Scenes unfold with a cinematic grace moments of hushed vulnerability giving way to thunderous emotion, leaving an imprint that lingers long after the final passage. Neither confined by genre nor bound by convention, this is a story that transcends, a journey that doesn’t just unfold but unravels , drawing the reader into a world at once distant and deeply intimate. It is not merely read it is felt, an experience to be carried, pondered, and revisited like a beloved relic of time itself.

A true let down, he does nearly nothing and even with Kurama inside him he never tries to talk. He doesn't try to get along with Hiruzen who is overly hostile for someone he still let's lead the premiere team of Konoha and be a jounin.

He is so lackluster as to be near pointless with going back, more so since he keeps smiling at threats instead of showing himself being possibly the strongest in the current world.

No one even had a spar to see if he was halfway decent or just a flare of his chakra.

In all yes the story took 4 years real time to get to the point of a let down since it was so badly planned, if planned at all. There are more issues but I honestly doubt you will try to fix this so there is no more point besides being needlessly harsh on a young person's most likely first story.

Well that was awful. What a let down.

A quietly powerful work that unfolds with emotional resonance and narrative confidence, this story draws the reader into a world both fantastical and deeply personal. Its strength lies not only in the compelling plot but in its unflinching exploration of trauma, connection , and identity. The writing moves with the rhythm of memory and revelation, balancing lyrical introspection with moments of raw, visceral tension. Scenes shift seamlessly between tenderness and unease, capturing the delicate balance between light and darkness that defines so much of the human experience. It lingers not just as a narrative, but as an echo of something truer beneath the surface.

Wow , this is absolutely incredible. The amount of detail and creativity here really stands out. I can tell you’ve put a lot of thought into everything from the character design and expressions to the overall composition and mood. It’s not just visually striking but also tells a story, which is something I really admire .

The way you’ve captured emotion, movement, and personality in your work is honestly next-level. It’s always inspiring to see creators who are so passionate about what they do. That passion really shows in every line and color choice. Whether this is part of a bigger project or just a standalone idea, it truly deserves more attention. Keep creating and sharing more. This kind of work adds so much to the creative community.

thank you for this chapter. I look forward to reading the next. I look forward to the trip, unless you're going to do a Time, skip to their destination. question is though, is he going to speak with kuruma before then? Or is kuruma his old self and hates all humans?. either way, I look forward to the next chapter

oh boy, I need this picture the explosion from her now

Thanks for the interesting chapter, i look forward to seeing how they use their new weapons. Not too fond of long drawn out training arcs either, best to have some tome skips.

I don't normally read first person stories, but this one has been quite interesting.

Immaculate description. Morbidly beautiful.

Bro, why 1st person pov, its annoying af to read!

Doing another reread in attempts to magically spawn a nee chapter

Definetly one of the best Naruto stories I've read. Good characterization, thought through and serious, very good dialogue. I would not mind less Mary Sue, explaining, and more plot however. Thank you for all your hard work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you continue it!

you have got to be fucking kidding me! what a winded and long-ass chapter all on such stupid and benign shit.

I appreciate your logic for a lot of the jutsu. If you are interested, I think another story (the mouse of konoha, [at least I think it was that one]) tackled the solid henge very well. In order for Naruto to be able to transform, he had to understand everything about what he was transforming into. So to transform into a fox, he had to completely understand biology. I thought it was a good limitation for an otherwise op jutsu.
Also, I had a question regarding Naruto’s relationship with Kushina. How are you circumventing the grandfather paradox? Is this a separate time stream? Not a huge deal, just curious. (Sorry for any bad grammar, I missed most of high school due to health.)