Ohayō! You're a 28 year old Jonin living in the Hidden Leaf Village. You've always played things by the book, never straying from what you were taught was right. That is, until a flame ignites, which takes you on the ultimate journey to discover yourself: forcing you to question everything. SPOILER WARNING: this fic contains spoilers for both OG Naruto & Naruto Shippuden. I haven't watched Boruto nor have I read the manga so don't worry about those spoilers. This story takes place at the end of Shippuden and doesn't follow the main storyline after that. DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Naruto characters. All artwork included belongs to their respective owners. Cover image is by @lovingkakashi on Tumblr 👍🏼 Contains moderate cursing and mature themes. Enjoy!

While being 'hunted' on his fifth birthday, Naruto landed in an abandoned library. Using it as his new sanctuary, Naruto uses the discarded books as a source to learn what the village refuses to teach him.

A Love Story of Sakura Haruno & Kakashi Hatake In a shinobi world reborn from ashes and war, peace no longer demands blades but the quiet strength of those who still choose to care. Sakura Haruno-now a woman of legendary skill and haunting grace-is a name whispered with awe across nations. No longer a girl chasing love, Sakura has built a world of her own: a thriving hospital, a safe haven for orphans, and a quiet, solitary life defined by purpose. She has long let go of the shadow of Sasuke Uchiha and the ache of unrequited longing. Love, to her, is no longer something she expects-until he returns to her periphery. Kakashi Hatake-silver-haired, steel-eyed, and ex-Hokage-has lived a thousand lives in silence. The war left him hollow, and peace left him adrift. He has always kept his distance, watching from the sidelines, offering his presence without asking for anything in return. He never thought love was something still within reach... until he begins seeing Sakura not as his former student, but as a woman. What starts as gentle visits, shared tea, and conversations at dusk soon brews into something unspoken-a gravity that pulls their hearts ever closer. And beneath the layers of wit, restraint, and time-hardened armor, lies a desire that neither can ignore. As subtle glances deepen into tender touches and silence blooms into sensual confession, Sakura and Kakashi must navigate their way through doubt, longing, and the fear of ruining something too fragile to name. From moonlit rooftops and whispered secrets to heated nights and declarations spoken in the rain, theirs is a story of second chances, first love, and finding home in someone's arms. Because sometimes, love isn't loud. Sometimes, it's just there. And when it is, you never have to face the world alone again. Naruto © Masashi Kishimoto

"Tou-san! Tou-san!" "Gomen, Hayumi, tou-san has to get to work now." And with that, he was gone . "But.......you promised......" . . . . . Hayumi Senju. Daughter of Tobirama Senju and Himeko Uzumaki. Hayumi has always harbored deep loneliness from missing her father, who always had no time for her. It was at times like these that she turned to her father's greatest enemy - Madara Uchiha for the love she craved. How would Tobirama react after knowing this? Was their bond really broken for good ; never to be mended? "Get away from me!!" "Hayumi......." "You're not my father!! You never were!!!" - "You were the one who decided to let her go." - "Liar!"

Kanda Kyoichi transmigrated to Konoha and became a temporary instructor at the Ninja Academy. Fortunately, he awakened the Mentor System. By teaching others, he could earn rewards. Thus began Kyoichi's career as a "teacher" in the ninja world. Shisui: "Sensei's unique interpretation of the Will of Fire has given the Uchiha Clan a true sense of direction!" Asuma: "The essence of the jade lies in protecting the people, with the advanced leading the way for the less experienced. Only then can Konoha become stronger!" Kakashi: "He's my life mentor. He transformed Konoha!" ... Years later, in the memoirs of Kyoichi, now the Hokage, he wrote: "I honestly just wanted to be a life mentor!"

Naruto, who originally grew up as an orphan ostracized by the village, now finds himself taken in by the prestigious Uchiha clan. How would this affect Naruto's life? Read on how this change affects Naruto's character development, relationships, and growth as he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with being a part of the Uchiha clan. -#1 in narutoshippuden category ! 💥 25-Sep-24.

AU where Naruto isn't a knuckle-headed energetic ninja wearing kill me orange and Sasuke is a girl. I won't spoil anything else you will just have to read the story. Trust me you might like it. Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the other characters, photos, or fan-art in the fanfic. All credit goes to Kishimoto and the artist who made them.

After being rejected, yet again, by his teammates Naruto runs into team 8 only to then accidentally reveal one thing that catches team 8's attention. Now they won't leave him alone until they know more, but he's dead set on keeping his secrets hidden ...

During Naruto's birth the nine tails is released by the masked man, but Minato decides to seal it in his older son, Hiro, instead of baby Naruto. As a result Hiro gets everything on a silver platter while Naruto is forgotten, which is fine until one day things go too far. Naruto decides enough is enough and sets out on his own path.

Lea Uchiha, a medical ninja, and Madara Uchiha, the future clan leader, have been best friends since their childhood. As they grow up, Lea realizes her feelings for Madara have deepened into love but she's scared to admit it. Not wanting to ruin their friendship and holding tightly onto her family's secret, she bottles up her feelings and tries to hide them. But Madara also falls in love with Lea and is intent on living his life with her forever. For a while, things seem picture perfect, but of course, not everything goes as planned. An Ōtstusuki alien kidnaps Lea, taking Madara's entire world from him, and effectively creating the "Ghost of the Uchiha". As Lea is thrust into the future, she finds a changed landscape and a different Madara. How will Lea react to Madara's transgressions? And will Madara repent for his sins or continue destroying the world? (Set in the Narutoverse and told in 1st POV.) Started: March 2021 Completed: May 17, 2022