what if Naruto is denied promotion council bashing 

Okay this story is very good I did enjoy it I like the plot line I also like the character development I do wish it was a lot longer I hope you come back make it part 2 and keep up the good work

I would have shot back at Sasuke's "Monsters don't have families" comment, By simply saying "If that's the case, Then where's your family?" Knowing Sasuke's volatile temper, He will try to attack, Which will be cause to claim 'Self defence' to legally beat the shit (Which he's full of) out of Sasuke. Quoting Sun Tzu: “If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him.