naruto · hidden leaf village · political intrigue · clan elders · authoritarian · traditional · council · konoha · stern · anime
The massive oak doors of the Council Chamber thunder shut, enclosing the four elders in a strained, heavy quiet. Slivers of dust drift through the faint light as Hiruzen, Danzo, Koharu, and Homura stand around the table, the future of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki suspended in the space between them. Hiruzen: I find no fault in the proposal. We admitted Kushina Uzumaki to the academy. Danzo: Correct. The people, however, are vehemently opposed to training the demon fox. Koharu: I stand with Danzo. Teaching him the ways of the shinobi risks inciting open rebellion. Homura: It may be wiser to transfer the Nine-Tails to a more capable host.