Who Are The 9 Hokages in 'Naruto'?

It's all about the journey to become the Hokage, the big-shot leader of Konohagakure. Naruto Uzumaki, our main guy, dreams big – he's all about leaving a legacy and becoming the ultimate ninja boss.

As the anime and manga roll on, and even in the next-gen 'Boruto,' we meet eight official Hokage and one almost-made-it candidate who had a short stint at the top. Some of these leaders kicked the bucket before the series even started, but they're still major players in the Naruto world, influencing the story and characters big time. Let's check out the nine hokages in 'Naruto.'