Hello there and thanks for taking a moment to come and look over my Headcanons for my AU portrayal of Uzumaki Naruto! Please note the information here is provided as a supplement for understanding my writing for the muse, alterations in his character and backstory, and to collect my own thoughts as they come. Some may be altered by role-plays while others are from what I imagine. The information here is likely to be updated more over time.

H e a d c a n o n s   for  A U   

1. Naruto was raised outside of the village by his godfather, Jiraiya, as a means to protect him from the political machination of the village and the hatred which would assail him. This was not without some conflict as both Danzo and Sarutobi tried to convince the Sannin to leave Naruto in the village. It is said the conflict reminded everyone why the Gama-Sennin could have become Hokage if he desired; thus he ended up getting his way.

2. During the earliest part of his life, Naruto was mostly under the care of Ma and Pa Toads since Jiraiya had little to no experience about raising children. Thus he has a few eccentric behaviors when it comes to eating or finding the natural world something he connects to. He considers Ma and Pa his 'grandparents' and Jiraiya more like a father figure.

3. Naruto's shinobi training started earlier and was guided properly since he had one of the most legenadry ninjas and his mentors guiding him since birth. Because he did not have the sabatoge of the village educational system, Naruto is a much more competent and well-rounded shinobi and sage. His specialty comes in ninjutsu, tracking, and espionage. At the age of 12 he was trained in the secret of the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu for training purposes.

4. Naruto began learning the concepts of Senjutsu from a young age; being shown to have even greater talent than Jiraiya did at his age. Because of this he was able to achieve a psuedo-sage mode at the age of 7; by the age of 13 he was able to create the methodology of using clones to gather senjutsu chakra for his attacks. This was taught to him knowing that Akatsuki was coming after him by Jiraiya, who wanted to prepare his godson for all that he would face from each update from their Spy (Itachi). Naruto would create a 'complete' sage mode during rp.

5. Naruto was told about his parents when he was 6, and has decided to honor their memory by striving to become Hokage and help their dreams and goals live on...while looking for the peace and hope that Jiraiya had always told him he believed people to could find together. 

6.The first time Naruto summoned Gamabunta was by accident while Jiraiya was peeping at some girls in a spring...needless to say it ended up with the Sannin getting beaten up, Naruto being blamed, but a proud godfather. 

7.He met Tsunade at age 10 in a similar situation to canon while traveling with Jiraiya. After she disrespected the Hokages--especially knowing his father and mother's sacrifice--he stood up to the Busty Sannin where they had a similar arrangement about learning the Rasengan. During this moment they were attacked by Akatsuki for the first time--which was really Itachi's way of giving Jiraiya some information--where he unleashed the rasengan as Kisame was about to finish the Hokage off...and got shaved by the blade horrifically afterward. The rest is history--when the Sannin came to save his life and acknowledge him as the future Hokage. Naruto's been like a little brother and Son to her...but...he's always perving on her and Shizune like Jiraiya. She came back to the leaf after this point where she took Sakura (Spring Blossom) as a Disciple.

8. Naruto has traveled the world during his travels with Jiraiya once he became eight in order to see the world and learn more. During this time Naruto was introduced to Jiraiya's agents since he would inherit the spy network; thus he is privy to some secrets others might not be aware of. 

9.Naruto inherited Jiraiya's perversion. Part of it came from proof-reading the books he originally thought were boring, but being happy to spend time with his godfather. Overtime he began to really take a genuine interest in women, but also applied it as a means for people to underestimate him so they wouldn't take him seriously. He is pervy but a gallant and chivalrous spirit like Jiraiya. Those who only see him as an idiot or perve...will regret that they fell for what he wants them to see.

10.Because of his circumstances, he would only the visit the village periodically over those years until it was time for his genin exam (at 15-16). Naruto had his first thing of Ichiraku ramen there as a treat from Jiraiya where he met the old man and his daughter Ayame. It became a place of great warmth; especially when those who recognized him saw him with such dark eyes.

11.When Naruto was 12 he came along and found Iruka battling a fellow shinobi whom had stolen the Forbidden Scroll, and intervened when he was about to be killed. The ninja tried to rattle him about the Kyuubi but Naruto already knew and gave a speech that had opened Iruka's eyes about the child he saw, hated, and now...was saved by. After that encounter, Iruka would buy him ramen whenever he came to town...and tried desperately to correct his perverted behavior to no avail. Iruka's Big-Head no Jutsu scares Naruto though.

12. During his visits periodically, he would come across Hinata Hyuga in moments of her depression and treat the girl to a bright smile and ramen. He would try to cheer her up. Encourage her and even spar with her helping her with her studies before having to leave again. The last time she saw him before he returned was when he was 12.

13.Naruto writes a very successful book series called Passion Blossom Tales, that comically has outsold Jiraiya's books. And co-authors with his godfather from time to time.

14.Jiraiya made sure Minato and Kushina's inheritance would be set aside for Naruto when he came back to the village, much to the annoyance of Danzo and the elders whom sought to use those properties and funds for their own ends. Thus Naruto is pretty financially stable and has his own home.

15.Naruto has a habit of asking women to model for his books, trying to get them on a date, or complimenting their body. Part of him does it legitimately. Another part to keep up appearances; however, what throws him off are women who can RARELY see the real and kind person behind the perversion. Usually those are the type that can make him truly flustered.

16.Because he knows the truth of Itachi's circumstances, he wants to find a way to clear his name and bring him back to the village. This leads to him trying to be more friendly to Sasuke when they meet...but the Duck-Butt just rubs him the wrong way. Still, later the two become close rivals, brothers, and enemies all at the same time.

17.Naruto has a three-section staff he got after watching Sarutobi fight once, and has since taken very well to the weapon when not uses toad-taijutsu or his ninjutsu. 

18. Naruto has been communicating with the Kyuubi since a young age. At this point he calls him his freeloading Furball, but has...always wondered why such pained hatred always floods from him. They have a mutual agreement to assist each other for their survival, but Naruto has always been interested in learning more about him much to Kurama's surprise. There is animosity but a bedgrudging respect between the two that will grow over time.

19. Naruto peeks on Pyrrha Nikos periodically when she changes or bathes like he does other friends, but cannot find it in his heart to write her as a reference in his adult novels. Instead he uses her references in a personal book series he keeps to himself about their friendship. Never intends to show that to the cinnabun or ANYONE for that matter.



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