This article contains spoilers for the Naruto series.
Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most iconic characters in all of anime, best known as a hero. Naruto series. The yellow haired ninja has inspired a generation around the world with his immense courage, never giving up and rising above all odds. Naruto Uzumaki is an absolutely incredible hero, and fans know that his dream of becoming the Hokage of his village serves as an inspiration to many.
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At the end of his long and difficult journey, Naruto Uzumaki succeeded to become Hokage of Konoha. Several years after the conclusion of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto was made the Seventh Hokage of the village, and to this day, he continues to be the Seventh Hokage. However, there is a debate about whether Naruto should be the seventh Hokage of the village or not. While Naruto Uzumaki certainly has the power to hold his position, it wastes his other talents, and it is precisely for this reason that he should be permanently removed from the position of Hokage.
Naruto Uzumaki has been cast in Boruto as the Hokage
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Naruto was wasted in the Hokage office
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Fans want to pay more attention to him
Becoming Hokage is the highest honor any shinobi of Konoha can achieve. Generally, shinobi ranks are classified into Genin, then Chunin and finally, Jonin. There are some of the strongest people in a particular village who can become kage. Not only do they have immense power, but their maturity must be on a completely different level, as well as the will to protect the innocent. The Hokage is essentially a leader and protector of the village who must treat everyone as his family.
This is not the story of a boy aiming to become Hokage. That was my father's story. This is not just my story! – Boruto Uzumaki, Boruto Chapter 1
In that regard, Naruto Uzumaki checks all the boxes. He is by far the strongest person in the village. and at the same time, He embodies the will of fireHe sees everyone in the village as his family. Naruto is the best leader any village could ask for.
Unfortunately, Naruto becoming Hokage means his other attributes are completely wasted. in Boruto series, it is quite clear to see Naruto is rusty from being Hokage. For the strongest warrior in the village, getting rusty is unforgivable. Naruto Uzumaki's battle against Shin Uchiha was proof of that. Although very powerful, Naruto was easily stabbed in the stomach by a weakling. When Kurama saw this, he bluntly told Naruto that he was rusty and that he should train more. Indeed, throughout Boruto series, Kurama has asked Naruto to train more on various occasions. Of course, Naruto still pulled when necessary, like the fight against Momoshiki, or the fight against Isshiki. But, this is the fact Naruto is not so fit anymoreAnd that's a big issue.
Naruto is the strongest in the world, and he needs to be more active
The strongest ninja in the world should always be on the frontline and this is an undeniable fact. The ninja world has changed a lot in the last two decades. The threats the ninja world now faces are not what they used to be. A shinobi infiltrator could easily be dealt with by a jonin in days. However, now, the threats they face are Otsutsuki-level aliens and possibly the Shinju, who are just as strong. The average Jonin or Chunin cannot deal with these problems.
Of course, there are some people in Boruto's generation who can fight these threats, such as Sarada Uchiha, Boruto himself and even Kawaki. But the great majority of others are helpless against them. Having characters like Naruto Uzumaki in the forefront as much as possible is absolutely essential. If that means giving up the title of Hokage, then so be it.
This power is immense. It must be more than him. But the drawbacks are too great. You see, the fact that it drains our lifespan is the key here. Because the chakras are connected, the power that comes into existence from the fragments of our lives also drains his life upon contact. That is the power of the Baryon mode. – Kurama to Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto should not be the Hokage but sit in an office from which he can do little. Instead, he must hone his skills day by day and set an example for the next generation by taking the lead from the front on the battlefield. That is what a true leader does.
Instead, someone more diplomatically skilled, such as Shikshamaru Nara, should take the title of Hokage. Naruto deserves the position of Hokage, and that goes without saying, and there is no better Hokage than him in the entire series. But, Koma, he must leave this title behind if he truly wants to help against the greatest threats the world faces.
Naruto's best moments come outside the Hokage's office
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Naruto saved the world without being Hokage
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His true powers shine on the battlefield
It's no surprise to learn that all of Naruto's best moments in the franchise have come out of the Hokage's office. As Hokage, Naruto gets to do very little. In fact, this is true for the vast majority of cages. They rarely get their chance to shine, and only do so when they attack villages or when they are in battle. For side characters, such as the other Hokage, this works fine. But for Naruto, it's a problem.
Naruto shined a lot in many battles of the original series Because he wasn't going to let his skills go to waste sitting in an office. In Boruto, his best moments came when he was forced to leave the office and take matters into his own hands, despite others like Shikamaru advising against it.
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Naruto's own instincts tell him to take matters into his own hands and lead from the front. Village politics forces him to stay in the office burdened with paperwork. This should be someone else's problem, not Naruto's, and fans know that once he returns, it will be best for him to step away from the position of Hokage, as Sasuke has for years.
Fans hope to see Naruto back on the frontline in the future
The return of Naruto Uzumaki will finally happen. It doesn't seem like it's closed now, but it will be later down the line. Once Naruto returns, it would be better for the village to keep Konohamaru as the next Hokage, or maybe let Shikamaru continue his position as Hokage. Naruto should instead serve as an elite ninja of the village who leads from the front and participates in exciting battles.
That's what Naruto needs at this point, and he can team up with Sasuke to face the greatest enemies together, and that's something that fans love to see as well. As great as the honor of being Hokage is, it's holding Naruto back, and it should be thrown aside. Naruto shouldn't be Hokage of Konoha when he returnsAnd that may be a tough pill to swallow for some fans, but it will make his character even richer.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is a sequel to the original Boruto series, written by Mikio Ikemoto, and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows the journey of Boruto Uzumaki, 3 years after the events of Omnipotence in the story. Boruto must now work to save the world from the dangers he faces while dealing with his brother, Kawaki. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 30 is set for official release on January 20, 2026. Chapter release time is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can officially read the chapter on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
