Hokage

Biodata

History

Senju Hashirama was the First Hokage. His brother, Senju Tobirama, succeeded him as Second Hokage; Tobirama’s disciple Sarutobi Hiruzen became the Third 2. Hiruzen helped bring the First Shinobi World War to a close through the End-of-War Treaty 7.

The Uchiha and Senju jointly founded Konoha, but the Hokage position has not passed to an Uchiha. Chonhua regards the leadership’s wariness of his clan as a major obstacle to his own ambition to become Hokage 1.

Role in Konoha

• Village leadership — The Hokage oversees village affairs and responds to threats. Hiruzen reviews Academy evaluations and receives intelligence about military developments 7.
• Shinobi advancement — The Hokage can reward exceptional ninja and make exceptions in promotion decisions. Hiruzen awards Chonhua a ninjutsu for his Academy performance; Chonhua later considers Hiruzen’s approval necessary for an early promotion to jōnin 11 51.
• Political authority — Hiruzen convenes jōnin to discuss major issues, though he retains considerable influence over the outcome 94. He also appoints Hatake Sakumo as Hokage Assistant 156.
• Tenure — The position is a lifelong appointment; retirement or abdication is left to the holder’s discretion 155.

Succession and Aspirants

• Senju Hashirama — First Hokage 2.
• Senju Tobirama — Second Hokage and Hashirama’s brother 2.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen — Third Hokage and Tobirama’s disciple 2.
• Uchiha Chonhua — Seeks to become the first Uchiha Hokage. He enters the Ninja Academy partly to build ties with Hiruzen’s circle, and later publicly declares his ambition after becoming Uchiha clan head 2 123.
• Namikaze Minato — Chonhua’s Academy rival, who also states his dream of becoming Hokage 3.
• Uzumaki Kushina — Declares her ambition to become the first female Hokage 13.