I have to stress this piece is entirely new ground for me, I never really like throwing Kakashi 'under a bus' figuratively ofcourse, nevertheless, these are the same people that agreed with Danzo's plan to have the entire Uchiha Clan assassinated by one of their own no doubt.

Therefore, here it is the second chapter of Weeping Blossoms, please rate, rave and review below all feedback is considered carefully and with thought.

Also, please find time to read my other pieces such as "Mistakes and Silver Linings" and another work in progress "Consequences of Laziness"

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"It has only been six weeks, you can't ask him to do that." Tsuande held back her anger for the sake of the man they were discussing. Homura Mitokado and Kaharu Utatane stood firm before the Hokage. They understood where Tsuande was coming from nevertheless; it was in the best interest of the village to reinstate Hatake Kakashi mission status. How was he any different to any Kunoichi when it came to parental rights? Six weeks was maternity leave and they had allowed him that time to adjust to the new dynamics of his household. Now, it was in Konoha's best interest to have their best jounin in mission ready form.

"The girl is only six weeks old! She needs round the clock care!" Mitokado held up a hand to the formable blonde kunoichi, in his mind she was never fit to be Hokage in the first place. She ruled by emotion, the only reason he had supported the choice in the first place was her status as a sannin and her connection to the First Hokage, Jirayia had always been the preferred choice; after his death against Pein even that had been made mote point.

"The village will provide support it always has; Naruto was raised without parents, even the Uchiha traitor." Mitokado answered.

Tsuande seethed, "And, all the good that did! Naruto grew up lonely and hated by the village and the Uchiha is dead in the ground for betraying the village!" Tsuande took a deep breath resisting the urge to fist through the council chamber table. "Do you know how many issues that left Hatake with himself after his father died and then his sensei not long after?"

Tsuande knew it would come to this. She had devised a plan; she hadn't wanted to use it because it would without a doubt cause just as much discomfort to Hatake as the elders plan. All she could do for him right now was ensure he had role within the village one that would mean he could be home for his daughter and least likely to lead to an orphan child. Sakura would smirk with mischievous eyes at the plan Tsuande had, no doubt about it.

The council needed Hatake to be of worth to the village. This point would be covered.

Hatake needed to be there for his daughter not away on month long missions only to be carried back half dead.

He couldn't take on Genin teams, it would require him to leave on missions on occasion.

ANBU desk Commander and Lead interrogator would paint an inevitable target on his back, besides then she would have to do something about Ibiki a prospect to daunting in itself. Besides, Tsuande remembered Kakashi in his younger ANBU days, he was colder, lethal and that wasn't the type of father figure a child needed.

He needed a position worthy of his elite status, one that saw him shielded and also allowed for him to dictate his time accordingly. (Not that Kakashi would heed anytime constraints…)

The Hokage stood formally, "Then it is with a heavy heart I stand before you now, to formally announce my retirement from office." Pulling out a scroll prepared earlier with the required nominal support, "I also nominate Hatake Kakashi, as my successor," she smiled curtly, "As Hatake Kakashi, has already had the full backing of the council during my time in a coma, I can see nothing to dispute him as a candidate."

Tsuande knew this was the only way, to refute his candidacy would be only suggesting doubt in their earlier actions.

"We thought Naruto would be your first choice." Koharu commented lightly, "Naruto is 24 years old; he has yet the maturity required of this role, and who better to mentor him further then his own former sensei? Besides, Naruto's role as Commander of the 4th Division ANBU would be harder to fill at this point in time." She sighed, "Besides since the death of Haruno Sakura the hospital is in dire straits to find a medic-nin to continue her role has Hospital Adminstrator, Shizune wishes to continue on as Lead Medic but can't continue doing a two person job on her own."

The elders turned to each other as if in silent communication. She had done her homework thoroughly and they had no cause to dispute this as it did cover their requirements. Besides, the copy-nin had never shirked when his duty to Konoha had been called upon.

"We accept your resignation and will formally announce your successor in seven days."