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  1. Public Bookmark 52

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    The smoke has cleared, the dead are back to life thanks to Nagato, and a new dawn breaks over Konoha. Naruto Uzumaki, the once-ostracized prankster, stands bathed in the jubilant cheers of the villagers he just saved. They hoist him high, a sea of smiles and gratitude, celebrating his incredible victory over Pain. He made Kakashi-sensei proud, he made Iruka-sensei weep with joy, and he is, finally, their undisputed hero.

    Yet, as the shouts of "Naruto! Naruto! Naruto!" ring in his ears, a strange, cold knot tightens in his gut. He maintains a bright, unwavering smile, waving and laughing, but inside, a dissonant chord is struck.

    "Why... why do I feel like this?" he thinks, the volume of the cheers making his internal voice echo.

    "...I did it. I saved everyone. They're happy. I should be happy. "

    "This is everything I ever wanted, isn't it? The cheering... the recognition... I've waited for this my whole life."

    "So why does it taste like garbage dattebayo?....."

    "Why do I feel so... UNSATISFIED?"

    (Strictly Naruto x Hinata)

    (Note: A different take on Naruto's reaction for being celebrated as a hero after he saves the Konoha from Pain.)

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    07 Mar 2026

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    Dragon's fire is not so easily extinguished; when Zuko rediscovers a lost firebending technique, shifting flames can shift the world...

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    08 Oct 2025

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  3. Public Bookmark 49

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    Guruko, one of Kakashi's dogs, ends up staying with Naruto because of an injury. However, along the way he discovers it's Naruto who really needs the help. But what can a dog do?

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    20 Sep 2025

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    In the wake of Cedric Diggory's death, after another Dark Tournament in Japan, Koenma discovers problems in the Wizarding World. Who to send but his team, undercover and under false pretenses? New magic and new companionships, as the Reikai Tantei are set loose on Hogwarts.

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    07 Sep 2025

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    “I’m leaving.” Merlin says, because this situation already cost him his Duolingo streak, and he’s too tired to deal with Arthur when the food Gaius is serving him looks like it belongs on a list of war crimes committed by the Canadian soldiers.

    “Where to?” His mentor asks, and Merlin shrugs, before going to his room and packing his bag.

    “India. Gaius, I have decided I don’t give a damn, especially not when having to eat that bland food. I’ll be back in three months, make sure Arthur doesn’t die when I’m out.”

    “Merlin!” And maybe, if he was younger and didn’t travel back to the past last month, he would’ve actually cared about the ‘eyebrow of disapproval’.

     

    Or, a 1500yo Merlin gets zapped to the past during his vacation to Cuba. You’d think he’s happy to see Arthur again. He’s not.

    (Qpr Merthur people, read the tags)

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    18 Jun 2024

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