Every Naruto Hokage Ranked By Strength

Ranking the Hokage of Naruto by strength involves considering their combat abilities, strategic skills, and impact on the series. Here’s a general ranking based on these criteria:

1. Hokage Hashirama Senju - The First Hokage, known as the "God of Shinobi," possessed unparalleled strength with his Wood Release techniques and immense chakra. His abilities made him a legendary figure who could single-handedly take on multiple Kage-level opponents.

2. Hokage Minato Namikaze - The Fourth Hokage, famous for his incredible speed and mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique. His tactical genius and the power of the Nine-Tails' chakra made him a formidable ninja.

3. Hokage Naruto Uzumaki - The Seventh Hokage, with his mastery over Sage Mode, Kurama’s chakra, and the power of the Six Paths Sage Mode, ranks high in terms of raw power and versatility. His abilities are unmatched in his time.

4. Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi - The Third Hokage, known as the "Professor" for his vast knowledge and skill in all forms of ninjutsu. Although his strength declined with age, he was still a formidable and respected leader.

5. Hokage Tsunade Senju - The Fifth Hokage, a master of medical ninjutsu and superhuman strength. Her abilities in healing and combat, combined with her ability to summon the slug Katsuyu, make her a powerful Hokage.

6. Hokage Tobirama Senju - The Second Hokage, renowned for his creation of many jutsu, including the Shadow Clone Technique and the Edo Tensei. His strategic mind and powerful water-based techniques make him a significant figure.

7. Hokage Kakashi Hatake - The Sixth Hokage, known for his Sharingan and tactical prowess. While incredibly skilled, especially with his Copy Ninja abilities, his power is often seen as a step below the earlier Hokage.

8. Hokage Danzo Shimura - Although not officially recognized in the same light as the others, Danzo, who briefly served as Hokage, had access to powerful Sharingan  and forbidden jutsu, though his controversial methods and political maneuvers overshadowed his pure strength.

This ranking reflects their combat abilities and influence in the series, with some subject to personal interpretation based on specific contexts.