Kazekage in Naruto Series

The Kazekage is the leader of Sunagakure and holds the title of Village's leader. This position is given to the strongest shinobi in the village. Throughout the village's history, there have been five Kazekage.

Overview

The Kazekage position was established in Suna after the village's formation by Reto. The selection process for the Kazekage is not explicitly mentioned, but it is suggested that it may be hereditary or favor relatives of the Fourth Kazekage. If the current Kazekage dies or goes missing, the Suna Council chooses the next Kazekage. Once in office, the Kazekage typically moves to the Kazekage's Office. Throughout history, the Kazekage have been both feared and respected for their role in maintaining Suna's position among the other villages. However, the Kazekage title is often seen as cursed, as all the Kazekage, including the current one, have met untimely deaths by assassins. The Suna Council manages the village's affairs in the interim between Kazekage, and statues of the former Kazekage are displayed in the council's meeting chambers.

List of Kazekage

First Kazekage
Reto, known as the First Kazekage, established Sunagakure in the Land of Wind. He united the desert-dwelling shinobi through his immense power, becoming their leader.

Second Kazekage

Shamon, also known as the Second Kazekage, held the position of leader in Sunagakure. He was the first to study and experiment with jinchūriki, aiming to increase the village's power.

Third Kazekage

The Third Kazekage, also known as the Third Kazekage, was the powerful leader of Sunagakure and considered the strongest Kazekage in the village's history.

Fourth Kazekage

Rasa was the leader of Sunagakure as the Fourth Kazekage. He was famous for his skill in manipulating Gold Dust and was known for his efforts in controlling the One-Tailed Shukaku sealed within his son Gaara, successfully suppressing its rampages during his time as Kazekage.

Fifth Kazekage

Gaara, the youngest of the Three Sand Siblings, is a shinobi from Sunagakure. As the jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Shukaku, he was feared by the villagers. Growing up isolated and filled with hatred, Gaara lived a life of violence and saw no value in others. However, after being defeated by Naruto Uzumaki, who taught him the importance of friendship, Gaara underwent a transformation. Inspired by Naruto, he dedicated himself to protecting the village and its people, eventually becoming the Fifth Kazekage of Suna. Through his leadership, Gaara aimed to dispel the fears and mistrust he once instilled in the hearts of the villagers.

Other

Fourth Kazekage Impersonator

Orochimaru, a former student of the Fourth Kazekage, disguised himself as the Kazekage to deceive Sunagakure and gain their support for his attack on Konoha. He maintained the disguise until he faced his former master, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in battle, at which point he revealed his true identity.