Before Boruto, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden is considered one of the greatest anime to be ever made. After years of struggle, when Naruto Uzumaki wore the Hokage cloak, it was a tearful moment for the fans. At the end of the anime, it was announced that fans would get to see more of Naruto with the then-upcoming Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The fans had mixed feelings regarding the news.
After its release, many people disliked it as it did not follow the manga. But slowly and steadily, it developed itself and followed the manga. The last few chapters have been tremendous and showed several turns of events. The latest chapter had the whole Naruto world upside down. Boruto Chapter 81 leaks showcased a post timeksip era, which featured Shikamaru Nara as the Eighth Hokage.
Fans React to New Hokage
Boruto Chapter 81 leaks have shown a lot of shocking things. But arguably, the most surprising is that of Shikamaru becoming the eighth Hokage. After seeing the Hokage cloak around Shikamaru, the fans were convinced of the new Hokage. Naruto fans think this to be a humiliation to their favourite character, Naruto Uzumaki.
But many people saw it differently. They believed that Kakashi Hatake should have been the Hokage. He had experience and was a better candidate for the role. Even Sarada Uchiha had a dissatisfied face when seeing him. She told him that she would always idolized Nanadaime (seventh hokage).
should of been Kakashi tbh
— d0nut ⚡ (@xDonutW) August 16, 2023
A similar kind of incident happened in the Naruto universe in the past, when Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, once again took his Hokage status after the Fourth Hokage’s untimely death. Even Masashi Kishimoto astonishingly tweeted, “The 6th Hokage is greatly missed”.
Even though Kakashi had lost his Sharingan and was now old, he still had the experience and was a veteran. Few fans even went as far as to mention that Shikamaru used Danzo’s strategy to become a Hokage.
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Boruto Fandom Divides into Two
Boruto Manga Chapter 81 leaks showed that the characters have dramatically changed over the time skip. Even though most people disliked Shikamaru becoming Hokage, there are still a few who liked this transition.
The 6th Hokage is greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/udLhnQnqCJ
— 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗼 岸本斉史 (@kishimotomasshi) August 16, 2023
According to them, Kakashi Hatake was old and had lost his touch after losing his Sharingan. Shikamaru is a genius strategist and was the right hand of the seventh Hokage. He is the only one who became a Chunin even after losing in the Chunin exams.
The craziest thing about Shikamaru replacing Naruto is that the Hokage is appointed by the Council (advisors, Medical Department, Jonin Commander and ANBU) with the Fire Daimyo.
— 🩷🌸𝑷 | SAKURA HARUNO🥉 — SAKURA&CHIYO-SASORI🥇 (@lebensmiude) August 16, 2023
Then it’s approved by the jonin force of Konoha; but it feels like Shikamaru just pulled a Danzo😭😭 pic.twitter.com/272tR4twxI
Apart from that, there were many talking points from the leaks. Sarada wore a different outfit and had short hair. Sumire was seen wearing a tie; Himawari grew up and had longer hair with a sunflower picture top.
Mitsuki has turned against Boruto, and Shikamaru shows concern over Sarada still supporting Boruto. Everyone thinks Naruto is dead, but he is sealed by Kawaki in another dimension, along with Hinata.
Shikamaru became Hokage
— Code🔩 (@knowyourplace07) August 16, 2023
We loose 😭#Boruto81 #borutotimeskip #Borutotwobluevortexspoilers pic.twitter.com/PUKwhotgUu
Boruto Chapter 81 is set to release on the 21st of August. Fans will get their answer on that day.
Source: Beebom
