Minato Namikaze was the legend of Konoha, the hero who died for his people and for his beliefs. What led to this sacrifice? What are the trials he had to face in his own time? A Minato and Kushina fanfic, following canon

It's been three years since Naruto's training with Jiraiya began. He's finally back home but, as Akatsuki and Orochimaru begin their move, will he be able to protect his precious people? Or will he change under the pressure? Sequel to Naruto: A New Path.

Before there was a Legend, there was a Hero. Before there was a Hero, there was a Man. Before there was a Man, there was a Boy. The life story of Minato Namikaze, the future Yondaime Hokage of Konoha.

It's hard to find wholehearted connections in life. Bonds that never break. Relationships that stumble and crash but still come together again, smoothing over the fractures and breaks and becoming sturdier. It's hard to love someone, with so many different types of love. Even so, when faced with trouble, one can never give up hope for a better life with their precious ones.