"Just smile, Naruto!" When he was six years old, Naruto Namikaze's life changed forever when the Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village. Now alone, Naruto must learn and grow while having to deal with the pain and loss that the world contains, all the while smiling through the pain. Bad summary, great book. Sorry I suck at these lol Don't own the cover, I just edited it to suit my purposes. Don't own Naruto. . .yet.

[ ON HOLD ] What if he chose to walk a different path? What if he chose to leave everyone and everything behind? What if he chose to run away from the whispering behind his back and distant shouts? Maybe it was the right thing to do. Maybe not. But he had to keep walking, with his chin held high, no matter how painful and remorseful his past was. But what if he had to return to that place full of sad memories and aching hearts? Will he still maintain that unbreakable mask or will it be shattered? <•••> Disclaimer: Naruto and Naruto Shippuden belong to Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto Hatake, the son of Kakashi and his mother is unknown. He's very much like his father, sarcastic, funny, but most of all, mysterious, with his mask always on his face doesn't help with that fact either. Follow as Naruto faces hardships and inner conflict as he must face many dangerous enemies if he must protect the ones he loves. Get ready, the story of Naruto Hatake begins! Don't own cover. Don't own Naruto...yet.

Growing up hated and tortured by everyone in Konoha, Naruto met the Kyuubi once he blacked out from another beating. The two decided to leave Konoha for now, so Naruto could train. What happens when he will come back?

Minato and Kushina didn't die the day the Kyubi attacked. He also has a younger brother and sister; Menma and Mito. Naruto is neglected by the villagers and even his own parents, for holding the Kyuubi.The only ones kind to him are Menma and Mito, Teuchi and Ayame, Kakashi a few selected ANBUS. At the age of four Naruto begins training under Hiruzen Sarutobi, some ANBUS and the nine tailed demon fox. At the age of six he's an ANBU black ops commander. He now was given a mission to protect the hokage's children. Undercover he goes to the academy as the stupid but quiet dead last. (the uchiha massacre never happened) *I own nothing but my own characters and the story. Everything else belongs to its rightful owners!*

Naruto as you know has always led a harsh life. His comrades keep failing to notice that he is falling apart and to add salt to his fatal wounds, they abuse him verbally making his mental state go from bad to worse. Can Naruto keep up this facade or will he die trying?

What if Naruto wasn't as dumb as he acts? What if he wasn't as unskilled as he displays himself as? How would Naruto react when he was pushed over board?