Considering how the story is structured, Konohamaru will become the eighth Hokage of Konoha officially, and he will eventually be followed by Sarada, who already has enough strength to become Hokage. Sarada will eventually mature a lot, and in a few years she will become the ninth Hokage of the villageand that much goes without saying.
When Naruto returns, the series will likely be at the end, and at that time, Sarada will have become the next Hokage. For her dream to come true, Naruto has to throw his own dream aside, and it's quite a conundrum. Therefore, the best approach the writer will take here is to have Konohamaru be the 8th, and then Sarada be the 9th.
Naruto has already lived his dream as the 7th Hokage, and when he returns, he won't be the Hokage anymore. As unfortunate as it is, fans should say goodbye to Naruto Uzumaki as the Seventh Hokage and acknowledge that the next generation will officially take over in the Two Blue Vortex.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is the sequel to the original Boruto series, written by Mikio Ikemoto and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows Boruto Uzumaki's journey, three years after the events of Omnipotence hit the story. Boruto must now work to save the world from the dangers it faces as he deals with his brother Kawaki. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 30 will be released on January 20, 2026. The release time of the chapter is 10:00 AM EST/3:00 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
