I've been reading this for a while, every break that I get to do it -I'm a mother of three, not enough time for me if you get my meaning. ;p

But I've couldn't help to leave you a review. (Please excuse my English, it's been a while and I'm a bit rusty.) I agree with you when you say that Naruto has to be an idiot; you can't change too much when you "go back in time". It would be weird and cause suspicions if Naruto suddenly acquired great abilities, powerful jutsus or just simply kicked Sasuke ass. Besides, things have to take the same course it took the first time around. It didn't turn out badly except for Sasuke leaving and that is the only thing he's trying to change.

You're absolutely right about the way you're taking this story. This is an awesome fic and I'm really enjoying it. It's been a while since a found such a great fic. Thanks for sharing it.

Wow. My head actually gave me a situation almost identical to the one that really happened. Well, Kakashi didn't swear, but I was really close!

I'm psychic!

Print this story out, put it in a rocket, and send it to Uranus. I'm sure the alien life forms would love to read it. Even if they couldn't read English, its awesomeness would transcend the language barrier.

This story is so epicly awesome it deserves its name carved on the moon.

When Kakashi says that Naruto can see the future, my head came up with something like this.

Kakashi: Now tell me. How do you do it?

Naruto: (nervous) do what?

K: See the future. Don't play dumb. You know things you couldn't possibly know. You can do things well beyond a genin level. So how?

N: (throws back head) HAHAHA! I can't see the future, though you aren't too far off the mark. What is the deal with me is not what you seem to think.

K: then how?

N: (laughs more) I can't see the future; I'm from it!

K: WTF &$ ? :$& glowworm &?$ ?

Yeah. My head is screwed, nd yet I am a straight A student. Impossible much?

You are great at writing!

This is a good time travel Naruto story so far. While I've seen the same or similar premise used before, time travel makes for interesting stories when done correctly. All of the characters are staying true to their canon selves, which is a huge bonus in my opinion.

Naruto's intelligence level is just fine. Even with a lifetime of experience he's still Naruto (and since I like Naruto that's a good thing). You could make a case for him applying shadow clone spam being put to good use helping with mental things. e.g. He could've gotten used to his old body quicker, or he could've made 50 of 'em and had them all brainstorm about what Hinata might be mad about.

Not wanting to change the past also makes perfect sense so far. A lot of what happened up through the exam was quite lucky for Naruto in hindsight. Even if it turns out to be an impossible task to keep everything the same as before, he'd have to learn that the hard way (which it looks like he just did).

I do think he should be devoting a significant amount of time to training though. Orochimaru is just around the corner and the Hokage's death and Sasuke's seal are definitely two events that he'd want to prevent. Being stronger, even if it's just training his old body or helping his teammates power up or something would be at the top of my to-do list.

As a side note which doesn't really affect the plot - how is Hinata's future husband from the main branch? If Neji's father was put in the branch family just for being born 2nd it would seem that the main branch is very selective. i.e. If you're not going to be the clan head one day you're put in the branch family. I may be wrong, but I thought I'd bring it up.

Looking forward to more.

Your story is starting out really annoying. He's weak again, and acting extremely retarded. Not very promising for the rest of your story.

I know it must seem odd that I am reviewing the story after it has been completed several years ago, but I wanted you to know that the Naruto you portray in this story is incredibly believable, especially with him being truly older than what everyone else believes him to be. I also find him and your thoughts about him smart because as you said, why fix something when it does not need to be fixed. I can only hope that this review may brighten your day even if it is not by much.

this story sucks big time

your tory plain suks here so bad i aint reading more to see if it get better its terrible boring and naruto has to be the dumbest 35 (did you say) year old ever whats worse is it's too unrealitic because he should be smart not a genius but smart and experienced but you just eem to have washed it away

i dont expect answers but here are questions

why is naruto not even 10% smarter

why doesn't he realise that if things stay the same nothing will change thats like obvious i know i dont like how it turned out the firt time but lets try and make it happen again duy :P

i smarterrer now but still suck as a ninja as much as back then and like kakashis fingers up my bum

seriously either naruto shouldnt har reached his position or you really write a crappy story

Im just finding your story. For two chapters, its awsome, and funny so far. I actually found the sequal to this and saw that I was about a couple hundred thousand words behind and decided to check it out for the hell of it. Im glad I did. I have not watched the show, or read the manga since the end of the Pain arc, but I am looking forward to getting into it again.

I truly hate people who do what you have done. You write a good story that is long and comprehensive. But when the time comes to end it, you can't do it and instead persist to torture the main characters and the readers beyond belief. Inevitably leading to a sequel that is never equally good and never completed. Countless fanfiction authors do the same mistake and it is always equally frustrating and annoying. People should learn when enough is enough, stories must conclude. Usually I give people a thank you for writing in my reviews, but in your case I'll leave an I wish you'd never written it instead.

I don't know what is your idea for this fic, but i hope you can manage to get Naruto to understand that this is not a genjutsu. It is getting kind of annoying. And i just can't stand to see Hinata get hurt like that, especially by Naruto...

Interesting story, though I can't say I'm really into it. I liked the way he thought that the whole thing was a genjutsu at the beginning. I can't really believe in the ongoing clumsiness; Naruto would just create 1000 clones and practice running around and sparring for a few hours and then be comfortable in his smaller body.

Hinata was quiet for a long time, staring out the window, her eyes wandering casually from the stars in the sky to the lamps lining the streets and then back up to the stars. "A childish dream that I held onto for far too long, I fear, Naruto-sama" she replied with a smile that tried to hid the tears building in her eyes. "If… if it was possible, there wouldn't be a reason for me to say it out loud anyway…"

You mean to say even the future Naruto hadn't figured Hinata had a crush on him...seriously how is that possible? You make him out to be so responsible, able to read peoples mind through body language and also able to manipulate people and he can't see the reason for Hinata turning red every time she sees him...it's simply impossible.

Great fic