Without the Root the Great Tree would fall. In order for it to stand strong, changes must be made. Namikaze Naruto must battle for his own identity as he steps out of the shadows to bring the teachings of the Root to the very top. He has no room for weakness or hesitation. When you slit a man's throat in the name of the village, you do not falter. Even if it is your own.

At the very end Naruto is able to give Sasuke one final gift.

Hilarious letters written to the fans of Naruto based on the characters need to correct some improper information displayed through endless cliche tales written about them. Canon based world. Slight pairings mentioned. Enjoy.

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?

The Namikaze clan known for being cousins with the Uchiha clan. Though it has been ages since a Namikaze unlocked the Sharingan. Until one boy by the name of Naruto Namikaze. Read about his journey of life struggles as he becomes the Best Ninja he can be! Overlooked for his sister, which Minato believes to be the savior of the world. Sharingan-Mangekyō Sharingan - DONT OWN NARUTO

From Rokudaime Hokage to the Second coming of the Snake Sannin, from Kumo's Thunder God to the Water Demon of Uzushiogakure, the being known as The Eternal Sage has journeyed across an infinite number of realities and played an infinite number of roles. Now, he takes the place of Uzumaki Naruto and shakes the very heavens themselves. Note: this is not a serious fic...Godlike Naruto

What if Kushina was the great granddaughter of Mito Uzumaki and thus, Hashirama Senju? What would Naruto's life be like as a direct descendant of the first Hokage? And he inherited more than just the "Will of Fire" from Hashirama? With the blood of The Shodai flowing in his veins, How will Naruto's journey change? Let's find out.

The Raikage had a second target the night of the Hyuga Abduction, and Naruto was brought safely to Kumogakure. Upon arrival, he is gifted with a kekkai genkai in preparation for the birth of a new clan. Behold the power of To-Remu Yajuuki. NarutoxYugito

A timeline branches wildly away from its proper alignment. Many things change, and yet others stay exactly the same. A thousand years into the divergence, ten-year-old Hinata befriends Naruto. Complete.

Normally, I don't care about other people, but...there's something about that woman that makes it impossible for me to NOT think about her. Or her body. Geez, Kaa-chan always did warn me in her scrolls that Slayers don't exactly find mates like other people usually do...HEY! DON'T DIS THE TAIL, YOU SON OF A-! Rated M Strong!Foul-Mouthed!Foul-Tempered!Naruto NaruXAnko

Orochimaru didn't stop the fight at the Chuunin exams, wanting to see the potential of the young shinobi present. But he had no idea just what kind of effects his decision would have.

A small twist of fate made him aware of his heritage; unsealing the legacies his parents left behind. Graduating from the academy at age seven, he's well on his way. He found a kindred spirit in Uchiha Itachi, and his cousin Shisui's along for the ride. They're on the path to unsealing the legacy left by their ancestors, both the dark and the light. Next chap teaser in AO3.