Summary
Narutois one of the greatest shonen anime of all time. Fans all over the world fell in love with Kishimoto’s work, allowing them to follow the journeys of several ninja who learned from the best and accomplished great things in their lives.
It goes without saying that every new generation of shinobi needed aleaderthey could rely on. Regardless of whether these characters led entire villages or a small team of genin backing them up, their leadership skills were extremely noticeable and deserve to be praised.
8Asuma Sarutobi
Motivated His Team To Reach New Heights
Asuma’sdeath is heartbreaking inNaruto, especially for Team 10. He was a strong and competent shinobi, pushing Shikamaru to great heights while also motivating Ino and Choji whenever he could.
His passing was a sobering moment for the team, especially with Asuma refusing to pass away before being a reliable leader for the team one last time. His words of wisdom stuck with the trio, and they decided to hunt down both Hidan & Kakuzu and make them pay for their crimes.
7Kakashi Hatake
A Prodigy Who Eventually Learned The Power Of Loyalty
Kakashicertainly doesn’t make a good first impression. His lack of punctuality, addiction to a series of cheap erotic novels, and goofy demeanor made it hard to gauge his competency. However, the momenthe and Team 7 took on an escort missionto head to the Land of Waves, he showed his skills as a leader in impressive fashion.
He mentored both Naruto and Sasuke, two ninja who would go on to become stronger than ever. Eventually, his skills made him a reliable choice for the Sixth Hokage, and it’s clear that Kakashi did a great job, given how much the village grew after the end ofNaruto.
6Might Guy
A Motivational Sensei Who Serves As An Example To His Students And Peers
Might Guyis one of the most accomplished jonin in the series, motivating the people around him with the energy of youth. It’s something that fans are constantly wowed by, especially when ninja like Rock Lee reach great heights under his tutelage.
Even though Neji and Tenten found his eccentricities odd, that never took away from the authority Might Guy boasted when things got serious.This taijutsu specialistmade the strongest shinobi around bend to his will, showing why he deserved to be Kakashi’s rival.
5A (The Fourth Raikage)
His Men Are Fiercely Loyal, Showing Just How Inspirational He Is
Fans have seentheir fair share of horrible Kage in the serieswho do nothing to save their village and become little more than a pawn for a greater evil. This is whyAis such a fascinating character, displaying a deep love for his people and enduring great hardships to guarantee their survival.
There’s a reason why everyone around the Fourth Raikage is so loyal to him. He leads by example and is clearly capable of rational thought, no matter how aggressive he may seem.
4Hiruzen Sarutobi
The Third Hokage Gave His Life To Save His People
Some of the greatest leaders inNarutoaren’t afraid to make the ultimate sacrifice to save their people. This is precisely what makesHiruzenso special, given that he had no problems using the Reaper Death Seal againstthe deadly trio of Orochimaru and the two revived Hokage.
Even before this sacrifice, the fact that the Third Hokage ruled over the Leaf Village all by his lonesome and did a great job is a testament to his leadership ability. Hiruzen was sorely missed after his demise, with several shinobi shedding a tear as they lamented the loss of a generational shinobi and a valiant leader.
3Gaara
His Speech Convinced The Allied Shinobi Forces To Work In Harmony
It’s amazing just how impactful Naruto was inGaara’slife. The One-Tails' Jinchuriki, who led a lonely life, finally learned the value of friendship and how oppressive loneliness could be.
Ever since this moment, Gaara has strove to be a worthy shinobi who acknowledges his peers, and he eventually became worthy of becoming the Kazekage. He was a strong and reliable leader who not only saved the village at the cost of his life but also motivated the Allied Shinobi Troops, who united under his leadership and confidently took on the Akatsuki.
2Naruto Uzumaki
No one expected a goofball likeNarutoto become a competent leader, but that’s precisely what makes his tale so special. He prioritized hard work above everything else and became stronger than ever, eventually being acknowledged by the village as their hero.
However, he didn’t slack off after becoming the Hokage and toiled for hours to safeguard the village. While this caused him to be estranged from his family, it was the only misstep by a young prankster who otherwise grew to become one of the most powerful and decorated shinobi in the Leaf Village.
1Hashirama Senju
The First Hokage Was A Natural And Charming Leader
Long before the ninja villages were established,Hashiramafrom the Senju clan and Madara from the Uchiha clan were locked in a never-ending war. After numerous tragedies, Hashirama’s quest for peace was finally achieved when a truce was established.
Given how likable and reliable Hashirama was,he was the clear-cut choice for Hokage. Even Madara could acknowledge that, even if his hatred never died and forced his best friend to engage in one last battle for the future of the ninja world he’d created and led into a new era.
