Standard Disclaimer applies

This is somewhat of a test fic. Depending on how well responded it is I might continue. Or someone can adopt it. Whichever comes first.

"Naruto."

I looked up from the piles of paperwork on my desk. Tsunade was right, paperwork sucks. Sakura stood at the door her expression neutral.

"The trial is about to start."

I sighed before standing. I looked at the Hokage hat across the room. I hated wearing that thing.

"I'll be there in a minute."

I heard the soft click of the door shutting. I am not looking forward to this. I put the hat on shielding most of my face before leaving. I was the last to enter the room. There was a long wooden table filled with people. On one side was the heads of the ninja clans and the other with a civilian council. Tsunade and Jiraiya stood in the corner watching me as I sat in the chair at the head of the table.

"Let the trial begin."

The door opened with two Anbu leading holding one chain each followed by an all too familiar figure. Two Anbu followed behind each holding a chain. All four linked together at the collar around the figure's neck, their hands bound behind his back. If one were to look closer they could see the small engravings of a seal on the chains suppressing their chakra. They lead the prisoner towards the end of the room tying each chain to the four posts in the ground before surrounding them on all sides.

I stood reading allowed the scroll in front of me.

"Uchiha Sasuke, you are charged with treason punishable by death. How do you plead?"

Sasuke looked up with a blank expression.

"So, you finally accomplished you dream. Can you put your friend to death Naruto?"

I frowned, anger bubbling to the surface.

"How do you plead?"

I repeated the question ignoring his statement.

"Not guilty."

That's when all hell broke loose. Tsume Inuzuka stood up knocking her chair back.

"Bull shit! You almost had my son killed!"

"Orochimaru manipulated him! He didn't have free will!"

I almost felt bad for the civilian who was put under enough killer intent to make the Akatsuki wet their pants. There was a lot of arguing and yelling. I felt a headache coming. I glanced at Sasuke and nearly snarled at his smug smirk.

"Enough!"

Everyone went silent.

"The evidence against Uchiha Sasuke stands against him. This trial is a formality. No matter what you say he will be charged with treason."

People started arguing again and I slammed my hand on the table shaking it.

"If this arguing persists I will disband the council. Do I make myself clear?"

A brave yet stupid civilian spoke,

"You can't just disband the council! Are you trying to become a dictator?"

I glared darkly at the man who whimpered in response.

"Do I make myself clear?

They all nodded.

"I spoke with my advisor and decided not to execute the Uchiha. Instead, he will be stripped from the ninja ranks and his chakra permanently sealed. He will be under constant surveillance for an entire year during and after which will be required to attend weekly counseling sessions. Congratulations Sasuke, you got off easy. Dismissed." I left leaving the room in chaos. Let them sort their own shit out. I've got paper work to do.