Boruto Hokage level characters better than Shikamaru

Shikamaru Nara is one of the smartest characters in Naruto. In the first part of the story, it became apparent that Shikamaru's intelligence was a cut above the rest. Thankfully, Masashi Kishimoto didn't abandon Shikamaru, and the character was heavily involved in Naruto Shippuden.

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Fast forward to Boruto, and Shikamaru was an advisor to Naruto, the Seventh Hokage. His job was to make sure the Hokage didn't make any hasty decisions that would affect the safety of the village. After Naruto was sealed, Shikamaru was made Hokage, which was a terrible decision. Although Shikamaru is smart, he lacks the essence of what makes a Hokage a Hokage. He is not someone who willingly puts his life on the line. For this reason, one cannot help but think there are other characters who would have been better candidates.

This post contains spoilers for Naruto.

Sakura Haruno

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Excellent chakra control
Ready to face danger

Sakura Haruno is one of the great heroes of Naruto. A member of Team 7, she played a crucial role in the Fourth Great Ninja War. Her healing ability and strength proved an invaluable asset during the war. Without Sakura's help, there is a good chance that the heroes would have lost and the world would have fallen into the hands of Kaguya Otsutsuki once again.

In terms of strength, Sakura is the strongest female ninja in the series. Training under Tsunade helped Sakura understand her weaknesses better, and instead of competing with Naruto and Sasuke, she decided to focus on her own strength. Sakura improved her chakra control and learned to use it to increase the power of her attacks. Sakura's immense control also makes her almost immune to Genjutsu.

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In addition to her strength, Sakura is a fearsome ninja who will defend her village and her loved ones at all costs. She has put her life on the line several times to protect those close to her. Sakura strongly believes in the Will of Fire, and she would 100% be a better fit to be Hokage than Shikamaru.

Konohamaru Sarutobi

An elite Jonin
Strongly believe in Elden's will

Konohamaru Sarutobi has always been an interesting character. When he debuted in the series, almost all fans felt that he was an obnoxious child. But in time he won them all. One of Konohamaru's most prominent moments was when he claimed that Naruto would become the Sixth Hokage, and he would become the Seventh.

Konohamaru may not be as powerful as most Hokage, but he is certainly stronger than Shikamaru. Konohamaru has mastered the Rasengan, which is an incredibly potent technique in its own right. In addition, Konohamaru possesses a considerable amount of chakra, which allows him to fight for extended periods of time.

Who is that character?

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Konohamaru is the grandson of Hiruzen Sarutobi, one of the strongest believers in the Will of Fire. As a result of his grandfather and Naruto, Konohamaru is also an ardent believer. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he never hesitates to help another person. Konohamaru is also willing to charge headfirst into a dangerous situation if it allows him to save lives. These qualities make him far more qualified than Shikamaru.

Kakashi Hatake

An experienced leader
Respected by the hidden blade

Kakashi Hatake is arguably the most legendary Jonin in Naruto. From his very first appearance, he has been the definition of cool personified. Kakashi doesn't let the situation faze him. He is quick on his feet and can come up with a strategy within minutes.

Once Kakashi had the Sharingan, he mastered it and could use it as well as any other Uchiha. In fact, he was called “Kakashi of the Sharingan.” Despite losing the Dojutsu, Kakashi continued to improve and came up with a technique called Purple Lightning.

Kakashi has already served as Hokage once, but that doesn't mean he couldn't have been brought back. It happened when Minato was killed and Hiruzen came to run the office. Given Kakashi's experience, he would have been an excellent choice, and his return would have boosted the villagers' morale.

Hinata Hyuuga

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Comes from a noble clan
Mastered the use of the Byakugan

Before her marriage, Hinata Hyuuga was in line to become the next leader of the Hyuuga clan. After all, she was the daughter of Hizashi Hyuuga, the patriarch of the main family. Instead, she was married to Naruto, and Hizashi remained in charge.

Many people are under the misconception that Hinata is a weakling, but that is far from the truth. Hinata has mastered the use of the Byakugan and can easily hit an opponent's tenketsu. She is also resilient and can withstand multiple attacks.

What makes Hinata a better choice than Shikamaru is that she is extremely selfless. She will absolutely jump in front of an attack to save someone. Also, it would actually be interesting to see a female Hokage other than Tsunade. Furthermore, it would also be the first time that someone from one of the Hidden Leaf's Noble Clans would serve as Hokage.