In Chapter 36 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Elder Kobu has asked the Land of Fire's Daimyo to strip Shikamaru Nara of his provisoinal Eighth Hokage title. This move follows growing suspicions that Shikamaru has been secretly supporting Boruto, who is widely believed by the public to be a traitor.
Elder Kobu's Request to the Land of Fire's Daimyo
The political stability of Konoha is currently under threat as Elder Kobu formally seeks the removal of Shikamaru Nara from his leadership role. According to the report,this request was sent directly to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, highlighting the significant influence the feudal lord maintains over the village's highest office. The move indicates that the provisional nature of Shikamaru's appointment has left him vulnerable to administrative coups.
This power play is not merely a disagreement between peers but a formal legal challenge . Kobu has indicated that the approval of the village elders is a necessary component for the removal process to be fully realized. This creates a precarious environment for Shikamaru Nara, who must now navigate both the internal pressures of the Konoha Council and the external will of the Land of Fire's sovereign.
The Secret Alliance with Boruto and the Chapter 30 Suspicions
The grounds for this political assault stem from Shikamaru Nara's clandestine operations.. As the report notes, the tension had been building since Chapter 30, where Elder Kobu first began suspecting that Shikamaru was harboring and aiding Boruto. Because the majority of Konoha remains under a brainwashing effect that paints Boruto as an Otsutsuki and the killer of Naruto Uzumaki, Shikamaru's support for the youth is viewed as a criminal betrayal of the village.
Shikamaru's isolation is compounded by the fact that he has kept these secrets even from close confidants like Ino Yamanaka. By operating in the shadows to protect Boruto, the Eighth Hokage has effectively provided his detractors with the evidence needed to argue that he is unfit for office. This internal conflict mirrors the predictions made by Koji Kashin during the Mamushi Arc,suggesting that Shikamaru's downfall was a foreseeable outcome of his moral gamble.
From Danzo's Brief Tenure to the Provisional Nature of the Eighth Hokage
The current instability in Konoha echoes past leadership crises, most notably the brief and controversial tenure of Danzo Shimura.. The history of the Five Great Shinobi Countries shows that the Hokage position is not always a permanent appointment based on merit, but can be an emergency measure dictated by the Konoha Council or the Fire Daimyo. shikamaru Nara's role as a "provisional" leader places him in a similar category to those who served as placeholders during times of extreme volatility.
This pattern suggests that the office of the Hokage is currently more of a political tool than a symbol of absolute authority. While Shikamaru is recognized as one of the most talented tacticians of his generation, his lack of a permanent mandate makes him a convenient scapegoat for the elders who wish to steer the village in a different direction.
Sakura Haruno's Byakugo Seal and the Potential Return of Kakashi Hatake
If the Daimyo grants Kobu's request, the resulting leadership vacuum could be filled by several high-profile candidates. Sakura Haruno emerges as a strong possibility; she has remained a grounded mentor and possesses the "Strength of a Hundred Seal" (Byakugo), providing her with the raw power necessary to defend the village. Her stability contrasts sharply with the current political chaos surrounding the Eighth Hokage.
Another plausible path involves the return of Kakashi Hatake, the former Sixth Hokage. Since Kakashi originally accepted the role with the understanding that Naruto Uzumaki would eventually succeed him, his return would serve as a stabilizing bridge until Naruto's eventual recovery. However, it remains unclear if the Land of Fire's Daimyo is seeking a seasoned veteran or a fresh start with someone like Sakura Haruno, and whether the elders would accept a return to the previous administration.
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