"You're joking right? This isn't what I expected, I didn't think I'd become one.
I mean I only mention it once but it's just a joke to mock Naruto!"
She says looking fiercely as if she's only talking to the current Hokage, but too bad this was a meeting, and there are plenty of people inside the room.
Not just normal people but the Two Elders, Koharu and Homura, Two hokages, Tsunade and Kakashi, their assistants Nara Shikamaru and Shizune, The Daimyo of land of fire and the heads of Konoha Police and Anbu, Lastly but not the least Uzumaki Naruto. The unpredictable Hero of Konoha leaf village.
"Do we look like we're kidding?"
She clearly hear from her Master and the fifth Hokage, Tsunade.
"Naruto did not meet the quota of being a Hokage because he failed to become a Jounin. He needs more time again to restart and pass it definitely."
Shikamaru explained.
"Well sorry about that!"
Naruto bickered.
"In exchanged, we need some of more qualified in this position before Naruto make it to become a jounin. We need someone to take over on this role. While Naruto is on the process."
This time Kakashi, the Current and retiring Hokage is the one who talks.
"Can't we just break the rules or something? To make Naruto the Hokage?"
Sakura was desperate not to become the alternative for the role.
"Unfortunately we can't. I tried to talk to these elders but as expected, we have to follow the 'ancient' rule."
There was a tone of mockery on the word ancient in Tsunade's voice.
One of the elder, Koharu speaks "To refer as like that, saying we're 'elders', you belong to that elders to Tsunade-hime"
She pause for a moment "There is no other way Lady. You have no option but to accept it."
She stiffened and softly ask "But w-why me?"
Tsunade look directly into Sakura's eyes, "I am your master, the one of legendary sannin and once a fifth Hokage in this village, Also you are student of the Sixth Hokage. You're mentored by Two Hokage frantically. You are the current Strongest kunoichi and branded as the new Neo-Sannin. You're intelligence was exceptional. Sakura, you're the most qualified. No scratch that, you are the most fitted one to become the Next Hokage."
Sakura blushes upon hearing what just her Master says.
"Of course to tell you the truth, you're not the only candidate, there are two of you. Shikamaru was elected but knowing him" Kakashi paused and sighs deeply "He immediately decline it too, that's why you're the one left."
"Ne, Sakura-chan I'm asking you dattebayo" Naruto pleads.
Sweat were gathered on Sakura's face.
She feel pressured on this favor.
I don't know if I could do it. . .
. . .Or can I do it?
"So?-" her old sensei Kakashi puts his hand above his masked face.
Sakura can't think clearly. . .
"It's decided. I hereby announce who will be the next Hokage-"
The daimyo started.
Wait I haven't accepted it yet.
She barely whispers.
Accepting her defeat from the people around her she then lower her head and answered "F-Fine! I'll accept it!"
"Haruno Sakura."
The daimyo finished.
"CONGRATULATION SAKURA-CHAN! I MEAN NANADAIME!"
Naruto cheered loudly.
Everyone in the room except Sakura, clap their hands and gives the New Hokage a warm welcome.
I hope this is just a Genjutsu.
But she secretly form a sign, but nothing happens.
Yup. This is reality Sakura.