ThroughoutNaruto , the young Uzumaki has a single goal : to one day become Hokage to conduct and protect his citizenry . This coveted theatrical role drop dead along to several residents of Konoha before falling to this new humans . golden for him , he eventually becomes one of the most powerful ninja ever , induce him a perfect prospect . However , he ’s hardly the only Kage out there . There are four other leaders also trying to protect their own Village and body politic . After all , the Land of Fire is only one of five great nations . Even if Naruto is implausibly knock-down , more shielder are needed to keep their whole world good . With time , he ’s even become acquaintance with some of these leader .

With all the years the Hidden Villages have existed , there have been slews of Kage to protect them . Not every Kage is made equally , though . It is n’t operose to see some have a enceinte wallop than others .

Updated on   December   9th , 2021 by Amanda Bruce : The Naruto audience might get to know the leaders of Konohagakure best in the dealership , but there are a large number of other hamlet leaders who make appearance in the serial . All the Kages have to be strong leaders , even if the audience does n’t always get to see it . With what the interview does learn about all the Naruto Kages , however , they can easily discern thatonly a quality few are as staggeringly brawny as the deed of conveyance type himself . The weaker of the Kages still are n’t powerless though .

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Third Hoshikage

Though the Hoshikage is n’t recognized by the five great Shinobi Countries , they are organize and have a rich enough story to deserve mention . However , the Third Hoshikage is , by far , the weakest Kage . While he was strong enough to lead a powerful small town , he all did n’t notice and was overpowered by his replacement ’s plot of land to overrule him . Of naturally , it does n’t facilitate that he does n’t even have a given name in the anime . ( To be fair , not all of the known Kage in the serial are named . )

This Kage could have used more foresightfulness and might , but at least he led his mass proudly .

Rasa (Fourth Kazekage)

Father of the 5th Kazekage , Rasa dug his own grave with offensive dealings and horrible parenting . Rasa happily used his young son as a weapon system , stool him the jinchuriki of the One - Tailed Beast as a child . While Rasa was a passe-partout of Gold Dust , his conclusion to make Gaara a monsterovershadowed that power . Worse , trying to solve the problem by assassinating Gaara only made thing uncollectible . Eventually , Rasa turned to plots with Orochimaru , which lead him to his grave .

Though he had unique ability , his poor choices and selfish endangerment made him a poor Kage .

A (Second Raikage)

Like many of the second Kage , A work severely to maintain the public security and unity his predecessor built . Along with keeping the village at peace , he wanted to persist on good terms with the other Hidden Villages . While his ability are a closed book inNaruto , his tenure as Raikage was largely uneventful . A kept the position quo but did n’t really add anything of his own to the village .

Spending many years as the first Raikage ’s bodyguard , he believably just wanted his friend ’s vision to continue intact , even if it leave him unremarkable .

Byakuren (First Mizukage)

Not the prettiest man , Byakuren was the first ninja to connect the warriors in the Land of Water . make Kirigakure , he combine his multitude . However , he also retain his settlement isolated . Byakuren was a conservative man and distrusted the other ninja , leaving Kirikagure very orphic to other loss leader . Though this protected them from infighting , this privacy eventually help lead to the barbaric practices of the Bloody Mist era .

Byakuren did his best and protect his the great unwashed , but he set up them up poorly for the future tense .

A (First Raikage)

Founder of Kumogakure , the unseasoned first Raikage did everything in his baron to keep his small town protect . Unlike many of the other strong-growing Kage , he was even willing to give away lands for loyalty and protective cover . While not one to flex his powers , he was pragmatic and effective . When state of war take his lifespan , he only intrust his long - time bodyguard , who also profoundly believed in protecting Kumogakure , with the Kage position .

Anyone firm enough to unify and keep a country together deserve to be recognized . distinctly , though , he bank more on intelligence and delicacy over strength .

Third Mizukage

When the first Mizukage went to forgather with the other nations , his bodyguard was the serious next third Mizukage . As far as Naruto and Konoha knew , the third Mizukage was even more isolated than his predecessors . After hamlet get together and the violent history of the second Mizukage , this Kage observe Kirigakure more secluded than ever . The Gengetsu / Mu feud almost ripped both of their village aside .

While the third Mizukage pulled the village back together , he only made their isolationism tough . Far worse , he facilitated the barbarous commencement ceremony rite that lead to Yagura , a hefty and terrible Mizukage .

Shamon (Second Kazekage)

Unlike many other Kage , Shamon ’s gravid effort do n’t come from great power or strategy . The second Kazekage was the first mortal to seriously research improving the power of the tailed beasts . He also uprise ninjitsu into his own flair , using marionette , which is used by Sunagakure ninja to this day .

Once the escort of the first Kazekage , sports fan have to assume the guy was reasonably powerful . However , he altered the world a lot more in the legacy he left for his hamlet . awaken tailed animal and puppet became unique assets of their town .

Ishikawa (First Tsuchikage)

Within a innate fastness of quite a little and rockface , Ishikawa founded Iwagakure , the Hidden Village in the Land of Earth . The townsfolk has wonderful defensive capabilities , something its people are very majestic of . As the village ’s leader , Ishikawa was a majestic , potent humankind with unequaled abilities . History records have imply he manipulated bug . However , Iwaga ninja know him best for his ability to make his body Christ Within enough to fly .

Though he talk in paronomasia and rock candy jokes , Ishakawa demand his Kage position seriously . The small town he make has always been secure and solid .

Mei Terumi (Fifth Mizukage)

After the high-risk of the " Bloody Mist " Mizukage ’s reign ended , Mei Terumi took over the position . From the second she took office , Mei start to reform all the pitiless policy left by her predecessors . While Yagura was the defective , more before him also took part in the wildness .

Considering she turned the total settlement around after so many years of brutality , she merit commendation for that alone .   Despite her tolerant nature , it ’s still not best to get across her . A master of steam and lava , Mei is a serious foe for anyone to confront .

Hiruzen (Third Hokage)

WhenNarutostarted , Hiruzen was the senior Hokage that the young Uzumaki admire and listened to . A close friend of Tobirama and Hashirama , the village fell under his protection once both were live . Able to muster a neat ape warrior and use gamy - level fusion nature transformation , even in his old geezerhood his abilities were impressive .

Unfortunately , though , Hiruzen wait far too retentive to tread down from his position . When he was far too old , he had to front off against Orochimaru as Hokage and lose . While a wise man , his legal opinion always waned when it come to him .

Naruto in a battle pose, throwing a kunai while he holds three more. Behind him, Kaguya and Madara can be seen.

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A split image depicts Hokages Tombirama, Naruto, and Tsunade in the Naruto franchise

The Third Hoshikage is flanked by Anbu in Naruto

Close-up of Rasa.

The Second Raikage appears serious in Naruto

First Mizukage Byakuren in Naruto has eyes that look in two different directions

The First Raikage appears skeptical in Naruto

The Third Mizukage closes his eyes in Naruto

The Second Kazekage Shamon has a tattoo of a dragon-like being on his head

Ishikawa the First Tsuchikage wears his ceremonial garb in Naruto

Mei Terumi in her Mizukage garb in Naruto: Shippuden

Hiruzen Sarutobi in battle in Naruto

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