Which Character is suitable to become future hokage?(after tsunade)

[Kay™]

like the title give out you opinion which character is suitable to become hokage?
for me is shikamaru cause he is wise

[pantiffel]

Naruto because he would sacrifice hsdi life for the ones he loves and become hokage is his dream :P
but on the other hand Shikamaru because he would always search for the best way to save the village (which he would find cause he's a genius :P) but Shikamaru would never accept being a hokage because he would see it as 'too troublesome' XD

[Jay3205]

Naruto would probably be the best hokage eventually. The story is building in that direction, and he already parallels one of the best hokage in personality, looks, and even technique. By the end of the story, he'll most likely be one of the strongest characters in the story.

[Kay™]

hmm well basically yes..but what if he change his mind then who will take the post!??!

[Kodoku]

Naruto is the obvious choice, as we all know. As Pantiffel said, Shikamaru would make a good one, even if he would never do it. Other than that... Kakashi? I mean... he's awesome and all.

[pantiffel]

:o how could I forget Kakashi?! ^^
He would be a good hokage too, I think ... He would go for teamwork off course XD :P But I don't think he would accept either ... and he would always arrive too late at meetings and etc XD
he would rather spend his time reading 'come come paradise' than being hokage :p

[darkthief]

Naruto of course. He's all grown up now. Besides, he's the main character :)

[Kay™]

maybe but he wouldnt be a hokage till sasuke return and which is impposible..

[D-King]

I think Naruto may be the 7th or 8th hokage. My reason is not that he isn't strong, but other people would be suitable before his time to become hokage.

6th hokage- Kakashi or Yamato
7th hokage- Shikamaru (or Naruto)
(if not) 8th hokage- Naruto

[chiriyuku]

I know it's gonna happen eventually but I hope Naruto doens't get to be hokage. >_>;; Besides, Naruto won't be hokage for a long while, coz isn't one of the prerequisites that you have to know 1000 jutsus?

The only candidates I can think of is Jiriya and Kakashi, but that's pretty unlikely coz I doubt either one would want the role.

[D-King]

As to what you said about knowing 1000 jutsus. That's not a prerequisite. However, the third hokage knew over 1000 jutsu. I'm pretty sure Tsunade doesn't know 1000 jutsus and maybe not even the 4th especially due to his premature death.

[Kay™]

hmm yea....so i think a hokage doesnt need to follow that rule well except...it is optionable

[darkthief]

In the end. it's gonna be Naruto anyways. If it's not, then the whole story is just stuffed up. :P Why bother having 1000 jutsus when you just have 1000 clones?

[Raeoki]

Dude, does no one remember Gai?! He will teach kids all that he taught Lee and give them sweet haircuts.

[Alyson]

Ally thinks there are a lot of potential Hokages.

Shikamaru's one, definitely. Incredibly smart, cautious; perfect for the role of someone who watches over the village. Despite lacking a bit in the power/stamina department [compared to the previous Hokages, at least], he'll just be ten million steps ahead. Fat chance it'll happen, though. X3~

Sakura could actually be one, as well. She's already a Tsunade, top it off with the fact that she could surpass her, and ta~da!, you have another potential Hokage. Plus, Ally thinks she's second to Shika, intelligence-wise. Doesn't seem likely, either, however. Sakura couldn't do that to Naruto, no? ;3

And, Naruto, for obvious reasons.

They're all too young, though [so ish Gaara, but he's an exception] so either Jiraiya or Kakashi would be the best so far. ;o

[Wanderweiss]

Hm, Hyuuga Hiashi would make an excellent Hokage. He's powerful, from the noble clan Hyuuga, and he cares for the nation. (He offered his own life to keep war from happening.)

[Kay™]

but the bad thing is....hiashi is dead...choose from a char still alive ppl

[Hiyuu Tatsuma]

you never know who would become one sure sasuke could become hokage
or sai but most likely naruto

[The_Irving]

Shikamaru, definitely. He beat an Akatsuki member and he is the smartest ninja to be introduced in the manga so far. If not him, then I'd say Yamato.

[inocho]

if it wasn't for Asuma's death, Shikamaru may not be suitable to be a Hokage.

I think Aburame Shino would make a good Hokage. He has the insect kingdom to do his biddings like spies/episonage, manual clean up labour.

[Kay™]

in term of wisdom:shikamaru
in term of strenght:naruto
in term of exp:yamato since he got the ?hokage gene

[Wanderweiss]

but the bad thing is....hiashi is dead...choose from a char still alive ppl


Hiashi isn't dead you fool! His twin brother Hizashi is dead, he died in Hiashi's place. ffs

[Undying]

IMO Shikamaru would make an excellent Hokage because of his head, but when it comes to enthusiasm, he's about as enthusiastic as me, which... zero.

I suspect that Naruto would become the next Hokage, he's one of the more powerful and potentially skilled shinobi.

The thing is, being Hokage isn't all about how much you care about the village, it's also about power and ability. Sandaime was extremely powerful, the level of a legendary sannin. Shikamaru and Naruto are both nowhere near as that, and Kakashi is just a little stronger than Naruto.

So, IMO, the one who will become Hokage is Naruto, but only if he trains up much more than now.

[Kay™]

Hiashi isn't dead you fool! His twin brother Hizashi is dead, he died in Hiashi's place. ffs
i hate twins that got the same face and exactly same name >_>#
but if sasuke didnt leave the village,he will become the best candidate to become a hokage,naruto become strong also of cause of him thou

[inocho]

in term of wisdom:shikamaru
in term of strenght:naruto
in term of exp:yamato since he got the ?hokage gene
Define the meaning of strength. If we go by these guidelines, Kakashi and Jiraiya would also be good canditates. Third Hokage was a pervert himself.

Btw, you don't need to be wise to become a Hokage. Just the resolution heart.

[Kay™]

naruto got more chakra(stamina) than usual ninja,even kakashi chakra is not more than him,if he can put those chakra in good use,he might beat anyone

[SLVR]

Itachi. Hes stronger than 5th. And the next gen is always better :p

[Wanderweiss]

Itachi would never become Hokage... he's an S-Rank Missing Nin and I don't think its in his personality to be a leader.

[Kuroi Getsuga Tenshou]

Naruto

[byakuya999]

naruto is bound to be the next hokae no doubt

[kujahlegend]

Kakashi could never become Hokage :/ He's one of those characters who'll eventually hit a solid brick wall in power growth and stay there forever >.<

Yamato, Sai, Sakura wont become Hokage's either. Since there are people within their generation who have greater potential and ability.

Top 3 candidates?
Danzo, Shikamaru and no doubt Naruto.

You might even want to think about Neji, his growth in strength is the greatest out of his generation (bar Naruto and Sasuke for obvious reasons). he's got quite a good head and after the timeskip his attitude towards others has changed in the direction of "Hokage spirit". Being the first to become a Jounin he's obviously got alot of skill and potential.

[Zephiroth]

Most likely Naruto since he's the main character. xD

[Milan]

Naruto will become the next Hokage if you ask me.

[Kuroi Getsuga Tenshou]

Naruto

[Noitora]

Neji will become Hokage if Naruto die or just go wandering.

Neji is smart and powerful ninja. he also cared for his people now. But i dont think that a clan member could become Hokage.

[Juujika]

Jirya most likely, naruto isnt ready to become hokage yet.. hes not strong enough or smart enough to take that seat. Jirya is still stronger then him and theres that one guy Dazun something, the guy who created the roots ANBU's. He would want to take over as well.

[GaaraoftheFunk]

I think that konohamaru will be the next hokage but shikamaru would be better

[salkcin89]

Naruto will be the hokage because he will definitely protect the village and that is most important thing to become a hokage

[SunnyPie♥]

Hinata!

XDD

Nah, I would like if the future hokage was Shikamaru.

[Samanosuke]

Neji or Shikamaru

[Monkey_man]

I am making a guess there will be a repeat of the chunin exams the 5th will die and a new character will be introduced

[davidn15]

Naruto's getting there...eventually

[Silentstrike]

My thoughts:.-

Naruto will kill Sasuke in the final battle, which is right after he kills the Leader. Naruto will win the same way he lost in their match in teh Valley of the End, only a Chidori Current vs. Oddame Rasengan. (XD)

Naruto will come back to Konoha, have an emotional burial, then Naruto will be elected Hokage. At that moment, they'll reveal info about the fourth, I bet.

If this doesn't happen, maybe Sasuke and Naruto will reason, and Sasuke will come back and become Hokage. That'd be great.

[Kuroi Getsuga Tenshou]

Uzumaki Naruto

[Infinite]

Naruto, but if this series goes on longer than we expect, and there is another in between, probably Shikamaru.

[kenicchi]

the two best candidates are neji, and shikamaru, but since the show is called naruto,... well, i dont have to finish that now do i?

[Kyouka Suigetsu]

Definitely not that retard named Naruto. If he really knew what being Hokage entailed, he'd be screaming "I'm never gonna be Hokage!" Alas, the ignorance of youth has doomed him to a purgatory of paper work and assigning missions to young upstart ninjas. Naruto is going to commit suicide after a month of having the position.

[kenicchi]

Naruto is going to commit suicide after a month of having the position.

hahaha, if that were the case, then i want him to be hokage

[Polygon]

Right now, the most applicable person to become Hokage after Tsunade is Jiraiya.

[Kenpachi-Dono]

oh coarse it's gonna be Naruto...Tsunade will be Hakoge for a while then once she either steps down or dies Naruto will be older and alot wiser..plus he's already stronger than the 4th being that he completed rasengan and created his own jutsu

[Nood]

Discarding Naruto's ultimate determination, he doesnt have even 1 of the traits that a Hokage needs.
If it wasnt the show's name, Naruto would never ever become a Hokage, to be correct he wouldnt ever become a jounin anyway. (Or to be precise he wouldn't have become a ninja to begin with...) He simply lacks the techniques, intellect, attitude, leadership, everything.

Shikamaru, a few years of hard work later would be able to do the job. Someone like Neji still seems too onesided of a personality for something like this, he would be tyrannical.

[Mikado]

The best one is Jiraya.

[Kenpachi-Dono]

he doesn't have one trait a hokage needs?

how bout determination
love for his village
the fact that he is willing to die to protect the ideals of his village
the incredible amount of chakra
the fact that he is the only one who surpass the 4th

just to name a few..Naruto has way more than enough traits and characteristics of becoming a Hokage

[Nood]

he doesn't have one trait a hokage needs?

how bout determination
love for his village
the fact that he is willing to die to protect the ideals of his village
the incredible amount of chakra
the fact that he is the only one who surpass the 4th

just to name a few..Naruto has way more than enough traits and characteristics of becoming a Hokage

Hah.

Determination is a good thing when your pursuing your dream and fighting and whatever, but when your the boss it won't make you any better.
Yes, he love shes village, so what? Ofcourse its needed but there are lot more concrete, practical things.
Every ninja is willing to die for hes village, they ARE soldiers.
Lotsof chakra, so what? Hes still as stupid as a 10 year old.
Yondaime would pack Naruto into an obento befor ehe would notice that a battle has started, thats how far he surpassed him, aswell as Kakashi.


How many jutsus a Hokage must know? 1000? Naruto has...about 4 at the moment, after training for 3 years with Jiraiya. With this learning rate when hes about 300 years old he'll be available to be Hokage.
You know a village leader actually isn't a shonen hero, can you count how many times Naruto was stopped by people like Kakashi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and basically everyone, because hes extremely rash, and cares nothing about consequences. You can't lead hundreds of civilians with that attitude.
He also can't tell good apart from evil, hes whole sasuke complex is all about being a moron.
Hes tactical capabalities are next to zero. He cant think further then 2-3 steps, but usually he doesnt even try.

And THIS is just to name a few.
When Naruto will become a Hokage, he'll do crap, most likely he will have someone elses control everything while he'll be smiling like an idiot about having hes face on the mountain.
Hotheaded, rash, careless, reckless, narrowminded people arent suited to be a leader of anything.

[Juujika]

Hah.
Determination is a good thing when your pursuing your dream and fighting and whatever, but when your the boss it won't make you any better.
Yes, he love shes village, so what? Ofcourse its needed but there are lot more concrete, practical things.
Every ninja is willing to die for hes village, they ARE soldiers.
Lotsof chakra, so what? Hes still as stupid as a 10 year old.
Yondaime would pack Naruto into an obento befor ehe would notice that a battle has started, thats how far he surpassed him, aswell as Kakashi.
How many jutsus a Hokage must know? 1000? Naruto has...about 4 at the moment, after training for 3 years with Jiraiya. With this learning rate when hes about 300 years old he'll be available to be Hokage.
You know a village leader actually isn't a shonen hero, can you count how many times Naruto was stopped by people like Kakashi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and basically everyone, because hes extremely rash, and cares nothing about consequences. You can't lead hundreds of civilians with that attitude.
He also can't tell good apart from evil, hes whole sasuke complex is all about being a moron.
Hes tactical capabalities are next to zero. He cant think further then 2-3 steps, but usually he doesnt even try.
And THIS is just to name a few.
When Naruto will become a Hokage, he'll do crap, most likely he will have someone elses control everything while he'll be smiling like an idiot about having hes face on the mountain.
Hotheaded, rash, careless, reckless, narrowminded people arent suited to be a leader of anything.

The number of jutsu's dont really matter for a hokage. Quality over quantity when it comes to that type of thing. Orochimaru knowing over 1000s of jutsus didnt save him from getting killed by sasuke.

determination is pretty much required for a good hokage, naruto has alot of that and the power to understand people and visa versa. Though that doesnt really help on the battle field with a 1 on 1 fight. But if a hokage is able to inspire his troops then they'll preform better. Thats pretty much the only plus naruto has for running as Hokage.

Intelligence wise, hes quicker on the up take then before.. but still dumb as a sac of hammers compared to most of the upper class jounin and chuunin he hangs around.

The only way i could see naruto reaching hokage in less then 5-10 years is if he kept with the mass shadow clone training that allowed him to create pretty much the most powerful jutsu that has been seen yet in naruto. He would have to work on Intelligence by reading books and gaining battle experience by fighting other jounin's with just clones. Once he can beat Jiraya or kakashi without using his resegan copy, in anyform then he should be ready for hokage.

But personally, I say my top choice for hokage is Jiraya. The rest of the shinobi in the leaf village are great in one or two maybe three things but not all.

Shicomaru or however its spelled is extremely smart, but jutsu's would fail against someone who is close to his intelligence, Kakashi could probably beat him. Kakashi has intelligence and talent but when death is near he needs the sharingan which reduces him to sick bed. If someone could out live his sharingan they could easily kill him.

[Nood]

I think there was a "rule" for the hokage to possess a great amount of jutsus, thats probably to ensure the knowledge of ninjas needed.

He can become a statue-type Hokage, I agree, but not a real leader who can control things.

Shikamaru could be a great Hokage in 10 years, but he doesnt have the motive. He was the only one who exacted hes only motive, vengeance in a short amount of time. Thou I do think he lost hes lazy attitude.

Everyone have weaknesses, Tsunade had quite a greatone aswell. So somethign like Kakashi's sharingan outage shouldn't disqualify him. If it wouldnt be for hes death (my own prediction/opinion) he would easily have a chance. :)

Kakashi, Jiraiya would beat Naruto even if he would use the windrasengan 10 times...why the heart-guy was beat by it is because he couldn't allow himself to attack because 10 people were behind Naruto rdy to jump in and help him.
In an 1 on 1 Naruto would've lost that battle, most likely he would have fallen with face into hes own windrasengan killing himself.

[Kenta]

I think you need a level of strength to be a hokage, not just brainpower. If someone from Akatsuki decides to capture Shikamaru, I doubt he can think of a plan on a whim to save his own ass, even for someone with his IQ. Strength, intellect, dedication, and love for his/her country are the prerequisites to be hokage IMO.

Shikamaru is too laid back, and imagine him with a load of paperwork on his desk. He'd rather stare at the clouds.

[raindrops028]

Naruto because he's nice and strong...He has some qualities of being a leader..

[Nood]

I think you need a level of strength to be a hokage, not just brainpower. If someone from Akatsuki decides to capture Shikamaru, I doubt he can think of a plan on a whim to save his own ass, even for someone with his IQ. Strength, intellect, dedication, and love for his/her country are the prerequisites to be hokage IMO.
Shikamaru is too laid back, and imagine him with a load of paperwork on his desk. He'd rather stare at the clouds.

True, but even if Shikamaru excels only at tactics, thats still ONE MORE thing Naruto excels at.
Naruto could get abducted by Konohamaru...

Thats why I said that since Shikamaru seems to lost hes lazy attitude with Asuma's death, in 10 years he could have the power/skill to become one.

Unlike Naruto he is actually impressive when he does something, he outdid an opponent way out of hes leauge. Naruto beat an opponent way out of hes leuge with a "LEMMEHUG YOU TOGETHER WITH THIS BARREL OF GASOLINE AND A LIGHTER" technique, and 10 people backing him up. Not impressive.
Only impressive thing he got is the Kyuubi...
Remember why Gaara got to be Kazekage, what the guys in the meeting said?
Same thing how Naruto could become Hokage, to be controlled more easily (as a Hokage can't run wild whenever something happens) and because he is good for the morale of the village.

[Rayster]

Shikamaru.. tho as Kenta said, you need someone who won't daze off and have considerable strength. an obvious choice..

or Sasuke..

Yeah.. Sasuke. He's like the Gaara of the Leaf Village. That's assuming he returns to the 'good' side after he's actually gotten past the age of 15
That's only if Naruto dies or something.. (which I highly doubt) and Sasuke realises the "error" of his ways or watever.

His strong persona would be viable as a trait for a good Hokage. Even his face and hairstyle fits being carved on the cliffs >_>'

[Nood]

Jesus cant be Hokage, hes above it.

Also, I bet Narutoverse's continent is already Sasuke-head shaped.

[rukia2011]

naruto will be the next hokage

[Kenpachi-Dono]

Naruto has no tactical skills? if that was the case then how does he ever win a fight...few examples

When he fought Kabuto and he couldn't hit him with the rasengan while they were moving..he was willing to take a kunai hit to make sure Kabuto couldn't move anymore so he could hit him with the rasengan..true it was a dumb move because of the possible concequences but it's something he came up with himself

Naruto vs Kakuza...while it would have taken the others a while to keep killing him to get rid of his hearts Naruto knew that one powerful justu was needed to eliminate them all at once...he sent his shadow clones in to gauge kakuza's strength and came up with a plan to hit him with his fuuton rasen shuriken...even after it failed the first time he devised another way to make it work where he could hit him before it fizzled out


those are just a couple of examples..and the fact that u said naruto only has 4 jutsu's? are you serious....if u think he has 4 jutsu's then u must be stuck on episode like 3 or 4 right?

like i stated before Naruto possess damn near all the qualities of a future hokage..Shikamaru is a good captain...he can come up with plans and evaluate the enemy quickly that's true..he has all the makings of a top notch general or something of that nature but not of a Hokage

[rukia2011]

ya but when you see it he finds a way to win

[Nood]

Naruto has no tactical skills? if that was the case then how does he ever win a fight...few examples
When he fought Kabuto and he couldn't hit him with the rasengan while they were moving..he was willing to take a kunai hit to make sure Kabuto couldn't move anymore so he could hit him with the rasengan..true it was a dumb move because of the possible concequences but it's something he came up with himself
Naruto vs Kakuza...while it would have taken the others a while to keep killing him to get rid of his hearts Naruto knew that one powerful justu was needed to eliminate them all at once...he sent his shadow clones in to gauge kakuza's strength and came up with a plan to hit him with his fuuton rasen shuriken...even after it failed the first time he devised another way to make it work where he could hit him before it fizzled out
those are just a couple of examples..and the fact that u said naruto only has 4 jutsu's? are you serious....if u think he has 4 jutsu's then u must be stuck on episode like 3 or 4 right?
like i stated before Naruto possess damn near all the qualities of a future hokage..Shikamaru is a good captain...he can come up with plans and evaluate the enemy quickly that's true..he has all the makings of a top notch general or something of that nature but not of a Hokage

Naruto's tactic:
1. Spam Kagebunshin
2. Rasengan

Thats all there to use, everything else is just a coincidence.
He didnt even fight Kakuzu, he was using hes most powerful technique against a basically defenseless guy.

If you think he has more jutsus, then show me. But only the 100% succesful ones.

[Kuroi Getsuga Tenshou]

can't argue with that....but this manga cannot END without that dude being the next hokage....I believe Naruto will own in the end!!!

[rukia2011]

yup his right it has to end with him bieng hokage

[kenicchi]

if it doesnt, i dont see the point in calling the show naruto, or have him talk about his dreams for the first hundred somthing episodes

[momo-taichou]

1. Naruto for sure =]
not sasuke he would kill too many people
2. Shikamaru because hes a genius

[Juujika]

1. Naruto for sure =]
not sasuke he would kill too many people
2. Shikamaru because hes a genius
Itachi will be next hokage

[99wattr89]

Sasuke if he wasn't such a ****.

It'll be Naruto eventually. Once Naruto learns how to not be a retard.

[Draffut]

The only fights Naruto has shown real strategy was against Neji and Zabuza. And a lesser degree Gaara.

Kabuto and Kakuzu were silly. They were both made epically stupid just to let Naruto show off his new abilities.

[CruciaL]

It's obvious.

Naruto will become a Hokage at the end of the Naruto Anime/Manga.

[KholdStare]

I believe that Shikamaru would make a very suitable Hokage. Sasuke would be a great choice but he has obviously chose revenge over his village. Putting anything above his/her village is something a Hokage simply cannot do.

[99wattr89]

I believe that Shikamaru would make a very suitable Hokage. Sasuke would be a great choice but he has obviously chose revenge over his village. Putting anything above his/her village is something a Hokage simply cannot do.
A Hokage also needs to be a powerful ninja, Shikamaru's intelligence would be pretty usless if he actually had to fight someone in real time instead of being given half an hour to think about everything, so he wouldn't be strong enough to be Hokage unless he learned some powerful new techniques.

[Jeggo]

The day naruto becomes hokage , ill stop watching , reading naruto. But it will happen in the last episode/ chapter so np :)

Imo kakashi would be a good choice. But he needs to get a lil stronger. But when thunade dies he ll be , 50 yrs old right? so he will be uber :)
So its kakashi.

[99wattr89]

The day naruto becomes hokage , ill stop watching , reading naruto. But it will happen in the last episode/ chapter so np :)
Imo kakashi would be a good choice. But he needs to get a lil stronger. But when thunade dies he ll be , 50 yrs old right? so he will be uber :)
So its kakashi.
Yeah, Kakashi is probably the closest to becoming Hokage, if he can just get strong enough then he'd have all the qualities a Hokage needs, plus, he's already a lot stronger than any of the other candidates we know of.

[Gettles]

Yeah, Kakashi is probably the closest to becoming Hokage, if he can just get strong enough then he'd have all the qualities a Hokage needs, plus, he's already a lot stronger than any of the other candidates we know of.

The problem is anytime he does anything he ends up in the hospital for a month.

[99wattr89]

The problem is anytime he does anything he ends up in the hospital for a month.
Yeah, so he needs to get stronger, so he doesn't keep getting hospitalised...

[Shinkage]

Kakashi or Shikamaru seem a sound bet.

I thought Kakashi's level of ability was at the same level as a sannin? Meaning he is on par with Tsunade... Maybe it was a lie or I mis-read it.

[99wattr89]

Kakashi or Shikamaru seem a sound bet.

I thought Kakashi's level of ability was at the same level as a sannin? Meaning he is on par with Tsunade... Maybe it was a lie or I mis-read it.
That was his father.

[Enix]

every one is going to say naruto

[notpr0nerz]

The Akatsuki Leader since his real reason to create Akatsuki is to become Hokage.

[99wattr89]

The Akatsuki Leader since his real reason to create Akatsuki is to become Hokage.
Uhhh... no it's not... o_O

[SoraStrife]

Most people here say it has to be Naruto because of "why else would it be called Naruto if he didnt get Hokage?" Well, what if Naruto dies in the end, and Kakashi gets Hokage? Weve already seen the stone with the names of the "Villages Heroes" written on it several times, Iruka and Kakashi being ones who frequent the grave site. Also, remember that in the very beginning, when we were first introduced to the stone, and before Naruto knew what it was, he said "Im going to get my name on that stone someday!"

I know it may seem a bit out of reach, but what if Naruto, in front of the whole village, defends it to the death, killing the ultimate opponent, whether it be Sasuke, Akatsuki, one of the tailed beasts, what have you, and the name is a sort of "in memoriam" and the last scene is the Hokage, Hatake Kakashi, standing at that stone again, this time looking at the name Naruto

just an idea really...

[Aina1]

Naruto . . . too bad.

[KholdStare]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/jad13_2007/mine55.jpg

Enough said.

[Alex26]

I think Naru will die way before he could become Hokage. He will be concidered one cuz he'll most likely save the village from the "evil one" but he wont become an hokage "officialy"

Who for Hokage? Kakashi, maybe Shikamaru and Jiraiya if he were to survive till another hokage's needed. Again, cant see Naruto becoming Hokage >.<

[inocho]

I vouch Gai Sensei, after Jiraiya.....if Jiraiya dies, Kakashi, isn't a Hokage material type, especially since he's the kind that is always late.

Gai, Maito Gai.....eventhough he's lacking in ninjutsu and genjutsu....but he's really passionate over his work, with his competitiveness.....everybody is going to be healthy and strong to fight and conquer other countries!!!

[Trouse]

... and conquer other countries!!!
Eh, if Gai does that he'd be the worst possible Hokage one could imagine. A good Hokage keeps the peace between their own country and others.

[D3v]

If kakashi can get stronger then he will be a good choice for the next hokage. The best choice would have been Jiraiya but seems like he is going to die soon so that option is out. Naruto is way too retarded to be the next hokage, maybe the next to next if he can grow some brain cells. He has the power and the passion but he is about as dumb as a rock. Shikamaru is great in terms of intelligence and strategic thinking but unless he becomes seriously powerful he is not really a good choice.

Oh and personally I think Naruto will die in the end, fighting against something truely evil and powerful (either Sasuke in his super villain mode or some other new character/demon) to protect the village, and that will be the big climax. That will be a more satisfying end because here was a guy who gave his all for the village and died to protect it. If he just becomes Hokage in the end then it will feel like such an anticlimax since that dumbass keeps shouting "I will become hokage for sure!" every 5 minutes.

[inocho]

Eh, if Gai does that he'd be the worst possible Hokage one could imagine. A good Hokage keeps the peace between their own country and others.
What is wrong with conquering other countries? It's the only way to keep peace and order!!!!!

[Undying]

What is wrong with conquering other countries? It's the only way to keep peace and order!!!!!
:Domo

Yeah, no. You know that somewhere, some time, someone will revolt. And then, it's chaos.

[Wacer]

I see kakashi as being the next hokage after tsunade dies. I think when she goes naruto will still be to inexperienced to fill the shoes of hokage. I think kakashi would be the next choice because not only is he one of the strongest ninjas in konoha but he is also one of the smartest to, combine that with all his experience and i think he would be a good choice

[Sesshomaru]

Kakashi is not hokage type person... he always late, he is lazy, etc... imagine that there is meeting with elders, they would die waiting for him xD

[Zolo]

Rofl!

Kakashi would change though with this mass responsibility.

I'd probably say Yamato, well-together person. Kekai genkai, pretty knowledgeable.

[Mercurius]

Kakashi is not hokage type person... he always late, he is lazy, etc... imagine that there is meeting with elders, they would die waiting for him xD

Lol, well Tsunade isn't really a red rose either, with that gambling addiction of hers...She could lose the village as part of the pot in a gambling to game to get some money of something like that :p



Anyway I think that none of the current people in Konoha have great possibility of becoming Hokage...

Jiraiya is too old, Tsunade already became Hokage in his place

Naruto is (still) too dumb en full with powerful techniques...that he isn't allowed to use cause their too dangerous (YAY...then what's the use of having them)

Kakashi is a very powerful and tactical Jounin but he isn't Kage/S rank

...If anyone of Konoha would have been Kage then I'd say Itachi...but since he left the village and probably won't come back (O rly) ...I guess we can't count him can we

[FullMetal Rebel]

Kakashi is very suitable to be the next one IMO. Until Naruto becomes the hokage.

[Sesshomaru]

There can be some other strong people... just they didn't seen so far in manga... like recently was the case with Danzou...

[ClayFace]

I'd say kakashi if anyone... Though he his a little lazy, and a little bit of a perv is a very powerful, skillful, and tactical ninja. I think he could make the change to become a wise leader of the village.

[BloodCero]

Kakashi? really? I mean, kakashi is too laid back to be hokage, Isn't it even possible to bring some new blood into the fray? And Tsunade doesn't seem like she is about ready to die yet, I really liked D3v's idea about Naruto dying to save the village, (most likely from Pain) and then perhaps Sasuke could take the role as Naruto's last request? From my point of view it sounds really good, and it feels like something that the author would actually do.

[Sesshomaru]

It's going to be Naruto of course... Kishimoto was always predictable

[SweetyKnight]

Naruto, of course! Because he is so dedicated, determined and wants to be Hokage with all his heart!

[Mercurius]

That won't help U much...If u're dying

[lil'Bleachie]

I've no idea who should be hokage...Iruka? He seems responsible, just really weak as well...Kakashi is too laid back and lazy. He's strong...kind of...but really irresponsible. Every hokage so far has been just smart and powerful with a great love for the village, so it could be Naruto also. He's got the passion and the power...but his IQ is lower than a worm's...Shikamaru is nice and smart though. His brain would make up for his weaknesses (refer to his battles) and he seems to care about the village and his duty enough.

I don't want Naruto to become hokage since that would be so predictable and I'd end up hate-mailing Kishimoto-san.

I'm now worried for the future of Konohagakure.

[Miyata]

Kakashi is the most likely candidate, unless he dies from some unforeseen jutsu he's come up with.

After that, Shikamaru seems like the best choice.

[Kuroudo]

wow, lot of you people DONT want naruto to become hokage, lol what if there is a part 3 of naruto, and naruto is now 100% not annoying and is all mature and stuff, then he becomes hokage.

anyways my vote goes to kakashi, i cant seem to find any other ninja in konoha that is suitable, shikamaru=smart yet too young, azuma=dead, gai=too emotionally crazy, iruka=too crappy.etc

[CallouS]

Mm. I would stop reading Naruto if Naruto becomes the Hokage. That would be utterly generic and cliche, how the main character becomes the top-dawg in the village.

Kakashi wouldn't become Hokage simply because of his personality, as someone else has already stated. He's too, dare I say, lazy? It doesn't seem like he would jump on the bang-wagon when the topic of Hokage-ship would arise.

I'm speaking to my friend about, as him and I are in a computer lab at school, and he has made a good point. Possibly Shikamaru, as he would do it in the name of Asuma, as it was his blood-right. I can see Shikamaru being driven to become the Hokage, though, I can also see Neji becoming Hokage as well, driven by Naruto's idea of changing the ways of the Hyuuga clan.

Though, I suppose we will see in time. It probably will be Naruto, sad enough.

[realmasterx]

but pretty much to become hokage you have to have a unique power like naruto *spoiler:new rasengan*and naruto have the ninetail fox so that make him unique and he is supost to learn how to control that power suppostly so lets just wait untill the end >.>

[Sesshomaru]

Mm. I would stop reading Naruto if Naruto becomes the Hokage.

When Naruto become hokage, manga is going to end, so don't worry... even if you change your mind, there be no more naruto's manga to read ;D

...and he will become hokage, that's the point...

[h3h3h3]

Kakashi, Tsunade and Jiraya agrees with me.

[Sesshomaru]

Kakashi, Tsunade and Jiraya agrees with me.

...about what?

[ShinigamiBane]

I can't really see Shikamaru taking a desk job with a lot of paperwork, it'd be too troublesome for him :Haha . Meh, I'd like to see Naruto take up the post of Hokage depending on how long it takes before Tsunade dies/resigns.

[the dark one]

Naruto cus it is his dream and her sead that he will be hokage i think he will be 8th of 9th hokage cus hers got the spirt and the detirmanashon to hellp people and yh hes a littal crazy but i thek hes got whant it takes

[-=Yanayo=-]

hmm I'd love to say Kakashi but i doubt he will, I'd hope of course for Naruto to become hokage or even Sakura

[SupraSpeed]

nood, when you say determination doesn't play a roll after you become hokage, you are mistaken. Without determination, what will keep you motivated? Determination plays a big roll in any leading position. I dunno who's going to become hokage next, but i have a feeling jiraiya won't be one of the candidates.

[D3v]

Yeah Jiraiya won't be the next hokage considering he is dead.

[narutoandino]

naruto who else is there i mean look at the progress he is making he just need to become chunin

[Trouse]

Haha, that's right. I forgot he's still a Genin. He surpassed the Chuunin level by miles, I think he's about Jounin level. Of course, he'll surpass everyone at the end of the manga and become Hokage. It's too obvious.

[Night Prowler]

Your all saying that Kakashi is lazy, I disagree and even if he is he would change his ways like Tsunade did with her gambling.

I think its could also be Shikamaru as he isn't lazy anymore as he has grown up.