Could the Hokages be regarded to as Kings

[China IL]

I mean, they did come and save the ninja world (Obito was going to kill the whole Army a.k.a most of the ninja in the world) and they all have epic tales of their life (excluding 2nd Hokage who is just as beast). The leaf was the first official Village as well. So, just saying, could they?

 

[AlphaScythian]

No. They are more like prime ministers within monarchy state.
True kings are feudal lords here.

 

[Champ]

Ofcourse not. Kings do not sacrifice themselves for the people, the people sacrifice themselves for the King

 

[FemmeFatale]

They are, hence the name princess tsunade

 

[HiddenSound]

I'd say more like Shoguns. The unbelievably stupid Daimyō are more like kings.

 

[Vex]

Nope, because of the exsistance of Daimyos. But we can also surmise that there may be someone above the rank of Daimyo, because they seem to follow japanese feudalism to an extent. That person would probably be 'the king'.

 

[AllseeingSharingan]

No. They are more like prime ministers within monarchy state.
True kings are feudal lords here.

This says it all ^^^^^. Couldnt agree more.

 

[dark legion]

I would have called them as Generals , not as kings

 

[China IL]

No. They are more like prime ministers within monarchy state.
True kings are feudal lords here.

Ofcourse not. Kings do not sacrifice themselves for the people, the people sacrifice themselves for the King

There are different opinions on what a kind is and what role he plays. But my personal perspective of a king's role is more like..."If the king does not lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow"- Lelouch vi Britannia

 

[Champ]

There are different opinions on what a kind is and what role he plays. But my personal perspective of a king's role is more like..."If the king does not lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow"- Lelouch vi Britannia

You just agreed with what I said. Lulu gave the orders while the black knights did the real work.

 

[AlphaScythian]

There are different opinions on what a kind is and what role he plays. But my personal perspective of a king's role is more like..."If the king does not lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow"- Lelouch vi Britannia

There is far more to the king then to die in a battle. King is the leader of a nation. He can make it rise with his visions of tomorrow or make it fall sacrificing its riches for his own pleasures.

 

[China IL]

You just agreed with what I said. Lulu gave the orders while the black knights did the real work.

He mae the strategies and was always seen fighting the leaders. He always did leader vs leader. He even rode on top of the car facing atleast 5 Knightmares with no kind of back up stationed.

 

[KingHashirama]

Only one who is considered "king" is Hashirama. Hence Tsunade got the name "princess". <<< Even the feudal lords are below that.

The Kages after have always been under the Feudal lords, so have to say no to them being kings. But prime minister yes.

They are, hence the name princess tsunade

Never heard them say Prince Asuma though ;x.

 

[-Spoiler-]

I'd say more like Shoguns. The unbelievably stupid Daimyō are more like kings.

this^. or prime ministers

 

[Naruto.]

Ofcourse not. Kings do not sacrifice themselves for the people, the people sacrifice themselves for the King

This right here.

 

[End of Days]

the manga says the only kings in naruto series are the unborn generation who will take up konoha in future, no one else