Everyone lies. Naruto knew, but for happiness, he chose to ignore it. Reality, however, had a cruel way of reeling him in. Naruto has one dream, to stand above all, to have a shadow that dwarfs all others, to be the greatest so much so that no one can deny his existence

Naruto's reaction to his isolation is different from canon. How will Konoha deal with a Seal Master Jinchuuriki with muted affect and a perverted streak a mile wide?

After the Naruto Bridge mission, Sakura dedicates herself to studying, because like it or not she's the closest Team 7 has to a brain. On her quest for knowledge, she stumbles upon an old, dusty, unclassified mission report and discovers a name - Uzumaki Kushina. This changes... everything.

Sometimes, all it takes is the right voice to help you realize the greatness within and conquer the painful evil without. Uzumaki Naruto's voice of promise just so happens to be his own... from the future. Warning: Lemons, Moral Ambiguity, Gray Area Decisions, Slow Build, and Harem. Naruto w/ Kurenai, Ino, Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Temari, Mabui, Samui, and Mei

Missing from a young age, no one expected to see Naruto again. When he returns thirteen years later it is of no surprise that he brings with him the means to shake the shinobi world to its core. The Uzumaki are not yet extinct, and the world will learn that through as much blood and tears as necessary. (OOC, Character deaths, Fuinjutsu master Naruto)

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.

Ever since the seal broke, Naruto's life has changed. He's been thrust into ANBU: he's starting to lose sight of which half is him and which half is his demon, he can't seem to find his way back to team seven, and he's been having these weird dreams - with a sky wrenched apart by a broken moon, a man with a staff, and a version of him with glowing, nine-tomoe eyes.

"They say the only thing to fear is fear itself. That, and a motivated Nara." Shikamaru is born with his father's intelligence and his mother's work ethic. The world is turned sideways.

It was their last, desperate gambit. Their last hope. They pinned everything on a prayer that he could save them...and now...he's not even sure if he can make it count anymore.

[Post-war AU] Ten years have passed since the end of the war, and the Elemental Nations are plagued by a horrible disease. Millions have died and are continuing to die with only a small remnant of survivors finding themselves somehow immune to the virus. Naruto and the other survivors press on to salvage what they can from the disaster.

Uzumaki Naruto grew up with lofty goals, guts, and determination. Instincts of a born fighter made him grow; duty to his home drove him. As the battle lines begin to blur, he must find a way to reconcile all he's ever known with the man he hopes to become. Large AU.

WIP An unconscious Iruka forces Naruto to return to the academy for another year. It also marks the beginnings of a prank whose far-reaching consequences will shake Konoha to its foundations.

Jiraiya simply refuses to fail again, he knows he cannot afford it. He knows his godson cannot afford it. So Jiraiya decides to show some sage-like qualities and call someone wiser than him for help.

Hagoromo grew tired of the repetitive cycle. With the latest rendition of Indra and Ashura, the Sage of Six Paths decides to forcibly break the cycle himself. What happens when Ashura's reincarnation awakens a power thought to be a myth? Let's find out. (AU story begins Forest of Death Arc and continues onward)

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

A few AU elements, the Sandaime makes a proactive choice he never considered in cannon. He always knew the environment in Konoha was neglectful and destabilizing for Naruto. He decides to send the boy away with someone who can nurture him. As a result, a more worldly and competent Naruto returns to the leaf years later. His story begins in Konoha, think you know it? Think again.

Uzumaki Naruto was born to be a shinobi. He was supposed to be a killer; a protector of unparalleled skill. His lineage and the demon in his gut ensured that. In canon, his growth was stunted. In here, he had a reason to be strong. He has to survive. AU.

While exploring the Team 7 training ground, a young Naruto happens to stumble across a strangely shaped kunai embedded in a tree. Years of frustration and deciphering later, he finally cracks the fuinjutsu formula hidden along the handle to surprising and painful results. History is rewritten as the descendants of the Otsutsuki clan are finally all gathered onto one team.

A different custom. A different language. A different time. A different dimension. Damnit Kakashi, where the hell did your Kamui send me?

What if Naruto learned from the Forbidden Scroll before Mizuki ever told him about it? One of its forbidden jutsus ends up accidentally conjuring the ghost of Tobirama Senju. Enthralled by the dead Nidaime, Naruto asks for his help to become Hokage. Tobirama agrees, and along the way Naruto develops a legendary bloodline that not even the Sharingan can match. Naruto/harem

Naruto's age has passed him by as his time is over. Now he attempts to seek out a place for himself in the new world, and it's bigger than he ever figured it to be! Will be epic in length, NaruHarem

Naruto is sent to another world to do what he does best. Saving lives and causing a little bit of chaos along the way. Follow Naruto on this short journey as tries to right some wrongs in his own way. (For more background, the first chapter of my first story can be used as a prologue as I just jump right into it, which may cause some confusion.)

In a world where Itachi truly wiped out every last Uchiha, Zetsu is at a loss for what to do: after all his schemes to resurrect Kaguya, he suddenly lost his most useful minions. Drastic measures were needed to acquire Uzumaki Naruto. Starts shortly after the Tsunade retrieval arc. Rated M for future romance, language, and bloodshed. Mokuton!Naruto. AU

A young Naruto finds the Uzumaki Clan Temple of Masks and is introduced to his clan's history by the chakra imprint of his ancestor, Mito Uzumaki. There he will learn the secret to the kinjutsu that led to the destruction of Uzushiogakure. (Fuuinjutsu!Naruto)

Born of demonic lineage, Naruto is the perfect yet unwilling host for The Kyuubi. Cunning and ruthless, his control over the beast's power and his own hereditary talents will make him a force to be feared by all. However, none of it is worth the cost of constantly being hunted by those who seek to claim that power. Will he find a way to rid himself of The Kyuubi without dying?

Naruto is many things; troublesome, wild, unpredictable, adventurous, untamable, unique. But there's a benefit to being wild and unpredictable; no one has the faintest idea what you're going to do next. NarutoHarem

The Shinigami was satisfied by the bloodbath called the Fourth Shinobi World War. He reaped the souls of over 80,000 ninjas and countless civilians... Then why does he send one of them back in time? (Time-travel done RIGHT; read the first chapter to be convinced. Full summary inside. Features Fūinjutsu!Naruto. Will be EPIC in length. NO HAREM.) "Err... why do you smell like fish?"

Some monsters are born, others are created, some redeem themselves, others have to be redeemed; but the worst monsters are those that were never monsters to begin with. A child's mind is a fragile thing; it will only take so much. The question is, what does it take to put back together?

In a weird coincidence. Naruto stumbles upon Kakashi and Gai getting ready for one of their contests. After watching and being amazed by the strength the two possess. He is inspired to become someone powerful enough that he could end every fight with a Single Punch. This is the Story of how the Leaf's One-Punch Ninja came to be.

Naruto, at 26, has lived through 10 years of war. At the end, with nothing left to call home, he sends himself back to the beginning, to the day of his younger self's graduation, in an attempt to change it all. Time travel AU.

The 2nd Shinobi World War left Uzu destroyed out of fear. Its inhabitants were left slaughtered or scattered. However, what if the members of Uzushio's famed Uzumaki weren't as scattered as people thought? What would it mean for one Uzumaki Naruto?

An alternative telling in which, after his battle with Sasuke, Naruto is swept down river and never recovered by Kakashi. Believed to be dead by his comrades, he, in fact, has been rescued and taken away by Jiraiya to Mt. Myōboku for Sage training.

No one has ever been able to become a true Bijuu, Jinchuuriki or otherwise. Naruto is the first one to achieve this, despite not being used for the sealing. But, how will Naruto be affected by this turn of events?

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

When Naruto is given a gift considered legendary even in a world where walking on water is a daily occurrence for some, will it lead him on a path towards peace or will the consequences of said gift leave a hole in his heart too large to fill?

(Being rewritten) Naruto's chakra is warped at birth. Instead of strengthening his body and mind, it shrieks and wails like wind through his coils. Thrust into a war of ruthless shinobi and roaming Bijuu, he'll need the resolve to fight through his greatest weakness and survive- or, the determination to make it his greatest strength and win. (Lovecraftian AU)

Ootsutsuki Ashura was supposed to stay dead, with only his chakra lingering on through time. Fate, unfortunately, causes him to awaken in the latest body to house his chakra. What does this unification, of two people from different times, mean for the word? Only time will tell.

ANBU!Naruto. Drafted into ANBU at a young age, Naruto is guided to the path of a Captain. Leader of Team Sigma, the Hokage's Personal Guard, Naruto will lead his team and defend his Village to the best of his ability. Threats besiege the Land of Fire from all sides, and only Naruto stands before them...

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.

What if Kakashi had recovered from his deep depression? What if he turned out to be a true genius as a sensei? Watch as team 7 develops into a truly capable shinobi team!

In unity lies strength; each leaf is important or the beauty of the tree is lost. Some bonds, however, are difficult to forge and even harder to keep. The tide of blood nears, drums thunder, and three Genin stand tall as the world spirals into madness. [AU]

Naruto had a problem. He had no one to train him for the chunin exams, but more importantly, he had no one in life there for him that would also judge him. So naturally he was desperate. Yet you know what they say... "Desperation only attracts vultures."

A Story of a different, more down to Earth, more intelligent, charming, cunning Naruto goes into the world. A Naruto who's a prodigy in Genjutsu and doesn't have any master plans. Not the usual Cliche of being the darkest guy trying to kill everyone, and not the opposite where he's almost annoyingly and impossibly good...he just, goes with the flow. NarutoxHarem

Naruto always enjoyed discovering new places and locations in Konohagakure. One night, after entering a cave, he decides to venture inside only to find the most beautiful waterfall he had ever seen. Once inside the cave, Naruto finds a lone rock that contained black markings. Thinking nothing of it, Naruto touches the black marking. What happens then no one could ever predict.HIATU

The Shadow Clone Jutsu had always been incomplete. It was meant to be the most unstoppable technique, but it had never been perfected. At least, that was until Naruto Uzumaki accidentally did something that should have been impossible... Strong, unique Kekkei Genkai Naruto.

During the battle on the bridge in Wave, when Naruto used Kyuubi's power, Nine-Tails felt something he detested: Sasuke's new Sharingan. Discovering that something was preventing his host from reaching his full potential, he did the math. Results? He will give a small helping hand to his host so that he could surpass the Uchiha. /SmartishNaruto, rating may go up. ON HIATUS

The Fourth Shinobi War ended in disaster. They won, but at a price too great to bear. Given a second chance, what exactly can Konoha's three most powerful men do? Time travel, old enemies, and old friends that all leads to a new future.

As he lies at the feet of a god, Naruto begins to accept the fate that was foretold. However, Kyuubi will have none of that. Kyuubi gives up everything so Naruto can finally have the power to change the world. "Become the Greatest That Ever Was, Uzumaki Naruto." Hokage Naruto. Strong Naruto. Eventual God-like Naruto. NaruSaku.

On the run for his life from angry villagers, Naruto stumbles upon a long hidden compound known only to those long dead. Discovering secrets and powers of the two most powerful shinobi to ever live, Naruto is about to enforce his will upon an unsuspecting world. Naruto/Mei

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?

Naruto never had the best start as a ninja, but what if he could ensure he did himself? Watch as a smarter, more focused and above all more controlled Naruto takes the stage. Time travel fic. No pairings as I suck at romance. Now with 90% less spelling and grammar mistakes!

He wasn't a Sage. He wasn't Minato Namikaze, or Rikkudo Sennin and never would be. He was just Uzumaki Naruto. He STILL wasn't the one to mess with. Akatsuki didn't realize when they set out to take the Kyuubi from him…but they'd figure it out eventually. The Samurai too. They were a pretty bright bunch, right? Non-Slash. AU. Rated M for safety.

If you have ridiculous chakra reserves, a forbidden technique that enables brute force training, and an insatiable appetite for epic skills, what are the chances that you'll settle for mediocrity? A bit of insanity is a small price to pay for being awesome.

Naruto's always had big dreams, but unbeknownst to him he's heir to a legacy that dwarfs all of them. Sometimes all it takes is the beat of a butterfly's wings to put you on the path to greatness. With some luck, some help, and a whole lot of hard work, Naruto is going to make the name Uzumaki something to be respected once more. Naru/Haku, probably multi later on.

There is a reason why the gods aren't allowed to interfere in human affairs. Yondaime didn't know this and the final result was Naruto dealing with the consequences. But are they good or bad for him? Powerful Naruto!

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.

During the fight with Mizuki, something happens. The short exposure to Kyuubi's chakra alters Naruto's dormant genes, making them more dominant and unlocking his Bloodlimit. But how will Kimimaro react when he recieves word that another Kaguya lives?

Sasuke wasn't the only one to survive the Uchiha massacre, his twin sister survived too… and her presence shifts the dynamic of Team 7 and the 'Rookie 9.' Action, romance, pain, and comedy ahead. Not your average twinfic. Narutocentric. PermanentHiatus. Remaining outline posted.

The Fourth isn't able to close the seal and Naruto is forced to resort to desperate measures. Timetravel/Accidental

Naruto is known as being hopeless in the case of Genjutsu. From the beginning he is told he could never become a Genjutsu user. What would happen if those people were wrong and he had friends and a sensei who helped him to achieve that goal?

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

The Yondaime made one crucial mistake. He forgot to seal half of Kyuubi's chakra with himself as he died. Naruto is blessed with power that he could only have imagined in his wildest dreams. The power to Protect, the power to Survive and the power to Destroy. And he is cursed. Cursed to be plagued with dreams of shadow, darkness and demons. The Curse of Destiny.

The world of the shinobi is a wild and dangerous place, more than enough for our favourite troublemaking jinchuriki to handle. However, what would happen if the world beyond their borders suddenly started bleeding onto theirs? NaruTenTayu...?

He was feared by some and loathed by others. He was a wanted man of his home village. And he was only twelve-years-old. Eventual NaruTayu. AU. Ratings may go up.

'Leaf Style Shinobi, Uzumaki Naruto' So he had introduced himself. What about if that became a little bit more... literal? No decided pairings if ever, new jutsu and general insanity.

A seal had managed to defeat and imprison the Kyuubi no Kitsune, the strongest demon to ever exist. It was just ink on paper-or a stomach, as the case may be-and it held so much power… 'Yeah,' Naruto decided 'I gotta get me some of that.'

In a world where Naruto is an adult. Where he was born before the third shinobi war. He is beguiled by his past, haunted by his mentor's death and stuck in a loop since that time. Come and see as adult Naruto watches a new generation soar into the sky

Two years after being trained as children to fight against Kumo and Iwa, Team 7 is forced to leave Naruto for dead. Ame rescues him and takes him in as one of their own. What will Naruto do? Slight Dark Akatsuki!Naruto

AU. Orochimaru's resignation from Akatsuki is more intense than in canon, resulting in a meeting between young Naruto and Sasori… Slow buildup. Last chapter is a summary, technically not complete.

Sasuke and Naruto become friends at a young age, but will Naruto's paranoia and mental instability draw Sasuke down into madness, or will Sasuke's own demons bring them both into the dark? Not yaoi

As part of the peace treaty, Naruto was sent to Kumo as an infant to serve as hostage. How would Naruto fare in Konoha when he returns 12 years later?

We all know that Naruto is famous for his use of the Kage Bunshin, the jutsu he learned from the Forbidden Scroll. But what if things had been different? What if Naruto had chosen a different jutsu to learn, a darker one? What would happen then?

Tired of the stares and whispers four year old Naruto hops on a caravan and leaves Konoha. 11 years later he shows up, after being taught by one of the strongest shinobi in history, Salamander Hanzo. Pairings uncertain. May change character category ltr.

The Weak Man Writes the Stories. The Free Man Decides their Place in it. The Wise Man Knows How it will End. But it is the Strong Man who Writes the Epilogue.

Bereft of acknowledgement, bereft of friendship. Uzumaki Naruto treads alone down a dark and desperate road, and has no intention of ever looking back.

ABANDONED. Naruto had learnt from a young age that life could get hectic, but all this chaos with Biju, daimyos, and psychotic missing-nin was going a bit too far. Now just throw in a fourth Great Shinobi War and you've got one pissed off seal master. [AU, no pairings.]

Kakashi will regret having the most unpredictable person in Konoha on his team. Poor him.

ON HIATUS. Fighting to keep hope in his friend, struggling to come to terms with Jiraiya's death, Uzumaki Naruto doesn't need any more on his plate. Sadly, that's what lands on his doorstep. Literally. Post Manga ch. 406 Naruto-centric MaturING!Naruto

For Sasuke, Sakura, Hinata, and Naruto, going back in time wasn't their plan. Their enemies are stronger than they could ever remember. And what of the Gods deeming time travel a sin? The strength of bonds is stronger than they'd ever realize. NaruSaku

Forged from the twisted science of Midgar, and tempered by the shadows of Sephiroth, Uzumaki Naruto was power incarnated. Now, before the gates of Konoha, will this fallen angel find his absolution, or will his past haunt him until eternity's end?

Naruto, fed up with all of Jiraiya’s research, tries to figure out what the big deal is by writing his own book. And Sakura slowly falls in love after reading it.

An odd Naruto pairing, presented in a hopefully believable way. Check last chapter for important Authors Message

Knocked unconscious by Orochimaru's attack, Naruto awakes to discover a shocking secret about himself.

AU. After finding Tsunade, Naruto continues to travel the world with Jeraiya instead of returning to Konoha. Now 4 years later, he returns. NarutoHinata.

Nine-tails offers Naruto a deal. A tale of temptation, corruption, and .....romance?

Naruto has a problem. A very big problem. NaruHina, with touches of SasuSaku.

Who will Shinji end up with, Asuka, Rei or Hikari? And who was the mastermind behind this elaborate scheme?...FINAL CHAPTER IS NOW UP !!!

The year is 2021. There has not been an angel attack for over five years, and the personnel of NERV are beginning to wonder if there ever will be one again. They're about to get thier answer. Rated R for violence, language, and sexual content. Epilogue up