I don't know quite why you decided to end the tale where it was. I have not read a story with quite as convincing of a plot, dialogue, and character intuition as this one with these two particular characters involved in a budding relationship. You stated your reasons as hesitation as a result of where the manga went, but that shouldn't be a problem because you are not grounded to the manga as a whole. The very purpose of this type of fiction is to take the premises of a fiction and shape it into something new, and explore new depths which cannot happen in the actual manga. Shame you decided to quit, the mark of a good writer is dedication and innovation. Only hope remains that you continue this and contribute, but unfortunately I don't see it happening. Please prove me wrong.

Really nice work

great story love it, want more of it./

good finish the damn story

Well it saddens me that you can't continue this story as an AU. Because you really could, end it at some point after revealing Naruto's father to him but I can understand the lack of creative thoughts that may have finished this story. I know I have a thousand thoughts in my head anytime I think up a story. So it's hard to keep a single story going smoothly before another fanfic comes to mind and dominates the former.

Your new story looks very intriguing and I can't wait to check it out.

I just finished reading Chapters 1-8 and enjoyed what I've read so far. I think the interaction between Itachi and Minato was great and moving. Continue the great work.

Keep up the great work, darlin'!

You're doing very well -

interesting story, keep up the good work

Excellent. Thirteen chapters with slow build up of romance, if you squint hard enough.

The progress of their relationship is slow, unlike some fanfics where they suddenly confess their undying love for each other.

At least it progresses naturally, from friends and maybe something more.

This is unlike any cliched Naruto/Ino pairing I've seen.

I eagerly await your next update, however long it might take, but please don't take THAT long.

Ja Ne.

I am really loving this story! You have a really great grasp of their characters!

Decent story, pretty good writing, I was mildly entertained by this until the mention of Sora. I cannot read a story that even mentions that horribly cliched filler.

So many plotholes in those fillers my little brother could point half of them out.

It was an absolute nightmare.

It pains me to remember that... thing. So, uh, sorry,I won't be reading any farther in this story. I might go check out some of your other work though, if you've written anything else.

Cheers, and keep writing! (Just not about Sora)

Nice story you have.

I love it please update soon! Ja ne! -

I like this story. Sure it's pretty flawed, but hey, the characters are interesting. keep going with it.

hey i really like the story even if its way out of order. sora coming in after the deaths of jiraiya & asuma kinda backwards dontcha think lol. i like it a lot though naruto losing his temper like that with kida is kinda of out of character only sasuke ever pissed him off enough to use the fox. cant wait to see how u play it out when naruto & the others learn who naruto's daddy was. oh & by the way i like your taste in music especially demon hunter they're a favorite of mine.