What if Iruka died the day Naruto stole the forbidden scroll? He finds that trust is not to be spared, and betrayal is to be expected. The life of a ninja isn't just being a hero of justice, and struggles await to challenge his morality. A world full of hatred and chaos, but he will take it all if it means he can save the ones he loves. (NaruIno, but not focused mainly on romance)
Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 51,165 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 331 - Updated: 7/28/2017 - Published: 11/30/2016 - Naruto U., Ino Y., Iruka U., Gai M.