Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-2245550-20160501144337/@comment-734582-20160501145823

The problem is that a Hokage is chosen by the people. It would be very questionable if the populace would accept an Uchiha.

Secondly, it would be seen more as a political gesture, making others wonder about the position of Hokage in general.

Thirdly, it would not go over well with the other clans. They've been nice and contributed to the village but the clan that cooperates the least becomes leader. It could politically tear the village apart.

It's possible that Itachi could've become hokage (or shisui), and it's very likely that an Uchiha Hokage could've solved the problem. But the problem is that such an uchiha would have to earn it, which is difficult in itself, and the timing of the Uchiha's revolt made it very difficult to maneuver in a way to make such an Uchiha hokage possible.

Basically, if the Uchiha had been a bit more patient they may gotten what they wanted all along.