Writer's Note:

I own nothing! Want to give a shout out and acknowledgement to Ruffled Phoenix Feathers and their story "A Stranger in a Familiar Place" which served as the main inspiration for this story. Also want to plug in Marrei's "A Love in Time" who did a great job at fleshing out some of sexy TobixFemNaru interactions that also gave me spicy ideas. You can find both stories below. As you already know, this is a time travel story and a look into the "in between moments." In this story you will see my interpretation of Naruto's characterization as a woman, and as a woman growing into womanhood. Lots of exploration of grief, sex, drugs, alcohol, love, bonds, boundaries, emotions, romance, relationships, drama, trauma, choice, and BAGGAGE. "You get baggage and you get baggage and YOU get baggage" LOL.

It's going to get messy folks. There will be graphic language, violence, and lots and lots of sex some of the soft and fluffy variety and some of the nasty raw dogging variety. I might have the uncensored versions posted on A03 once I get my account set up but viewer discretion is advised and TRIGGER WARNING. Also, once we get more into the world building you'll get your questions answered about the technology and whatnot. Of course, shipping tags are: TobiramaXFemNaru vs. MadaraXFemNaru vs. SasukeXFemNaru. Also, if you find yourself frustrated at how confused Naru is please cut her some slack. From what I can tell without the help of hindsight and omnipresent narration she wouldn't know many of the things, context, and history that we as the audience know. And although Kurama is there to act as her guide I don't think he would have all the answers either. I also don't even think much of the information we know would have been public knowledge either so her academy history courses would only help a little bit. We're all just going to have to accompany our blonde darling as she stumbles, fumbles, and fucks around and finds out.

Still looking for someone who wants to read my drafts!

Please send me comments and messages (not begging but kind of begging), feedback and critique is welcomed but since I'm new at writing comments and encouragement would be nice to keep me going. If you want more let it be known!

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Journey to the Past Pt. 1

Naruto

Naruto had always been progressive-minded when it came to sex and her sexuality.

After all, she was an orphan who learned to be a woman mainly by herself, her Godmother was an alcoholic gambling addict who was vain enough to spend who knows what amount of chakra to maintain her triple Gs at age 60, and of course, her late Godfather Jiraiya was an internationally recognized porn and smut writer.

Naruto had hit puberty and started developing quite early because of all the unhealthy processed foods and ramen that made up the majority of her diet as a child (since no adult was there on a regular basis to teach her proper nutrition).

The only reason why she wasn't as big as Choji (although she was the curviest girl of her entire class) was because of her high metabolism and keeping up with an active lifestyle. This paired with her petite stature resulted in full, round, fleshy curves for days.

Hence she was accustomed to men undressing her with their eyes ever since she was 14; she wasn't one easily thrown off by the casual flirting or the male gaze.

But this was too much even for her.

First, the War Lord Madara Uchiha was giving her bedroom eyes and now THE Nidaime was licking his lips at her like they were about to re-enact a particular scene from the Make Out Tactics books that SHE wrote and edited.

She didn't bring this on herself, did she?

In these types of situations, people usually blamed the woman, claiming she had somehow led them on or encouraged the man's bad behavior.

Except this time these men were literal historical figures who died 50-100 years before she was born and was resurrected with the Edo Tensei.

So how could she have been responsible? She didn't do anything! Right? Right?!

The Nidaime and her still had their eyes glued to each other when another chakra signature appeared and snapped her out of it.

She went from staring into one set of red eyes to another set of red eyes.

Sasuke was there glaring back at her, turned to glare at the Nidaime, and then went back to glaring at her.

He had arrived on time to catch some of the awkward interaction between herself and the Nidaime and did not look happy. She turned her head back to the Nidaime who simply looked down on Sasuke with cold indifference and dismissal which only inflamed the 18-year-old man even more.

If the world wasn't literally about to end, she would have given the Nidaime a high-five for giving that asshole a taste of his own arrogant medicine. There were very few people that could humble that mighty Uchiha ego which only enabled him to walk around like he owned the place even more.

But Tobirama Senju was too skilled and a century too old to be intimidated by this boy attempting to shoot killer intent at him.

"What. Is. Going. On. Here?" Hissed Sasuke.

"The fuck would I know bastard, why you looking at me for!? " Naruto snapped back.

"Fucking Idiot. What did you do?" Sasuke's accusatory eyes narrowed in anger.

"Don't you dare talk to her that way brat, or would you like to know what the back of my hand tastes like this time around!"

Everyone turned to stare at Tobirama, shocked at his sudden intensity and hostility. What was going on here? Why was the resurrected Senju Prince (who had been dead for a century) threatening this 18-year-old on behalf of another 18-year-old he just met?

"Fuck you Senju, how about I show you why you should have stayed dead instead?" Sasuke's Mangekyo Sharingan was spinning so fast they threatened to break out of his eye sockets.

At the sound of such blatant disrespect by a younger man, the Senju nobleman stretched to his fullest muscular 6'0 height and threatened:

"You're the one who is going to die, you little Uchiha shit."

"OKAY EVERYONE BREAK IT UP!"

All eyes turned to face the owner of the voice.

"Tobirama, a word!" Growled the Shodaime who proceeded to grab his younger brother by the shoulders.

"Anija -"

"Stop."

The Shodaime had to physically separate his younger brother turning his back to the rest of the audience

Ever since their mother had died giving birth to their brother Karawama, Tobirama had always been the rational one reigning in his brothers and slapping sense into them when needed.

And despite his reputation as being one of the deadliest shinobi in the world, Tobirama was not an inherently violent man. He only took violent action when needed to accomplish the task and mission at hand - no more no less.

The only time Tobirama lost his calm demeanor was when something he loved was threatened. In those situations, he struck with the ferocity of a typhoon and the precision of lighting.

"Tobi. Focus on what we need to do. We'll see her soon."

Her.

Flickering his eyes over to Naruto one last time Hashirama could see the pain and longing in his brother's eyes. He was never the same since the day she left them. Although they had waited a lifetime to see her again, it broke both their hearts seeing no recognition in her eyes when she looked at them.

"Okay…Anija," the younger brother resigned with a slow exhale.

"He's here!"

Everyone froze as they felt a frenzied chakra approach them followed by a loud earthquake.

"I've been waiting for you HASHIRAMA!"

On the cliff edge above them Madara had landed to greet their army. He looked down on them with his gunbai behind him and legs stretched out to peer over the edge - the man was truly a fan of theatrics.

"I'll deal with you later!"

Hashirama shot back at Madara.

He learned long ago not to give in to his late friend's love for drama and sense of entitlement to (his) immediate attention.

"First I need to deal with the Ten-Tails."

Madara's eyes twitched at the public display of rejection. It was clear he was more excited to see Hashirama than Hashirama was to see him.

But it was fine, his primary objective was not Hashirama; it was Naruto.

His Sharingan zoomed onto the small blonde.

He couldn't help himself.

After almost 100 years he couldn't help but flaunt a bit. If he were less disciplined, he would have simply grabbed Naruto and run off the moment he laid eyes on her, so they could finally be alone together.

She looked tired, beaten down, and younger than the last time he saw her - but it was still his sun.

His.

The part of him that had NOT gone insane long ago felt what normal people would call "guilt."

He did not enjoy scaring her earlier. But he knew she would put up a fight, and she did.

He felt the raw power she had directed at him and could only smile as precious memories of her came back to him.

She looked so innocent, eyes wide in disbelief as her high energy wind chakra attack fizzled out in his hands - courtesy of his Rinnegan.

He did not enjoy scaring her but the sooner she realized that struggle was futile - the better.

The world saw him as a power-hungry tyrant who wanted to rule the world (which wouldn't be wrong). But he was simply a man who did not have issues using fear and violence if it meant accomplishing his goal of true peace. After Tsuki no Me was complete there would be no conflict, no pain, no suffering.

He would rule over this genjutsu world, and she would rule by his side as his queen.

His queen, his sun, his star.

His eyes soften as images of her and the moments they spent together came back to him.

"Let me give you our world together."

Almost as if the white-haired bastard heard his most intimate thoughts Tobirama stepped in front of Naruto obstructing Madara's line of sight - blocking her completely.

"You'll have her over my dead body."

Madara hissed.

"I'll make good on that promise Senju."

Kami had given him another chance; he would end this world's suffering and make her his in this lifetime for certain.

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Writer's Note: Short and sweet, more drama coming up, tell me what you think!