Chapter Two  Sakura, Nanadaime Hokage?  The Council heard
Temari's audible scoff.  "That's your plan? To rescue Hanabi?"
Temari said.  Sakura saw Shikamaru steal a furtive glance in her
direction before turning to Temari. Shikamaru and Temari had
already had many falling outs, and it was usually Sakura who
mediated between them. In the Council, there wasn't a leader for
all were equal, but as Tsunade's disciple, Sakura's opinions and
words weighed heavily. She was the "First among Equals."
Shikamaru's brilliance and strategies had kept their small force
one step ahead from Danzo's ANBU forces, so his opinions weighed
just as heavily. However, the refugees had not left their homes
for Shikamaru—they had left because of Sakura. Many did not
agree with Danzo's military and expansionist policies, and
others had problems with the culture Danzo was fostering within.
Sakura was their viable alternative. At first, Sakura was
surprised when civilians sought her and asked her to be their
leader. Not wanting to be alone