Boruto Chapter 38: Kobu Moves to Replace Shikamaru as Hokage
The Daimyo's advisor is gathering evidence against Shikamaru Nara and wants Konohamaru Sarutobi installed as a figurehead Ninth Hokage, according to Screen Rant.
Chapter 38 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex shows Kobu moving to demote Shikamaru Nara as Hokage, according to Screen Rant. The Daimyo's advisor is gathering evidence against the current Eighth Hokage and wants Konohamaru Sarutobi installed in his place.
Kobu's plan would make Konohamaru the Ninth Hokage in name only, with Kobu controlling affairs from behind the scenes. The chapter also sets out Kobu's wider view that the ninja villages have outlived their purpose and should be phased out.
Shikamaru took the post of Eighth Hokage after Naruto Uzumaki was presumed dead at the hands of Boruto. Kobu has shown disdain for Shikamaru since the Mamushi Arc.
Konohamaru has wanted the Hokage title since childhood and has led the latest Team 7 as a Jonin. His grandfather, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was the Third Hokage. Koji Kashin is among those advising Shikamaru.
Naruto, the manga by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999, spawned TV series, films and games, and Boruto continues that franchise.
Quick answers
What happens in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 38?
Kobu moves to demote Shikamaru Nara as Hokage, gathers evidence against him and plans to install Konohamaru Sarutobi as a figurehead Ninth Hokage.
Why does Kobu want Konohamaru as Hokage?
He intends Konohamaru to serve as a figurehead while Kobu controls things from behind the scenes, and he believes the ninja villages have outlived their purpose.