This article contains spoilers from the Boruto series.
Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most beloved characters in the whole Boruto franchise, and quite easily the strongest ninja of all time as well. Naruto aimed to become the Hokage of Konoha, and while the journey wasn't easy, he did eventually end up reaching the very top.
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Naruto Uzumaki has reigned as Hokage for quite some time now, but the recent events of the Boruto manga have seen to it that Konoha gets a new Hokage. In the absence of Lord Seventh, replacements for Naruto Uzumaki have lined up. Not all of them hold the same potential, but some would certainly be able to fill in Naruto's footsteps perfectly and do a good job at replacing him.
Konohamaru Sarutobi
Naruto Uzumaki's Apprentice
Known to be the strongest Sarutobi at the moment, Konohamaru has been surrounded by powerful Hokage all his life. He is the grandson of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the apprentice of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Konohamaru himself wants to be the Hokage of Konoha and while that's not easy to achieve, fans know for a fact that he has it in him to replace Naruto Uzumaki. Konohamaru is still weak, but he showed great potential in the fight against Matsuri recently. He will continue to grow stronger in Boruto, and there will come a time when he'll have matured enough to replace Naruto Uzumaki as Hokage. For now, he's one of the likeliest candidates for the position of 8th Hokage.
Shikamaru Nara
The Unofficial 8th Hokage
Right now, Konoha technically doesn't have a Hokage. Naruto Uzumaki was the last official Hokage and after his disappearance, it was Shikamaru Nara who officially took over. But, Shikamaru isn't the real 8th Hokage of Konoha. He's only working on an interim basis. Shikamaru refuses to officially take the position of 8th Hokage and he is also aware of the fact that Naruto Uzumaki lives. It is highly likely that he won't take the position of 8th Hokage anytime soon, and possibly even get branded a traitor for collaborating with Naruto Uzumaki.
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Sakura Haruno
The Apprentice Of A Hokage
If there's one person who truly deserves to be the Hokage in the Boruto series while being present in Konoha at the moment, it's Sakura Haruno. She is the apprentice of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade Senju, and fans know for a fact that she is more than capable of becoming the Hokage of the village. Sakura is incredibly powerful, and on top of that, she's smart. She knows how to lead and she's capable of defending the village even better than Tsunade Senju since she went on to surpass her. Truly, Sakura would be the best replacement for Naruto right now in the absence of Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto himself.
Sasuke Uchiha
The Other Hokage Of Konoha
Known to be the Other Hokage of Konoha, fans know very well that Sasuke would also be a perfect fit for the position of Hokage in Boruto. The only issue is that Sasuke Uchiha is branded as a traitor by Konoha and that he's been incapacitated by the Shinju. That said, Sasuke Uchiha is likely to return long before Naruto, given that the defeat of Hidari will bring him back. Meanwhile, Naruto won't be freed until after the battle between Boruto and Kawaki. In that sense, Sasuke will return long before Naruto Uzumaki does, and as that happens, the possibility of him returning to the village and becoming the next Hokage rises. With his experience and, above all, his strength, Sasuke Uchiha would be the perfect replacement for Naruto Uzumaki as the Hokage of the village.
Sarada Uchiha
The Future Hokage Of Konoha
Konoha doesn't have a Hokage right now, and it's quite clear to see how disjointed they are at the moment. However, their future is already sorted, with Sarada Uchiha aiming to become the next Hokage. Sarada is the best replacement for Naruto Uzumaki and she might just be the only one who can truly carry the torch from the Seventh Hokage. Sarada carries the Will of Fire and she knows the worth of every single villager.
She also knows how to lead from the front, given that she's done it on countless occasions. On top of that, Sarada is incredibly overpowered, thanks to her recent awakening of Mangekyo Sharingan, with more powers to come in the future. She will definitely become the Hokage in the future, and fans can rest assured that she'll replace Naruto well.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex's chapter 28 is set for its official release on November 20, 2025. The release time of the chapter is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on the Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps.
- Release Date
- April 5, 2017
- Network
- TV Tokyo
Boruto is an action anime series that continues years after the events of Naruto, now in the shoes of the next generation - many of which are the children of the protagonists from the original series. Boruto follows the titular character, the son of Naruto, who seeks to impress his father. Together with the other ninjas-in-training, Boruto will battle to overcome trials and threats even more significant than his father ever faced.
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
