The eve after Kyuubi's attack, Konoha is low on strength. The council agrees to turn Naruto into a living weapon. But years later, after Sarutobi's death, will Konoha's weapon continue to defend it? Or will he poise his blade to carve out their throats?

Naruto is given a second chance to live his life from age 5 on. What will he do and how will his life be different? NaruSaku, Rating may change later.

While still an academy student, Uzumaki Naruto starts to learn the art of killing from a mysterious old man. His lessons will be paid for in blood, sweat, and tears. He will get much more than he had bargained for,

AU: Honestly, what were the odds of Uzumaki Naruto running into his only surviving relatives in the middle of the marketplace? Slim to none, right? Too bad the odds never mattered to the luckiest and most unfortunate genin in Konoha. [Not 367 Compliant]

Naruto's spirit is broken at a young age. Now he must rebuild himself, and with the help of Kyuubi and some others, he will do that. His goal? To become the greatest ninja in the world. All reviews welcome.

The Byakugan sees many things, but its possessors are not all seeing, and neither are those of the Sharingan. A blind man and his young Jinchuuriki brother will show them what real sight is. NaruHina.

AU Epic In a harsher world, Naruto grew under the careful guidance of the Sandaime. However, no one lives forever, and nothing is as it seems in the land where Ninja rule, where your greatest ally is often your most cunning enemy. No pairings yet.

After one final push over the edge, Naruto quits his team. Now, with a little help, Naruto is ready to prove himself. Is Kyuubi able to help him gain power,respect, and most of all, friends and family?

[Sword of Konoha]Naruto is a jinchuuriki who possesses the ultimate offense of wind. see as his progresses into the greatest asset of Konoha or it's cause of ruin. Pairing: NarutoxTayuyaxTemari [might develop into harem]

Uzumaki Naruto is exiled after brining the Uchiha back. Reunited with a childhood friend, the pair embark on a journey of discovery that will eventually bring them back to Konoha. NarutoHinata later chapters OCOC

What if Naruto was taken way from Konoha with Itachi?

What if there was something more to Naruto then bright blue eyes and smiles? What if beneath the façade, he kept hidden a secret almost as powerful as the kyuubi-no-kitsune? What if he had a kekkei genkai? What if it was the Sharingan? - Newly continued. Chapter 11 now posted.

For as long as he could remember, he could see the one others could not, was beaten, starved, stomped on and left for dead... [nonbiased critiques and reviews welcomed]

Trained by Kyuubi, seven year old Naruto already knows of his 'fate'. Which is why he vows to change it and use the power he gains to protect his precious people. Watch the birth of the new Shinku Arashi. [SakuNaruIno] [NaruSaku] [NaruIno] Enjoy!

When Naruto steals the Forbidden Scroll he learns more than Kage Bunshin. Watch as he discovers what it really means to be Hokage, and what he does to reach his dream. NaruxHina. Sasuke bashing along with slight Sakura bashing.

AU Fate can be a twisted thing, some only exist in hate. Sakura was one of those, a container of the most feared demon in history, hated by her village. Lost in the darkness, she tried to find a reason for living.

Many millenia ago, a warrior trained by the Gods themselves met his end, but his family lived on. Now, in the age of Shinobi, Uzumaki Naruto will discover a brother and with him, a legacy of power. Latest chapter rated M for language.

A depressed Naruto is kidnapped by Itachi. Akatsuki trains him and Gaara, who they also captured, into fearless weapons. Three years later, Naruto and Gaara return to Konoha to take the jounin exam, but what are Akatsuki's true intentions?

thousands of years ago, Sparta was a great military power, now it's long gone, ninja cover the world, Naruto discovers their power, and his lineage.

-Discontinued for now- Naruto get's sent back in time to when he was 12, only problem is, he is a genin when technically he is an Anbu. He is married to Hinata so Naru x Hina.

AU. Naruto is able, driven and a true ninja genius. What will he accomplish? What will he fail to accomplish? An intelligent, genjutsu wielding, quasi-super-but-try-it, leader Naruto epic. Features strategy, realistic combat and subterfuge. **Naruto/?**

Discontinued. After his training with Jiraiya is interrupted by an Akatsuki attack, Naruto makes a dangerous gamble with the Kyuubi in order to survive. AU after manga 238.

Realising that he is the Demon Fox, Naruto grows up plotting revenge against the very Village that sealed him. But when he finds his place amongst them, what is he to do? [Chapter 5b: Shattered Ocean]

After escaping tragic pasts, young Naruto, Gaara and Haku form an eccentric but powerful team and forever change Konoha. While confronting adversity and enemies they choose to transform a forlorn past into a bright future. AU Note: The story continues in a sequel! Harbinger, written by tigerowl.

What if Jiraiya leaves with a 5 year old Naruto for a long training journey? How will his life be different? Watch as Naruto experience harsh obstacles before finally becoming a legend.