"They say the only thing to fear is fear itself. That, and a motivated Nara." Shikamaru is born with his father's intelligence and his mother's work ethic. The world is turned sideways.

Naruto was born with hair as red as his mother's, but with a face and intellect that paralleled his father, the Fourth Hokage. Will the revolution he brings be the world's salvation or destruction?

Mizuki never got to shoot his mouth off at Naruto the night he took the Scroll of Seals. Other than skipping a half-manic monologue from him what exactly did this change for everyone's favorite blonde ninja? Who knows? Rated M for language/later events.

A small twist of fate made him aware of his heritage; unsealing the legacies his parents left behind. Graduating from the academy at age seven, he's well on his way. He found a kindred spirit in Uchiha Itachi, and his cousin Shisui's along for the ride. They're on the path to unsealing the legacy left by their ancestors, both the dark and the light. Next chap teaser in AO3.

At the end of the 4th Shinobi War, things don't go quite as planned for Naruto forcing him to make a sacrifice in order to bring the peace that he had been destined for.

Naruto is stolen from the village and left to die in a forest. He is found on deaths door by a civilian family, but what will happen when Naruto witnesses their Murder and is found by Jiraiya in the Ruins of his old home. Strong Naruto, Rinnegan Naruto, NarutoXOC

When Naruto is ten, an incident makes him run away from the leaf village. Read how it changes certain things in his life when he runs into certain mist missing nins. But fate has a way of righting itself as Naruto lives a life among new friends while working his magic and changing lives, working for the day when he fulfills his dream. Believably stronger Naruto. NO YAOI

One faithful day, Naruto was attacked by the village at the age of eight. Five years later, he returns with his own team to teach the village that hate doesn't always bring happiness, but peace can come from understanding. Join Naruto as he takes the world by storm. Still OP Naruto, but still different. New matches

"Don't lie to him" Shikamaru felt the need to say, "He's observant". Ino felt her nose rumple in disbelief. "Is he?" she frowned, wondering if the Nara was joking. "Since when?" "Since always." He paused. "Especially with things that catch his interest."

A book left by Sirius opens Harry's eyes as he delves into the mysteries of magic, learns about the realities of a war, and shifts towards the Grey. Meanwhile, Daphne Greengrass is faced with an unusual solution that involves the Boy-Who-Lived, but could be more trouble than it's worth. And in the end, there is always a price to be paid for everything. HP/DG Contract, 6-7th year

Hinata swore to not return to Konoha for several years after THAT incident. Fate forces her hand, and soon she finds herself having to face the very situation she had run away from. ..."Why?"..."Because I needed to stand on my own." NaruHina, some NaruSaku...

In which pureblood tradition doesn't always favor the purebloods.

A diiferent approach to Naruto world with some follow up of canon. Here Kushina is alive and train him well till he is 9. Minato can't tell he is Naruto's father yet. With him passing genin exam at 9 and having different way to do the things what transpires.

(Being rewritten) Naruto's chakra is warped at birth. Instead of strengthening his body and mind, it shrieks and wails like wind through his coils. Thrust into a war of ruthless shinobi and roaming Bijuu, he'll need the resolve to fight through his greatest weakness and survive- or, the determination to make it his greatest strength and win. (Lovecraftian AU)

In one world, after defeating his brother, Itachi Uchiha dropped dead, victim of a mysterious disease, and the future of the ninja world was set for the worse. However, in another, Itachi was not sick. From this small difference, many changes will spring, and many plans will be overturned. The path of the last of the Uchiha, and the world itself, will be altered forever.

ANBU!Naruto. Drafted into ANBU at a young age, Naruto is guided to the path of a Captain. Leader of Team Sigma, the Hokage's Personal Guard, Naruto will lead his team and defend his Village to the best of his ability. Threats besiege the Land of Fire from all sides, and only Naruto stands before them...

Tayuya awakes in Konoha hospital with no idea how she got there, or what it means for her life. There she meets Naruto for a second time and finds out she'll be living with him after making a passing comment about Tsunade's age. Sasuke having been brought back with Naruto later reveals a new enemy facing Konoha and the Shinobi world.Updated description. Editing/Rewriting chaps 1-17

All decisions impact the future just the same, be it minor or major. Repairing Orochimaru's damage was one and when Jiraiya decides to ask Naruto one question one month before the finals, he changes his attitude towards Naruto and instead brings about what Naruto was always meant to be, a truly strong Shinobi.

Defeated, captured, rescued, exiled. Nii Yugito is an emotional wreck, and the fact that she's attracted to the single loudest ninja to ever exist is not helping matters.

HBP AU. It's hard enough being a teenager; add nefarious plots, the Dark Lord, and house rivalries into the mix. A story about enlightenment, darkness, growing up, and getting over yourself. Harry Potter/Daphne Greengrass

In unity lies strength; each leaf is important or the beauty of the tree is lost. Some bonds, however, are difficult to forge and even harder to keep. The tide of blood nears, drums thunder, and three Genin stand tall as the world spirals into madness. [AU]

What if Naruto was trained by Kinkaku and Ginkaku. How will this affect his relationship with Kyubi, who is going to be Naruto's team, and what is going to happen to the blond knucklehead. Find out here.

Edward Elric can't get back to his own world, so he tries to make a life for himself in the closest one he can find. Yep a nice quiet life, no military breathing down his neck or monsters trying to live forever, but then a kid in an orange jumpsuit...

'"Will you help me?" Daphne asked quietly, extending a hand towards Harry, "Will you help me make the world a better place?" Harry looked at her outstretched hand for moment before clasping it with his own. "I will"' - With those words, Harry Potter and Daphne Greengrass seal their fates. Will they be able to rid the world of darkness, or will they be consumed by it? (ON HIATUS)

The old man survived the invasion and acknowledged Naruto's services to Konoha. How would the shinobi world cope with a Naruto who realises his full potential and becomes the splendid shinobi only few believed he could be?

Imagine that one person that irritates, infuriates, & insults their way under your skin to the point where each moment with him or her becomes a pop quiz in self-control. Now, imagine that you've woken up in that person's body. For Lily Evans & James Potter, learning to navigate this unfortunate and stressful new reality is truly a walk through hell.

From any angle, waiting one-and-a-half years for an answer wears the heart down. "It is going to be very hard for me to feel this way about anyone else, there's only so many people that can flip your world upside down. However, I shouldn't, no I can't accept simply being a consolation prize. I have to be strong." Set between Ch. 699 and The Last. Hinata-centric, eventual NaruHina.

AU fanfic: She was the most striking beauty he'd ever seen. Strong, cold, and standoffish. But she'd acknowledged his existence. And he wanted her to do it again…

The events at the end of the Triwizard Tournament have left Harry feeling just a little bit paranoid.

Iruka takes Mizuki's shuriken to the back in place of Naruto. Thinking Iruka to be dead, Naruto loses control and prepares to unleash the Kyuubi, however before he can tear off the seal, he is stopped by the hand of his hero. The Yondaime Hokage... On Hiatus temporarily during editing process. Will be continued shortly.

He promised he would come back for her. And he did. / The first time they met, the first time a man returned for her, the first time they came to Camp Half Blood, the first time she thought he was a complete fool (and the times after that). The many firsts in the relationship of Calypso, goddess of Ogygia and Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus. (Post- HoH; CALEO)

Ninjas attempt to forge the bonds of friendship amidst the clash of steel and the screams of men.

The nine-tailed demon fox. Its mighty tails can crumble mountains, cause tsunamis, and set things on fire. Lots of fire. It might have been better if she actually were an evil entity bent on destroying the world. Yes, she. AU pseudo-x-over.

AU. Naruto and Shikamaru's lives take an unexpected turn. Follow the eccentric hero and the lazy genius on their journey to become legends. Chapter 53: Naruto and Shikamaru are in more trouble! Will they even reach Mizu at this rate?

Naruto is determined to bring Sasuke back to Konoha. However, someone he didn't expect wants to help. NarutoxTayuya.

No matter how blatantly obvious the truth is, the human mind chooses to ignore it so as to maintain some sort of illusion. It takes a slap on the face or rather a piercing blow on his chest to realize that things probably aren't as colorful as one would expect. Naruto starts to realize that his past choices weren't leading him anywhere. Post Sasuke retrieval arc.

The Kyuubi was never resealed after Mito Uzumaki died and had not been seen in decades. The Third Shinobi War never ended and the Third Hokage sacrificed his life for it, resulting in Minato becoming the Hokage in the middle of war. In the midst of it all, Naruto and his peers grow up and enemies are at the doorstep. AU.

"Let me get this straight, you're trying to blackmail an Uchiha?" "umm... Well yeah. Basically." "You're dumber than you look." "Who's the one getting blackmailed?"ItachixOC

Kakashi made a mistake. Shikamaru is smart. Shino is skilled. Naruto is strong. Maybe something amazing could happen, with the right ... motivation.

What if something made Naruto the dead-last that everyone sees him as? What if he really wasn't as weak as he seemed? The true Naruto, unleashed upon the shinobi world! AU Story starts at Invasion of Konoha arc and continues onwards.

Naruto gets adopted at an early age. How far can he get with somebody actually supporting him? And how will he influence the Elemental nations? Rating for language.

Non-canon, post Hogwarts. A chance encounter by two people in an unlikely place...a pub...and what follows... Starts 2 1/2 years after the Battle of Hogwarts... *** this story DOES contain some Weasley bashing (Ginny more than Ron) *** EWE

There are storm clouds swirling on the horizon, the nations are marching toward the inevitable...its been nearly three years and Uzumaki Naruto returns with the swell of the blood tide.

My response to pudgypudge's Jiongu challenge. Watch as Naruto is mentored by Kakuzu to become a powerful ninja and bounty hunter, and follow him as he discovers that his new life requires a payment in blood to live successfully. Jiongu!Naruto; Naruto/Fū. Sequels up.

Summary:With a Great Shinobi War just over the horizon and internal forces plotting his downfall, how will the Rokudaime Hokage lead Konoha to a new age of peace and prosperity? Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of it's characters though I wish I did

A seal had managed to defeat and imprison the Kyuubi no Kitsune, the strongest demon to ever exist. It was just ink on paper-or a stomach, as the case may be-and it held so much power… 'Yeah,' Naruto decided 'I gotta get me some of that.'

“Minato-kun, you said? A son?” Gin nodded his head, “very well Gin, tell me everything about this Naruto.”

Beginning during the Goblet of Fire, Harry looks to different friends for support after both Ron and Hermione refuse to believe that he did not put his name in the Goblet. Including one unexpected friend: Daphne Greengrass.

Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.

What if Yugito was younger, and if she met a certain other blonde before Akatsuki reached her? Would the fox and the cat get along? And would they become the most feared couple in all the ninja world? your going to have to read to answer these questions:P

Albus Dumbledore seeks the truth behind the boy that saved Hogwarts from the Heir of Slytherin. Meanwhile two Hogwarts students struggle to break free of the influence of Tom Riddle's diary and come to terms with the aftermath of the Chamber of Secrets.