Amazing fic, though I'm not sure what part of it was cliche.

I must say I enjoyed it, finished it in under two days actually.

I really love the interaction between them all, it's kinda ironic, how in cannon Konoha flourished, but the majority of the kids had a horrific childhood, and here it's pretty much vice versa.

I loved the lesson descriptions, very inventive and believeable. It was so awesome when they showed their observational skills, and I really can't stress enough how much I love their closeness and team work. Iruka is always awesome and you've done him more justice than cannon here.

I laughed my ass off at the scene where Kakashi thought he was a special gennin. XD

Also the "April Fools" special was hilarious!

As for constructive critisism, well, it would definately help with the reading experience if scene changes were more pronounced. I know has a habit of removing spaces and some symbles, but if you put in letters to divide space like a small bunch of big O's or X's and then space, it'll be a lot easier to navigate. :P

Lastly I have one question to a thing that slightly confused me.

At one point Ino talked to a guy in the lunch hall who I thought was Chouji, and he told her about Shikamaru's escape. But they didn't seem to know eachother, and when they left, it was stated that each knew what the other didn't.

So my question is, was it Chouji and they were just acting for the sake of appearances, or was it some other guy, who was just random?

Anyway awesome story, it's going straight to my faves.

Now I'm off to continue with the equally awesome sequal.

Have a great day.

Awesome story I can't wait to read the sequal. I really loved the role Iruka played.

Every time I read this story I always laugh my ass off when Ino tells her dad "Daddy, you might want to stay inside on Sunday, okay? There's kind of going to be a war. Loveyou-gottogo-bye!" It's just so funny. Well there are many other equally hilarious parts but I like Ino and that part always sticks with me no matter how many times I read this story.

And yes. I have read this story more than once.

Cheers!

Simply put...this story was amazing. Words can not describe how wonderful this plot was. It was so interesting and in the last two chapters I was nearly bouncing in my seat from how excited I was over this! Tears were in my eyes at the end cause...fuck this was fantastic!

Well done you!

This story... is marvelous. I've probably said all this before but it bears saying again. This is one of the absolute best stories I have read. Your writing style is incredible, deceptively simple but with so much in each chapter. And there is such great balance between the dark and the light. No one could claim that Danzo's rule was anything short of monstrous, and there is a palpable pall of despair throughout the story when it touches on Konoha, yet there are such bright patches of wonder and joy and happiness. And that beautiful moment of awe when Naruto says, "We did it, didn't we, Sensei?" and that just sums up the whole story.

I'm sure there's more I could think of to say but I'm still recovering from the delighted laughter and happy spinning around the room necessitated by this story. Thank you for writing it. It is truly amazing. I've read quite a few stories that make me want to be a better person but yours... yours lights the will of fire in your readers and not just your characters. Thank you again. And please, keep writing.

*Is speechless in awe* squeeee

really enjoyable, thank you. w

though i was kinda wondering what happened to Sasuke when he met up with his mom and dad, seeing as Itachi would have probably murdered his father at the first sign of agression XD

You know, while I was reading chapter 34, I was squealing (like a fangirl). That's right, I was squealing. You made me squeal! XD It was just so awesome and cool and down right bloody fantabulous! And every single time I read something awesome like the cool hyuugas and the hives of aburumes, I squeal and clap my hands wildly. It was that awesome. And I kept that happy feeling waaaay after I finished reading. YAYYYYY! I Love your fic! XD Happy endings for everyone! Except Danzo.

Awesome story, loved it all the way through.

I cannot even begin to describe how brilliant this story is. The plot, the characters, and the way you capture emotion are all amazing. I hope you are proud of this story, because you deserve to be. Thank you for writing it.

OMG, that was amazing. I read it soo quick. I'm going to get my partner to read this. We're both Narutards, but she does not get fan fiction. She will love this.

This was brilliant. Original. Well written. I wish there was more stories similar to it. Definately reading the sequel.

Man i love "Awesome Iruka" Stories. Good read.

"Kakashi wished it could be true, but there was simply no one left in Konoha with both the power and the will to stand up to Danzo."

Yay, Iruka for Hokage! (He's an academy instructor... he's gotta know 10 techniques... :) )

I absolutley LOVED your story! For once, I finally understand why evil people laugh when their plans go right-ever single time the Sanctuary's plans succeeded, I burst out in levil laughter...not at their success, bit with it ( if that mKes any sense)! Easily best AU of this cli he I've seen in a LONG time :)