Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, was a formidable ninja and the founder of the Hidden Leaf Village. His strength and influence inspired other villages.

Hashirama's power was demonstrated by defeating Madara Uchiha, even though Madara possessed the Nine-Tails and the Mangekyo Sharingan.

While Naruto and Sasuke represent the idea of surpassing the previous generation, they have become overly reliant on external powers. Naruto needs the Nine-Tails to survive, and Sasuke's strength greatly depends on his Sharingan. 

Hashirama's descendants, especially Tsunade, excel in medical ninjutsu. But the absence of Tsunade's father suggests that Hashirama may have kept secrets.

 

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, faced immense challenges during his reign. He inherited the responsibility after the Fourth Hokage's sacrifice and sacrificed his own life to protect the village. 6. Little is known about the Third Hokage's son, but his grandson is Konohamaru. The identity of his son remains a mystery.