Sometimes, all it takes is the right voice to help you realize the greatness within and conquer the painful evil without. Uzumaki Naruto's voice of promise just so happens to be his own... from the future. Warning: Lemons, Moral Ambiguity, Gray Area Decisions, Slow Build, and Harem. Naruto w/ Kurenai, Ino, Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Temari, Mabui, Samui, and Mei

A few AU elements, the Sandaime makes a proactive choice he never considered in cannon. He always knew the environment in Konoha was neglectful and destabilizing for Naruto. He decides to send the boy away with someone who can nurture him. As a result, a more worldly and competent Naruto returns to the leaf years later. His story begins in Konoha, think you know it? Think again.

Naruto's reaction to his isolation is different from canon. How will Konoha deal with a Seal Master Jinchuuriki with muted affect and a perverted streak a mile wide?

Danzo and his agents seek to subtly gain control of Konoha. Uzumaki Naruto's role in single-handedly defeating a fully-realized Bijū has made him a celebrity. The former pariah is now the Leaf's biggest hero. It is a perfect opportunity to create a puppet Hokage. The plan is nearly foolproof, except for one critical flaw: they underestimated Uzumaki Naruto! 5th-Hokage!Naruto

Some monsters are born, others are created, some redeem themselves, others have to be redeemed; but the worst monsters are those that were never monsters to begin with. A child's mind is a fragile thing; it will only take so much. The question is, what does it take to put back together?