Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-945885-20140723175903/@comment-1604252-20141019013557

Akame of the Demon Sword Murasame wrote: Naruto's dream of being Hokage started the whole series

Yes I'm aware of that...

But his reasons for being Hokage have already been fulfilled.

In part 1 he wanted to be Hokage because he wanted attention and recognition. He has that now since everyone in the world knows that he is the strongest. In part 2, he more or less wanted the Hokage title so he could protect his friends. But he doesn't need the Hokage title to do that since he is now powerful enough to protect just about anyone.

All he has to gain from becoming Hokage now is paperwork...

Not to mention that being Hokage isn't just about being the strongest shinobi ever. It involves being able to make the best decisions for the welfare of the village and also requires a good deal of military war competence (which makes Naruto and Sasuke's feud over their definition of Hokage pointless as well, since it already has a set definition). Naruto is a clever fighter in personal combat, but I doubt he has the tactical sense required when it comes to giving logical orders to teams and armies in a war. He just is not mature enough and honestly isn't smart enough for that.

So while I suppose it would be nice to have Naruto end up as Hokage for the story's sake, I think it just would not make sense from Naruto's perspective. I think it would be better to end it with Naruto realizing he doesn't need the Hokage title. Someone like Kakashi, or perhaps Shikamaru would be a far better Hokage in my opinion.