Afterpain Stories

Naruto thought after defeating Pain he would finally gain the respect of Konoha. Now the civilians are more afraid due to Kyuubi, shinobi are afraid of Akatsuki, and the Konoha 12 betray him to stay with the crowd. To make matters worse Danzo is Hokage and is turning Konoha into his image. Now how will handle Konoha, Akatsuki, and Sauske?

Elara never meant to fall for Cassian Maddox-the boy with quiet eyes and a guarded heart. He barely knew she existed. But fate has a way of pulling two people together, even when everything seems to keep them apart. What begins as a one-sided crush slowly unfolds into a tangled story of unexpected connection, heartbreak, and the kind of love that changes everything. Through pain, distance, and impossible choices, Elara and Cassian find themselves drawn together again and again, as if the universe refuses to let them walk away. But love, no matter how powerful, isn't easy. And sometimes, the biggest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves. Before We Begin is a heart-wrenching, slow-burn romance about timing, healing, and the kind of bond that's written into your bones long before you realize it.

Naruto is done with his path as a ninja. He decides to leave the village and travel. With Tsunade's permission he sets out on a new path. This takes place a month after the pain attack. Everything before hand is the same besides that he became great friends with Gaara before he left back to the sand Village. He is also closer with Shikamaru.