AU. The Uzumaki Clan was wiped out during the Third World War. Some of them managed to allow their children to escape such a fate. In particular, an Uzumaki woman with very close ties to the Hidden Mist village. Could her child grow up to make a difference? How does one's life turn out growing up in the Bloody Mist Village? Let's find out.

Behind the facade of a fool, there lies strategic genius, and unbreakable resolution. Madara Uchiha makes a visit in the night, and sparks Naruto's potential. An intelligent, cunning, and genius Naruto makes use of every advantage to fulfill his dreams. But when uncovered plots reveal more plots, where will his potential lead? [Starts from Canon]