The 8th Hokage of Konohagakure in the Naruto /Boruto story is Shikamaru Nara , though his tenure is currently provisional rather than fully official.

Who the 8th Hokage is

  • After Naruto Uzumaki (7th Hokage) disappears and is believed dead, the village appoints Shikamaru as the new Hokage to stabilize Konoha.
  • On the Narutopedia and in recent manga commentary, Shikamaru is listed as the “provisional Eighth Hokage” , meaning he is acting in the role while Naruto’s status is still unresolved.

Why Shikamaru became Hokage

  • He has long served as chief advisor to both Kakashi (6th Hokage) and Naruto, making him the natural political and strategic successor.
  • Other strong candidates (like Sakura, Kakashi, or Konohamaru) are either busy with other roles, retired, or not yet experienced enough, which indirectly pushed Shikamaru into the chair.

Current status in the story

  • As of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex era, Shikamaru is shown performing the duties of the 8th Hokage , but the narrative clarifies that he has not formally accepted the title , so the office is technically still in a “provisional” state.
  • Many fans expect that once Naruto’s fate is settled, the position may either pass back to him or to a younger candidate like Konohamaru or Sarada Uchiha , potentially making Shikamaru a temporary 8th rather than a permanent one.

In short: Shikamaru Nara is the current 8th Hokage , but in‑story it’s treated as a placeholder leadership role while the village waits for Naruto’s return or a more permanent successor.