Hatake Kakashi should be the 5th Hokage and not Tsunade

While some of the thing's you stated are true, Tsunade's personality, after she accepted the position of Hokage is exactly what the leaf needed. The village hidden in the leaf, needed a strong leader to get them through a massive attack led by the Sand and Orochimaru. Tsunade's backbone, made sure that they recovered and became a functioning Ninja village once again. I will break my argument into a couple of section's: __________________________________________________________________________ Tsunade's Personality: Tsunade, as Hokage has been shown to show deep insight into matter's, and she believe's that everyone she send's out can achieve the mission. You mentioned that it was rash to send all those Genin after Sasuke when he deserted, but it was the best the Leaf had to offer, considering the rest of the higher level ninja were already being used. Even if there had been a free Jonin, it would have been a waste, and their abilities could have been put to better use, not tracking down a simple Genin. Tsunade was actually against going after Sasuke if you remember, but because she knew Naruto and Sakura would not obey her, she sucked up her pride and sent a hoard of Genin protect them, and make sure they had a chance of succeeding. Tsunade, also has a fiery temper, which let's her assert herself as leader. As seen when she berated the Eldr's for advising her to keep Naruto out of reach, and also when she showed undying faith in Naruto's abilities, even in the face of an opponent like Pain. Let's also not forget that Tsunade is related to both the First and Second Hokage, giving her experience and the right to lead. Tsunade's abilities are, without a doubt, the top of her field. She is the greatest medical-ninja to have ever lived,, which has been remarked on by many fine shinobi, such as Chiyo from the village hidden in the sand. Even Orochimaru admit's that her talent in healing is unbeatable, as he claimed she had the ability to counteract some unbelievably powerful jutsu. She healed Rock Lee, when he was told he would never be able to fight again, she healed Naruto's arm after the fight with Kakuzu and she is even to be said to have the ability to reverse the effects of the dead demon summoning jutsu. She even healed Kakashi psychologically after him being destroyed by Tsukiyomi. She even saved Choji, after he ate all three pill's to unlock his Kekkei-genkai. She also possesses amazing healing abilities through her summoning, showing it clearly when she exhausted herself after healing a large majority of Konoha ninja who were injured in Pain's attack. Kakashi is a superb squad leader no doubt, but his talent's life in the field, not behind a desk. Something that Tsunade can do very well. ________________________________________________ **Sorry** Sorry for the late response, but I accepted this debate when I was drunk and I didn't take into consideration that I would have very limited time to construct a response. Forgive me but the last few days have been hectic, as I preparing to go home, after being in the State's for two month's. I fly back to Ireland tomorrow, and then I'll be out and about on Sunday, and exhausted on Monday. So my next reply is going to be monday evening at the earliest. I look forward to your rebuttal.