Stories by livezinshadowz

AU. When Utakata discovers that Yagura's being manipulated by Akatsuki, he flees the Hidden Mist with the goal to save himself and his only friend. His solution? Find the other Jinchūriki and convince them to join his fight. But the Jinchūriki have more baggage than just the Bijū they contain, and if they can't create a cohesive unit from broken recluses, they may all be dead.

Character study. An accidental meeting brings Zetsu into Naruto's life as his tutor. With Zetsu trying to sway Naruto to his own philosophy of "the only one you can rely on is yourself", Naruto discovers that the world isn't as black and white as his tutor is, that there are at least two sides to every story, and that he has a lot to learn. Hinted NaruIno and NaruTen; grey!Naruto

The mission is the kindling and their argument the spark that starts a fire between them. But Naruto's only ever been in love with one girl, and the decision to welcome the newly-ignited flames that consume his head and heart is a strange and confusing one. Two-shot, NaruIno

A collection of varying plot ideas and concepts. First chapter: Obito's plans didn't stop just because he was beaten by the Fourth Hokage. He would see vengeance upon Konoha. Which is how Kisame ends up taking care of a fledgling Naruto in the Hidden Mist.

One-shot, sequel to "The Cost of Living" and "Checkmate". Kakuzu's decision and actions leave a window of opportunity for Naruto and the rest of Akatsuki to make a play...the last one, they hope. Strike hard and strike fast, or the opponent might be able to find a way to recover and push back.

One-shot, set during timeskip. Shino is used to being able to find anybody, given time. Now he's playing a game with a more skilled opponent, but neither are really playing to win. Shino/Fū.

Ash is challenged by a mysterious woman to go on a quest and capture the Legendary Pokemon of each region, but unbeknownst to him, there's an evil conspiracy lurking in the background, interfering with his goal. Follow Ash, Misty, and Brock as they travel through the regions to try and complete this journey. Pokeshipping

One-shot, "The Cost of Living" sequel. In a world where Pein's ideal of peace is a tentative thing overseen by Naruto, Kakuzu mulls over his life's work and what his next move should be. When he's given a second opportunity to instruct a young mind, Kakuzu makes a decision that surprises even him, the repercussions of which are bound to have long-lasting effects for the world.

When a young Ino tries to use the Shintenshin for the first time on Naruto, something goes wrong and the two find themselves temporarily stuck in the other's body. A series of moments depicting the evolution of their relationship, from acquaintances to friends to something more, all by crossing that metaphorical line created when a boy and a girl forge a bond. Naruto/Ino

Set during Hoenn. Sometimes the best things in life are disguised, hidden from view even though they should be obvious. Ash discovers this the hard way when he runs into Misty in Hoenn...only she's working for Team Aqua. In his quest to find the truth, Ash learns a bit more than he thought he would, about both Misty and himself. Pokeshipping

My response to pudgypudge's Jiongu challenge. Watch as Naruto is mentored by Kakuzu to become a powerful ninja and bounty hunter, and follow him as he discovers that his new life requires a payment in blood to live successfully. Jiongu!Naruto; Naruto/Fū. Sequels up.

Ash didn't realize that accepting the position of Frontier Brain meant he'd have to deal with trying to impress a crowd of people. Luckily, Anabel's around to bolster his confidence. One-shot, Abilityshipping

Side-story to "Journey of Legends". Years ago, Ash Ketchum saved Sabrina from herself, teaching her a valuable lesson. Now, she seeks to repay the debt she feels she owes him...if only she could figure out how to do so. One-shot, one-sided Deathshipping