Everyone, from the dreamers to the schemers, wants to be Hokage. The Uchiha clan plots, Danzo plots, and Leaf's enemies wait to strike her heel. So, to ensure the village's security, the Fifth Hokage plays the cards she's been dealt. Non-massacre. Multi-character. Sakura-centric and Tsunade-centric. (July 19th, Edits in progress 3/7—HIATUS)
Rated: M - English - Suspense/Crime - Chapters: 7 - Words: 62,407 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 290 - Updated: 8/7/2016 - Published: 5/13/2016 - Sakura H., Shikamaru N., Tsunade S., Shisui U.