Sarada Hokage?! You Won’t BELIEVE What Happens Next!

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Summary

  • Becoming Hokage requires being a Jonin, understanding Konoha, and having leadership skills.
  • Sarada wants to be Hokage to follow Naruto’s example, not her father Sasuke.
  • Sarada, despite being a Genin, shows leadership potential and may become Hokage in the future.

The following article contains spoilers for Naruto and Boruto.

Fans of Boruto have found little reason to grumble lately, as the series, titled “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex,” is currently captivating audiences with an impressive arc. The upcoming episodes promise one of the most eagerly awaited battles, where Boruto Uzumaki will finally demonstrate his true potential. However, Sarada Uchiha has also been drawing attention lately.

Following her demonstration of a formidable new skill, Sarada now stands among the most potent characters within the narrative, with indications suggesting further growth in power. From the outset, Sarada has expressed ambitions to assume the role of Hokage. However, the question remains: does she possess the necessary qualities to one day occupy such a critical position?

What Are the Requirements to Become a Hokage?

In the village of Konohagakure, the Hokage serves as its leader, often seen as its strongest ninja, even though this might not always be the case. Each of the Five Great Shinobi Nations has a Kage in charge, with Konoha’s first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, being the one who established this role initially. The other nations then followed suit and implemented the same tradition.

Normally, the role of Hokage is passed on by the current one, but if they can’t, their predecessor might step in if they’re still alive. If there’s no predecessor, the ruler of Fire Country selects the new Hokage with assistance from his council, which consists of the Council of Elders, the Jonin Commander, and an Anbu representative. Lastly, Konoha’s Jonin Council approves this selection.

It’s apparent that the Hokage position demands more than just raw power; having great strength may be necessary, but it’s likely not sufficient to secure the role. Additionally, given that the Jonin Council makes the final decision, a potential candidate should be respected and admired by their peers. The job of a Hokage involves numerous administrative tasks, so understanding Konoha’s intricacies, diplomatic strategies, and military tactics is crucial because they will interact with other nations and could potentially make decisions about whether to engage in war.

Why Does Sarada Want to Become a Hokage?

In the world of “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex”, Sarada Uchiha openly expresses her desire to emulate Naruto Uzumaki and eventually assume the role of Hokage, mirroring his journey. Interestingly, this is contrary to Boruto’s ambitions, as he aspires not to be like his father, but rather aims to resemble Sasuke Uchiha, Sarada’s father instead. This highlights the profound respect Sarada holds for Naruto.

Once, Lord Seventh managed to rescue my father, who had strayed from the right path and had been guilty of severe misdeeds. Lord Seventh remains a significant role model for me…

— Sarada Uchiha in Boruto TBB Chapter 1

The perspectives of Sarada towards Naruto and Boruto towards Sasuke show they can perceive the imperfections in their parents, which might be why they don’t want to tread the same path as their fathers and instead seek different role models. This could imply that Boruto has been informed extensively about Sasuke’s past deeds, while Sarada may have learned quite a bit about Naruto’s actions too.

In the animated series “Boruto,” Sarada was promoted to the rank of Chunin, a position she hasn’t achieved yet in the original manga. The storyline hasn’t made it clear how the anime plans to address this discrepancy as we move forward.

Does Sarada Have What It Takes to Become Kage?

Despite demonstrating significant power and showing potential to surpass Sasuke, Sarada remains a genin within the Hidden Leaf Village, as she hasn’t yet been promoted to the rank of Chunin. This may be due to Shikamaru holding her back for defying the “hunt against Boruto” in Konoha. Given her strength and competence on the battlefield, it appears Sarada is being penalized for her past actions, and when she rectifies this issue, she will likely earn her promotion to Chunin.

A genin is the lowest level in Konoha’s shinobi structure and hierarchy:

  1. Genin
  2. Chunin
  3. Special Jonin (Tokubetsu Jonin) — they are only good in specific Jonin areas
  4. Jonin
  5. Kage

It’s likely just a question of when Sarada will advance from chunin to jonin rank, given her impressive intelligence and commitment. While the specific requirements for becoming a Hokage remain unclear, it seems highly plausible that Sarada will fulfill them by the end of the series, considering she already shows signs of strong leadership abilities.

Should Sarada Eventually Become a Hokage in Boruto?

While Sarada appears to meet the fundamental criteria for leadership, it doesn’t automatically guarantee her role as the Hokage. Although she appears to fit the position, it might not happen by the conclusion of the story. However, there’s a possibility that she could be temporarily assigned the position of Hokage in the future due to her youth.

Furthermore, although Sarada might not be aware of all the tasks involved in being a Hokage, she appears to be a character who wouldn’t shy away from handling the numerous administrative and bureaucratic responsibilities that come with the role. Granted, the storyline could take her down a different path, but it seems unlikely that she won’t become Hokage eventually – especially if Naruto were to appoint her in the future, which would be quite symbolic.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is available to read on MANGA Plus.

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2025-05-18 17:37