Mizuki never got to shoot his mouth off at Naruto the night he took the Scroll of Seals. Other than skipping a half-manic monologue from him, what exactly did this change for everyone's favorite blonde ninja? Who knows? Rated M for language/later events.

At the Valley of the End, Sasuke nearly kills Naruto and it affects everyone in many ways. See a vastly different direction after this battle to the Naruto story, than what the Canon did. There will be action, surprises, & romance NarxHin KakxKur JirxTsu & many more. Warning be prepared for the most Evil Sadistic Sasuke ever, and Sakura takes a beating in the early chapters. Enjoy!

Madara has declared War on the nations of the World as Naruto becomes Hokage in the wake of Pain's invasion of Konoha. Naruto has to master the Kyubi to prepare to face him and Akatsuki, which includes his former friend Sasuke Uchiha. Naru/Hina

Iruka takes Mizuki's shuriken to the back in place of Naruto. Thinking Iruka to be dead, Naruto loses control and prepares to unleash the Kyuubi, however before he can tear off the seal, he is stopped by the hand of his hero. The Yondaime Hokage...

Naruto has failed the third attempt at his genin exam. Mizuki offers to pass him if he steals the Forbidden Scroll from the Hokage Tower. Things go wrong and Naruto is captured in the act. Chapter 26 Enter the Sannin 10/23/19

Naruto's friendship with his teammates Gaara and Haku is put to the test as they prepare to deal with the threat of the Akatsuki. The secrets Jiraiya has kept come to a head, and Naruto must shoulder the responsibility of protecting much more than the Leaf Village. Continuation of Forlorn. AU NaruHina, GaaSaku, NejiTen, ObiRin

Naruto, beaten as a child and hated by the village, meets Ino, a young blonde kunochi. Their paths meet and they fall in love. Can their bond help them to overcome what's coming for them? Kakashi is their sensei? Powerful Naruto/Ino pairing. Team Sasuke/Neji/Sakura. Team Shikamaru/Choji/Hinata Story will be epic. Future Lemons. Update 2019: start from chapter 15 if new!

A fleeing spy attacks the Academy after Naruto has failed his second attempt at passing the Genin Exam. Naruto is the hero of the moment but for every heroic act there is a price to be paid. Chaper 36 Homeward Bound?

Naruto learns of his father the night he beats Mizuki. He has vowed to surpass all of the Hokage's and earn the title, Namikaze Naruto. New clothes, new attitude, new love. Naruto is on his way to become what he was born to be... A Namikaze.

Naruto Uzumaki's world has been thrown into turmoil after Hinata's confession of love, Hiashi's plea to save his daughter, and the Kyubi seeking a new 'arrangement'. Through the turmoil, Naruto will discover power and something even greater.

A few small changes can make a world of difference. Knowledge given at the beginning of ones can career can turn a hopeless loser into a shinobi of strength and skill. Differences in a history that have long since passed can create a totally different outcome from what we might expect. This is the story of Naruto Uzumaki. This is the tail of these small shifts in life.

What would it be like, in a two man squad without Sasuke?

A 10 years old Naruto meets a man who will change his life and the Ninja Nations, but will it be for good? The Yondaime has returned and he is not happy. NaruHina later.

Asking Kakashi for training before the third round of the Chunin Exams. Naruto determined to Beat Neji after he told him Hinata's feelings towards him. Unaware to Naruto his destiny changed to be a greater Sennin then ever before. Bloodline Naruto.

Starts right after the Sasuke Retrieval, Jiraiya takes Naruto on a three year training trip. Taking his training seriously Naruto strives to become the best he can and learn everything that Konoha denied him. Naruto/Harem

The Yondaime was their leader. Their protector. Their god. He would live forever as a hero. But when his son is found nearly dead,the 3rd Hokage is forced to take crucial decisions,which includes making a peculiar request from the unusual Kakashi.

Challenge by TenchiSaWaDa. What if Naruto lost himself to the bloodlust of the Kyuubi at the Valley of the End? What if he was banished? What if he gathered the other Jinchuuriki? No harem, not yaoi.

Naruto is banished after retuning to the village with Sasuke. After a year has passed, no one has seen Naruto. The chunin exams have returned which brings the Sand Siblings, led by Gaara, and a mysterious new teammate. Naruto/Hinata/Temari. OOC

Tsunade adopts Naruto. What will life be like living with two medic nins and a mother who's playful fingerflicks could bash through trees? Now how about adding an infamous pervert and a philosophic demon to the mix?

Well here it is, the sequel to my Naruto Hatake story be sure to read that first or you'll just be lost. The continuing adventures of Naruto, adopted son of Kakashi. Various pairings inside mainly Naruto/Hinata, Anko/Kakashi.

A broken promise sends Naruto spiralling down into a depression after his greatest victory. He is given a chance to make things right, to make things better. But this time, he won't be alone. This time, he'll do it as a Namikaze. M just in case.

After meeting a young man, Naruto's life is changed as that young man takes the boy in and trains him instead of Naruto going through the Academy. Just how much will the world change for a trained Naruto? Naru/Harem Pairings. Back from the dead!

Sequel to Naruto's True Nindo. Three years have passed and our heroes are older and stronger. Come see what adventures and threats await them as Akatsuki begins to make their move. Lemons later in story. Naru/hina, Haku/shino, Kaka/kur shika/tema and more

At five years old, Naruto unleashes the Kyuubi's chakra and slaughters the mob that attempted to kill him. Having little choice, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage, takes in Naruto and trains him. Will the Yondaime legacy become the next 'God?

What if Naruto had been selected for a different team? What if he'd had a different mentor? Who would guess the consequences would be so large?

When Naruto is driven out of the village, he runs into a woman who knows his pain. She teaches him to live in the most dangerous of places and starts him off on his road to his dream of being Hokage. Rated M for blood and language. NxH

Uzumaki Naruto never abandons his promises, even in defiance of time. Fleeing a terrible future betrayal after Pain's invasion, Naruto seeks to restore the dream of Konoha by destroying the reality of Konoha.

After coming back from one of his missions, Jiraiya finds his 10 year old godson not being taken care of, Jiraiya decides to take Naruto away and train him. How will everything change? NaruHina strong Naruto AU. A little Sasuke and Sakura bashing in the beginning but none later on. The story was made before the foxes name got revealed deal with it.

AU. Naruto and Shikamaru's lives take an unexpected turn. Follow the eccentric hero and the lazy genius on their journey to become legends. Chapter 53: Naruto and Shikamaru are in more trouble! Will they even reach Mizu at this rate?

Kushina Uzumaki has been held captive by ROOT for the past ten years before finally gaining her freedom and fleeing to the Hokage tower. Naru/Hina, Kushina is back as a ten year old Naruto's mother.

Naruto is well known for being a Toad summoner. What if though, Naruto Uzumaki became a member of their most hated enemy's clan. Taught by Manda, Naruto does his best to earn the position of Hokage with his brain as well as brawn. Nobody foresaw the changes that this would bring to the elemental nations, not even Naruto himself. Massively edited for a better reading experience.

Naruto finds some scrolls that contain Fūton jutsus. When he goes to ask the old man about them, the answers he gets will change his life. Naruto modled after Jin YuYu. NarutoHinataAnko

Naruto isnt placed in team 7, instead he is taken as Jiriaya's Apprentice. How will life change for Naruto as he and the Toad Sage take his training seriously. Pairings NaruYugi (Grammar is Terrible in the first 15 - 20 chapters but improves. Really, it needs a rewrite.)

Haku manages to stop Kakashi's Raikiri, Before confronting Gato Zabuza names Naruto as his succesor, watch the rising of Naruto of the seven blades- adopted

AU.The Uzumaki clan is not dead.They rule of one of the most powerful and influential nations in the world. What will they do when they find out they were lied to about the death of Kushina's child? The heir of whirlpool has been found. Naruto/Hinata.

Tsunade's death sets off a chain reaction that disillusions Naruto's perception of the shinobi world and forces Hinata to abandon her faith in love and become her own person. Sometimes, love destroys more than it creates. Can they reclaim their old dreams and achieve their new ones when they're partnered in the ANBU? A redemption story. Eventual god-like Hinata.

A re-write of my original story. After the events of the Wave, Naruto realizes that he must improve as a shinobi. With Kakashi's help, he sets out to accomplish just that. With a scroll from the founder of Ninjutsu, a fox who mildly respects him and surprising encouragement from Ino, Naruto might just becaome the strongest shinobi of the Leaf, worthy of the Fourth's legacy.

People are not always honorable. Many discard promises at a whim. A perfect promise would be absolute, unbreakable. For Uzumaki Naruto, this is his bane; bound to keep his promises, no matter the cost. Chewie Cookies #2 Challenge. Main Pair - NaruHina

Naruto is killed by Uchiha Sasuke on the retrieval mission, or was he? From that moment on his life is forever changed as he bocomes a new legend like you have never seen before.

Danzo's plan for the assassination of the Hokage was almost flawless. To bad he didn't take six neglected children who ran away the night of the murder into account.

What if something made Naruto the dead-last that everyone sees him as? What if he really wasn't as weak as he seemed? The true Naruto, unleashed upon the shinobi world! AU Story starts at Invasion of Konoha arc and continues onwards.

Naruto gets adopted at an early age. How far can he get with somebody actually supporting him? And how will he influence the Elemental nations? Rating for language.

Itachi wasn't the one who massacred the Uchiha clan. Sakura is actually from a prestigious clan and has an older sister. Naruto was taken in by the Uchiha's and was told of his lineage. With this in mind, how would the story been different?

The Fourth Ninja War has begun! Witness the rise of the Seventh Hokage through blood, tears and loss. This is Book II of my saga!

The final battle for the fate of the ninja world has begun! Naruto must fight beyond, grief and self doubt to bring peace to the ninja world and become the Seventh Hokage! Witness the beginning of the End! This is Book III of the series.

Anko sees something that worries her and decides to do something about it.

ADOPTED FROM Advent of Shadows Betrayed by his village after failing to retrieve Sasuke, Naruto sets out to find a new home, and a new life, for himself. Watch as he shakes the very shinobi world to its core. NaruxFuxHina lemons

Taking his three year training trip with Jiraiya seriously, watch as Naruto rises to become the hero he was always meant to be and shares his destiny with one who knows his pain.

Sasuke declines the offer to go to Orochimaru's and stays in the village. Now Team 7 is faced with tougher missions, a second Chunin exam that's harder then the first, and a brand new enemy that threatens to ruin everything they've worked for... NaruSaku

Strange lights are seen across a deserted country lane. The wizarding world is calling him home.

There are storm clouds swirling on the horizon, the nations are marching toward the inevitable...its been nearly three years and Uzumaki Naruto returns with the swell of the blood tide.

Things didn't go so well this time after Danzo betrayed konoha and joined Akatsuki. As the Kyubi was being removed from Naruto however, an unexpected stranger arrived to change all for the better... maybe. NaruHina timetravel some oc please review

A six-year-old Naruto taps into the Kyuubi to save Hinata from a cloud-nin who is being helped by Mizuki. Events force him to flee the village and he eventually apprentices under 'The Demon of Mist' Zabuza.

On Naruto's eleventh Birthday, he is being beaten by a mob of men. Laying unconciouss, Naruto is taken into his mind by Kyuubi, who then does something unexpected. Naru/Hina, Changed rating to Tfor now and for language, I will hold of on lemons and gore until further notice with the ongoing attempt at censorship. Sasuke is OOC slightly.

Naruto has an unpleasant encounter, and gains an equally unpleasant power. But how much of his power is gifted, and how much is his own?

Having lost many good ANBU in the invasion, Tsunade sends Shikamaru into ANBU training. How does this simple change alter the entire future of rookie nine? And how will he cope with living his 'normal life', while hiding his true occupation? Shikatema OFFICIALLY DISCONTINUED!

Naruto had died in the final battle against Madara. Fate had seen it fit to give him second chance to do things over. With memories of his past life, people will be surprised by what the new Naruto can do. NaruHina/Possible Harem.

After Naruto managed to retrieve Sasuke, instead of acknowledgment he was ostracized by the very people he vowed to protect. Now, as a chunnin, great changes will occur as Naruto manages to join one of the most respected organizations within the village, proving everyone how wrong they all were. Black Wolf masked Anbu Naruto!

What if Kyuubi never attacked Konoha? What if Minato and Kushina were still alive? How different would Naruto's life be living with a caring family and under the tutelage of the strongest shinobi in the village? Watch as he grows into a powerful ninja, rising through the shinobi rank earning himself a feared reputation just like his father.

It comes a time in one's life when a decision has to be made, even if it's completely against what you wanted in the first place. After Asuma's death by Akatsuki, Uzumaki Naruto takes responsibility for what happened and makes a decision that would certainly benefit the entire village, even if he wasn't there to see it.

To save the Shinobi Alliance & create a new bloodline for the village, Sakura is forced to marry Naruto & she loses it. Naruto overhears & ends their friendship. Another girl must also marry Naruto & she is ecstatic. Nar/Sak/Hin cowritten w/Kingkakashi / New finished Version up on KingKakashi's account! Go check it out!

With ROOT destroyed, Naruto forms a group Mirai to hunt down all missing nins to ensure the support of Akatsuki will end. But is all this effort going to go to waste once Pein comes out of hiding? NaruXIno twins. Sequel to "Tattletale"

Naruto has failed the genin exam for the second time when a mysterious man gives him some advice that will change the future of naruto as we know it. Naru/hina others pairings are not definite.

After being mortally wounded, Kisame sends a scroll filled with all of his jutsu and Samehada with one of his shark summons. Soon the shark finds a person worthy enough to be Kisame's succesor in Naruto Uzuamki, the Nine-tailed fox's host. Naruto/Tenten UP FOR ADOPTION!

Sent from Konoha as a child, loved by the Cloud and ruler of the Whirlpool, Uzumaki struggles with his duties and the problems of his life. Naruto/OC

Orochimaru didn't stop the fight at the Chuunin exams, wanting to see the potential of the young shinobi present. But he had no idea just what kind of effects his decision would have.

After Naruto gets ambushed and beaten close to death, the Third Hokage decides to take the matter into his own hands. Not since Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru had he accepted another student, but the boy was an exception. NaruHina.

What if Naruto was kidnapped by Kumogakure the night of the Hyuga Incident? Taken in by a fellow Jinchuriki in preparation for his training to become the ultimate weapon, but when the time comes will she bow down to fate or rise up to protect him?

What if the Kazekage wasn't apart of Orochimaru's plan at the Chuunin Exam? How will this affect the lives of those involved? Read and Find out. Rated for safety. Naruto trains for the finals while Temari tries to force him out!

Naruto returns from his three-year training with the toad sage, ready to become the hero he has so long desired to be. naruto/hinata I DON'T OWN ANYTHING. REMEMBER THAT.

Naruto finally succeeds in killing Sasuke, but the fight ensures he'll soon be joining the avenger. But in his last hour someone shows up and gives him one of his greatest wishes. Is it for real, or is this all some sort of trick or genjutsu?

None of the Konoha rookies are psychopaths. Or at least, that's what everyone hopes. The Hokage's just worried about the new generation. He doesn't mean to change everything.

What If the Kyuubi wasn't an evil Demon? What if it repented for what happened to Naruto and offered to train him? Powerful/Bloodline Naruto Naruto/Fem. Kyuubi Harem. Rated M for Gore and future lemons Bleach elements used, NO characters

Naruto returns from his 3 year training trip with complete control of the Nine Tailed Fox! What does this mean for himself and for the village. Naruto/Hinata, other pairings. Re-vamping earlier chapters.

Plagued by a nightmare caused by the Kyuubi, Naruto sets out to learn the real reason for being Hokage. Look out ninja world, a new Naruto Uzumaki has arrived! Strictly NaruIno. Other secret pairings. No Harem. Rated M for Violence.

Sarutobi Hiruzen made a slight change to the graduation teams. He chose a different sensei too, one that no one expected. No one ever guessed that his choice would create a legendary team, one surpassing even the Sannin. Full summary in profile. Part 1.

After a misunderstanding reveals hidden emotions, Naruto and Hinata begin training together, getting to know each other. At the same time Sakura finds herself jealous. Takes place in a tangent after the Elemental Training Arc of the Shippuden timeline.

An old man watches the battle between Naruto and Sasuke at VOTE. Once the battle is over, this mysterious old man takes Naruto with him. What does he want with Naruto, and who is he? Strong smart Naruto. Naruto and Hinata later on. AU. no bashing *POLL*

This story takes place after Naruto and Sasuke's fight a VOTE. Pairings - Naru x Ino x OC, Sasu x Saku. The pairings won't start until after the two year time-skip, and so on with the story. Rated M for Language, Blood and Gore, Mature Sexual Themes.

Takes place after manga chapter 466/shippuden anime episode 204. Different conclusion of 5 Kage Summit, followed by the Alliance's fight against the Akatsuki. Pairings appear eventually: NaruHina, ShikaTem, NejiTen, IruAnko...

Based off of what is known of the Uzumaki clan. Naruto is taken from the village at the age of 6 to learn Uzumaki Fuinjutsu from his grandfather. Coming back 10 years later, he will make himself known to the world. Strong/Smart Naruto.

Juken; the Hyuuga clan's prized fighting style. Designed to destroy or cripple the opponents chakra network with pinpoint accuracy. But what is this style fell into the grasp of a young boy. The Rougufu is born!

Betrayal. Sakura has betrayed Konoha along with Sasuke leaving behind a broken Naruto. That breaking results in a maturer Naruto whose eyes have been opened. Learning about nature manipulation, Naruto sets out to create a skill that cuts... everything.

Failing to kidnap Hinata, the Cloud sought forgiveness and in exchange they sent over a shinobi in training to rid themselves of a threat, the young vessel of Nibi. Placed in an apartment with a pain filled, emotionally scared blonde... Can she save him?

At the Valley of the End, Sasuke agrees to come back with Naruto. Naruto is banished and Sasuke finds the mission orders Itachi received the night of the Uchiha Massacre. He tells Sakura and Anko about them and the three of them join Naruto as nukenin.

During the training trip with Jiraya Naruto finds his diary. Originally looking for jutsus he chances upon information on his family. Two months down the road and he finds the ruins of his mother's home village. What changes will this cause in him.

Might Guy trades Neji and Tenten to take Naruto and Hinata on his team. Can he take this group of misfits and turn them into a team of geniuses...or will he be forced to give up wearing spandex forever? Naruhina LeexAyame

The world of the Hidden Villages seemed stable, but like so much in the ninja world that was a mere illusion. Sequel to Shadow Alliance.

What if Naruto hadn't turned away from Sasuke when they were children? What if Naruto had a friend to help protect him growing up, and Sasuke had someone to replace Itachi? Strong Naruto; likely pairings: NaruHina, SasuSaku.

Naruto Raised by Jiraiya and given everything that truely was his, The legacy of the Great Yellow Flash. Will he find love and power? Will he be able to change the Shinobi world? Time will tell. naru/hina, saku/sasu others rated M to be safe/language

What if Kyuubi didn't attack but it was Hachibi no Hachimata. Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke working there way to become the next Sannin or will the fall to the darkness. But what does Kyuubi want with him. NarutoYugitoHarem SasukeTayuya GaaraSakura

Mei Terumi was visting Konoha to try and secure help for the upcomming rebellion she was going to lead. She didn't gain any help from the leaf, but she did leave Konoha with an unsuspected travel companion, one who also just happened to house the Kyubi

Several days after becoming a team Sakura is depressed by another of Sasuke’s rejections and turns to Naruto expecting to be uplifted by his crush. What she gets instead may change her whole outlook on life and her purpose in it.

Iruka's early demise changes everything. Watch as Naruto grows into a legend with the help and support of his teammates and sensei. AU

DISCONTINUED. Naruto is 7 years old when he decides to run away from Konoha. But what will happen when he meets a stranger? And why does the blonde-haired man look so familiar...

What if Naruto was raised by the Inuzuka family? What misadventures could stem from such an upbringing? Competent!/Inuzuka!Naruto. Partial AU/AT. There will be NaruHina and other pairings. Final chapter up! Series complete! Proposed sequel cancelled.

When Naruto's father met his mother, his only impression was that a village out there must have been missing its idiot. Minato/Kushina.

What if Naruto was treated like a hero like the 4th wanted? He gets a new life, a new family, and a new team. He gets adopted by Kurenai and Itachi. strong/smart/genjutsu using Naruto NaruXTema KureXItachi

Months before the sealing Minato found a plot to overthrow him that most of the village was in on so he thought up a plan to bring back a Village that was lost. Uzugakure!

A child who is cast out from the rest as different, for a reason he does not know. One who is looked down upon by the others. And a boy who strives to prove them all wrong.

What happens when Naruto finds a legendary sword hidden away by ancient entities? how will his life change? Read and Find out! Now Naruharem with a small Harem to fit personal interaction between the girls and Naruto!

The Yondaime Hokage, Namikaze Minato survived the Kyuubi's attack and the loss of his beloved wife.Now he must do everything in his power to protect his son and help him reach his dream, to become Hokage. Naru X Hina

Naruto, after the Zabuza mission arc decides he needs to drop his mask of happiness and show his true strength in order to prove those who underestimate him to well not underestimate him. Couln't come up with anything interesting for summary.NaruOC

Naruto is inspired by the Yondaime and creates his own technique. This will lead to drastic changes. He will become a legend. He will ascend the Shinobi world with his team. He will burn all of his enemies where they stand and they will fear his name.

Naruto Uzumaki has finally graduated the academy and is put on Team Asuma. Watch his journey unfold as he finds Adventure, Love, Strength, and Friendship in his quest to become Hokage. AU

A careless mistake by Itachi leaves Naruto with a gift. With a sharingan in his left eye, Naruto will rise up the ranks and make a name for himself. A Naruto modelled after Kakashi.

Naruto has gained knowledge of his heritage, and of a bloodline thought extinct. He must now leave Konoha to master his new abilities and bring back the glory of the Uzumaki, and he will have the help of a busty kage with a similar past. NaruxMei

Naruto rises to become a strong ninja. He must discover the link between himself, Nagato and the first ninja ever Rikudou 'The Sage of Six Paths'. Strictly NaruHina -Not a Harem Anymore!-, Itachi/OC, ShinoFu. Epilogue: Goodbye Naruto's Rise *COMPLETE*

Things go wrong at the last Sasuke retrieval mission and Naruto ends up taking the blame for it. Now, tired of everything being his fault, he sets up a new way of thinking that happens to go against every belief he once had. Problem is that not everyone seems very thrilled about the change.

The Third steps in for Minato Namikaze when the Kyuubi attacks. One change leaves nothing the same. Follow Naruto unaware of the demon within him and guided down the dark path of the shinobi by his father's light. NarutoxIno

Naruto awakens a bloodline that no one has seen in years. With Hayate as his sensei and Ino, shino as his teamates, will he be able to save the people he loves or is he destined to lose everyone he cares about. This is the story of the Heavenly Wolf

The aftermath of Pain’s attack left Tsunade in comatose, Danzo's plot of becoming Hokage is thwarted by Naruto himself. With the doubts that the Lord of Fire has placed on Danzo, Naruto is suddenly left inheriting the mantle of Hokage before the Summit.

Naruto masters a LETHAL jutsu and begins his climb into legend. Naruto X Sakura Yes,you read that right.

Naruto must first accept what happened in the past before he can move on with his future. Many will come to depend on him. Rated M just in case. Gradual AU with parts of canon added in. NaruSaku

One mysterious man advises Naruto to stop playing pranks and joking around. Naruto will take his Shinobi training seriously from a young age and utilize his true potential to its fullest. A simple low rank Jutsu will be remade to rival even the Hiraishin.

A Naras mind should never be underestimated, Danzo feels the power within his grasp, but suddenly he hears an unholy voice speak. "I nominate Uzumaki Naruto" Naruto-Temari-Mizukage AU

Uzumaki Kushina survived her son's birth and the Kyuubi's attack. Now she must do everything in her power to protect him and help him reach his dream, to conquer and rule Konoha. Nar X Hin

Team 7's trials as adults. Naruto & Sakura are expecting their 1st child, but life and war get in the way. Sasuke is home in Konoha, but finds everyone moved on without him and he's forced to deal with a lot in order to move on with life.

AU. What if Naruto had been raised by Kakashi his entire life and how would raising Naruto change Kakashi's life as well? NarutoHinata, KakashiAnko later on.

Set 4 yrs after manga 460 about the time Naruto and Sakura spend in ANBU. Danzo is the Hokage and Sasuke has yet to be brought home. What trials await them? Prequel to "In My Father's Shoes". NaruSaku plus other pairings. Full summary inside.

Meet Uzumaki Naruto, the number one prankster ninja. He lives in Konoha...and has a dark secret so large that NOBODY knows, not even Naruto.

Team 7, legends in the making. Their lives will weave an epic once more. Part Five: The Jounin Exams are under way, and in the midst of the chaos Kakashi's team will be thrust into once more. [SasuSaku, NaruHina]

After escaping tragic pasts, young Naruto, Gaara and Haku form an eccentric but powerful team and forever change Konoha. While confronting adversity and enemies they choose to transform a forlorn past into a bright future. AU Note: The story continues in a sequel! Harbinger, written by tigerowl.

It started as nothing more than a goal, inspired by a dream. It was the only thing he had to keep him going. Now, years later, it has suddenly become something...more. It has become his way of life. Slight NaruHina.