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Quick Question: Why is Kakashi the 6th Hokage? spoiler

posted 8 years ago by powerfull_jedi
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I was having a conversation with one of my best buds about Naruto Shippuden, the current fillers and a few bits and pieces of The Last: Naruto the Movie (he already knows that Naruto is the 7th Hokage). He brought up a very pertinent question: why wasn't Naruto named Hokage after the end of the 4th Great Ninja War?

But in The Last: Naruto the Movie Kakashi is the one who becomes the 6th Hokage during the 10 years gap between the end of the 4th GNW and the end when Naruto is named the 7th Hokage.

At that point Naruto is arguably the greatest ninja in the world as the movie shows that's he's an international star, so what was the reasoning behind the council nominating Kakashi for the position of Hokage?

My first theory (and it makes sense) is that being over 18 is one of the minimum requirements to become Hokage (based on Hashirama, his brother, Hiruzen and Minato). You could argue that Gaara was named the Kage of the Sand Village but maybe the rules are different there.

What I'm asking is: Was there any reason given in the manga or animated series as to why Naruto wasn't named Hokage after the 4th Great Ninja War?

[–] angmc43 8 years ago

There wasn't a specific reason, but one can view what happened before...
When Danzo abandoned the Kage Summit, the Kages refused to accept him as Hokage. Gaara persuaded them that Kakashi was the best nominee for Hokage. The council agreed, and were about to make Kakashi Hokage when suddenly Tsunade revived from her coma.
Afterwards, I think the Council still stood its ground that Kakashi be the next Hokage, with Tsunade seconding it. Naruto, for all his talents and victories, was still viewed as too young. And council members Homura and Koharu were prejudiced about having a Jinchikuri as Hokage (they viewed him as a weapon). Kakashi, although reluctant, was spurred by Obito's wish that he become the Sixth, felt it his duty. Naruto seemingly had no problem about his sensei being Hokage, knowing his turn will come.

[–] Prosecutor-Edgeworth 8 years ago

Because Kishimoto wanted to get Kakashi fans to the theater by advertising him as having an important even though he didn't. Kakashi becoming hokage adds nothing to the story. Makes as much sense as making Kurenai hokage.

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[–] angmc43 8 years ago

Well, one could argue that Kakashi being Hokage was hinted back in 2009-10 in the final Act of the Kage Summit storyline. At least he had the credentials- being trained by a Hokage-to-be. Kurenai got knocked up by a Hokage's son, but I dunno if that counts.

[–] Prosecutor-Edgeworth 8 years ago

Whether it was hinted or not, it doesn't serve any purpose from a literary standpoint. Kakashi never wanted to be Hokage, we don't really get to see his reign and it doesn't tie to any of the themes. Should've just made Naruto Hokage immediately, rather than having it take place offscreen.

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[–] powerfull_jedi 8 years ago

If there's one big criticism I have against this movie it's how small Kakashi's role is in the story, despite being heavily featured in the promotional material.

His major role in the story is basically to send off Naruto's squad on a mission to rescue Hanabi which acts as the catalyst for Naruto and Hinata's love story. He's also the guy overseeing efforts to minimize the damage from the meteors as well as keep a cool head while dealing with all the Kages, especially the trigger-happy Raikage.

Though, while it's true that he's never been interested in becoming Hokage, I got the impression that, based on a few episodes of Naruto Shipudden, that he would relucatingly accept that position if no other suitable candidates were available.

Still, if Naruto was nominated Hokage immediately after the 4GNW, the events in The Last: Naruto the Movie would have never happened.

[–] Prosecutor-Edgeworth 8 years ago

Still, if Naruto was nominated Hokage immediately after the 4GNW, the events in The Last: Naruto the Movie would have never happened.

In that case, all the more reason Naruto should've been nominated as the Hokage immediately after the 4GNW! 

Proud member of the Common Sense Resistance

[–] powerfull_jedi 8 years ago

Oh, come on, now that's just mean. 😂

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Quick Question: Why is Kakashi the 6th Hokage? spoiler