Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-2245550-20160501144337/@comment-18497248-20160501160311

Itachi was only 11-14 through this. He was nowhere near ready. He didn't have the experience, ability, or mindset in the end to be Hokage. Definitely not at 14, and 11 is just unthinkable.

Aside from, none of the village would be going for that. Itachi was skilled sure, but nothing towards Kage material other than skill.

Plus, Danzo would've just manipulated him away from the position. This would never work.