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Gaara is different. There's a Kazekage CLAN, and he's the one in charge.I mean, look at Gaara. And with how much the village would love Naruto at this point, I could see the elders acquiescing due to not having other good options. Hiashi may have experience, but he's not THAT strong, and power is a very important part of a Hokage. I suppose Orochimaru is kind of an option, but considering he was a worldwide menace until just then, I doubt he'd be viable.