Originally posted by King Kandy
Sarutobi is probably the best of the kages... he really exemplified what a hokage should be like.
Indeed.
A tactical genius being able to discern things well before others and formulate almost perfect plans right on the spot.
Plain ol' genius: A master of most to all jutsus we know of...and even a couple that only a handful were aware of.
Thought even further ahead than the Konoha council members.
Sought to forge alliance of peace and mutual assistance, which was really the first attempt at doing so. (I don't recall any other Kage doing that until the 3rd.)
Was all over the place, teaching at every level. (something we don't see Tsunade doing...simply because she can't teach much.)
Despite being quite old when he fought Oro, still had more chakra than most other people in the Naruto-verse.
Fought the first, second, and Oro at the same time.
He was also a very kind, yet firm, leader. He thought of others, especially the village.
The last 3 kages personified what it means be kage: protecting the village up to and including their own lives.