Naruto's journey begins with his failure at the Academy graduation test, primarily due to his inability to master the clone jutsu. This leads him to meet Mizuki, who deceives him into stealing a forbidden scroll, promising him a secret test. Unbeknownst to Naruto, Mizuki has ulterior motives, but he is ultimately saved by Hinata, who senses danger and seeks help. Upon stealing the scroll, Naruto discovers the Shadow Clone Jutsu, which he masters quickly. The scroll also reveals his connection to the Uzumaki clan, sparking a newfound sense of identity and belonging. He learns about the Spiral Monarch, a powerful title that suggests he may hold great potential. Story milestones: July 30, 2025: story reached 3000 reads August 5, 2025: store reached 4000 reads August 19, 2025: story reached 5000 reads September 4, 2025: 6000 reads September 17, 2025: reached 7000 reads September 25, 2025: reached 8000 reads October 2, 2025: reached 9000 reads October 7, 2025: reached 10,000 reads! October 12, 2025: reached 11,000 reads October 18, 2025: reached 12,000 reads! October 22, 2025: reached 13,000 reads! October 27, 2025: reached 14,000 reads! November 5, 2025: reached 15,000 reads! November 14, 2025: reached 16,000 reads! November 21, 2025: reached 17,000 reads November 29 2025: reached 18,000 reads! December 6, 2025: reached 19,000 reads! December 16, 2025: reached 20,000 reads! December 26, 2025: reached 21,000 reads! January 25, 2026: reached 23,000 reads February 11, 2026: reached 24,000 reads April 15,2026: reached 27,000 reads! May 10, 2026: reached 28,000 reads! October 9, 2025: #1 on Naruhina and #1 on smartnaruto🥇 November 10, 2025:🥇 #1 on arise #1 power fantasy #1 uzumakiClan December 22, 2025 #1 on shadow monarch!

A Naruto x Sasuke Post-War Slowburn Naruto thought he loved her. Everyone else did too. But when the wedding nears, he finds himself thinking about someone else- the one who was always there, even when he wasn't supposed to be. Sasuke never said much. But some truths don't need words. This isn't about saving the world. It's about figuring out what's been there all along. Maybe... it was never just about ramen.

"Mom, who took care of Dad when he was a child?" One innocent question created a butterfly that brought chaos to the minds of Konoha's citizens. Hinata never expected she would ever regret such a day. That day that opened secrets that her husband so desperately concealed behind his foolish grin. Maybe sometimes, it is better to lie. ................................................... A place to belong was all he needed. Mikoto Uchiha wished to be his home. But, as the wife of the Uchiha clan head, was there even any chance of her adopting the little Jinchuuriki under the watch of the suspicious Fire Nation and Council? ....................... This work is available on Ao3 and webnovel. It will be uploaded on Royal Road.com too under the name Mentalism. NOTE: ALL EVENTS WILL STICK TO CANON. Warning! MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS AND MATURE THEMES. (Not really, but still) DISCLAIMERS: I do not own Naruto or anything related (including the title cover and pictures) except maybe a counterfeit wristband that I got for cheap. This is a work of fiction based on another work of fiction and nothing written here is true or based on anything in real life and it is a pure coincidence if it ever happens. I have very little memory of what I watched or read in Naruto so some details may differ. 1 in timereversal 2 in Uzumaki 3 in Kurama 6 in naruhina 8 in Hinata 80 Gaara

Naruto, orphaned in the wake of the Kyuubi's wrath, was marked by the village as a monster. No mentor extended a hand; no peer stood by his side. As others played, he lingered in the shadows, craving the warmth of recognition. His pranks, his laughter, all mere echoes of a desperate heart reaching for fleeting glances. Sasuke lived under the same roof as his family, yet his existence was a shadow of another's brilliance. Itachi-the golden son, the perfect shinobi. Sasuke was forever in his wake. "It's Itachi's brother," they whispered, "Why can't you be like him?" The words burrowed deep, seeping into his soul. Sakura, born to a civilian family, rejected the path laid before her. When she defied the role of a dutiful bride and aspiring kunoichi, her parents' love twisted into cruelty. The bruises were not just on her skin but in her spirit. Bullied for her looks, she wondered if anyone would ever see her true beauty. Bound by shared pain and unspoken dreams, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura turned their backs on the village. They swore to return, but only when they had become the warriors they were meant to be, and to gain the respect they always deserved