Something has been called to my attention regarding the OC I'm using in this story. I was asked if the character would be overly strong and if this would become a OC centred fanfic. I already answered to the person in question but some of you may be thinking the same. By the way, thanks kail420 .

I'll start by the last question. No, this ain't an OC centred story. The story is mainly centred in Naruto and whoever is teaming up with him in each arc. Of course, there will be some chapters that will be focused in other characters. About the OC, this is his debut arc so he'll appear many times. For the other arcs, not so much.

As for his strength...He's strong. Definitely. Overly strong? I'll try not to make him. One thing's for sure, I'll make it like Kishimoto does: Nawirama will have only one all-out fight. (Like Jiraiya who only went all out against Pain or Tsunade who only went all out against Orochimaru). There's a motive for which I need him to be strong, and you'll realize that in the long term (I can't go on spoiling the story, right?) I know that having an overly strong OC is kinda bad, so Nawirama will be strong but within limits.

On a final note, and because I'm speaking too much today, I decided that I'll only close the poll after chapter 15. Results will come in chapter 16. At the moment, there are three guys in the lead, so vote and make one of them lead by himself!

Chapter 011 - Decisions

"Aw, what a drag..." Shikaku Nara was lying down in a large rock, watching the clouds and hearing the sound of Choza Akimichi eating his snacks. Shikaku had a feeling that something bad would happen to him today, something besides the troublesome mission of finding Anko and Kabuto that was ordered by himself as Konoha's Jounin Commander.

"C'mon, at least we're having a break." Choza stopped eating for a moment. Lying down at their side was Inoichi Yamanaka, his body with no consciousness as he was using his clan's hidden jutsu. "Poor Inoichi is the one having all the work."

"You know this is too troublesome, Choza. We have to watch for Inoichi's body while he uses that Mind Transfer Jutsu of his."

"Well, you're the one who made this mission official. You knew beforehand what would emply."

"Bah, I did it because it was needed. It doesn't mean I like it." Shikaku frowned. "If it wasn't for this troublesome mission, I could be sleeping and you could be eating in some barbecue restaurant."

"That's true." Choza sighed as he looked at his empty bag of chips before he took another one out. "But you could stop whining for a moment and relax."

"I'm whining because we're not a scouting team like Team Hiashi. This isn't our type of mission. It's too much of an hassle."

"Hiashi still managed to avoid this mission because of his clan's enormous amounts of paperwork." Choza remembered.

"Being the head of a big clan like the Hyugas...bah, thinking about it is already too troublesome. But I still think that Shibi, Tsume and Hana have better chances than us."

"Well, two Inuzukas and one Aburame...you're right as always. But hey, would you trade Inoichi for Tsume?"

"No way! She can be one of the greatest scouts in Konoha but she's even scarier than my wife! No thanks."

"Way to put my skills down, you two." Inoichi sat up, looking disappointed. "But you're right. Tsume is way better in these things. I couldn't find a thing, sorry."

"Don't worry Inoichi. Want some snacks?" Choza offered to his partner.

"Sometimes I wonder if Sakumo-sensei was proud of us." Shikaku said, before closing his eyes. "I really can't find an answer to that."

"Hey Shika, don't be like that! We're not that bad..." Inoichi said with little conviction.

"Are you trying to say that we are better than Hiashi, Shibi and Tsume? Or that we are better than Hizashi, Kushina and Kai were? Or than Fugaku's team? Or maybe better than the Fourth's?"

"Well, now that you mention them..." Inoichi trailed off, before all three of them sighed at the same time.

"It's a shame that all members of Team Minato, Team Fugaku and Team Kushina are already dead. We were all great friends." Choza said before closing his second bag of chips.

"Well, at least they were way nicer than Tsume..." Inoichi said, before all of them started laughing. The moment was cut short by the arrival of Genma, Raido and Aoba.

"Shikaku-san, Inoichi-san, Choza-san, Team Genma is here to take your place in this mission. All Jounins are to report back to the village, by the orders of Homura-sama and Koharu-sama." Genma told to the InoShikaCho trio.

"Why is that Genma?" Inoichi asked, causing a grin to appear in the face of each member of Team Genma.

"It looks like "Danzo-sama" already screwed up and is in Ibiki's hands right now. All Jounins are to join with the Council to decide if he keeps the Hokage title, even though it isn't really needed." Genma's grin grew even wider as all other five shinobi chuckled at the irony in his words. "So basically the meeting is to decide who will become the Sixth Hokage and to vote immediately so we can avoid situations like the one from "Danzo-sama"."

"What about you guys?" Choza asked, as the members of Team Genma were all supposed to be in that same meeting.

"We're the only team of Tokubetsu that came to shift with this mission's Jounins. The others are all Chunin." Raido informed.

"So we met with the advisers before the mission and voted already." Aoba added.

"Oh! So in which one did you vote?" Inoichi asked, but Genma shook his head.

"A vote is supposed to be secret." Genma chuckled. "I think the time you spent as ANBU's Chief Interrogator years ago left its mark. Even unintentionally, you're always trying to pick on information from others."

"I guess so...You'll see what will happen to Ibiki when he leaves the ANBU Interrogation Squad." Inoichi stood and couldn't avoid to yawn and stretch.

"Ah, by the way Inoichi-san..." Aoba vaguely started. "You are to help Ibiki-san in the interrogation of Danzo-sama."

"Again?" The surprised Inoichi reacted. "How is that I always get involved in these things..."

"Hey now Inoichi, don't get lazy or we might have to get Tsume to pick your place in the team." Shikaku said while he tapped Inoichi's shoulder. Choza started to laugh as he opened a third bag of chips. "You boys are too much of an hassle. Good luck in your mission."

"Thanks a lot. See ya later." Genma waved as the InoShikaCho trio left the place. "Eheh..."

"He'll be pissed when he learns about it." Raido pointed out.

"I know, but my little prank won't cause much harm. Kakashi will end up being the one." Genma smirked at his next thought. "Even though I would pay to see the look on his face if happened to be the one..."

"Boy oh boy, you're picking Kakashi-sensei's habits aren't you?" Kiba asked with a grin, as he and Akamaru noticed the arrival of Sakura and Naruto, who were the last two to reach the training field where the Konoha 11 were having a meeting.

"Well, things weren't easy. We just delivered Danzo to Ibiki." Naruto said to the shock of everybody present, except Neji who had already been summoned for the meeting with the council later.

"What? Danzo?" Sai couldn't help but to feel a bit of relief that somehow his master had been arrested. "Does that mean...Can I be free now?"

"Explain that, will ya?" Shikamaru asked. Naruto told everything that happened in the Land of Iron, about how Danzo was trying to control the meeting and then about Sasuke's battle against the Kages.

Hinata and Tenten were shocked at first but then they had to try to calm down a crying Ino who let herself fall on her knees. Neji, Lee, Kiba, Choji and Shikamaru's faces were full of anger and frustration. Curiously, Shikamaru was the one having most difficulty to calm down, after he heard that Sasuke had attacked the Sand Siblings. Sai didn't show any motions as usual but he noticed the worry and sadness in the faces of Naruto and Sakura. Shino was the one breaking the silence.

"So it seems Sasuke is burying himself more and more everytime."

"Yeah, that's why we have to be the ones to get him, or he'll be..." Naruto said.

"I don't know Naruto!" Choji interrupted, his fists clenched. "Everytime we talk about this, it seems harder and harder to keep calm about Sasuke! Just look at Ino! She's devastated! Lee had to take Shikamaru over there to try to calm him down and you know Shikamaru is not a guy to be furious about anything... Even I am having a hard time to stay calm!"

"Not only that Naruto, after our training session I saw Lee punching a tree and went to see what was happening to him. I heard him say something like: "Sorry Sasuke, but if things continue like this I'll have to extinguish your flames of youth." You know Lee would never say such a thing." Tenten told them.

"But guys, he's our friend!" Naruto seemed desperate.

"Don't count me on that Naruto!" Kiba almost barked. "Shino and I are only doing this to protect Hinata. She's the one who wants to go."

"Hi-Hinata?" Naruto turned to her and she started to blush.

"S-sorry Naruto-kun. It's not that I'm doing this for Sa-Sasuke-kun either. We weren't really friends. I'm doing this because of you." Hinata stopped and blushed even more after understanding what she just said. "A-And, and for Sa-Sakura-san and I-Ino-san. You are my friends so that's why..."

"Thanks Hinata..." Naruto stared at her for awhile, causing her to be even more nervous. He remembered the moment she interfered in his fight with Pain and he knew she would do anything for him. "I really have to talk with her later." Naruto thought and rubbed the back of his head. "Neji? Tenten?"

"My mission is to protect Hinata with my life and that's what I'll do. I'll also give my life for my partners. Tenten is going for Ino and Lee is going for the both of you. I guess you don't need to ask Ino, she doesn't need that." Neji advised Naruto.

"Yeah I know. Choji?"

"Look Naruto..." Choji lowered is voice so that Ino couldn't hear him. "Shikamaru and I are doing this for both of you and for Ino, but I tell you something right now Naruto. If something happens to Ino, you can be damn sure both of us will kill that traitor, even if it costs our lives, you hear me?" Naruto nodded and Choji left to bring back Shikamaru and Lee.

"And you Sai?"

"You both changed my life. I'm starting to learn how to live it and it's all thanks to you. I will do anything for both of you and that includes bringing Sasuke-kun back."

"Thanks Sai." Naruto turned and watched Shikamaru, Choji and Lee returning. "Are you okay Shikamaru? I need you fresh now." Shikamaru nodded, so Naruto continued. "Okay I talked with Kakashi-sensei and Yamato-sensei and they both agreed to help us. Kakashi-sensei will also try to convince Super Bushy Brow-sensei to come along. He asked us to wait until the election of the Sixth Hokage so we can leave the village in an official mission. Shikamaru, talk with Kakashi-sensei so you can make some plans okay?"

"Alright, Naruto. When's the election?"

"It will start in a few minutes." Neji informed. "Talk with him tomorrow. They still need some rest after all that's happened."

"Fine. I guess that's all?" Shikamaru asked. Sakura noticed that he wanted to leave the training field quickly. He still seemed quite upset about Sasuke attacking the Sand Siblings. It was well known of all that there was some kind of feelings between him and Temari, even though neither of them had admitted that, maybe not even to eachother. Naruto decided that everybody needed to relax and there was no point to continue the meeting.

"Yeah, go get some rest. See you guys tomorrow then." Everybody started to say their goodbyes and leaving. Sakura was on her way out when someone grabbed her arm.

"C-Can I go wi-with y-you?" Ino sobbed. Sakura nodded and hugged her longtime friend and then both left. Hinata asked Neji if he was coming with her but he had already promised to Tenten to take her home and then he had to go to the Hokage's election meeting. After they left, she turned and noticed that the only other person on the field was none other than Naruto.

"G-goodbye Naruto-kun." She was already leaving when she felt his hand grabbing her arm. She turned and stared into his blue eyes. Her face turned beet red and she tried to hid it. "Naruto-kun grabbed me. Oh Kami, don't do this to me..."

"Wait, Hinata-chan! Can I talk with you for a moment?"

"C-chan? Hinata-chan? He...he..." Hinata couldn't think of anything else because then she fainted...

"Dynamic Entry" Guy made his boisterous entrance in the Council Room, ending up with one of his characteristic poses, which caused many of the present shinobi to sweatdrop. "The Noble Green Beast of the Hidden Leaf Village...Might Guy!"

"Well, one more is here. Only Kakashi is late...as always." Koharu, one of the advisers said. "And to think he's going to be the one..."

"Geez, what a drag! That Might Guy is too noisy! I was almost sleeping..." The frustrated Shikaku shifted his position, trying to get asleep.

"Hey now...Don't get lazy or we may need Tsume to pick your spot in the team." Inoichi laughed, as he got revenge for Shikaku's earlier statement.

"Did you say something Yamanaka?" An angry Tsume Inuzuka asked as she appeared behind him, making him jump as he heard her.

"Yep, she's scary alright..." Shikaku tried not to laugh for his well-being.

"I shouldn't be here in this stupid meeting. I should be by Tsunade-sama's side." Shizune was worried about leaving Tsunade alone in her present condition. The pet pig Tonton looked at her, sad as well. "Don't worry Tonton, someday she will once again be our good old Tsunade-sama."

"Well, sorry I'm late. There was this old woman..." Kakashi started his excuses as he entered the room, with Yamato rubbing the back of his head as he followed him.

"Who? Tsume?" Shikaku whispered to his partners who laughed before all three of them shivered, as they felt an enormous amount of killing intent behind them.

"It's about time Kakashi!" Koharu scolded the Copy Ninja. "I guess we're all here. We can finally start."

"Actually, there's one more Jounin to participate in this meeting." Kakashi interrupted and then Nawirama entered the room. All shinobi started to whisper and both advisers looked at eachother.

"I-I can't believe it..." Shizune had her eyes wide open as she recognized the man who entered with Kakashi.

"Ohoh, he's back? This is getting interesting..." Shikaku thought with a grin as he recognized the shinobi as well.

"Who are you young man?" Homura asked.

"You know that already, adviser. I'm a Jounin from the Hidden Leaf Village. My name is Nawirama Senju."

"I knew it was him... Senju eh? That explains a lot." Shikaku thought to himself.

"I thought that Tsunade-sama was the last living Senju and I've never seen you in Konoha before. Care to explain, youthful comrade?" Guy asked, confused as everyone else.

"Of course. I'm the son of Tsunade Senju, the Fifth Hokage. I know you have questions but I'll let you all know what is needed to know. " Everyone in the room was staring at him in silence. "When I was born, my mother noticed that I had received a very special gift, a bloodline limit..."

"The Wood Style?"

"No Guy-senpai. I don't want to be rude but I still don't trust people to tell them about my bloodline limit." Nawirama stared at the advisers and both nodded. "As I was saying, my mother noticed this and knew exactly what it was. It was a very rare bloodline limit from my father's family that only very few people had. Then, at the time I was born, there were reports of a certain shinobi who was doing illegal activities in order to learn forbidden jutsu..."

"Orochimaru..."

"Exactly, Yamato-senpai. She knew that he would be very interested in my abilities, so she decided to go to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi-sama. They along with the advisers decided that the best thing to do was for us to leave the village." Nawirama stopped for awhile. "So I was registered with my mother's last name, to avoid any links for my father's clan. Mother took me and Shizune, who was under her custody, to live in a small town in the Fire Country." Shizune stared down to hide the tears that were coming to her eyes.

"I was allowed to participate in the Chuunin Exams, where I participated alone when I was 13. I decided to participate only my first name so that nobody noticed something strange. Then I had a special Jounin Exam when I was 14, outside of the schedule, once again to avoid questions. I couldn't participate in missions like everybody else, but at least I wasn't...well, that far away from the others."

"I'm remembering him, now! He faced Shikaku at the finals of the Chunin Exams." Nawirama nodded at Choza's statement. "Don't you remember him now, Guy?"

"I...don't..." Everybody sighed as they heard Might Guy's answer. He was always so focused on both his student's and his own training and in his rivalry with Kakashi that it seemed that he forgot about the rest of the world.

"I dedicated my life to learn new things. Not only jutsu, I also learned about everything that happened in the village and involving the village through some of its shinobi like Jiraiya-sama. At least, until the invasion of the Akatsuki leader Pain."

"So now that Orochimaru is dead, you were free to come back..." Shibi concluded.

"Exactly, senpai." Nawirama said with a smile, not sure he remembered the shady shinobi who was in fact leader of the Aburame Clan.

"It's good to have you back Nawirama. I'm glad you have inherited the politeness of your father instead of the arrogance of your mother..." Nawirama glared to Koharu but the adviser continued nonetheless. "Well, since I think this matter has been cleared, it's time for us to proceed with this meeting."

"All of you know by now that Danzo has been handed to Ibiki after his actions in the Land of Iron. Therefore the title of Sixth Hokage won't be handed to him, so now we'll have to choose a suitable replacement. The advisers agree that Kakashi Hatake should be the Sixth Hokage." Homura revealed, causing everyone to look back to Kakashi who pointed to his face.

"Huh? Me?"

"Of course. Especially after the way the other villages Kages treated the Alliance's matters with you." Homura remembered.

"Tsunade-hime has always made clear that you should be the one, in case someone happened that his. Strangely, we actually agree with her on this matter." Koharu continued. "Kakashi Hatake do you accept the position of Hokage?"

"Wait a second!" Inoichi interrupted. "While I agree that Kakashi is someone that deserves the position of Sixth Hokage, it is of my knowledge that three Tokubetsu Jounins have already voted. While we don't know in who they voted, shouldn't we join all the possible candidates and then vote? Unless, their vote went to Kakashi..."

"No, they didn't vote on him." The annoyed Koharu shook her head. "Genma Shiranui did a flawless exposition about a certain Jounin that he considered..."able" to carry out the Hokage's duties."

"I think we should go Inoichi-san's way then." Kakashi suggested. "Who was this person that Genma-san suggested?"

"It doesn't matter..." Koharu again shook her head. "If eventually someone votes on him, to that person's votes will be added three more. Let's just keep going. Any suggestions?"

"Let me start then." Kakashi raised his hand. "My suggestion is that I'm not to be involved in this."

"What?" The advisers were shocked and everybody started to whisper in the room. "Silence! Do you understand what you're saying Kakashi?"

"Yes, I do. I'm refusing to be Hokage." Kakashi made it even clearer. "Being Hokage doesn't suit me. I'm not the kind of shinobi to be standing everyday behind a desk. My place is on the battlefield. That's where I can help Konoha the most."

"The Hokage must be a trustworthy and strong leader. You do realize that, don't you Kakashi?" Kakashi nodded at Homura's question. "Don't forget that the daimyo must accept our choice. Besides you, there are very few that he would accept as Hokage."

"Good. It would be weird if there were many shinobi able to be Hokage, right?" Kakashi countered. "This is my decision. I don't want to be Hokage."

"You're being selfish, Kakashi!" Koharu suddenly shouted. "This is not how a Konoha shinobi should act!"

"If you think that, then I should tell you another one of my motives for not wanting to be Hokage. Putting it simply, after a confrontation with someone from Akatsuki, I would say that my opinions have been tainted."

"Tainted?" The confused Homura questioned.

"If I become Hokage, someone will likely be put in a cell the moment after, without a chance to defend himself." Kakashi darkly said, causing some shivers. Then, he eyesmiled. "Besides there are shinobi that surpass me..."

"Like who?" Koharu demanded an answer.

"Like Naruto."

"You're not suggesting the kid to become Hokage are you?" Hiashi interrupted. "I mean, you know I don't have anything against him, but can you say he's ready?"

"No, Naruto is not mentally ready for that yet but he's not the only one. For what I've seen, in his best physical shape, Nawirama should be as strong or even stronger than me." Everybody stared to the returning shinobi, who stared down and rubbed the back of his head. "Guy is at my level too and I'm not entirely sure how a fight between us two would turn out, Hiashi-san."

"If he was still alive, Asuma would be a strong candidate for sure." Shikaku remarked.

"True, but I don't believe he had surpassed his mentor."

"Watch it, Shibi..." Shikaku whispered in a threatning tone.

"Even though he was in his peak when he died, I'm not sure he was stronger than you, Shikaku." Shibi continued in his serene tone. "I believe that makes you a candidate."

"May I speak?" Nawirama raised his hand and the discussion between the leaders of the Nara and Aburame Clans died before it started. "I believe the work ethics also matter in this decision. Not only should it be someone strong, but it has to be someone capable of doing the big and difficult decisions. Putting that in consideration, I believe any of the clan leaders should be a candidate for this."

"That could create some problems." A man with greyish-brown hair noted, his eyes falling especifically on Hiashi. "If we do it that way, the decision will be a battle between the clans and, of course, the bigger clan will have a great advantage."

"I believe not." Neji, who was by Hiashi's side, spoke instead of his clan leader. "This is a very important matter that is far greater than the rivalries between the clans. I talk for myself, I won't vote in Hiashi-sama if there's someone who is more adequate to the position of Hokage."

"The same goes for the rest of our clansmen." Another Hyuga, with spiky light-coloured hair, added. "The Hyuga aren't as blind to change as you may think."

"See, Unkai?" Hiashi asked neutrally. "There's no need to be afraid of the Hyuga Clan. There's still a chance for your clan to be reborn."

"Eh, you're wrong. The Kurama Clan can't be reborn by having one of our clansmen as Hokage. I wasn't even supposed to be here, since I'm only a Chunin. I'm just here to represent the remnants of the Kurama Clan." Unkai sadly answered. "I was just pointing something out. I have nothing against the Hyugas."

"So, anyone else?" Homura questioned and there was silence for some seconds.

"It depends." Someone said. "Since work ethics matter, I suppose former clan leaders should be involved too."

"That's..." Neji turned as he recognized the elder's voice. Leaning against a wall, with his arms crossed over his chest, was Neji's grandfather.

"Don't you think you're a bit past your prime to be Hokage, Hiyoshi?" Homura interrogated the former Hyuga Clan leader.

"I'm younger than you two and as old as the Third when he died." Hiyoshi countered.

"Let him be..." Koharu whispered. "It's highly unlikely for him to be chosen. The other shinobi didn't take well the position he took during the incident with Kumogakure years ago."

"Fine." Homura answered. "Alright. Former clan leaders are in too. I suppose every leader of organizations like the ANBU and such should be in as well."

"Anything else?" Koharu once again asked and this time, Shizune lifted her hand. "What now?"

"Well, at the moment, Tsunade-sama is in no condition to return to activity but that could change. I just wanted to suggest...we should just choose an Interim Hokage." The advisers looked at eachother confused but gave sign to go on. "The Sixth Hokage will be on this position until the Fifth recovers and returns to her job. If for some reason, the Fifth doesn't recover then the advisors should decide if the Sixth becomes a full-time Hokage or if there is a need of a Seventh, depending on the Sixth's performance."

"That's a good idea. This way it doesn't have to be the strongest of us. We only need a shinobi or kunoichi with great leadership, but with good enough skills of course." Kakashi supported his fellow Jounin.

"Why don't we put Shizune in the mix too?" Nawirama questioned, much to the medic-nin's shock. "Shizune has been the Fifth's assistant since the start and knows how to do the work of a Kage. She may lack the fighting skills for a Kage but, for an interim one, they're more than fine."

"Well, it couldn't hurt...fine." The way Koharu was acting and speaking, Homura noticed she just wanted to get that over with. "Now, for anyone that was nominated but doesn't want to become Hokage...present a good explanation or you'll put up for the voting."

"Hokage, huh?" Hiashi wondered and Neji noticed a very rare smile in his face. "Our childhood dream, Minato..."

"What a drag! I knew something was wrong when I woke up! Even getting out of the damn bed is troublesome now..." Shikaku thought. He had a bad feeling all day and was worried that this could be what it meant.

"Me? Hokage? What are you thinking, Nawirama-niichan?" Shizune thought, afraid of what was coming up next.

"By now, they are choosing a replacement for you, Danzo. Short reign, huh?" Ibiki mocked the Root leader, with a rare and dangereous grin appearing in his face. Danzo was seated in a chair, with a cloth written with strange formulas wrapping him to it, covering him entirely from the neck below.

"Hmph, they say that when someone sees your smile, it's a bad sign." Danzo calmly said. "I don't know why, but I'm not afraid."

"Ao-san, Chojuro-san, I advise you to leave this room." Ibiki said, his dangerous grin becoming even wider. "Things are going to be a lot nastier from now on."

"Are you sure we aren't needed Ibiki-san?" Ao asked.

"No, not at all. Please close the door behind you." The Mist shinobi left the room and looked at eachother.

"W-what is I-Ibiki-san going to do to him?" Chojuro asked nervously.

"Back in the Bloody Mist days, the other villages used to send shinobi there to retrieve information on us. ANBU, Hunter-nin division, Intel Corps, Seven Swordsmen, whatever... they wanted to know what started the bloody days of the village and if they were started by the Sandaime, Yondaime or someone else..." Ao explained before looking back to his partner. "As shinobi from Kirigakure we had to protect every information about the village, so...there was a suicide order if we had the unfortunate luck of crossing paths with one particular shinobi."

"You wouldn't mean..."

"Even I don't want to imagine what Ibiki Morino is going to do to that old fool..."

-WIKIA

1. Characters:

1.1 Hiyoshi Hyuga - father of Hiashi and Hizashi, grandfather of Hinata, Hanabi and Neji. For more, see Narutopedia's Hyuga Elder.

1.2 Hiraku Hyuga - the other Hyuga in this chapter's meeting, he's the same that was by Sakura's side during Naruto's battle against Pain.

1.3 Inoichi Yamanaka - Inoichi is the former leader of the ANBU Interrogation Unit. He stepped down, so that Ibiki could assume the position. From time to time, he still helps in interrogations, like it was seen in the Invasion of Pain Arc.

Next Chapter: A Long Night

-nawirama13