Naruko and Itachi are best friends, attending the same University. Full summary inside. Starts out as onesided NaruxIta but is eventually NaruxSasu. Some NaruxKiba but very brief, blink and you'd miss it, same with NaruxGaa and NaruxShika in later chapters :D Warnings: mention of drug and alcohol abuse

Naruto returns from an extended four year training trip with Jiraiya. The Akatsuki have nearly completed their preparations and the Fourth Shinobi War is almost upon them. Naruto's return to Kohona brings some shocks, for both him and his friends. How powerful has Naruto become over the four years and is it enough? Strong Naruto Naru/Saku pairing