Naruto: How Tsunade Senju Quietly Became The Best Hokage

Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, always possessed the qualities to become Hokage, and ultimately proved to be a more effective leader in that role than her colleague Jiraiya. While Jiraiya was considered a candidate after the Third Hokage’s passing, Tsunade became the Fifth, and that was a fortunate outcome. Though she wasn’t necessarily the most powerful Hokage ever, Tsunade’s character, life experiences, and special skills made her the ideal leader to guide the Hidden Leaf Village through difficult periods and help it flourish.







