NARUTO : What If Hiruzen had adopted Naruto as his Grandson
10 parts Ongoing What if love had reached him before loneliness did?
In an alternate timeline of the Hidden Leaf Village, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, refuses to let another innocent child bear the burden of the village's fear and hatred. Instead of leaving Naruto Uzumaki to grow up alone, Hiruzen takes him in-raising him as his own grandson, with guidance, warmth, and the legacy of the Sarutobi clan.
Under the watchful eyes of the Hokage's household, Naruto grows not as the village outcast, but as a prodigy shaped by compassion, discipline, and purpose. The Will of Fire burns brightly within him, but so does the question of destiny: will this Naruto still dream of becoming Hokage, or will fate carve a new path entirely?
As bonds form and loyalties shift, this reimagined tale explores a Konoha where kindness changes the course of history. Friendships are tested, rivalries deepen, and the shadow of the Nine-Tails still looms large-but this time, Naruto faces it not as a lonely boy seeking acknowledgment, but as the heir to the Third Hokage's legacy.