Naruto Uzumaki did it. He became acknowledge and respected by the Village, he longed to prove.

Naruto didn't become Hokage, Atleast not yet. He's considered a Shinobi World's Strongest and Hero.

And He even got friends along the way.

But that's only because He had been thriving to get stronger to bring Sasuke back which he did

But, His Feelings have grown to yearn more than a bond they already have...

"Can't you stay for a little bit longer while?"

"You're the Reason"