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From outcast to respected leader! Naruto achieves his lifelong dream, but when does he become Hokage in the series?
Do Naruto fans know who the bonehead shinobi with an extraordinary dream from the Hidden Leaf is? He is none other than Naruto Uzumaki who finally achieves his lifelong dream of becoming Hokage. But the question that troubles many fans is when does Naruto become the Hokage of the village?
The direct answer is in the OVA’s title The Day Naruto Became Hokage. It was released alongside the DVD and Blu-ray of Boruto: Naruto the Movie. The special episode, along with a flashback in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episode 18, posed the authorized time at which Naruto put up the role of Seventh Hokage.
This article will pour out some of the most important moments that led to this iconic achievement. And also explore how Naruto shaped himself into the leader he was destined to be.
Foundation of Naruto’s Dream
Starting from the first episode of the Naruto series, we saw Naruto as an orphan, living alone in a tiny apartment. Such circumstances urged him toward his parent’s happiness which he normally didn’t receive. Naruto’s pursuit of becoming Hokage was created from a childhood crammed with hardship and loneliness.
He grew up without knowing what his parents even looked like or knowing their personalities. Even then, the village scorned him because he was the host of Nine-Tails. Yet, Naruto’s resolve to become Hokage never once diminished regardless of the constant denial. Why? Because becoming Hokage meant everything for him. He wished to gain the respect and acknowledgment he longed for from the very people who once despised him due to his Jinchuriki nature.
Naruto’s early years were marked by pranks and mischief. He did all those things so that he could avoid his loneliness and also to get other’s attention. Deep down, he wanted to prove that he was more than just the “demon boy.”
His dream to become Hokage became his driving force. It drove him to train harder and harder than any other shinobi, fight smarter, and never give up, no matter how impossible the task seemed. It was Naruto’s childhood that laid the foundation for his path to becoming Hokage.
Naruto’s Road to Hokage
Naruto never took a straight path to becoming Hokage. There was nothing sort of an easygoing track for him, it was full of hardship that he overcame all alone. The path he took had countless obstacles that tested his strength, willpower, and heart.
One such key moment was his fight against the leader of the Akatsuki, Pain. When Pain invaded the Hidden Leaf and destroyed the village, there was no one to stop his rampage. Yet, Naruto stepped up to protect his home. After defeating Pain and saving the village, he earned the respect and admiration of its people, which was a part of his dream. It proved he had what it took to be a leader.
Another key moment was the Fourth Great Ninja War. In this war, Naruto was the core character in tying the shinobi world against Madara Uchiha and Kaguya Otsutsuki. He encouraged others with his belief in peace and showcased his leadership qualities. By the end of the war, Naruto became a hero who saved the whole world. These were the trials and triumphs required on his path to becoming Hokage.
The Day Naruto Became Hokage
So, when does Naruto officially become Hokage? The waiting moment for everyone comes in the OVA The Day Naruto Became Hokage, a heartwarming and humorous episode with the chaos of Naruto’s inauguration day.
The episode begins with Naruto oversleeping, a clumsy move for the always-late ninja. Hinata sends their kids, Boruto and Himawari, to wake him up. But what happens after that follows a series of comedic mishaps. It starts with a sibling fight that leads to Himawari accidentally knocking Naruto unconscious with her Byakugan. Yes, the future Hokage gets taken out by his own daughter!
Meanwhile, the village is waiting for Naruto’s inauguration. When it becomes obvious he won’t make it on time, Kakashi and Shikamaru hatch a plan to have Konohamaru copy Naruto using Transformation Jutsu.
The episode invokes humor with emotion, showing how far Naruto has come while staying true to his lovable, clumsy self. It’s a moment not only the village but we as fans also had been waiting for since the very outset of the series, and it doesn’t disappoint.
Naruto as Hokage
Becoming Hokage was Naruto’s main drive, but it came with its own set of challenges. As the Seventh Hokage, Naruto had to counterbalance his duties as the village leader with his duties as a husband and father.
We also get to see Naruto often getting swamped by paperwork and meetings, leaving little or no time for his family in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. It’s a bittersweet irony—Naruto, who once longed for acknowledgment, now stumbles to give enough attention to his own children.
He leads the Hidden Leaf into a new era of prosperity with his leadership. He proves that he’s not just a powerful ninja but also a compassionate and effective leader. His journey as Hokage shows that even the most unlikely heroes can rise to greatness.
Conclusion
The overall answer to the question of when Naruto becomes Hokage is the happiest moment that no one will ever try to overlook. He became the Seventh Hokage of Hidden Leaf Village with his own perseverance, growth, and power of never giving up. Once mocked by others, his dream turned into a reality he believed in. His dream is all about the hope and motivation he brought to the Hidden Leaf and us, fans, worldwide.
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