Shikamaru Will FAIL as Hokage! 

Sakura deserved it more than anyone. Idc about the connection to sasuke. She is the strongest in the village without naruto and sasuke. She’s extremely smart, powerful, and is a master of medical ninjutsu

Na they didn't wanna work Tuesday lol

@@colepryor8651 Just say you are a Sakura SIMP and stop being irrational with your praises for her. You saying you don't care about the connection with sasuke going rogue proves you are still stuck in naruto and you probably don't care about the Boruto plot at all.

@@colepryor8651 the wife of a current rogue shinobi being Kage the optics are terrible

Orochimaru. There, your argument is dead.

Use Shikamaru in past tense again. I dare you...someone hold me back.

Naruto, Hashirama, and Tobirama were at the top of the ninja world strength wise, Shikamaru lost to a tree

​@@Nyualum21technically so did Madara

​@LeaveItToRemm that's beautiful 😂

@@LeaveItToRemm 1. Nah Kaguya wasn’t the tree itself 2. Unless Shikas tree has the literal word “God” in front of its title I don’t wanna hear it But fr good one though 😂

Even when Naruto was Hokage, the dude was kidnapped 3 times by Otsutsuki threats.

@@js2003 I think it is about time they pull a Vegeta during the cell arc...sit down and wait for Goku. The power scale has gone wayyyy beyond any point that would make sense.

Yeah I know this is borutos show but I still think the og cast needs an update in power and or skill set maybe not to the level of Naruto or Sasuke but comparable to the other kage

​@mirror8049 how are the OG cast members somehow supposed to scale relative to Otsutsuki? Doesn't make any sense

@@seismic6435 I said relative to the other kage... Where did you see otsutsuki?

First, Great insight there in Konohamaru being the aid and filling the role of Naruto/Hiruzen/Hashirama. ^^ Also, me too. I would like to think there are greater political ramifications at play as to why Shikamaru had to be the next Hokage. Realistically speaking, that has to be a massive benefit to the Hidden Sand Village given that the wife of the Hogake is also the sister of the Kazekage. Yet, it has to be in Konoha's benefit, too. If Konoha has a weak Hokage and is also weak with the loss of Naruto, then it makes sense to have an immediate powerful ally in Gaara. Also, I'd imagine Gaara would, deep down anyway, be taking Naruto's "death" quite personally.

@@IsaacIVMarc I really hope they show us or explain to us how Shikamaru became Hokage, but I honestly have zero hope that they will. I've read a lot of comment of people commenting whether or not he was a good choice to fill the Hokage positon and literally never was Suna mention, which I think is stupid. I mean, Shikamaru IS one of the reasons why Konoha's alliance with Suna is so strong. Naruto too of course, but the fact is, Shikamaru literally married into the Kazekage's family, his wife is the ambassador between Suna and Konoha, hell in Gaara's book it was even mention that Shikadai could actually have a claim to the Kazakage position if he wanted it. I mean politicaly speaking, their family has to be one of the most influent in the the five countries alliance. We probably won't know why he was the one to be appointed, but I really think he was one of the best choices. In terms of strengh he probably isn't as strong as the other Kage but in terms of leadership, strategizing and politics, he is one of the best. Plus, Shikamaru potentially being a good fit for the Hokage role was mentioned on multiple occasions in Naruto. I think that's also important. Also I don't think strengh should even matter at that point. Literally the only people that could actually fight their enemies right now are Boruto and well, literally their allies/ennemies. Even Naruto and Sasuke couldn't do much and they are the strongest.

@@JamieEkers First, admittedly, I've been a Shikamaru fanboy since day one, and I do recall different characters in Naruto, including Temari, mentioning that Shikamaru would make a great Hokage. And she wouldn't say it if she didn't mean it. That said, my boi Shikamaru actually became Hokage. Let's go!!! 💪💪💯💯🎉 Alright, I'll remove my fanboy cap now. 😂 Yes, it's crazy to think that Konoha has foreigners who have been naturalized as citizens, and it's even more wild to think that Shikadai has a claim to the position of Kazekage. That'd mean one of Konoha's family-held jutsus, Nara clan shadow binding, could also become a legacy in a foreign village. That's something in the Naruto series that the elders of all the villages were vehemently against. I admit, I could be wrong, but now that I think about it, I get the feeling Kishimoto didn't put a lot of forethought into the likely ramifications of such a pivotal narrative change. For sure, would be excellent to learn how Shikamaru actually became Hokage as opposed to, for example, having Kakashi step back in. Heck, in retrospect we might have a Hokage trinity in terms of "personality roles" where Shikamaru is like a sensible Danzo, Konohamaru is like Hiruzen/Hashirama and Kakashi is like Jiraiya. Up until now, we've always seen the Fire Shadow and the Shadow of the Fire Shadow (the Hokage and the Shadow Hokage). Although Shikamaru isn't the most powerful guy around in terms of physical and fighting abilities, as you pointed out, his leadership qualities and decision making skills are off the charts. This is also proven in how he married one of the most powerful kunoichi, Temari, and knows to stay on her good side. Wise man, indeed! And who knows! Maybe Shikamaru has been training with Kakashi to make up for his weaknesses.

@@IsaacIVMarc Long comment ahead, sorry !!! I understand the fanboying, I'm a "crazy" fangirl myself 🤣 especially when it comes to Shikamru. I will even admit when it comes to him I'm a little biased however I'm not biased to the point where I can't make an argument. As much as I always defend him, especially right now with everyone pretty much saying he sucks, even I can't agreee with everything he did. On the other hand I strongly believe there is nothing more important to him than his family and the protection of the village. I personally don't like comparing him to Danzo because honestly, to me Danzo was one of those characters who convinced himself he was doing everything for Konoha while in reality it was only for himself. There is a huge difference between them, Shikamaru would never sacrifice anyone for his own benefit. I like the idea of Shikamaru having his own "Shadow Hokage", I guess Kakashi could be it. Didn't one of the authors say that he would get a bigger role (as in finally an appearence in the manga 😅) ? Maybe he could be investigating on what truly happened to Naruto and Hinata on Shikamaru's account. It's literally mentionned that they don't know what happened and if they didn't entirely forget how to write Shikamaru I really don't think he would satisfy himself with no answers considering the death of one of his closest friends. About the whole thing with Suna, I honestly think the authors forgot or just didn't bother with the issue. Which is too bad since it could potentially be one of the most important and interesting thing if they forcused on it. You're right, in Gaara's book, the reason the elders wanted him to get married was precisely because they were afraid of Shikatema's kid possible influence in their country. In the anime it is also mention that Shikamaru is not very appreciated there because they pretty much don't think he deserves Temari because he's not prestigious enough. Honestly with Shikamaru as Hokage and his relations to Gaara and Temari I think there would be so much to do !!! Konoha is in need of strong allies now more then ever in my opinion so I really think if they focused a tiny bit on the political side of the manga it could add more to the story wich in my point a view lacks a lot. Unfortunatly I don't believe the authors will do anything with it, and I'm actually afraid Shikamaru will just end up being used as the one who willl be blame for everything. I really hope, Kishimoto has something planned for him where he somehow suspects Kawaki, especially considering he knows Sarada and Sumire are immune to Eida's power. Also let's be real, Suna and Konoha don't have any other choice but to be great allies. I mean, if Shikamaru or Gaara were to attack each other, Temari would just come in and kick both there asses before they even get the chance to try and explain anything !!! 😂 Call me crazy but the Nara-Sand family is one of the most interesting thing to me, there's literally so much that could be done with them. Shikamaru and Temari didn't exactly have it easy when they decided to get married, it would be cool to know more about that. Also I would love more interactions between them, I'm sorry but I still can't get over the fact that Temari didn't even make an appearance when Shikadai was threatedned with a freaking bomb around his neck to get to Shikamaru !!! I mean, I know the authors don't care much about the adult female characters but come on, she's his mother !!! How come she wasn't with him ?! Also, let's be real, if any kid in Boruto is going to have influence it'll be Shikadai. Let's imagine for a second the bomb was real and he actually did die, even though the authors clearly forgot they are related, I hardly see Gaara and Kankuro sit quietly and do nothing. Sorry I'm losing myself in my thoughts 😅 but I just think there is so much to be done with Boruto and yet, the authors only focus on Boruto and Kawaki. I mean they are well written and all but why were the other characters even created if you're not going to do anything at all with them. And what is the point of making Shikamaru an important character if you're not going to use his influence and political relationships. He's literally the best way to bring in the other villlages into the story. I really like the Boruto manga but I could quite literally write a whole freaking essay on why I am extremely frustated by it !!!

that, and kakashi the previous hokage and most likely replacement, is likely after sasuke as he said he'd go after him if he went rogue again

Konoha is the only village that has 8 hokages

​@@ahodugodgiven9061 Well technically, Konoha is the only village that has any hokages....

@@burk314 True

The master of Shikamaru is Asuma Sarutobi son of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.....

Tsunade, Kakashi, Naruto and Shikamaru being in such quick succession is an L tbh.

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Hell yeah…

He loses to part 1 kakashi and Orochimaru. Loses to every jinchuriki, loses to every Akatsuki, loses to a lot of people in the village like Lee Kakashi and Sakura. He would lose vs every kage including old hiruzen. IMO he would still lose to chunin exam gaara and that’s crazy.

​@@Daboy804hidan

@@kh-freackHidan was the weakest member of the Akatsuki lol

This one 100%

Orochimaru would still work better for that than Shikamaru. He probably already knows where Naruto is.

bro orochimaru definitely doesnt know where naruto is not to mention hes on a watch list for killing their 3rd hokage and trying to destroy their village the only reason sasuke was given another chance is because of team 7@@oflameo8927

Should have been Sakura, she’s eventually going to be apart of that group that breaks out of Aida’s charm

yeah, they probably chose Shikamaru as Hokage because he has shown the ability to detach and make logical choices. They needed someone who could go against Boruto if necessary. Plus, Shikamaru has already faced backlash for his past actions, whereas Sakura and Kakashi might not be seen as suitable villains.

Well shikamara has asuma's lighter with him

@@prabudhbhatnagar1086 😂😂😂

Omg the lighter😩🤭

Moon light.

? Cuz of his kekkei genkai?

Plus aburame clan, hyuga members, akimichi clan, rock Lee, yamato, kabuto, shin Uchiha clones, delta, orochimaru, ibiki, kakashi, tsunade, anko, shino, temari, Kiba, moegi

Double ino shika cho nowadays

@@Myron90 true. And I can see them setting up a moment where Shikamaru has an opponent he’s clearly outclassed by, maybe even an army full of opponents, and it seems like he’s going to be overwhelmed and then Ino and Choji come in and say that he doesn’t have to do it all alone and they do the formation from the war arc or the one their dad’s did

That’s only happened with tsunade and Naruto. Hashirama handled business. Tobirama died and handed the title to the next strongest. Hiruzen handled business and died. Minato handled business and died. They just die is the problem

yeah, Ino-Shika-Cho is a strong team and having a strategist in charge makes sense. The Hokage doesn't always have to be the ultimate defense, and Shikamaru seems like a solid candidate. Give the guy a break, he's got potential.

Codes claw marks aren’t deadly it’s just like the FTG seals. But somehow when he tried to use them on daemon they were still reflected. Could be bad writing but could also mean daemon can reflect anything not just lethal attacks

It’s funny you say “captivated by charm” because I truly wonder how much Shikamaru is unaware, or better said, aware. Remember when everyone was put under genjutsu during the chunin exams and Kakashi asks Sakura to release him and he had just been faking it the whole time. Just my own personal head canon/theory.

That why put him front and center? That should have been kept hidden, putting him as homage puts him at far more risk

He doesn’t need to be hokage to do that and even if he did it wouldn’t work. There’s other non lethal jutsu. Thats like saying Genjutsu should work since it isn’t really a physical attack. You could just genjutsu paralyze her or deamon since it isn’t actually meant to hurt them.

Me what tha got to do with hokage he could do the same thing before

Why? Its his dream he said so many moons ago. Would Akimaru be on the stone faces too though ?🤔

​@@SecretMarsupial ofc he gives kiba all of his abilities pretty much

But why do you think he can only work in this trio? With the shadow shackle he literally only needs to land, then anyone could literally walk to the enemy and cutting their throats or shit with a kunai- which was doomed useless on this channel as well lol

shikamaru does not only fight in the trio the trio aren't even active anymore

Bruh they've stated multiple times when kakashi was holage why shikamaru was there he wasn't there for no reason

I solemly think that Kakaashi was going to be Hokage again maybe even Sakura but because both of them are so closely linked to Sasuke that role was'nt given to any of the 2 ,Sasuke going rouge again made everything worse

@@vanidar9470 I don't think that't the issue here we just all know that in order to be hokage or leader of a village the strongerst Jounin is always chosen,and yes Shikamaru was a Jounin but is or was he even strong enough for the postion ? that's the question we all stumbling on about ,yes he had his shadows and all but we all know that not even his shadows could keep down their biggest threat right now Otsustuki ,but there must proberbly be a good reason way he was chosen i really don't know honestly if i were to make anyone Hokage it would have been Sakura for real ,she is known by all just like Kakashi was and she is the only one connected to all the hokage in some way ,she would have been my No1 count

I like Shikamaru but I don't think with how strong with the characters are going to be he won't last long.

Anyone saying that he's going to be weaker after being Hokage and a timeskip is being incredibly disingenuous. The guys going to get a massive power spike.

Shikamaru casually being at the level of a legendary sanin is crazy to think about.

I love Shika but Strong as Tsunade is a stretch for me. I just can't see him on par with the Tsunade that fought against Madara even if she had help.

@@RizzyRapz I agree here and to make it even more clear Sakura is Stronger then Tsunade so this doe'nt make any sense Sakura is a dangerous in Boruto

“Unbiased”

Danzo wasn’t doing things for Konoha’s sake. He was doing everything for his own sake. Also he was a ra cist MF and a criminal.

Yeah but he isn't strong and that's the number 1 for a hokage. As nc said he isn't even strong enough to be a threat to the rest. He needs a buff ASAP

​@@Jonathan-tw4xm He has never been the strongest, but he's always been able to hold his own because of how smart he is. People forget how wide the mental gap is between a genius and other smart people. He's the kind of guy that shows up when the pressure is on, too. This story will be the story of how the guy who wasn't the strongest overcame all of his obstacles and proved those that doubted him wrong to save his village if not the world. They want you to doubt what I'm saying. It's perfect.

@@sheer_1 My dude being smart alone does not win the batles, he still can easily die. And the main role of a hokague is to be able to defend the village, he can not do that, all he can do is take the role of a strategist and like I said him being smart does not make him immortal.

@@sebastyann123 How much battle prowess has Amado needed to achieve what he has? None. Shikamaru doesn't have to be immortal. He doesn't even have to have battle prowess. The power levels are becoming so ridiculous that very few people by themselves have the ability to be relevant, battle-wise. That's exactly why the winning strategy here is not and never will be "go Baryon mode and beat the shit out of someone until they're dead" or "blast them with powerful jutsu until they disintegrate." It's very clear that strategy is going to be needed. Beyond strategy, nuanced analysis is going to play a huge role. He is literally their best hope.

​@@sheer_1damn I damn near cried man

i like borate

This is exactly what they are missing. The dude have the most access in tech. Shikamaru took down temari with kunai jacket and a dugged whole, took down hidan with some plan digged whole and paper bombs. Imagine giving the guy access to all jutsu what unlimited plans he can pull off.

@@rainierterucha8907why do people keep saying shikamaru isn’t strong enough to be jags when he literally no diffed all 4 Kage at once in the cannon light novel ?

The thing I doin't understand is that being a Kage is mainly an administrative job. Why would people need to be strong to be a good leader/administrator? It is cool when the Kage is really strong, but does he needs to be?

@@gutocbsI mean most of the time yes they have to be strong to be able to protect the village,but if you have a leader like shikamaru then it isn’t that bad also.

​@@gutocbsexactly, I don't get that either.. they send the strongest fighters(usually kages) in a battle and then he/she dies. The village automatically falls into a crisis because your village head (Kage) is dead..

there's no other person that is strong enough to protect the village@@js2003

​@@gutocbsdo you remember danzo do you think that someone like him could honestly see someone like shikimaru as a threat.

And him inheriting the will of fire from asuma and therefore all the others in that line…hiruzen, tobirama, hashirama, Asura, Hagoromo, etc is actually keeping with certain themes.

Wow 😳 im convinced now

I mean, "Nara" means deer in japanese, so why wouldnt he just roam around the woods and eat leaves

Hes also Kazekages brother in law.

Asuma also said in his deathbed (at least in the anime) that Shikamaru had what it took to become hokage, though he wouldn’t want the job lol

Yeah but the best thing he could get is sage mode. Literally a copy of naruto

I would rather see konohamaru as someone who is like hiruzen or asuma fighting style combined with naruto's influence. No sage or anything fancy like that but some insane ninja skills plus ninja tech. He has already showed that. So imagine him with increased skills.

@@Jonathan-tw4xm he still is too weark to be a hokage, We will stiill have the same issues wwe have with shikamaru

I don't think them choosing Tsunade was a matter of "settling" it's just that Jiraiya was more accessible at the time. They are a three way deadlock implying that they are about equal, Snake > Toad > Slug > Snake etc.

@@user-nn7vi7tn4gin terms of power yes, but Jiraiya was actually working for the Leaf at the time, since his escapades were supposedly spy work, and he had recently defended the Leaf from major threats. Tsunade had simply retired and disappeared and become a notorious gambler, definitely a second choice lol. If they got to her a few days later she’d have betrayed the Leaf, and for all we know could end up in the Akatsuki or something

yeah put the ex hokage killer in the hokage role

​@@elithebomberx3798He was clearly pointing out that with strength alone, Orochimaru is a perfect candidate, and although that is true, his personality, and the plot, just can't let that happen.

​@@elithebomberx3798orochimaru was pardon for his crimes

and? he still isnt trusted they have high level ninja watching him he tried to destroy the village he broke every rule in konoha killed children and you think the fuedal lord is gonna let him be hokage?@@attackhelicopter5154 PLUS he has no experience leading also every hokage has failed to protect konoha one way or another

I was saying this, Orochimaru would be the best option for leaf but then I doubt if the daimyo or the elders would approve

Do you mean Kawaki's Dad

Turns out it'll probably be the death of him.

Orochimaru as hokage? Come on. We really come too far with him, don't we. All crimes and abuses forgotten.

tbh Orochimaru is a better option than Shikamaru but I highly doubt that the elders and especially the daimyo would approve of it since he had a questionable will of fire when he joined akatsuki

You have to stretch to make the connection

@@BitchChill true but it’s still there. It’s the same with Minato without taken in account his actual strength. His only connection was Jiraiya who was trained by Hiruzen.

Ōnoki lived through the 1st, 2nd and 4th kage reign. He is quite litterly built different.

Ōnoki is about 100 years old and practically carried the 5 Kage vs Madera.

@@philiphockenbury6563Ohnoki is a menace but to say he carried against Madara is a bit of a stretch, without Tsuande healing them constantly, Ohnoki and the rest of the Kage would’ve fell much sooner to Madara, Madara even says that once he kills Tsuna, it’s over for them. Ohnoki’s particle style is useless against Madara too. Tsuande definitely carried, Ohnoki is a close second though.

@@KanineLive That's fair.

I mean particle style is pretty cracked, can basically dissolve almost if not anything it touches

imagine osama binladen being the next US president

I just posted that lol should’ve seen this first

Still best dad in the series tho

@@paulocuento9949 preferable to biden at this point to be honest. minus the islam

Yeah, I really wanted to see Orochimaru. Even can bring back his old theme. He can easily confirm if Naruto is dead or not.

Not when aliens are blasting the villages' doors down. Diplomatic skill is great for de-escalating conflict and bureaucracy. I sadly doubt he can talk down the current enemies they are facing now. Right now, they need a powerful deterrent, and unless Shikamaru has a tailed beast-level defensive move in his arsenal things look dire. It would be the equivalent of sending a lawyer to bodyguard a VIP: not suitable for the circumstances.

Diplomatic skill? bruh he almost single handedly caused international incident n worse 5th great war

They never could be because of Sasuke. Shippuden did a shit job of adapting it but the Naruto manga made it very clear that Kakashi tied all of his reputation, Political power and good will into allowing Sasuke to be free. The novels double down on this and makes it very clear Kakashi will be blamed if Sasuke takes a step out of line. Sasuke is now rogue and blamed for helping murder Naruto the symbol of peace across the world. Same for Sakura, she is Sasukes wife, they won't allow her to be Hokage due to her love and connection to Sasuke.

....I mean....you low-key spiting. Naruto saw the demon that killed his parents and made his childhood hell and said "you're the partner of a citizen of the hidden leaf, which then became "you're my friend kurama". Naruto's approach to Kawaki is another great example. Shikamaru saw a little girl with insane power and despite knowing how Naruto and gaara grew up and the effects that isolation had on them decided "nah fuck her, she needs to be isolated if we can't get rid of her" That's a massive misstep no matter how you look at it. He could've easily created another part 1 Gaara that's he's entirely too weak to stop himself.

Yeah flawed writing if shikamaru was smart he would realise his memories have been jumbled. Or at least there is something wrong

​@@Jonathan-tw4xmthe effect of omnipotence erase every doubt in everyone's mind. It's not his fault.

It also explains why Sakura couldn't fill the position either; she's the biggest Sasuke simp on the face of the planet.

I’m sorry but it wasn’t even Shikamaru who immobilized Konohas forces against the falling asteroids that was Kakashi and Guy

​@@hokage8426Shikamaru was on a mission with Naruto

r/deep

I agree. Sakura trained under one of the most over worked hokage as well. Tsunade had to save the village from Akatsuki, Pain, and closely lead the 4th great ninja war, took on Madara herself and once again healed the entire alliance.