After failing to retrieve Sasuke, Kakashi leaves Team 7 with Naruto falling under Gai's tutelage. With a Chuunin exam in the Hidden Cloud soon, Naruto must deal with old foes, and new threats targeting both Konoha and everyone he cares about.

Starts a small month after Book 2. It's also a little bit humor, or an attempt at it. Watch Naruto, Neji, Sasuke and Gaara as they grow as Shinobis and as men... Jounin Exam! Chapter 16 is up!

Prisoner. Who would've thought that Uzumaki Naruto would be held prisoner, and his only company happens to be Kyuubi for five years. Poor Naruto's dark past haunts him now. And when hope seems to glimmer in the distance, its dims when he can reach it.

Alternates from the beginning of the manga. Nine tails is awoken when Naruto learns the Kage Bushin. Rough Chapter 14 Posted. 26 Jul.

SPOILERS for Naruto manga up to chap. 197. Chapter 5 up: Sakura and Sasuke are ready to bring Naruto home, but what if Naruto doesn't want to go back? Team 8 makes welcoming presents, Akatsuki follows the scent, and a special ninja gets left behind.