Naruto [Naruto] Recommended Reading

This one is kind of a novel idea, YMMV

yandere fem-orochimaru

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[font=Verdana, Verdana, Arial]Perfection had been her guide and goal for years. And, now that it had been given life, she would bring the world to its knees to keep it safe.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,991 - Reviews: 169 - Favs: 355 - Follows: 424 - Updated: Feb 5 - Published: Jan 10 - Naruto U., Orochimaru[/font]
 

Shirotsume

Not The Goddamn @dmin
It's good, but it would be better if the author didn't clearly have a creepy waifu boner for fem!oro the entire time he was writing it.

You can just tell, and it's offputting.
 

Shirotsume

Not The Goddamn @dmin
Mercy
By: lirance
"He is expected to wipe noses and dry tears and teach arithmetic and geography and how to kill yourself silently and produce well-rounded, intelligent, promising murderers and attend a thousand funeral ceremonies." Iruka waits and watches after Sasuke leaves. It's too late anyway. It always was.
Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Angst - Iruka U., Sasuke U. - Words: 746 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 2 - Published: May 29, 2012 - Status: Complete - id: 8161896

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8161896/1/Mercy

Not amazing, but a neat idea and worth the half minute it'll take to read it for that alone.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
Shirotsume said:
Mercy
By: lirance
"He is expected to wipe noses and dry tears and teach arithmetic and geography and how to kill yourself silently and produce well-rounded, intelligent, promising murderers and attend a thousand funeral ceremonies." Iruka waits and watches after Sasuke leaves. It's too late anyway. It always was.
Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Angst - Iruka U., Sasuke U. - Words: 746 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 2 - Published: May 29, 2012 - Status: Complete - id: 8161896

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8161896/1/Mercy

Not amazing, but a neat idea and worth the half minute it'll take to read it for that alone.
This one is a great look into the mind of an experience ninja trying to teach his students to stay alive. Always liked this one.
 

AoMythology

Apparently a report-er
Shirotsume said:
Mercy
By: lirance
"He is expected to wipe noses and dry tears and teach arithmetic and geography and how to kill yourself silently and produce well-rounded, intelligent, promising murderers and attend a thousand funeral ceremonies." Iruka waits and watches after Sasuke leaves. It's too late anyway. It always was.
Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Angst - Iruka U., Sasuke U. - Words: 746 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 2 - Published: May 29, 2012 - Status: Complete - id: 8161896

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8161896/1/Mercy

Not amazing, but a neat idea and worth the half minute it'll take to read it for that alone.
It could have been amazing, but the author chose to have Iruka focus almost exclusively on Sasuke.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
The Sword of Stone by Ser Serendipity
Summary: A Not Sick Sidestory. With the destruction of Akatsuki, the fragile balance of the world's peace has slowly begun to tip. Now, with the Five Villages drawing closer to conflict, shinobi young and old have no choice but to understand their place: whether as people, soldiers, or mere tools.
 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12307390/1/Heliocentrism

Everyone sees the world differently. Namikaze Minato just sees the world a little more differently than usual. "It's not your chaotic evil alignment that's the problem, Orochimaru. It's just that if you really wanted to be Hokage, you shouldn't have made charisma your dump stat." (the Gamer!Minato AU you never knew you wanted)
Rated: Fiction T - English - Adventure/Friendship - [Minato N., Kushina U.] Kakashi H., Jiraiya - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,369 - Reviews: 129 - Favs: 672 - Follows: 867 - Updated: Jan 28 - Published: Jan 4 - id: 12307390

This is hilarious and makes a disgusting amount of sense. I also laughed hella loud during the second chapter.
 

sinewyk

Well-Known Member
Oh very nice, i've not been pumped up for a Naruto fic in a long time. This is excellent =D.

And Minato fits the bill exactly.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
folk music by hangmeuptodry
Summary: Post-Canon. Because Sakura is angry and she doesn't want to heal.

In which Sakura doesn't forget or forgive the crap Sasuke pulled. Well-written one-shot.
 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11431968/1/The-Legacy-of-the-Most-Unpredictable-Ninja
The Legacy of the Most Unpredictable Ninja by RekkingPride reviews
After checking up on a strange rift in space and time, Naruto ended up in a foreign land where new allies and enemies await. However, his wish to bring peace to his home still resonated...so he will do everything he can to return home, no matter what! 3 Crossovers mixed right, with a 4th on the way. A new narrative with believable characters! Strong!Naruto and mostly in-character!
Crossover - Naruto & High School DxD/??????D×D - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 45 - Words: 640,588 - Reviews: 2989 - Favs: 3,645 - Follows: 3,829 - Updated: Dec 21 - Published: Aug 7, 2015 - Naruto U.

A fun jaunt in one of the better written Naruto/High School DxD crossovers. Not a NINO and shows decent enough character development (Plus Gama-Tan!) Granted it has it's errors, but it is a fanfiction.

(P.S. is anybody else having issues with trying to post today?)
 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12438633/1/Within-Interest

"Don't lie to him" Shikamaru felt the need to say, "He's observant". Ino felt her nose rumple in disbelief. "Is he?" she frowned, wondering if the Nara was joking. "Since when?" "Since always." He paused. "Especially with things that catch his interest."
Rated: Fiction M - English - Adventure - Naruto U., Ino Y., Team Seven - Chapters: 8 - Words: 43,427 - Reviews: 867 - Favs: 3,287 - Follows: 4,322 - Updated: Feb 12 - Published: Apr 8, 2017 - id: 12438633

Interesting almost Savant-like Naruto. He's a pretty sweet orphan here. Also contains the trope of special solid henge.

One of the more interesting new Naruto fics I've read in a bit.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
BukkakeNoJutsu said:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12438633/1/Within-Interest

"Don't lie to him" Shikamaru felt the need to say, "He's observant". Ino felt her nose rumple in disbelief. "Is he?" she frowned, wondering if the Nara was joking. "Since when?" "Since always." He paused. "Especially with things that catch his interest."
Rated: Fiction M - English - Adventure - Naruto U., Ino Y., Team Seven - Chapters: 8 - Words: 43,427 - Reviews: 867 - Favs: 3,287 - Follows: 4,322 - Updated: Feb 12 - Published: Apr 8, 2017 - id: 12438633

Interesting almost Savant-like Naruto. He's a pretty sweet orphan here. Also contains the trope of special solid henge.

One of the more interesting new Naruto fics I've read in a bit.
Up to chapter 4 now. Enjoying this one; the story has an interesting hook, and some very neat/funny moments. Especially Tenten's dad joke in this chapter. :lol:
 
Since it's been a while since anyone has recommended any fics, I thought I'd give you guys some (possibly) new Naruto fics to read (admittedly, there are years of posts I haven't gone through yet, so I admittedly don't know if any of these have been recommended yet). Anyways, I recommend pretty much every Naruto fic by both TheBeardedOne and slythefoxx2. However, there are a couple in particular I'd like to highlight.

From TheBeardedOne:
Invisible Fox
Summary: An accident bestows a completely new Kekkai Genkai on an orphaned boy, a bloodline that nobody could have foreseen...
Review: A very well done "Want For a Nail" fic and a must read for those who like Naruto/Hinata fics. I would recommend it even if Naruto/Hianta isn't your thing. In this fic, a freak accident makes Naruto invisible. Because no one can see him any longer, he is mistaken for dead and a number of changes spiral from there. For instance, the Uchiha massacre never happens, so you can imagine the number of deviations from canon this story has. The fic is complete and ends just after the Chunin Exams.

Memories of Others
Summary: Sometimes a new technique can lead to new discoveries, new paths. A chance discovery lets Naruto learn that which he was never taught... Using the memories of others to aid his progress.
Review: Another "Want for a Nail" fic. Also, another well written Naruto/Hinta fic, another one that I honestly think even non-Naruto/Hinta shippers might like. This time, Naruto encounters Kurenai and Hinata after the Mizuki incident, but before team selections. Using Kage Bunshin while holding Hinata, Naruto manages to make a copy of her as well. From there, that one training session with Naruto and Hinata spiral into more, and leads to Naruto NOT joining Team 7, becoming an Independent Genin. This story does a good job world building, showing what happens to Academy graduates who do not pass their Secret Genin test given by their Jonin-Sensei. Because of Naruto's versatility, the skill sets of the other members of his peer group are similarly altered. One such alteration is Naruto and Ino becoming rival Trap Masters. Because of Naruto quitting Team 7 due to an honest misunderstanding, Kakashi's approach to training his team is also altered.

From slythefoxx2
Seals are Easy, People are Hard
Summary: Naruto's reaction to his isolation is different from canon. How will Konoha deal with a Seal Master Jinchuriki with a muted effect and a perverted streak a mile wide?
Review: Quite possibly my favorite Naruto fic period. Because of his stunted emotional growth, Naruto doesn't process emotions the same way most others do, nor does he always understand them. This is a Naruto whose character more based in logic. Given that description, you wouldn't expect this fic to be as funny as it is. Despite the massive amount of humor that can be found, this is a serious fic and not a crack!fic. This fic also has one of the most awesome Kakashi's ever, with him trying to guide Naruto down the path of the Gentleman Pervert, which is really the tip of the iceberg as far as the comedy goes. For the most part, this could be considered a Naruto/Harem fic, though none of Naruto's potential relationship partners are truly official yet. In fact, only two of them are actively chasing after him. Each of his potential paramours have gotten pretty good character development and ship tease throughout the fic, so it's not like the author is just throwing girls at Naruto.

The Dealiest Touch
Summary: He thought an uncontrollable power was his biggest problem. A group of S Rank Missing Ninja, A Demanding Mother Figure and a really confident Heiress would disagree.
Review: This is his newest fic and a really good one so far. Starts post-Time Skip, though massively AU. For instance, Naruto isn't actually a ninja, though he has gone through some training. Despite this, it's heavily implied that Naruto has met some of the people from the filler arcs and movies and helped them out. 5th Hokage Kakashi who acts like Naruto's big brother is pretty cool and Mama Bear!Tsunade is hilarious. Not a lot has happened yet, but based on my past experiences with this author, I expect good things from this fic. Given the divergent point, not to mention the summary, I suspect that this fic will be Naruto/Hinata.

A Snake's Obsession
Summary: It isn't Sasuke Orochimaru wants, but Naruto. And she'll do anything to get him...
Review: That's right, this is a Naruto/femOrochimaru fic. The pairing doesn't actually happen until post-Time Skip, but there is plenty of ground work laid out. The story starts during the 2nd Stage of the Chunin Exams as Orochimaru faces off against Team 8 and Shikamaru and Shino are forced to watch Naruto get his ass handed to him. As you can imagine, deviations from canon galore right from the offset. Fans of the 3rd Hokage might not like this fic. However, despite the fact that he comes off poorly, many of his actions do match what he'd done in canon and fit his personality, so even though he is, for all intents and purposes, the main villain of this fic, he is not actually bashed in any way. He is just a victim of his own poor choices- something many characters (Jiraiya, Tsunade and Kakashi in particular) try and try again to point out to him. All in all, despite his good intention, this fic showcases that in some ways, Hiruzen and Orochimaru aren't all that different.
 
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AoMythology

Apparently a report-er
The first line does not inspire confidence.
By the time Uzumaki Naruto had turned five years old, he had come to realize that a good majority of the people in his village hated him.
But I'll give it a shot.
 
Oni_Rinku mentioned in the Harry Potter thread that he had been in the mood for "fluff" so I thought I'd oblige him in this thread as well.

Reluctant Fangirling and Other Seductions by Madrigal-in-training
Summary: It was probably the strangest proposition he'd ever received. "I'm sorry about this, but I've decded to become your fangirl." "My fangirl?" "Yes, and I think it's only fair to warn you beforehand.
Review: fem!Naruto, Naruko/Shishui pairing. No Kyuubi Attack and no Uchiha Massacre. I can admit to being very skeptical about this fic when I first decided to read it, but I'm glad I did. This fic features Naruko, daughter of the 4th Hokage, who isn't boy crazy like the other girls in her class, but decides to have a "crush" on a older guy in order to not only fit in with the other girls in her class but to also not have to break her friendships over a rivalry about a boy. Spans several years of interactions, where the two involved start out as acquaintances with little in common to friends to the possiblity of something more in the future.

Courting Uzumaki by Madrigal-in-training
Summary: Or why Minato Namikaze started learning Fuinjutsu.
Review: A One-shot fic that takes place back during the academy days of Minato and Kushina that could only be described as adorable.
 
Here's some more fics I'm reading/have read.

Four Teams by Racke
Summary: The Genin 12 all graduated in the same year; thus, they were all separated into different teams. Sakura is professional, Hinata wears sunglasses, Ino is NOT crushing, Tenten battles Konoha's insanity and Kiba hates everyone.
Review: From the person who gave us Allure Immune Harry and Escapologist Harry (both of which have been recommended in the Harry Potter thread) comes this fic. It's not so much a true fic as it is a collection of scenes spanning several years, where Teams Gai, Kakashi, Asuma and Kurenai all graduated the same year. Almost none of the genin/jonin combinations from canon happen, except for Gai/Lee, Kakashi/Sasuke and Asuma/Choji. This is a fun fic that spans pre and post Time Skip Eras and ends up being much lighter than canon to the point that the 4th Great Shinobi War doesn't even happen. The Highlights of this fic include Team 7 (Sasuke, Kiba and Neji) planning out Kakashi and Tora's assassinations, Hinata and Tenten united against the "POWER OF YOUTH", the adorableness that is the progression of Naruto and Ino's relationship and Sakura not being useless.

Flower Shop Romance by Yojimbra
Summary: Naruto gets a part time job at the Yamanaka flower shop, much to Ino's annoyance. However, will working with her fellow blonde open up new paths in life?
Review: A Naruto/Ino fic (obviously), where each chapter is themed (and titled) after a flower in some way. The character development that Ino and Sakura get in this fic is probably the absolute best part of it. Spans from Naruto and Ino's academy days to post-4th Great Shinobi War and even includes a Christmas Episode (titled "Mistletoe").

Misstep in the Right Direction by Solvdrage
Summary: It was just a simple good luck wish. This innocent moment created a connection between two lonely children years before destiny intended. This unintended new connection will change the course of history.
Review: A Naruto/Hinata fic. As a result of random happenstance, the two become friends and Naruto's crush on Sakura doesn't happen. Amongst many other changes this brings are Naruto being more studious, Hinata being branded with the Caged Bird Seal and Naruto, Sasuke and Hinata passing the graduation exam a year early. This results in Team Gai being formed with Naruto, Hinata and Rock Lee and Kakashi failing Sasuke and Neji and them getting sent back to the academy. Tenten also ends up getting sent back by her prospective jonin sensei, Ibiki (through no fault of her own). Sadly, this fic is slow to update and hasn't been updated in roughly a year, leaving off during Team Gai's first Chunin Exam in Kusa (where Naruto, Hinata and Lee meet Karin). Still, this is a good read despite that fact.

Mystery of the Whirlpool by Slizzah
Summary: Tsunade POV. Naruto travels to the past. One-Shot.
Review: Tsunade/Naruto. I read this one despite the bare bones summary. It's actually better than you'd think it would be. The story is told from Tsunade's perspective as she tries to unravel the mystery that is Uzumaki Naruto, the mysterious "Savior of Whirlpool" who prevented said village from being annihilated, sparking the 2nd Great Shinobi War. The fic is pretty much Tsunade's commentary at different points in time as Naruto confuses her, irritates her, surprises her and even makes her fall in love with him as he strives to prevent the 3rd (and 4th) Great Shinobi War from even happening. Probably the most poignant parts of the fic is when Tsunade strives to save Naruto's life after an ambush nearly killed off his Genin Squad (which contains Nawaki) and the utter sense of betrayal Tsunade feels after Naruto informs her he is from the future and that they lost the 4th Great Shinobi War. Still, I am a sucker for happy endings and this one had a good one.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
Mystery of the Whirlpool is a great fic. So is Team Four. Seconding their recommendations.
 
A Teacher's Glory by Larry Huss
Summary: "Zest to Over-achieve" marks Team 7's entry into the Ninja world. Kakashi teaches lessons better than he imagines.
Review: Likely already rec'd, but I think it's worth another look. A nice little "Want for a Nail" fic that showcases what could have happened if Team 7 had worked together during the Bell Test and killed Kakashi. Team 7 (less charitably called Team Killer) gains Anko as a jonin sensei and has a much different introduction into the world of ninja than they otherwise would have had. Larry Huss finds a good mix of drama and humor in this tale that covers from the "Bell Test" to the "Chunin Exams" with the final arc being a unique Konoha-Oto War. A complete fic and a sequel would have been in the works, unfortunately, Larry Huss's death put an end to that. Still, this was a very good read that shows the characters with very real strengths and flaws and that not everything is black & white.

Senju Returned by TheBeardedOne
Summary: Sequel to "Senju Ruto". The youngest son of Tsunade has started his journey into becoming the best Shinobi he can be, aided by a powerful teacher and his childhood friend.
Review: This was a sequel that I felt was as good as the original. A Naruto/Hinata fic that takes off where the previous one ended- covering their first several months as Genin of Team 7, along with Sasuke, under Sarutobi Hiruzen. In fact, it's all but stated that Naruto, Hinata and Sasuke are intended to become Neo Sannin given Naruto's parentage (both biological and adopted), not to mention Hinata's close association with the Senju Clan and the fact that Sasuke is the younger brother of the 5th Hokage, Uchiha Itachi. A nice touch in this fic was completely unique arc wherein Team 7, along with Fuu- the Jinchuriki of Chomei- help Taki deal with an invasion from Iwa. The fic ends just after the Chunin Exams and I am hoping he eventually goes forward with the the series with a third installment, but the author has stated that he has no such plans at this time.

The Losers (Rewrite) by Dragon6
Summary: It only takes one person to change history. What if a simple act of kindness creates four of the best friends in Konoha's history?
Review: The simple act of Kiba inviting Naruto over for dinner during their academy days leads to Naruto, Kiba, Shikamaru and Choji becoming much better friends and each becoming more skilled and more powerful than they were in canon. Naruto isn't the idiot he was in canon, Shikamaru isn't quite the slacker, Choji has more of a spine and Kiba's brash arrogance is tempered quite a bit. Of course, not everything is sunshine and daisies. For instance, while the Team dynamic for Team 7 is more volatile than it was in canon, the same goes for Team 10 (who is generally the most solid team in most fanfics), as Shikamaru and Ino do NOT get along.
 

seitora

Well-Known Member
Kurama Sensei

Kurama is sent back in time to right after he was released from Obito's Sharingan. He lashes out, and kills Naruto's parents once again without thinking. With no additional time, Minato is forced to seal the full Kurama inside of Naruto. Kurama decides to make up for his mistake in the only way he knows how. With a lot of complaining.
Not really top-quality plot, but the writing is decent (outside of the whole 'kit' that I've come to hate). Kurama mentors Naruto from a young age.
 
Kurama Sensei



Not really top-quality plot, but the writing is decent (outside of the whole 'kit' that I've come to hate). Kurama mentors Naruto from a young age.
Just pretend it says Kid, that's usually how I stomach it.
 
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