AU The world can be forever changed by the simplest of choices. When Sakura takes a different path home one day after the Academy, Naruto gains a new goal: Protect his precious people. No matter the odds. No matter the cost. Konoha, what have you created?
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 55 - Words: 595,363 - Reviews: 1962 - Favs: 3,525 - Follows: 3,860 - Updated: 5/24/2018 - Published: 9/29/2014 - Naruto U., Sakura H., Hinata H., Haku