New information about Boruto manga is attracting a lot of attention from fans. According to the latest leaked developments, Boruto’s story will undergo a timeskip, leading to major changes in Konoha.
Manga Boruto Chapter 81 It is revealed that both Naruto and Hinata are still trapped in another dimension, their location known only to Kawaki. Meanwhile, the rest of the shinobi world believes Boruto was the one who killed the Seventh Hokage.
Eida made everyone believe that the Seventh Hokage was gone, so Shikamaru replaced Naruto in charge of Konoha Village, as the Eighth Hokage. Prior to this development, some fans suggested that Shikamaru wasn’t really a Hokage, as Naruto was still alive and the village was under the influence of Eida’s ninjutsu.
Regardless of the controversy, it cannot be denied that Shikamaru currently holds the position of Hokage of Konoha Village, officially or not. This sudden change of power was not well received by many Boruto fans. Some even mocked Shikamaru as the weakest Hokage.
Critics of Shikamaru’s appointment as Hokage point out that, despite his impressive IQ of over 200, he lacks the physical strength to defend the village against a mighty foe. They argued that Kakashi, with his previous experience as Hokage would be a more suitable choice.
Shikamaru has always been described as a character who can change the course of a battle with his intelligence. However, when compared in terms of physical strength to some of the other Konoha residents, he might not be the best choice for the Hokage position.
Here are some fan comments on the matter:
Boruto Chapter 81 will be officially released on August 20, 2023. In your opinion, is Shikamaru worthy of being the Eighth Hokage?