The last update was posted a decade ago. It tells much about the destiny of this story, but I have a hope — though small — that you continue this. Thank you for creating such a well written fan fiction!

Just wanted to comment that I read this fic a long time ago, back when it was still being updated, and that it most likely influenced in a manner the prism through which the Naruto universe is interpreted, at least personally. Looking back at this, there are indeed certain characteristics that could be reworked to have perhaps more accuracy to then, specially concerning political moves and some presuppositions upon which the storyline rests, but from a global perspective this fic is well constructed and offers an interesting 'what if?' scenario. There are some other assumptions which are interesting to consider, and the growth of Naruto is believable considering the premises you worked with, although they rather stretched thin in some situations, such some of Sakura's and Sasuke's reactions, and even the fact that Ino would react the way she did (she and Sakura both ended their friendship over Sasuke -need I say more?). I do understand they were necessary for the story to work, but possibly they might have cheapened what might potentially be interesting situations. The main premise of Naruto being more capable than he portrays himself to be (or growing into his own) is well executed in broad terms though, but it felt as if too much responsibility was given to him too fast; Kakashi wouldn't have minded for example, but even in the manga I'd reckon Naruto tended to follow his lead strategically. Experience does carry weight, as was demostrated with T7 vs. Kaguya. However well written that whole debacle/character might have been.

Having said all that, the fact that I read this in its entirety (again) speaks for itself. As another reviewer pointed out, after -years- this story holds up. Do keep in mind that your story is read by a much larger population that perhaps you'll realize, and that it might have an actual impact on people. If nothing else, a fascinating perspective to consider.

So i guess it was your Choice as Author but im no Fan of it:
Karin is what, 10 years younger than Nagato and somehow felt Orochimara tested her Bloodline(imma call it that and Nagato was from a Civilian Uzumaki Mom, but since he is that much older he shouldve been able to sense it.
And Location isnt a Reason either considering Ame is not much further from Uzu than lets say Rice(where i think u had here be since its Oto HQ).
Again Authors Choice but wouldve personally wished otherwise

So this could be a Plot Hole:
Obito had no Incentive to follow Madaras Wished/The Eye of the Moon Plan, besides shes alive it doesnt happen.

Of course it could be that your Tobi is Fugaku since what he did with those Files was kinda...but why did they have Naruto for the first 2Years tho(did he just want to strenthen the Clan thru that?)

If your Tobi were to be Fugaku tho one must ask themselves how that works with Madara...
Anyways besides that truly splendid Story and really anxious for Naruto to talk to Kushi about his Past and eventually Uzu...

Please update

*It's a shame this has been abandoned

This has been great so far. It is occasionally annoying that you misunderstood certain things (like how the Flying Thunder God technique worked, or Naruto's issue with chakra control). But otherwise, the story so far is interesting and well written. It's a she this has been long since abandoned.

Man... I really, really enjoyed reading this story. I just hope that wathever the reason, one day, you decide to come back to it :') it was really nice reading it!

I really enjoyed Sakura's and Kushina's intetaction.

I know what you mean. I've read some really good fics, excellent stories, that (on my opinion) should have way more reviews than what they have. And I'll never understand the lack of reviews.

I wonder what he's planning!

I'm glad he didn't attackKushina.

If I were Naruto, I would castrate anyone looking at my mom like that xD

Iruka's reaction was the one I was expecting from everyone. It seemed more logical.

Aww... I honestly wanted to read more mother-son moments.