Inspired by Rome... and the Idea that one Leader with so much power and no checks is a stupid concept... and the fact that Naruto did more for the Leaf then basically anyone and never got anything for that...and also from the Shinobi Institute of Performance Analysis, a Wonderful Story if there ever was one...
" Please Come with us Lady Tsunade, all of you have been ordered to attend a meeting with the Counselors." Tsunade gaped, totally confused as to what the two ANBU where speaking about. What were the Counselors, she hadn't heard of them in the Village before she left and Jiraiya hadn't mentioned them. By the confused faces of Jiraiya and Naruto, they too were confused.
" Who are the Counselors and what authority do they have?" She was the Hokage damn it, she was ordered by no one.
The ANBU seemed hesitant for a moment. " The Counselors were once the Elders Homura and Koharu, they were granted the Position of Counselor by the Elders. Essentially they Share the Hokage Rank, having the joint power of the Hokage along side you. They were created to ensure that if the Hokage ever died without a replacement the Village would not be without a leader. They overrode your Placement as Hokage until the Meeting." The ANBU turned to Jiraiya. " Your rights as a Sanin have been revoked, should either of you leave you will be considered traitors. Your Village Accounts will be frozen and you will lose all support. Naruto and Shizune, you have been requested as well, I would advise you go. No punishment awaits you, only rewards. One last thing." The ANBU Summoned a Chunin Vest from a Scroll and handed it to Naruto. " You have been Elite Chunin for Public Service nearly unrivaled in the village, on the order that you take special training with selected Members of the Village to gain the skills Kakashi didn't bother to teach you."
There was so much respect in the ANBU's Voice that Tsunade nearly took a double take, it was the kind of respect the Hokage got... that she got when she created the Medical System their village used. It was the respect given to heroes and those who served their village.
Turning to Jiriaya, she saw Anger and hatred in his eyes. That concerned her, so she spoke up. " Well, we are not going to find out anything here, let's follow them. " She basically had to drag a comatose Naruto who was standing with Tears in his eyes.
The Elders.. Counselors radiated more wisdom then Hiruzen ever did with Power. They were serene in their new clothing, but not a drop of arrogance entered their stance. Tsunade had to admit she was impressed, no matter how much she disliked them. " Why did you summon me?" She didn't feel like wasting words, she really wanted to get on with it.
" Lady Tsunade, sit down next to Shukaku. Naruto you may sit with Shino Aburame, Jiraiya stand in next to the Senseis in the center and do not speak." Homura's tone was filled with respect at first but the moment he mentioned Jiraiya's name it turned into loathing. Once everyone was seated, or standing in some cases, he continued. " As many of you are, I am sure, curious as to this arrangement before you I will explain. Shortly after the Death of the First Hokage, during the first Great war, Tobimara Senju realized how vulnerable the village was and how bad it was to rely on just one leader. So he created the position of Counsler, but perished before his law was passed. When Sarutobi passed away, we realized that our Sensei was right and brought this law over to the Daiymo who agreed to it's purpose. Essentially we share the same power as the Hokage only together, though in Wartime we require at least two thirds of this Council's vote to overturn an action. This is to prevent divided loyalties.
Anyway, the first act as Counselors is to dole out some much need changes, punishment and Rewards... and to unveil that which should have never been kept secret this long."
" YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" Jiraiya bellowed, spiking killer intent and Chakra to such a degree that nearly everyone collapsed. Tsunade just rolled her eyes at his Dramatic performance, he was such a whiner.
Both Elders gave him a stern glare. " Unless you wish to be labeled a criminal with all of your accounts frozen, you will cease this pettiness. You have no sway here Jiriaya you lost that when you abandoned your Godson, the Village and tossed Naruto down a Trench in a pathetic attempt to get him to harness the Nine tail's Power."
This time the Killer intent exploded from Tsunade who directed it's full force at Jiraiya... needless to say the man almost fainted. However there was one person in the room exceeding almost as Much killer intent as her, a Little Hyuuga girl who had the most enraged look on her face.
" What do you mean the Nine tails Power? Isn't the Nine Tails Dead?" A Pink haired girl, Clearly the Sakura Naruto spoke of, spoke loudly. Seeing her sent a thought into Tsunade's mind, forcing her to realize that both Kakashi Hatake and a Uchiha boy was in the Room, stuck in wheel chairs. How the hell was that possible... unless they broke into her Scrolls, the ones she left behind when she left the village. She wasn't angry, oddly enough, since it was a wise decision... but still it did bother her.
Both Elders, and many other people, shook their heads. " No, you cannot kill a Tailed Beast, only seal them away. Naruto, as his Mother and Mito Uzumaki before him, is the Jinchurriki of the Nine Tailed Fox. The Uzumaki's have incredibly powerful bodies and chakras and are the only ones who can harness the Nine Tails' power safely. However when a Female Jinchuuriki gives birth, she risks breaking the seal as the energy is diverted to birthing the child. However Kushina," Hamura turned to Naruto with a surprisingly kind look. " Your Mother Naruto, was a Powerful Seal master and taught the Fourth, your Father, all he knew. It if wasn't for her the Fourth would have never risen to such a level, his Signature Jutsu the Hirashin would have been literally impossible for him to learn or alter. He was there at your birth and kept the seal safe... someone intervened. They killed Biwako, your Midwife and the Wife of Hiruzen, and forced the Nine tails from your Mother's body. We do not know what happened after then, only that the Fox's eyes bore the Sharingan." The Elder turned his eyes to Sasuke, who looked ready to scream. " We know it was not one you knew Sasuke, none had the power other then your Mother but she was still very weak from giving birth to you. Unfortunately your Family was blamed by many, including Danzo and the Third, which is why they were isolated by so many. I am sure you noticed that your clan compound was moved to another part of the village and that few left the compound? It was because a lot of people noticed the Sharingan in Kyuubi's eyes." Tsunade looked around, and noticed that Danzo was no where to be found. " Your family was losing money and influence daily, your Father became worried and someone manipulated him into starting a rebellion against the village. We tried to reason with them but no one would listen, Danzo convinced your brother through the assault of Shisui to slaughter your clan. Danzo then attempted to steal the eyes of all of your family ,but we knew of this before hand and did the same. Do not worry, you will be returned your families eyes, and all that we hid from him. Danzo was a threat due to his obsession with becoming Hokage and how often he sabotaged the village for his own twisted image of how things should be run, but we struck against him mere days ago in secret, killing his ROOT And him. As for your brother, he chose to act on his own volition, and killed everyone even those who had no part in this. For that he is still a traitor and we will help you to destroy him as is your right."
It was in that moment that Tsunade realized the brilliance of the Elders. They had, through kind words and honesty, manipulated Sasuke and Naruto into complete and utter loyalty. Controlling the information was their entrance into utter command, and that was something her Sensei never understood. He believed that information was more harmful then good, it was why he hoarded it. Danzo had the same thoughts...
Silence rienged in the room for several moments, then Koharu spoke up. " This Chunin Exams proved many things to us, for one Hiruzen committed far too many mistakes that are to this day hurting us. The most obvious was never dealing with his Students, we knew of his betrayal months before anything was done with it and yet Hiruzen did nothing. Hiruzen knew of Danzo and his treasonous acts, and again did nothing. He Allowed our strongest Two Ninjas to gallivant outside of the village, feeding their insatible vices, leaving us weaker then ever...however his greatest mistake was his neglect of this generation.
He allowed Kakashi to favor Sasuke and ignore his other Students, he allowed Kakashi to wallow in self pity and destroy the Leaf's Image in front of it's clients. He allowed Guy to continue to act like a moron, disgracing the way the world saw the Leaf, something his students repeated. He allowed the Heirs to act as if they have any power on their own, as if they could disrespect their superiors without consequences. This is not how an army is run, and this is not how it will remain.
Starting now, all Ninjas will under go testing, to ensure their mindsets and Skills are up to par, starting with this New Generation. You will each take tests in the next hour with no preparations. If the disgusting performance we saw during the Chunin Exams mean anything, we do not expect much. Still we will not be punishing you, any of you. We cannot blame you for what you were not informed, after these tests however... we will be doing just that.
As for your senseis, they shall all be placed under arrest. " A Swarm of ANBU placed each Sensei in Chakra suppressing Handcuffs, and another stopped the Genin when they tried to save them. " This is exactly what we are talking about. You are Genin, Ninja of the Leaf and your Loyalties are Divided... to your clans, your Senseis and to each other before the Leaf as a Whole. The entire point of the village is so we can fight as one, without such pointless divides. When you agreed to be Ninjas, which you all did, you swore an Oath to do just that.
Your Senseis agreed to this as well, and for breaking their oaths they are being Punished. "
Only one Genin wasn't moving, and that was an Aburame boy. Naruto on the other hand was nearly foaming out of the mouth. " WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO TREAT PEOPLE LIKE THIS!"
In a blur of speed, Koharu slammed her fist into the boy's gut, causing him to spew blood and vomit. " The People give us that power, that is the point of leadership. This is an Army boy, not that glorified bullshit Hiruzen fed you all in the academy. You are murderers, assassins, theifs and whatever we want you to be. Grow up or be cast aside. We do not need you Naruto, we could easily put you in a coma and breed another host for Kyuubi from your seed." Tsuande went to do or say something, but a Dart hit her throat, subduing her. " This isn't a game child, this is war and it is time you all learned that."
Chapter End, Tell me what you think in the Reviews.
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.