The Kyuubi Chakra was split into two halves and sealed into Naruto's sisters, the Yang into Erza, and the Yin into Mito. But there was another being there that night, and three possible hosts. Minato was able to survive the sealing by changing the seal at the last minute, not realizing his mistake until years later. First six chapters adopted from Jinx777.

A few small changes can make a world of difference. Knowledge given at the beginning of ones can career can turn a hopeless loser into a shinobi of strength and skill. Differences in a history that have long since passed can create a totally different outcome from what we might expect. This is the story of Naruto Uzumaki. This is the tail of these small shifts in life.

Re-write of the Blue-Eyed Fox. As Naruto begins his three year training period, Jiraiya invites an unexpected person along for the ride. Follow them as they embark together for three years, and try not to kill one another. Smarter/stronger Naruto. Rated M for a good reason. Darker plot. No Harem. Good Itachi/Sasuke eventually.

When Naruto is given a gift considered legendary even in a world where walking on water is a daily occurrence for some, will it lead him on a path towards peace or will the consequences of said gift leave a hole in his heart too large to fill?

Harry personally experience the purpose and extent of having a Family for the first time when he saves Ginny in the Chamber of Secrets, and an odd connection is formed between them.

One life changing decision early in Naruto's life has startling consequences further down the line. What changes? What cannot be changed?