Why did Hiruzen Sarutobi become the third Hokage again? Hiruzen Sarutobi is the third Hokage, while Minato is the fourth Hokage.

After the death of Minato, Hiruzen becomes Hokage again and he is still called the third.

But why still the third? Why isn't Hiruzen called the fifth then? And why didn't they choose a new candidate as new Hokage?
This is a guess from human behavior not exact knowledge.


they are used to call him the third Hokage and only know him as the thrid.
Even if he now would officially be the fifth. Compare this to kings in the real world even if the went to exiles or somethign and came back to be kings again they would not change their name.
there might not be a suitable candidate at that point or he might be the best option.