Sometimes a technique can lead to new discoveries, new paths. A chance discovery lets Naruto learn that which he was never taught... using the memories of others to aid his progress.

What if Naruto had been selected for a different team? What if he'd had a different mentor? Who would guess the consequences would be so large?

Switching opponents with Shikamaru during the preliminary round before the third stage, leads to an opportunity for Naruto, one that starts to drastically change his course in life.

Sakura thought she was a capable kunoichi until she died in the Chuunin Exam. Now she's stuck in a loop, dying again and again while she struggles to understand her strange predicament. How hard can it be to pass one stupid test? Sakura/Naruto/Hinata

Meet Uzumaki Naruto, the number one prankster ninja. He lives in Konoha...and has a dark secret so large that NOBODY knows, not even Naruto.

Repost By DameWren : What would it be like if, instead of Jiraiya, Naruto went on a training trip with some one else? What if Hinata went with him? What would happen? The answer: life. See Preface for more info; Reposted in preperation for sequel

It's time for the Hyūga Heir to make a pilgrimage and only one ninja is up to the task. Uzumaki Naruto, the most unpredictable ninja ever.