The Five Kage

[Kayleb]

I think the co-kage/council etc. would be in charge. This, only if the Kage won't decide to be a god in his village and have absolute control over everything.

There would definitely be a group close to the Kage that have some of his or her powers. Though it wouldn't be as effective, I'm sure the village could survive.

[Konohuro]

I think the co-kage/council etc. would be in charge. This, only if the Kage won't decide to be a god in his village and have absolute control over everything.

There would definitely be a group close to the Kage that have some of his or her powers. Though it wouldn't be as effective, I'm sure the village could survive.

That decision is up to the Kage of the village. He will decide how the leading system will work in his village.
Of course, this doesn't mean it will necessarily be applied, riots are a thing in such a game...

[DrSuhi]

I think it might be best if the kage of a ceratine village is not online, then the person who is the second most voted for in the elections would be named deputy kage or something until the actual kage is online. if neither are online the third is deputy kage and so on... just brain storming here lol

[Reminance]

I think the co-kage/council etc. would be in charge. This, only if the Kage won't decide to be a god in his village and have absolute control over everything.

This ^