Originally posted by MageeI'm hoping it's the former because why would Kishimoto suddenly turn the heroes of Konoha into a bunch of villains. I think the fact Sarutobi still had respect for the 1st and 2nd means something is up..or Kishimoto is just forgetting everything pre-Timeskip.
Madara is either lieing or there are some plot holes which are annoying the hell out of me.
@psycho gundam - I think Shikamaru would probably turn down Hokage. He's just really not motivated enough to lead the village. I think he's got some stuff that would make a great Hokage sure but the role isn't something I can actually see him choosing to do.