The "King" piece and the Next Hokage

[CapsuleCorpJX]

From Chap 328, I believe the next Hokage is probably going to be Shikamaru. Naruto will most likely be a "Jiraya" type character, an extremely strong fighter but not in any leadership or subordinate role.

As for the "King" piece Asuma mentions, it is most likely Naruto.
What is the King piece in Chess? its the one piece that if is captured or lost, you loose the game.

If Akatsuki captured Naruto, the game could very well be over as they would capture and extract the most powerful known demon. Not to mention Naruto is already an extremely powerful Ninja representing a significant portion of the Konoha's firepower.

[Stoopider]

I think the next Hokage would be Kakashi, then Naruto.

I agree the King is Naruto. Don't think Naruto would be the brains, but the inspiration to the village. Kinda in the George Bush mould . Dumb leader but hopefully have some smart assistants to make him decide.

[RasenDori]

the next hokage is naruto. im not taking any guesses on the king

[Yukimura]

What's all this about a new Hokage...The boards don't go back that far but I assume people were wondering about the next Hokage back when Oro and the Third were fighting? However back then at least there was a plot driven chance that they might need a new Hokage. I doubt Tsunade is going anywhere anytime soon and also the Hokage is generally the most capable ninja in the village, which Naruto won't be for a very long time (He'd need at least two training montages....) anyway if the chess game has any significance at all I think that the 'King' most likely hasn't been revealed yet. But we can all go about thinking everything revolves around Naruto even when he seems to have developed the least since the time jump.


I miss Goku...you always knew he was the best and no matter what other people did he would immediately outclass them.

[Winged Dancer]

Heh, yes, sometimes I miss the old shounen heroes, they just couldn't lose... no matter how strong/smart the villain was they'd find a way to defeat him. I remember when I read Hikaru no Go and Hikaru lost - I couldn't believe it. He's the hero! How could he lose?? Same applies with Naruto...

As some people have said before, I just hope that the "King" isn't "friendship" or "love". It would be very frustrating if it was something like that, as it is pretty dumb and has been used before... a lot... I guess it'd be logical if it was Naruto, but I feel I would be somewhat dissapointed if that was the case.

[RasenDori]

i can remember goku losing his first tournament.

[Sidnne]

What's all this about a new Hokage...The boards don't go back that far but I assume people were wondering about the next Hokage back when Oro and the Third were fighting? However back then at least there was a plot driven chance that they might need a new Hokage. I doubt Tsunade is going anywhere anytime soon and also the Hokage is generally the most capable ninja in the village, which Naruto won't be for a very long time (He'd need at least two training montages....) anyway if the chess game has any significance at all I think that the 'King' most likely hasn't been revealed yet. But we can all go about thinking everything revolves around Naruto even when he seems to have developed the least since the time jump.


I miss Goku...you always knew he was the best and no matter what other people did he would immediately outclass them.

Tsunade doesn't have to go anywhere for there to be a new Hokage. There isn't just a single Hokage at any given time.
Remember, The 1st and 2nd were both Hokage at the same time, and then they added the 3rd, so there was at least three at one time.
I don't know if the 4th was a Hokage while the 1st and 2nd were still alive, but he was definately Hokage while the 3rd was still around, so there was two then.

During the chuunin exam war, Oro told the 3rd that he was foolish for not appointing another Hokage because now Konoha would be without one. So there is no reason why Tsunade wouldn't add another to ensure that the village isn't without a Hokage again, should something happen to her.

As for the "King"... It's very easy to assume its's Naruto, that's why I'm really hoping it isn't him. I would something so cryptic would turn out to be more of a twist. I'd rather the "King" turn out to be Ichiraku Ramen's secret ramen recipe than Naruto.

[Stoopider]

I don't think the 1st and 2nd were Hokage's simultaneously, we're they? I think 2 leaders at the same time would be a bad idea. Death doesn't have to be the only reason while a person would give up the throne. Probably some other reason could be part of the reason.