It was Naruto's lifelong dream to become Hokage. From the time he was a child, Naruto hoped to become the leader of the Leaf Village and gain the admiration and recognition of the village that scorned him. Naruto made great strides in his hope to become Hokage.

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As Naruto improved his skills, he became the greatest ninja in his village. While his fighting skills were great, he required a lot of education before becoming the next village leader. Naruto would eventually achieve his childhood dream, becoming the Seventh Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves.

10 Naruto Helped Establish Peace Between The Villages

Fourth Shinobi War

Naruto's work in establishing peace started long before he ever became Hokage. Over time, Naruto had realized that the constant wars had deeply damaged many people. The wars had lead to him growing up as an orphan.

By the time Naruto became Hokage, he had already helped the villages join together and cooperate. As Hokage, Naruto would work to make sure the next generation never had to endure the pain he'd known as a child.

9 Naruto Helped Grow The Village

Konoha

Naruto was able to help Konoha grow in scale. When Naruto was a child, the village was a much smaller place. Konoha was just one of many villages. Naruto's popularity and fame brought greater tourism and industry to the village.

By the end of Naruto: Shippuden, the village was surrounded by people longing to meet Konoha's greatest hero. As Hokage, Naruto was able to leverage his status to help the village became a huge success. Boruto grew up in a large, metropolitan place.

8 Naruto Makes The Village A More Caring Place

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As an orphan, the young Naruto was left to care for himself and was often alone. The entire village treated him like an unwanted burden. When Naruto saw that Sarada was suffering from her father's absence, Naruto decided to help.

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Naruto carried the belief that the entire village was meant to operate like a family. Naruto knew that his best friend hadn't been to the village since before he became Hokage. He decided to arrange things so that Sasuke could be reunited with Sarada. His actions helped bring Sasuke back to the village for the first time in over a decade.

7 Naruto Helps Maintain Relationships With The Other Villages

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Naruto must worry that the villages might go back to fighting each other. It is important for the villages to maintain relationships with one another. Naruto works to help Konoha remain an ally to the other ninja villages.

While Boruto was still in the academy, his father sent him and his classmates on a field trip to the Land of Water. The trip was meant to help deepen the relationship with the other village. It gave the next generation a chance to establish a lasting friendship with one another.

6 Naruto Allows More Students To Become Genin

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When Boruto travels back in time, he gets a glimpse of how things used to be. The village's lack of Genin is referenced when Boruto is asked to become a ninja. Boruto is shocked by the village's need for ninja.

When Naruto was a child, only a select few had been allowed to graduate. Decades later, Boruto's entire class were given the chance to graduate together. Naruto had allowed the change in testing, giving the village a chance to train more ninja. The growing village likely needed more ninja, but the established peace made the occupation seem unnecessary to some.

5 Naruto Helped Make The Chunin Exams Safer

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When Kakashi noticed how much his squad had improved, he recommended them for the Chunin Exams. The test to improve a rank proved to be a battle for survival. The Chunin Exams of Boruto's day proved to be a lot safer.

Under Naruto's leadership, steps were clearly taken to ensure the safety of the ninja participating in the Chunin Exams. The exam no longer takes place in the Forest of Death and is more closely monitored by the older ninja of Konoha.

4 Naruto Helped To Establish A Holiday

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Naruto grew up without the love of a parent. His own parents had sacrificed themselves for the good of the village. After Naruto became Hokage, he had less time to spend with his own children.

He noticed the negative effect that was having on his son. Naruto established a special holiday to promote parents spending time with their children. That day gave him a chance to bond with Boruto and Himawari. Sasuke also got a chance to spend time with Sarada.

3 Naruto Helped Drum Up Business For His Favorite Ramen Shop

Ichiraku Ramen In Naruto Anime

From childhood, Naruto had a love for Ichiraku. He had a special relationship with the Ramen shop's founder, Teuchi. Teuchi had shown incredible kindness to the boy who had been ostracized by the village for so long.

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The tiny little ramen shop became a huge restaurant. It was revealed that Naruto had officially endorsed the restaurant. Under Naruto's leadership, Konoha became an attractive place to live. As the village grew, the restaurant seemed to grow alongside it.

2 Naruto Has Made The Hokage Office More Powerful

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Naruto is often seen having to deal with mountains of paperwork. While the previous Hokage had to deal with paperwork, they likely didn't have to deal with the large level of paperwork Naruto had to deal with. As the village has grown, so has Naruto's power and influence and the number of things he had to deal with. Naruto's constant paperwork and absence from the home are tied to the growing power of his office.

1 Naruto Has Allowed Technology To Flourish

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Boruto grew up in a time of great technology. His impressive skill in the Chunin Exams was aided by a scientific device. The Kara organization has been noted to use technology to further its goals.

Team 7 has also been shown to aid in testing new technology. As Hokage, Naruto has overseen and supported Konoha's scientific research team. The research team has helped develop new ninja tools to improve the village's technological footprint. People like Denki's father have also helped improve Konoha's technology in the private sector.

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