In unity lies strength; each leaf is important or the beauty of the tree is lost. Some bonds, however, are difficult to forge and even harder to keep. The tide of blood nears, drums thunder, and three Genin stand tall as the world spirals into madness. [AU]

They say bonds make us stronger and help us grow but to protect those bonds some people have to take drastic measures. Follow Naruto as he grows up while being an older brother to the Jinchuriki, Naruto will have multiple lovers during the story featuring Shizune, Tsunade, Mei, Kurenai, Koyuki and many more however the final pairing will NarutoxFemale Itachix possibly Tsunade.