This is some peak optimism i aspire for lol

So I've been re-reading this and just wanted to say I still love this story so much and thanks for sharing it.

However, have you changed or removed some lines? I seem to recall Gaara talking about his uncle & Naruto going off about how screwed up Gaara's situation was which I really loved.

THE DISRESPECT! XD

"It's like watching Chihuahuas bark at each other,"

Thank you for your story T.T I've been looking for good stories exploribg Naruto's and Gaara's friendship and I've finally found it. Gaaara's development was simply perfect. Thank you!

I might have to look into this sequel of yours. I think I had this in my "to read" list for the longest and forgot cuz I only remember contents of the 1st chapter lol. I enjoyed this well enough, loved how casually you described Naruto overpowering a basic jutsu he needs no seals for to the point he was able to neutralize the enemy ANBU's lightening Dragon attack. Like...bruh. That's my kind of awesome. Be nice if Naruto ended up encouraging Gaara to actually train his body up. Was greatly disappointed in Lee at first tho. Like...he interfered with the mission of and attacked allies because he didn't like how they were doing their job? And then tried to escalate the problem he started by insisting they are enemies? I'm glad he made up for it later and apologized but that was pretty damn unyouthful of him. Refusing to listen to the good sense of Tenten and actually listen to his fellow Shinobi cuz he's itching for a fight.
Are the Sand gonna realize that Naruto is pretty damn good for the villages PR? Cuz I think Baki is realising it by now.

Lmao the old lady
And GO GAARA! BEAT THE STUPID OUTTA EVERYONE EXCEPT NARUTO BECAUSE NARUTO IS SECRETLY SMART AND IS JUST DUMB

Is she Chiyo's granddaughter?

Gaara’s like a cat.

I wonder why Kushina didnt stay in Konoha? Was the Kyuubi sealed in Naruto and she didnt like how he was treated? I cant imagine they would just let them go

Anyway I love that Naruto is wearing Gaara down.

Naruto is a useless underachiever. With no redeeming value. The end.

There. I just saved everyone 8 chapters of reading.

i just wanted to drop in and say i enjoyed this story immensely! i can’t imagine why anyone was complaining about Kurama, the way that you set up the AU was awesome in its own right. Naruto’s friendship with Gaara was all the more poignant and sweet without the shared demons; it really highlighted what everyone loves about Naruto which is his kind spirit : (i also have to commend you for coming back to rework a story after so long, that’s dedication hahah)

Wow, what an amazing story! I was so engrossed in this story I ended up binging it in a sitting haha. Your characters, though they have been changed by the fate of time, still hold the values and insight of their canon partners. And Naruto is delightfully compassionate, and his personality has been so well-written it fills me with joy.

And while some battles are over the top, I find that it has the charm of the battles in the manga itself! That suspension of belief you gain for Naruto as he gallantly faced shukaku head on had me cheering for him the entire time!

I do hope you continue this story one day! And thank you for writing it in the first place!

Great story!

good job so far

"I'll kill you last." I giggled so hard at that. I lobe the way you write Naruto amd Gaara. Very well done. Gonna keep reading and see what happens next. I just wanted to comment on the awesomeness of that last scene.