They were shinobi: machines trained from childhood to kill or be killed. They were experienced soldiers; tools even. And that's why you can't blame them for being idiots in everything else. (A collection of short related chapters) "I KNEW it! I knew you had the hots for her!" "I've seen cooked fish before. That's charcoal. I'm sorry that you're culinarily disabled." "And you're surprised that your son gets a heart attack when you leave your arm in the living room." "I don't care! We're watching the entire fourth season of Kunoichi Diaries and you're going to learn whether you like it or not!" :: Cover By: Cosmo_Cat924

"He chose your fate. You have to take over his job. His village. His place in the world. This is the life you have to live. So, what do you say? Do you accept the position as Orochimaru's successor?" When Kabuto manages to convince Haruno Sakura to become the Shodai Otokage, she finds out that this might be the best decision she's ever made. "Finally, I've done something right." Sequel: "Shinobi" Rewrite of: Red Skies (2013)

Orochimaru never became a missing-nin. The Fourth Hokage still stood tall. There was no Uchiha Massacre. The Akatsuki never existed. Madara never became a problem. What could go wrong in such a perfect world? Sakura Haruno had always been alone, and at thirteen, she abandoned Konoha. She had to run from her past, but what exactly would wait for her in her future? @NarutoWattyAwards 2014 Third Place Winner in the General Naruto Category! *Written from 2013-2015*

The Third Hokage was dead. It wasn't enough. Team Eight knew loss like the seals on the backs of their tongues. They'd been silenced, branded, abandoned, ambushed, left on the enemy's doorstep like a gift--unlucky was their nickname, but they would make it their trade. The Third Hokage was dead. It was Danzo's turn. SEQUEL TO: Hoshigaki (2017-2019) Commissioned Cover by @AwesomeDragonTamer (caleb-crow on Tumblr; caleb_thalia_crow on Instagram) BETA: @OfCloves

When Sakura was three, her father told her he was a criminal. When she was seven, the last thing she saw of him was the sword on his back. When she was eight, she had a friend named Kiba. When they were twelve, they met Shino. And when they were genin, they began to fight for the truth because they could no longer fight for the sake of Konoha. (Rewrite of Haruno By Name, Hoshigaki By Blood) BETAs: @OfCloves and rrage (ff.net)

Kakashi was chaotically gay, couldn't take care of himself let alone a child, knew nothing about parenting, but here he was. Adopting the son of his mentor. Just like he promised. :: "Naruto! Are you alright? What's wrong, what do you need?" 'MY BABYYYYY HE'S CRYING WHAT DO I DO-' Kakashi froze as Naruto grinned through the tears. He beamed, tears gushing down his face. "D-Dad..hic..no one calls me a monster anymore..hic... they call me Naruto Hatake.." he smiled, sniffling as the tears refused to cease. Kakashi's breath caught in his throat. :: "Hm? What is it, Naruto?" "Thank you..Kakashi-san. For giving me a home and family to call my own. Thank you." Kakashi hummed, his face splitting out into a wide grin. "Call me Dad." :: Cover made by strawhat_pirate! Disclaimer: [Early chapters suck]

What if Sakura was actually born to the criminal Kakuzu? What if Sakura was actually trained in puppetry by Sasori himself? Sakura Haruno. Number one puppeteer in the history of the 5 great nations. She surpassed her mentor at age 7 after creating and utilizing the ultimate puppet collection. Find out more in Puppeteer {Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto} UNEDITED Started: 29/06/19 Completed: ??/??/??

Sakura wanted to die. Sasori was fine with staying dead. But it seemed fate had other plans for them, because when they both wake up younger with blood pulsing through their veins, they had to remember how to live again. Time Travel AU Rewrite of Stumble (2013) Cover by: @SkyKnight_ BETA: @OfCloves

Dying is weird. Most would think they'd fall asleep and poof! They're where they're supposed to go. Heaven, Hell or Nirvana or something. Others don't know what will happen, but I can guarantee you that they wouldn't think it would be being reborn into an anime character. No siree, I don't think anyone would have been expecting that. 【I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR ANY OF THE ART I USE IN THIS UNLESS STATED】 This is my sad, sad attempt at humor. I'm very sorry for the atrocity you are about to read Cover art made by the lovely @TheCopyCatNin

Just before Zabuza's death, he gives Sakura a scroll, a scroll with a sword that will change her life forever. Semi-bleach x-over Sakura X Senbonzakura companionship Strong Sakura