Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-43638386-20190901120355/@comment-25632268-20190902172546

Technically, Danzo didn't go through full procedure of Hokage's election, he was yet to be approved by Jonins. So while he acted as Hokage during the summit, he was not officially one. And we perfectly knew he just took full advantage of Tsunade's incapacitation as she would never named him her successor.

Also, as already pointed out, it was Kakashi who helped Sasuke. Naruto asked for less punishment for his friend, but ultimately it was Kakashi's call. And I am far from being Sasuke's fan, I still consider him an awful character.