Chapter Summaries

Naruto began studying document review and government work after Genya told him those skills were necessary to become Hokage. Meanwhile, Sasuke spent time with Sakura and Sarada, who learned that his childhood goal had been to become strong enough to protect everyone.

• Genya told Naruto to study under Shizune for three months before returning to discuss becoming a Jonin, and Naruto accepted the assignment as preparation for becoming Hokage.
• Naruto told Sasuke he feared Genya was stringing him along, but Sasuke agreed that Hokage needed more than fighting ability.
• Naruto joined Shizune and Yugao at the Hokage Building and reviewed routine documents, with Shizune teaching him and Yugao explaining that Shisui had asked her to look after him.
• Naruto asked Yugao whether he could become Hokage, and she encouraged him to keep learning how to review documents.
• Sasuke cooked for Sakura and Sarada, then practiced swordsmanship while Sarada asked to learn from him.
• Sasuke told Sarada that he had wanted to become strong enough to protect everyone, and his gaze turned toward Sakura when Sarada asked whom he meant.

As the Sixth Hokage’s term ended, Naruto and Uchiha Itachi became the final candidates to succeed him after Genya, Kakashi, and Sasuke withdrew. The night before the vote, the Uchiha clan joked about how Genya could decide the outcome, while Itachi accepted that the result mattered less than doing his duty; Konoha prepared to welcome its Seventh Hokage.

• Shisui reflected on his completed term as Sixth Hokage, then urged Genya to take Naruto’s ambitions seriously.
• Naruto campaigned for the Seventh Hokage position with Minato and Kushina, while the village posted five candidates: Naruto Uzumaki, Uchiha Itachi, Sasuke Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, and Genya Uchiha.
• Genya, Kakashi, and Sasuke each withdrew, leaving Naruto and Uchiha Itachi as the final contenders.
• At Fugaku’s House, Sarada pointed out that Genya could choose the Hokage, prompting the Uchiha clan to laugh and admit they were enjoying the contest regardless of its outcome.
• Itachi told Shisui that the outcome did not matter as long as he had done what he should, while Konoha awaited the vote for its Seventh Hokage.

Konoha’s crowded Jonin Meeting Room became the scene of a heated debate over whether Naruto or Itachi should become Hokage. Jiraiya arrived to find the factions arguing, while Genya and his wives watched the spectacle; the chapter ended with both sides making their case.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina supported Naruto’s candidacy, while Hashirama Senju, Shisui Uchiha, and Itachi’s supporters backed Itachi.
• Sasuke watched the debate silently as Sakura held onto him and Sarada sat on his shoulders.
• Jiraiya returned to Konoha, entered the packed meeting room, and joined Tsunade and Orochimaru, who hoped the argument would turn into a fight.
• Genya sat with his wives to watch the debate and admitted that he had come for the spectacle.
• Hiruzen and Minato praised Naruto’s perseverance and empathy, while Hashirama and Shisui argued that Itachi’s experience and administrative ability made him a stronger candidate.

The debate over who would become the Seventh Hokage continued as Konoha’s jonin argued for Naruto or Itachi. The next morning, all 317 jonin gathered to vote, and the ballots began to be cast.

• Genya watched Naruto’s and Itachi’s supporters argue through the day while Naruto and Itachi denied feeling nervous.
• The debate ended in exhaustion, and Shisui announced that it would continue the next day.
• News of the Hokage selection spread across Konoha, where people discussed Naruto and Itachi without fighting.
• More than 300 jonin gathered at the Hokage Building, with the Hyuga and Uchiha standing together as voting began.
• The jonin voted one by one, some choosing Naruto Uzumaki and others choosing Uchiha Itachi.

Konoha’s Jonin voted between Uchiha Itachi and Naruto Uzumaki, with the tallies heavily favoring Itachi. Jiraiya comforted Naruto, reminding him that he had already protected people and did not need the Hokage title to keep doing so.

• Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku voted for Uchiha Itachi, while a young female Jonin and Neji voted for Naruto Uzumaki.
• Sasuke voted for Uchiha Itachi, and Sakura watched him return with reddened eyes.
• Hyuga, Uchiha, Anbu, and Itachi’s former teammates cast votes for Itachi, widening his lead over Naruto.
• The Third and Fourth Hokage acknowledged that Itachi’s record outweighed Naruto’s strong dream and reputation.
• Jiraiya told Naruto that he had already protected Konoha’s people and that losing the Hokage vote did not mean he had lost.

Itachi became the Seventh Hokage and appointed Shisui as Anbu Chief and Naruto as his secretary. Naruto found comfort in Itachi’s words and left with Minato and Kushina, while Itachi settled into his first day in office.

• Workers carved Itachi’s likeness into Hokage Rock as Hashirama and Tsunade watched.
• Itachi appointed Shisui as Anbu Chief, and Shisui returned to the Anbu building.
• Itachi made Naruto his secretary and told him that people already recognized him for who he was.
• Naruto cried, then agreed to report to Yugao for training before leaving with Minato and Kushina.
• Genya watched Naruto’s family leave, and Naruto told him he had become a secretary.
• Shisui confirmed the Anbu handover to Itachi, who began reviewing documents and reflected on Genya’s role in the Hokage selections.

Itachi reflected on Genya’s playful Hokage election and continued serving as Seventh Hokage while Naruto waited for his turn. Years later, Itachi gave a graduation address to the next generation of ninja, and Naruto watched his child graduate with his family.

• Itachi realized Genya had wanted the Hokage election to make Konoha take its votes seriously, and he accepted that Naruto would become Hokage after him.
• Itachi spent his first day as Seventh Hokage reviewing documents and protecting Konoha’s people.
• Years later, Itachi and Shisui attended the Ninja Academy graduation ceremony alongside Genya, Naruto, Sasuke, and their families.
• Itachi told the graduates that a ninja’s path meant protecting others, surviving setbacks, and becoming themselves.
• Naruto cried as he watched his child graduate and felt he had gained something more important than becoming Hokage.