Okay so just for a little background this is my first story so don't murder me! lol. I am planning this story to be epic length if there are readers for it. right now no romance is planned but I hope to start one eventually not sure who though I may ask for a vote much later down the road.

Back ground on this story: Highly AU, Naruto disapears at age 6, everyone thought he was dead a few thought they saw the murder. but really the Konohagakure council, danzo, and the sandaime decide to put him into Danzo's care. The events of the Chuunin exam still happen with the Sandaime's death taking place, Tsunade takes over and starts to change the way things are done in the village of Konoha.

Naruto Centric as soon as the story allows, I would like to take some time for build up and a few events to play out but by chapter 3 it should focus on Naruto.

Any reviews are welcome just try to be positive!

Lastly, I do not own Naruto.

Chapter 1: The Start of a New Day

Tsunade had only taken the mantle of Hokage a week ago and already she was feeling the weight on her shoulders. As she walked into the Konoha council chambers she knew that today was going to be a rough day.

She took her seat and looked around the room. Many here would follow her ideas and plans for the future of the village; however, there were a few that presented obstacles against her ideas and aspirations for the future of the village.

"First and foremost thank you all for coming on such short notice." She calmly said.

" Let me assure you all now that for the last week I have been coming up with many interesting ideas for the future of the village, whilst, I help as I could with the rebuilding efforts that we are currently handling."

"As you all know I was and continue to be a student of the 3rd" as she said this she looked straight at Danzo, then over to Homura and Koharu.

"Some of you were against his ideals but you still wanted me for the position of Hokage after Jiraiya declined the position."

She suddenly thought about the old pervert and how he was probably laughing his ass off at the position she was about to put herself into.

"Now, that we have landed a strong defeat to Otogakure, and the sand lies at our feet, it is time to make preparations, changes, and bring new life to Konoha."

She was attempting to sound as powerful as possible but inside she was terrified she was about to change Konohagakure no sato whether for the better or the worse she could not yet tell.

"The Sandaime and Yondaime both had the same set of advisors, Homura, Koharu and the Sandaime's old rival Danzo." She stared at all three of the village elders and did not waver in her resolve.

"I believe it is time to usher in a new set of advisors to the hokage, a trio who are more accustomed to the current goings on in the world of shinobi."

"It seems that the Godaime wants to shake things up a bit" stated Nara Shikaku

"It would seem so, but what do you think she has in mind?" said Akimichi Choza

"No clue but it will probably be pretty troublesome." Said the lazy jounin

"Nara Shikaku, my old teammate Jiraiya, and Aburame Shibi will now take control of these positions."

"Preposterous Tsunade you are only back in Konoha one week and you deem yourself worthy of removing us of our positions?" Koharu screamed furiously

"That is Hokage-sama to you Danzo, and yes I do, the constant attempts at usurpation of the mantle of Hokage by you and Sarutobi-Sensei's old teammates has gone far enough." Said Tsunade

"Even before I left I could see that the three of you would be the death of Sarutobi-Sensei, with your continuous attempts at blocking his plans at every move." She glared at the three of them "I will not have it!" She screamed as she slammed her palm on the desk she was seated at.

"Even as we speak my ANBU forces and the villages entire torture and interrogations department are systematically dismantling your NĂ© forces."

Danzo looked as if he had seen the ghost of the Sandaime himself "You Cannot take this away from me!" he yelled as he jumped over the table he was seated at lunging at Tsunade.

Tsunade's face was the last thing the Sandaime's rival would ever see. As he began his lunge 3 ANBU struck from the shadows striking him in the clavicle, kidney, and the last through his spine right at the base of where the neck meets the head.

Just as quickly as they struck the ANBU and the body were gone. Leaving a somewhat stunned crowd and a very intrigued duo of clan leaders.

"I am terribly sorry you all had to see that but Danzo had become a rabid dog needing to be put down."

"Korharu-san, Homura-san, there is no need for further violence, I did not want this to happen, but in order to bring in the new one must usher out the old." Tsunade said with an aura of confidence and pride.

"The two of you never actually acted against the village in any way and you can retire knowing you served Konoha as best you could."

"Perhaps Tsunade-hime is right Homura." Koharu said "Perhaps we have spent our time improperly in what we thought were prudent endevours."

"Yes I believe so, Koharu, perhaps it is time to pass the will of fire onto the next generation of village leaders." Stated Homura as if he had been the one to think of retirement himself

"Yes I think retirement will suit the two of us just fine at our age." He said as he leaned back in his chair.

"With that in mind Nara Skikaku will provide sound strategies for our shinobi forces his mind has long since been needed to be put to this kind of use." Tsunade said as she looked at Skikaku

"Shibi Aburame will take on the role of a conscience for the village; his sound logical reasoning skills coupled with his non-abrasive, and calm demeanor will help much to stem the tide of over reacting to situations." She said as she nodded to Shibi

"Lastly, my lecherous teammate will assist us with his ever present information gathering skills, where as before he played a sideline role popping in and out of the city for months at a time he will now be making purposeful trips in much shorter intervals. Expect to see him around the village a lot more." She stated with her head held high

"I have recently heard that a few months ago 2 genin died in battle in the country of waves, one being the last survivor of the Uchiha clan." At this her chest swelled as she took deep breaths

"Because of events like this I am planning a complete overhaul of the Shinobi academy." "We will begin with Chakra exercises like tree walking and water walking during the second part of the first year, while the first part of that year will be devoted entirely to the mastery of the theory mixed in with the standard practice in hand-to-hand and weapons. During the second year theory will continue all year but jutsu will be introduced."

"To be perfectly blunt we have grown lazy in these times of peace, we are shinobi and we must not forget it. Although we are different in Konoha in how we treat our shinobi we must not lax in our training because as we saw with Oto and Suna, danger can be lurking everywhere."

"The "standard academy three" will no longer suffice in the shinobi world we live in today. We must instruct our youths with the techniques they can use to achieve and help them to increase the will of flame."

"Lastly during the 3rd year of the academy students will be separated into groups based on their specializations. Tracker types will learn proper tracking techniques, camouflage, silent moving, and jutsu to suppress their chakra so they can get close to targets without being noticed." At this point much of the council was becoming very interested

"What about those who are combat types?"said Choza with obvious interest for the sake of his family and their future

"Combat types will be split up and more taijutsu heavy combat types will be instructed in parrying, dodging, silent moving, weapons expertise, and jutsu that can supplement their taijutsu, while mixing it up with a few offensive jutsu so as not to cripple them in a ranged fight."

"The Opposite will be true for combat types who show promise in the field of jutsu use. I assume few students will fall into this category but those that do will be taught techniques for every type of battle situation and also begin their nature manipulation before graduation." She asserted under the questioning looks of the council.

"And since I know the question will be brought up, I do plan on starting a program for those that show aptitude in the field of medi-nin. I would eventually like each 4 man cell to contain one medic so that all on field emergencies can receive some sort of care; this should avoid unnecessary deaths like those endured in wave." Tsunade looked at the council as if daring them to tell her she was wrong.

Hyuuga Hiasha was the first to speak. "I think this new program could usher in a new day for Konoha, The Hyuuga clan is fully behind it. Anything that could improve the chances of survival for our young must be taken into account."

"Then these matters are settled, let us adjourn the meeting so that my new advisors and I can meet privately and discuss their new position." Said Tsunade with a hint of happiness in her voice.