Arc I. Kono

The era starts off with Uchiha, Yashato as the current Hokage.
Year: 680

A new Captain is Announced.
One a cold day, The son of the Hokage would approach him. Having his bottle of Sake in hand he would pour the two drinks, sharing one as father and son. After hours of conversation it came down to Uchiha, Smerio running the new ANBU Black Ops Unit that would appear through Konohagakure.

A few reasons to why a new captain was announced.
 * 1) Former Captain had to retire due to old age
 * 2) Need someone the Hokage could trust durring this whole era.
 * 3) Smerio is strong and not many can beat him.