Even though Naruto is still a troublemaker, he becomes a mentor figure. He teaches Konohamaru that there are "no shortcuts" to becoming Hokage—a lesson that sticks with Konohamaru for the rest of the series 1 .

The Third Hokage's grandson who wants to be acknowledged for his own merit rather than his lineage 8.

Konohamaru’s strict elite tutor who views Naruto as a bad influence due to his low status and "vulgar" techniques 8, 14 . Major Themes & Moments