Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-23788748-20140815034107/@comment-18497248-20140821184334

There are no known rank requirements for the rank of Hokage, that is only something you think ItachiWasAHero. Nothing like that has ever been said, nor will it. So let go of that delusion. If the Jonin and Daimyo agree that your leadership and ability are good enough you can be Hokage, simple as that.