#naruto fanfic rec
Edo Tensei
by Asteroid_Duck
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The HPSC is doing what?” Present Mic asked Nedzu incredulously.
Nedzu’s smile was tense. “The HPSC is concerned about the recent attack at the USJ and are choosing to intervene. A student of theirs will be transferring into Class 1-A in order to watch for a potential traitor in the school.”
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Or, Hatake Kakashi is reincarnated into bnha with a quirk that makes even All for One look like child’s play. And in his eyes, anyone in UA could be the traitor he’s looking for.
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New fic rec!
This is only one chapter so far, but all of Asteroid_Duck’s works are pretty great (I recomend checking out some their other works as well!) and the concept for this one hooked my interest pretty hard, so I feel confident in giving this one five stars even for how little I’ve seen of it so far. And don’t worry, in my experience this author usually updates pretty regularly.
I’ve always been dying for a ‘protagonist can summon Naruto ninja edo tensei style’ fic set in MHA, and the fact that the protag is Kakashi makes it instantly ten times better. I can’t wait to see where it goes…
This is another good one with a kind of similar premise, but it’s also a fanfic of a fanfic, so keep that in mind!
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Link to Part 2 here!
***Time Travel***
backslide by blackkat COMPLETE
This was one of my first time travel fanfics… and my first slash fanfic as well. But blackkat is incredibly talented with her writing, and I find myself unable to find a flaw in any of her fics! She has great skill in characterization and fluff, as well as plot. I also recommend Stormborn, reverse, Snake in the Grass, Wolf at the Door, and, really, all her fics. But those are my favorites!
A Wrinkle in Time by rightforlife ABANDONED
Just an epic fic. Naruto, Shikamaru, and Lee go back in time and they are epic. I love their relationship in here! I guess you could consider them all OP, but I found it fun that way… The fic is abandoned though, sadly.
It’s For a Good Cause, I Swear! By Sarah1281 COMPLETE
A hilarious fanfic, where Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura go back in time and fixes a lot of things in a hilarious way. I really love how they deal with Orochimaru lol
Team Tensai and Mangekyo Sharingan by Wingwyrm COMPLETE
Team 7 goes back in time and find themselves to be kids! They’re both awesome, though Mangekyo Sharingan is a little darker than Team Tensai, due to talks of child rape.
Thicker Than Blood by EmptySurface ABANDONED
Sasuke and Naruto go back in time, though they come back as kids. Their relationship in here is really sweet and I really wish the story would be continued…
Time and Again by KyLewin COMPLETE (with a sequel)
A really good fanfic. Naruto at first thinks he’s in a genjutsu, which is a little unique. It was very well written.
The Lives Worth Saving by cyywsaphyre ABANDONED
Awesome fic! And unique in that Naruto goes back in his physical body and the way he deals with Hizashi is really awesome.
Begging for Forgiveness by Freezing Rain WIP?
This is Kakashi-centric and incredibly hard on the heart because KAKASHI and he is just so messed up. I love his relationship with his ninken in here though.
Just the Usual Habits by mapplepie ONE-SHOT
Kakashi-centric and incredibly heart-wrenching. But really well written.
Unwanted Trip by Solara Myles ONGOING
One of my absolute favorites! Team 7 is sent back in time and they’re, obviously, kick ass. They’re relationship with Kakashi is amazing in here. Also, the author’s plot is very unique compared to other time travels, imo, and it’s just well done.
Parallels by QuestofDreams COMPLETE
This is more of a dimensional-travel thing, also SNS. It’s pretty good though! The Yondaime is in here, though I think this was written before it was revealed that the Yondaime was Minato.
Silent Guardians by FallenQueen2 COMPLETE
Naruto and Shikamaru go back in time to fix stuff. They fix stuff epically, of course.
Steal My Thunder God by Nauro
Naruto experiments with the Hiraishin and finds himself on the night of his birth… and mistaken for Minato. It’s a pretty unique idea, though I think the fic is abandoned.
Into the Future by ichilover3
SNS fanfic! Sasuke and Naruto go into the future and find their future selves in a relationship. It’s a lot of smut/fluff, but it’s cute and funny. Not much for plot though, since the focus is on the pairing.
Yet, mad I am not by Erisah Mae ONGOING
Itachi-centric. He dies and finds himself in the past of another dimension. It’s a pretty awesome fanfic, and I really like Itachi in here!
Escape Artist by Fiorea POSSIBLY ABANDONED?
MinaNaru. It’s a really good fanfic, and it made me like the pairing cause of the way it’s done. Naruto has a lot of issues he has to go through in here, and Minato helps him. They have a very cute relationship, which starts off as friends with Minato hinting interest and Naruto being his lovely oblivious self. But it’s super cute and very well done. Really hope it’s not abandoned.
History has its eyes on you by tasalmalin COMPLETE
Kakashi-centric! It’s a five-part series, and it really explores Kakashi’s mental state very well. The whole series is well done and does justice to Kakashi’s character.
A snake among the leaves by blackkat COMPLETE
Orochimaru goes back in time and he brilliantly fixes stuff, much to the suspicion of everyone haha.
Hush by Xov ABANDONED
ItaNaru. Naruto goes back in time, but it seems to be another dimension. Naruto tries to fix stuff, but he realizes he really can’t because of it being a whole other dimension and all. Minato is alive in here and Naruto has PTSD.
Tampering with Time by Palaserece ONGOING
REALLY good and one of my absolute favorites! Minato goes back in time, but as a sort of reincarnation. The fic is well-written, really long and still updating, and it’s really awesome because of the characterizations!
Stumble by writer168 ONGOING (nearly complete)
Sakura and Sasori go back in time! Sakura is epic in here and Sasori is hilarious. There are also other characters go back in time but I won’t spoil it! Sakura has serious trauma in here. The characters are all well done and I love her frienship with Kakashi! (I’m a total Kakashi fan… if it isn’t obvious by now…)
Blind Stars of Fortune by 100demons ONGOING
Kakashi goes back in time and into his 20 year old self! Well-written and awesome plot! I just love Kakashi.
Walking Backwards on a Tightrope by Lithos Maitreya
Really good fic! A lot of people go back in time, including Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, and Shino. It’s well-written and interesting in its twists.
Shinobi Rules by Squishfie
One of the few fem!Naruto fics I enjoyed… mostly cause it’s KakaNaru lol. But Naruto goes back in time and becomes a student under Minato. It’s a cute story, imo.
***Gen Fics and Self-Inserts***
Naruto Hatake by Agent-G COMPLETE
I really like the idea of Kakashi adopting Naruto and kind of wish he had, even though I understand he couldn’t (mentally). Just a really cute fic with a good plot.
Dreaming of Sunshine by Silver Queen ONGOING
One of my first self-insert fanfics and one of the best. It made me fall in love with the Nara Clan. Just INCREDIBLY well-written with amazing plot lines.
Sakura by Darkpetal16 COMPLETE
A SI where the person finds herself in Sakura. Hilarious and the character’s pretty awesome. Good plot too.
Déjà vu no Jutsu by Vixen Tail COMPLETE
Really well-written SI, set before/during Third Shinobi war. I like Minato in here :) Really, all the characters in here. Also chibi!Kakashi is adorable.
Naruto: Myoushuu no Fuuin by May Wren ABANDONED
A what-if fic. What if Naruto was a seal master at a young age? Really well written and pretty awesome! :D
The Prodigy Namikaze by SoulReaperCrewe
Features Kushina and Minato alive. Does have Naruto neglected at a young age by them though… But, otherwise, a really great fic. I think Naruto is a little OP in here, and slightly OOC sometimes, but I still enjoyed the fic and it has an interesting pairing.
Unplanned Paternity by TwinTrouble ABANDONED…?
Another fic where Kakashi takes care of chibi!Naruto! It’s one of my favorites and just really well-written and pretty long too.
Broken by azfaerydust COMPLETE with a sequel!
An angsty and fluffly Kakashi adopts Naruto fic. The author characterizes Naruto and Kakshi well, since they both are very traumatized in this fic. It’s just adorable because Kakashi is overprotective and ahh! One of my favorites and I’ve reread it way too many times!
Of Harrowed Hearts by Sable_Scribe ONGOING
REALLY amazing and one of my favorites! Naruto and Team 7 is awesome in here, and Kurama is also amazing. The story updates weekly (as of now) and it’s super satisfying and I love the plot.
Tuna Fish and Red-Splattered Pages by Pitch Black Magpie ONGOING
I really love Team 7 in here. Naruto and Sasuke’s frienship is pretty awesome as well. Naruto’s character is very… unique too. I like the supernatural side of the story too, though I guess it seems slightly crack-y. I like the view Naruto has of the Uchiha as well.
A Political Perspective by VJ Riddle
Kakashi creates an epic Team 7. Really wish this had happened in canon tbh.
The Somewhat Cracked mind of Uchiha Itachi by Kereea
Hilarious! I really love Itachi in here and, really, everyone.
Blood Sings by Fireun Feather ONGOING
Naruto is a half-demon in here. I like Minato and Naruto in here and their father-son relationship.
Chiaroscuro by boomvroomshroom
Shikamaru-centric! I really enjoy the plot.
***Pairing fics***
(mostly slash fanfics… you have been warned)
~SNS
(A lot of these fics are dark with fluff mixed in… because I can’t see SNS being totally fluffy. It doesn’t really fit in with how I see them. They’re both messed up people, Sasuke more evidently.)
Sound of Dreams by zrina COMPLETE
Really, really love this one because it features an amazing plot, is super long, and I love the characterizations of Naruto and Sasuke. This is a NaruSasu fic and really well-written.
A World of Truth by luchia COMPLETE
Enjoyed this one because it’s in Sasuke’s POV and I liked how his character was done in here. It shows he’s very human, but not irredeemable.
Hopeless Wanderer by dawnstruck (series)
Super dark but really delicious. Sasuke takes Naruto with him when he defects and wow… it’s really good! Their relationship is very codependent, which, in reality, they are based on canon imo. I like the idea of Naruto and Sasuke leaving Konoha together tbh.
Post-Traumatic by IsolaVirtuosa COMPLETE
Really long and incredibly dark at times. Sasuke is really messed up in here and Naruto isn’t altogether sane himself. Their relationship is very messed-up, but the ending is satisfying after that roller-coaster of a journey.
All In by Narutos Mother (momhuey) COMPLETE
The second half of the story is VERY dark, but Sasuke is super sweet in here. Slight Sakura-bashing? She’s the villain of the story in here.
Lost on the Road of Life by shherie (series)
Cute story (it’s the first in a very cute series anyways), but Sasuke and Naruto do have issues getting into a relationship. Naruto is determined in here though and Sasuke is his bastard self in the first story, though absolutely adorable in the rest of the series. Hachi, the sequel after a series of one-shots, is really good too!
Titanic by meowstelle ONE-SHOT
In Itachi’s POV and an AU. But I found it really hilarious.
Breaking him down by IvvyMoon COMPLETE
Another dark fic, because Sasuke is an utter bastard at the beginning, though he redeems himself.
Healing the Broken by KizuKatana COMPLETE
Dark and angsty, but their characters are done well. Great ending and plot.
An Invincible Summer by ShanaStoryteller COMPLETE
Naruto is gender-fluid in here, but WOW is it done well! The whole story is absolutely amazing and I didn’t want it to end!
Phoenix Rising by Kai_Maciel
This isn’t really SNS, because Naruto ends up raising Sasuke (you have to read it to find out why), but I really like the relationship because chibi!Sasuke is adorable and Naruto as a father should be this way, not the way he is to Boruto.
For Brothers Share This Bond by bluedemon92 COMPLETE
Okay, this is the definition of dark and angsty. It’s really hard to read sometimes because of the issues… but it’s more Itachi-centric, with SNS. But it has a unique plot and is well-written. Also KakaIta and KisaIta.
The sun within me by fangirlandiknowit ONGOING
Sasuke and Naruto find themselves in another dimension (from the movie Road to Ninja) and the plot is interesting.
~KakaNaru
(One of my OTPs, nbd)
A ninja must see underneath the underneath by Blooregard89 COMPLETE
KakaNaru and their frienship-to-romance is cute.
Things Just Ain’t the Same Any Time the Hunter Gets Captured by the Game by barspoon COMPLETE
ONE OF MY FAVORITES. She does the relationship REALLY well and it’s just amazing.
Konoha’s Orange by purplefox COMPLETE
Good plot and it’s interesting, that’s for sure. I like that there’s a bit of dimension travel in here and I like the relationship. Kakashi is the one who’s oblivious in here, which is pretty funny.
A Safe Haven by Red_Hot_Holly_Berries ONGOING
I like the plot in here and I really look forward to the rest!
When You Look Me in The Eyes by blueicequeen ONE-SHOT
REALLY like this one! A long one-shot and their relationship is super well done. Especially since it’s just a one-shot!
Fifteen Million Ryo by Riya3 COMPLETE
An interesting plot idea and I like how the relationship comes about. It’s also funny and the side story with Sakura and Sai is done well.
(If you have other KakaNaru fics, I’d really, really love you if you’d let me know. There aren’t enough in the world…)
~Other Pairings
Break to Breathe by Okami Rayne COMPLETE (series)
ShikaNeji! Interesting plot and the characterization is well done, to say the least.
Hyakumensou by Agni ABANDONED?
ItaNaru! I like the idea of an arranged marriage and I like how the relationship progresses. Though Itachi could be considered slightly OOC, but I still enjoyed it.
Dimension by YukiwaFuru ABANDONED…
NaruMina… short, but I really enjoyed Naruto in here. The relationship was only a friendship, from what is written.
Walk the road of life by LasySwitch COMPLETE
KakaObi. A soulmate AU and it’s cute.
Stalker by SweetDreamsAreMadeOfNaruto ONESHOT
A dark ObiKaka.
Kiss and Run by SweetDreamsAreMadeOfNaruto ONESHOT
Cute KakaObi!
It’s Just That Any One of Us is Half Without Another One is You by Branch COMPLETE
This is largely Gen and takes the original Naruto plot and fleshes it out and gives a lot more justice to the plot. It ends up being SakuSasuNaru.
In Bond and Blood by thehoyden ONESHOT
KakaIru. One of the few KakaIru’s I enjoyed!
A Set-up For A Romantic Comedy by sleepyjeesh COMPLETE
KakaObi! Super cute and I like Obito in here!
Surrender by triste ONESHOT
Dark ItaNaru! Interesting idea though.
Your heart is a weapeon the size of your first by blackkat
ZabuNaru (rare pairing). It’s well done because blackkat somehow makes any pairing work!
Another reincarnation story by HeavenOnFire COMPLETE
KisaIta. Itachi is reincarnated, as well as Kisame. It’s a nice story with a good plot.
The Grey Crayon by checkerbloom COMPLETE
MinaKaka. Chibi!Naruto is super adorable! The whole story is cute.
The Way Things Are by Aini COMPLETE
ShikaNeji. It’s a cute story and I like the pairing :)
