He holds this title for many years before finally passing it to Naruto, as revealed in the epilogue. Taking the position of Hokage after Hiruzen Sarutobi’s passing, Tsunade Senju was chosen as the Fifth Hokage of Konohagakure.įollowing the conclusion of the war, Kakashi is named by Tsunade as her successor, the Sixth Hokage, with his first act being to pardon Sasuke for his crimes.
