Naruto has a big secret, he isn't the dead last he appears to be. But why would he show that before he is ready to deal with the stones the council loves placing in his way? The Sandaime, having opened his eyes will do his best to make sure that Konoha will retain the Will of Fire. Smart / Strong Naruto

Naruto dies in the VotE battle. But using a last resort, Kyuubi manages to revive him nearly three years later. But there's no way that he can return to his friends as himself. So, he returns... as someone else? WARNING: CHARACTER DEATH NaruSaku