- While he does say that he is the "Hokage Type" he was fully prepared to take the job.
- Because he said he isn't the "Hokage Type" I can see him resigning as soon as Naruto is ready
I have been saying I can't see a scenario where Naruto isn't the next Hokage but when i read this, it seems it is the only other option that might happen. I can see a comical scenario where Kakashi is exasperated to take up the interim role after all since he thought he dodged that bullet already after the Pein arc. And then the incredible relief when Naruto strides in at the appropriate time and takes his place as Hokage...that would be funny.
And when I have been saying Naruto will be the next Hokage i never meant right away. Of course the Sasuke conflict would have to be taken care of first. And if Tsunade's death is guaranteed, we are at least still waiting for it. I don't see a reason to see Tsunade chopped in half only to cut away to another battle unless we are getting a big flashback-filled scene later when she actually passes with maybe Sakura and Naruto there.