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Do you hate Yaoi and dream of the day where every single Yaoi fic has been purged by the righteous flames of youth? Do you despise mary sues with a passionate burning youthful hatred? Tired of all the crapfics? Look no further! Fics contained here are of the finest quality, everything from well written fluff fics to dark Naruto fics are found in here. Only fanfics that have been screened by yours truly will be accepted. PS: Recommendations are welcomed! Good stories are so hard to find these days. |
Naruto: Ouroboros by maneyan reviews
AU: In the toss of a coin destiny is changed. Instead of a demon's might the power of science is born. Read on as Naruto the scientist, son of Minato, apprentice of Orochimaru, brother to the Kyuubi's jinchuuruki live out his days. Now M-rated.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 33 - Words: 312,620 - Reviews: 3057 - Favs: 4,714 - Follows: 3,656 - Updated: 6/23/2015 - Published: 9/26/2011 - Naruto U., Mei T. - Complete
Patriot's Dawn by Dr. Snakes MD reviews
Uzumaki Naruto was born to be a shinobi. He was supposed to be a killer; a protector of unparalleled skill. His lineage and the demon in his gut ensured that. In canon, his growth was stunted. In here, he had a reason to be strong. He has to survive. AU.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 216,363 - Reviews: 3268 - Favs: 8,899 - Follows: 8,630 - Updated: 3/26 - Published: 10/31/2010 - Naruto U. - Complete
The Red Calm by ANOVA Normal reviews
Post invasion. Nagato does not resurrect the dead. With Konoha weak, Iwa scheming and Kiri rising, the 5 Nations are on the brink of war. Naruto must fight through conspiracy, betrayal and the Akatsuki to preserve peace and maybe find peace himself.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,709 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 192 - Updated: 1/31/2013 - Published: 2/12/2012 - Naruto U.
In the Dying Fire's Light by Secondsons reviews
When Team Namikaze failed their mission to destroy Kannabi Bridge, there was only a matter of time before the Village Hidden in the Leaves would fall. The question was no longer what they should do to win the war, but rather: how should they ensure the continued survival of even a shred of their village? Massively AU!
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Tragedy - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,093 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 11 - Published: 6/23/2012
The Scorpion's Sting by Wandering the Arid Sea reviews
AU. Orochimaru's 'resignation' from the Akatsuki and the resulting fallout is more intense than in canon, resulting in chance meeting between Sasori and a young Naruto in a changing world.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 72,028 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 432 - Follows: 463 - Updated: 12/21/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Naruto U.
The Battle Never Ends by Kenchi618 reviews
Taught from a young age to fight for his village, Naruto thought he knew what combat was all about. In the chaotic world he now finds himself in it won't take long for him to find out that he has absolutely no idea. There are no heroes on the battlefield.
Crossover - Metal Gear & Naruto - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 33 - Words: 386,714 - Reviews: 1946 - Favs: 2,342 - Follows: 1,932 - Updated: 10/28/2017 - Published: 5/30/2011 - Naruto U.
One Hundred Weeks by Aaron Nowack reviews
In less than two years, Orochimaru will have what he desires, and Uchiha Sasuke will be lost forever. In less than two years, Naruto and Sakura will have to be ready to save him. Sequel to One Hundred Days.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 74,417 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 256 - Updated: 7/14/2011 - Published: 4/26/2011 - Naruto U., Sakura H.
One Hundred Days by Aaron Nowack reviews
Naruto leaves on his three year training trip, and Sakura begins the struggle to improve herself. How much will they have changed when they meet again in one hundred days?
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 395,571 - Reviews: 628 - Favs: 1,062 - Follows: 540 - Updated: 4/1/2008 - Published: 11/16/2005 - Naruto U., Sakura H. - Complete
The Untraveled Path by Sapphire-Raindrop reviews
Minato Namikaze was certain that he would be sacrificing himself for his village. That was his duty as the Fourth Hokage. But what if his plan to sacrifice himself and seal the Kyuubi inside his newborn son had been altered? Nothing would be the same.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 40,650 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 9/23/2011 - Published: 7/10/2010
What's New, Naruto? by knuckz reviews
Uzumaki Naruto was not kicked out of Konoha; he left of his own accord. Not enough money, and no health or dental coverage? It was a bad job, really. Swearing and mature themes. Strong!Naruto.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 97,384 - Reviews: 703 - Favs: 1,605 - Follows: 1,497 - Updated: 4/3/2017 - Published: 6/17/2009 - Naruto U.
New Blood: Saeki by JFalcon reviews
Emperor Orochimaru controls the five Great Nations. Practicing ninja arts is outlawed, surviving ninja are hunted by the new Sound Five. Taiki thought he was a normal little boy until he overhears his parents talk with an outlaw. A "New Blood" story.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,512 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/6/2009 - Complete
The Hokage's Will by Airheaded dude reviews
The aftermath of Pain’s attack left Tsunade in comatose, Danzo's plot of becoming Hokage is thwarted by Naruto himself. With the doubts that the Lord of Fire has placed on Danzo, Naruto is suddenly left inheriting the mantle of Hokage before the Summit.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 122,798 - Reviews: 1773 - Favs: 4,511 - Follows: 3,809 - Updated: 6/27/2010 - Published: 10/12/2009 - Naruto U.
Stain by LT2000 reviews
Bereft of acknowledgement, bereft of friendship. Uzumaki Naruto treads alone down a dark and desperate road, and has no intention of ever looking back.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 30,225 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 642 - Follows: 655 - Updated: 7/24/2010 - Published: 8/9/2009 - Naruto U.
Nin Tech by Irritus185 reviews
Long ago the world was full of amazing technology, things ninja could only dream of. For centuries this ancient art was lost. That is until a nosy blonde found it in a dusty tome. Now he follows in their footsteps – those of a mad scientist.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 134,778 - Reviews: 1329 - Favs: 3,861 - Follows: 3,364 - Updated: 9/26/2010 - Published: 12/15/2008 - Naruto U., Tenten
The Rinnegan: Gods Eyes by Nova12 reviews
The most powerful of the three great eye techniques. Revered by civilians and shinobi alike the Rinnegan was said to have the power to make or destroy worlds. It was up to the destined child to decide. Would it be the redeemer or destroyer of ninja life?
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 60,564 - Reviews: 448 - Favs: 1,141 - Follows: 1,123 - Updated: 12/13/2009 - Published: 4/12/2009 - Naruto U.
Come Full Circle by knuckz reviews
They knew that Uzumaki Naruto was destined for greatness, but this was getting ridiculous. When Naruto takes the Yondaime's fuuinjutsu to unimaginable levels. Formerly known as 'Furuenjin'. Indefinite hiatus.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 81,822 - Reviews: 687 - Favs: 1,896 - Follows: 1,938 - Updated: 8/16/2010 - Published: 6/28/2008 - Naruto U.
Mirrored Images by shizune reviews
In an act of desperation, Naruto attempts to send his teammate back to the past to change things. He botches it, and now a Sakura from a world where Konoha was ruled by Orochimaru and then Itachi is surprised to find herself 12 and in a different world.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 34,505 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 1/24/2010 - Published: 5/29/2009 - Sakura H., Naruto U.
Diary of a Madman: Memoirs of a Nukenin by Bloodreaver Alpha reviews
Uchiha Itachi.Missing Nin, Akatsuki member, mass murderer.He has power, and a lot of it.But after an encounter with the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, he begins to wonder what the point of it all is.What good is power if you've no good reason to use it? NaruxYugito
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 83,584 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 496 - Follows: 439 - Updated: 5/25/2012 - Published: 2/8/2008 - Itachi U.
Foreign Affairs by Amrun reviews
It's easier to die for a country than to live for it. When faced with war, what wouldn't you compromise? NarutoTemari, NaruTema on a technicality.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 46,335 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 354 - Follows: 474 - Updated: 12/9/2009 - Published: 4/28/2009 - Naruto U., Temari
Naruto: An Alternative Canon by Andrew Joshua Talon reviews
Snippets for an alternate take on the Naruto-verse.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,547 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 12/18/2010 - Published: 10/16/2008 - Naruto U.
Two Flames Dance by Andrew Joshua Talon reviews
Love was not the only emotion that could easily be likened to a flame. Mikoto found this fascinating as well..." R&R
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Family/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,094 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 9 - Published: 6/7/2009 - Mikoto U. - Complete
Regrets and Consequences by Sneaky-fox reviews
A look into the life of Naruto and the Yondaime, had he survived the sealing along with his wife. Some things once given up can never be reclaimed. One shot
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,563 - Reviews: 195 - Favs: 603 - Follows: 311 - Published: 3/8/2009 - Naruto U., Minato N. - Complete
Seal Shatter by Quill of Molliemon reviews
AU/AR, mid-Chuunin Exams on. Orochimaru fails to seal the Kyuubi's chakra in the Forest of Death. Naruto interferes with Sasuke's curse mark. And what's wrong with the Hokage? Read and review, please!
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 36 - Words: 125,834 - Reviews: 2282 - Favs: 4,416 - Follows: 1,848 - Updated: 9/28/2009 - Published: 4/24/2009 - [Minato N., Kushina U.] Naruto U. - Complete
Zenko by ToBetasered reviews
Naruto has a secret little helper, how does he fare with aid from the world of spirits. A Naruto fanfic with a bit of Spirited Away...
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,437 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 4/22/2009 - Published: 4/15/2009 - Naruto U.
The Indirect Approach by The Sh33p reviews
On the eve of the Chuunin Exams, during his training with Jiraiya, Uzumaki Naruto is going to learn the hard way that some enemies just can't be beaten without use of a more... Indirect approach...
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 34,850 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 399 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 9/20/2005 - Published: 9/2/2005 - Naruto U. - Complete