This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
Summary
- Shikamaru isn't the official Hokage and a new leader is needed for Konoha.
- Sarada Uchiha is too young to be Hokage, so Sasuke Uchiha might be the next choice.
- Sasuke's truth will be revealed, making him a perfect candidate for the Hokage position.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is incredibly exciting at the moment, especially since the battles against the Shinju have finally begun. Fans are incredibly excited to see the major battles develop over the course of the next few months. Not only will these battles give the fans exciting action, but they'll also go on to change the fate of the world itself, especially Konoha, who are the most affected by the Shinju debacle.
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Undoubtedly, Konoha's Hokage problem will come into the picture one more time, and Kishimoto might just have chosen the perfect person to assume this role. The next Hokage might be one that Kishimoto previously teased wanted the position.
Why Konoha Might Need A New Hokage
- Shikamaru Isn't The Official Hokage
- A New Hokage Is Needed
Konoha getting a new Hokage after Naruto is a no-brainer. While fans got to see Shikamaru in the position of Hokage recently, it was later confirmed that he only held the position on an interim basis. Shikamaru isn't the official 8th Hokage, even though he's been there for a while now, and he doesn't intend for Konoha to get another Hokage either.
You cannot evade the responsibility of becoming the Seventh Hokage forever, Shikamaru! — The Elders of Konoha
But, at the same time, the author made sure to highlight the fact that the daimyo and the elders won't wait around forever for a new Hokage to appear. Logically speaking, Konoha not having a proper leader is, understandably, seen as instability by other villages. Naturally, they want the village to have a good leader at the helm, regardless of what Shikamaru wants to do.
At this point, it is already clear that Shikamaru Nara is way too weak to be the Hokage of the village. More than that, he doesn't even want to be the permanent Hokage. If Kishimoto wanted to make him the Hokage, he would've taken this position already, but he hasn't. This indicates that there are plans for someone else to come and take this position in the future of the story.
Sarada Is Too Young
Of course, whenever the topic did Hokage candidates comes up, Sarada Uchiha is almost always a frontrunner. Fans know for a fact that Sarada Uchiha is an extremely important figure in the world of Boruto, and that he's destined to be the Hokage of the village. However, Sarada won't be the Hokage anytime soon. She certainly does have remarkable strength, but she's definitely too young to actually be the Hokage right now. Sarada won't be the Hokage for the next 10-15 more years, which means Konoha needs a short-term fix, and this could be none other than her very own father, Sasuke.
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Konoha Needs Sasuke Uchiha As Hokage
Sasuke’s Truth Should Be Revealed Soon
Sasuke Uchiha is the perfect candidate for the Hokage position in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. Fans know for a fact that Sasuke would've been the Hokage had he not left the village after Omnipotence. Right now, Konoha sees Sasuke Uchiha as a traitor and a collaborator with Boruto Uzumaki. However, the truth is slowly coming out. Shikamaru has already figured out the truth of Omnipotence, and that Sasuke isn't a traitor. Sakura and Sarada already know the truth, and even the likes of Konohamaru have started to figure out the truth. It shouldn't be long before the truth of the Omnipotence is exposed and a counter to it is revealed.
I will save you, no matter what, Master Sasuke! — Boruto Uzumaki
Once Sasuke and Boruto have their name cleared, they should, logically speaking, return to Konoha. But, the fact that Naruto is most certainly not going to return for a while, which is confirmed by the fact that Kawaki is still keeping him trapped when he fights Boruto, means that he won't get to return as Hokage anytime soon. Konoha needs a new leader, and there is no better option than Sasuke Uchiha.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 is set for its official release on June 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
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
