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[Denim88]

Okay, for those of you that have read the current chapters of Naruto lately, I'm just curious; what do you think of the idea of Kakashi stepping up to the plate and becoming the Rokudaime? I was kind of laughing at Kakashi's reaction; he's seeing the title as an inevitability.

Personally, I think it'd be hard to see Kakashi as a village leader, though I'd like to see it happen. He's already aware that it's likely to happen, but he's more concerned about the current situation that's going on at the Kage Summit. It's proof right there that he'd make a great Hokage with the way he's trying to look at the big picture and not just him becoming the Rokudaime.

On top of that, Danzou has his own agenda, and as such, his title of Hokage is kind of null and void, though it was more of a temporary title for the old war hawk at the time anyway.

If Kakashi becomes the village leader, I'm sure that it have both positive and negative reactions. He's a (very) talented Jounin, and while he may not be the most powerful shinobi in Konohagakure-Naruto probably holds that title right now-I think Kakashi is definitely best fit to lead the village right now, especially with the Fourth Shinobi War starting.

Anyway, those are my thoughts. What do all of you think?

[Jenskott]

It's complicated.

On one hand, I think his temper and behavior makes him unfit for the job. He's undisciplined, lazy, slacker, chronically-late and he isn't a good mentor. I think his place is in the frontlines, protecting his hometown and homeland through his fists.

On other hand, I think he is unambitious and empathic and would care for the people he would rule over and he would try being just. Those conditions are befitting for the job.

Now, plotwise, I am not certain I would like seeing it. I just don't imagine him wearing the funny hat. Then again, I don't want seeing Naruto becoming Hokage so soon. And who else is capacitated?

Maybe Tsunade will wake up from the coma and will solve the matter.

[Derock]

I said this somewhere (I think right before that crazy Lord decided Danzo to rule), that Kakashi is not the type to become Hokage. Sure Tsunade, Shikaku and Yamato said it he should get the title, however, he's more suitable for the battlefield than sitting in a office with huge clerical work. If he becomes Hokage, he's sure going to have some issues and what will happen if Naruto go against Madara and Akatsuki? He's going to be in crossroad that will definitely gives Madara the huge advantage. Not to mention he's also lazy, somewhat a procrastinator, and a not-good mentor. Plus I betcha he'll read Icha Icha books in the office everytime he's alone when he's suppose to do paperwork.

[Freakazoid]

I like Danzou as the Hokage more TBH.

[Froot]

It was a given from the start.

But I don't really think he'll have a chance to even sit at the Hokage desk. Right now, Konoha just needs someone to give out commands.

I think Kakashi will turn things over to Naruto anyways.

[Miss Soupy]

Kishimoto couldn't break the cycle! Kakashi had to become Hokage at some point XD sure he isn't exactly hokage material as far as wants and personality, but for right now I think he will be good enough. He is calm at making decisions, and tactical; during a time of war he will be helpful. General running of a village however, well, I bet Tsunade will wake up before he has to wear his big hat for too long.

[ciardha]

Kishimoto couldn't break the cycle! Kakashi had to become Hokage at some point XD sure he isn't exactly hokage material as far as wants and personality, but for right now I think he will be good enough. He is calm at making decisions, and tactical; during a time of war he will be helpful. General running of a village however, well, I bet Tsunade will wake up before he has to wear his big hat for too long.

I think Kakashi just views himself as a place holder for Naruto, and someone to stand against Danzo. The Jonin will easily choose Kakashi to Danzo. He's probably the best person to go up against Danzo, which is why Shikaku nominated him and Tsunade thought of him as an immediate sucessor.

Edited by ciardha, 06 December 2009 - 11:40 PM.

[KungFuTruffle]

Kakashi is a good shinobi, I'll admit that. But he's a terrible leader. All the times we've seen him in charge of somebody else, he's screwed up royally. Konoha can't afford mistakes right now, and Kakashi makes a lot of them.

To be honest, in this period in time, I think Guy would be the best choice for Hokage. He's lead his team very well, he's a charismatic person, and is highly motivated at all times. In other words, everything Kakashi isn't, he is.

[ciardha]

Kakashi is a good shinobi, I'll admit that. But he's a terrible leader. All the times we've seen him in charge of somebody else, he's screwed up royally. Konoha can't afford mistakes right now, and Kakashi makes a lot of them.

To be honest, in this period in time, I think Guy would be the best choice for Hokage. He's lead his team very well, he's a charismatic person, and is highly motivated at all times. In other words, everything Kakashi isn't, he is.

No, Guy is a bit too crazy and nowhere near smart enough to deal with the situation with Danzo. Kakashi's intelligence works better in the current situation.

[Derock]

Kishimoto couldn't break the cycle! Kakashi had to become Hokage at some point XD

Actually, it was already broken because Jiraiya had refused the position and Tsunade took it because of Naruto.

Remember the order of the leagcy (going from the teacher/student perspective) :

Hashirama
Tobirama
Hiruzen
Jiraiya and Tsunade (both was trained by Hiruzen, Jiraiya was offered to the position but refused, you know the rest )
Minato
Kakashi (I believe he will turn down the position when he's offer officially)
Naruto

[Miss Soupy]

Actually, it was already broken because Jiraiya had refused the position and Tsunade took it because of Naruto.

Not really. The cycle merely counts on one of the three that had been taught by a previous hokage becomes a hokage. The cycle doesn't really count on the one being male.

[Derock]

Not really. The cycle merely counts on one of the three that had been taught by a previous hokage becomes a hokage. The cycle doesn't really count on the one being male.

And I wasn't using gender as the issue. Hence why I mentioned Tsunade as part of the cycle. And I was going by that cover, forgot the number where we saw from Hiruzen to Naruto, including Jiraiya and Kakashi. One of them decline the position, so the other might as well.

[James S Cassidy]

Hmmm...I would definitive say that he would only take it out of desperation. He is smart, tactical, and very good, but he is better suited for the field than a desk job. I think Kakashi will take it and say "This is only temporary."

Tsunade isn't dead yet. I have no idea if she is going to die or not, but she isn't dead yet. Kakashi will more or less be a substitute unless a proper once can be found or Tsunade wakes up.

That's how I see it. They could give it to Naruto, but he is not ready yet for that. Sure he has the power, but not the tacted.

[Dreamer]

IMOP, just like others said before he's just better off on the battlefield even though he always winds up being rescued and not defeating the opponent. Kakashi is just too lazy and his role as leader just fails. (Tsunade will wake up in time)

Too much cool Rokudaime Naruto Cosplay and FA out there to get screwed over.