5 Naruto Characters Who Could Have Become Hokage

Becoming a Kage or Hokage isn’t easy, and not every skilled ninja achieves that rank. Sometimes they lack the necessary power or abilities, or another ninja proves slightly better. Interestingly, some characters even decline the position of Hokage, preferring a less demanding life. The ninjas on this list were likely capable of becoming Hokage, but either chose not to pursue it or fell just short.








