One incident can change the course of history, at least part of it. The death of one character leads to a new life for another. "Please...be wary of me, Itachi-san," said the swordsman with a shark-like grin on his face. How do events change in the Narutoverse with a different breed of shark in the mix? Let's Find Out (AU Character Replacement)

Ino never thought much of Naruto. Out of everyone from her year, she was the only one who never showed any interest in him. However after the Invasion of Pain, she gains a new appreciation for him and finds Naruto constantly on her mind. She slowly realizes that she has a crush on him now. Suddenly while bored at work, guess who shows up? None other than you-know-who