I think that the author is going to have a different approach. Maybe we will get to see what goes on behind the scenes into the lives of people who work in the background. There are probably many controversies that are taken care of through divisions like the newly revived War division. A look inside those kinds of things may be what opens up the story to new plots and goes away from canon a bit.

 

Good move. Now when there's a post in the other thread, I'll know there's an update, instead of more fangirlism.

 

Mhm. Gracias.

 

Well, I read the latest installment and found it entertaining.

This story could very well be the best written Naruto fanfiction out there.

Having said that, I still don't have any idea where all of the hype is coming from.

The plot isn't particularly original nor are the overarching actions of many of the characters very logical.

Am I missing something?

 

The fic is excellent because he used the name I suggested.

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Well, actually I love this fic simply because it's very well written and features likeable Naruto. Good Naruto fics are so rare nowadays that every well written story will receive lots of adulation.

 

I'm not making any comparisons here.

This thing is supposed to be the best Naruto fic since... ever?

I just don't see it.

 

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. Howdy prefers logicalness (I know, it ain't a word), and others don't give a shit about logic, they just like action and characterization. I personally don't give a shit about logic... and I don't think that deep into the story. I don't particularly care why someone does what they do, only that they do it and it's written well.

 

I think that this story easily ranks among my favorites because the writing is exceptional, and the characters are well developed. Far too often, I think that people expect logical reasons for every move that every character makes, but this can't always happen. Not every person is driven as much by logic as by emotion. The action scenes in this are excellent, and the chapters are always an extremely fun read.

That said, I enjoy stories of all kinds. The only issue I have with people trying to apply a lot of logic to their stories is that emotion is lost, and if a story evokes no emotions, then it is simply boring to me. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their own opinions.

 

Logic is dependent on the context in which we dress these characters explicitly and implicitly. So what seems logical to one person may not seem logical to another.

It's like what's stated in one of the I, Robot stories: "Any belief is justifiable according to the postulates that you choose." Or the way I put it: "Anything is possible given the proper causes."

The plot concept may not be very original, but it's written in a refreshing style. But I think we all agree that this story is very well-written.

Both story and characterization flow well enough that the story seems logical to me. My pov: any logical inconsistencies (esp. against canon) are minute, and for most of us, the style sweeps us off into our imaginations that suspension of belief comes more easily.

Whether or not this is the best Naruto fic "since ever"... I reserve judgment. If people want to hype, let them hype. Besides, words that are so commonly thrown around (best, good, basically, essentially, actually) are symptomatic of the vaguery that the English language has "degenerated" to, by Orwellian standards. They don't merit my consideration, except when I'm considering their merit of my consideration

 

I actually think LT2000 ongoing Naruto fic is if not the best, at least tied with Georsama's Shinobi Wars story for the best fic in Naruto fandom. Don't get me wrong, I like Taliath's story a lot and it's one of the top stories I'm waiting to see finished, but I don't think it's as good as the aforementioned.

Oh and Howdy, while I like Houses of the Holy, I think your rinnegan!Naruto story could be more entertaining.

 

Good snippet. Are the ANBU captains going to OC? Can I make a pitch for Yuugao?


Just yesterday I reread this story. Its a good thing you updated today.

 

“All right, then.” Naruto glanced around. “After our meeting tomorrow, I’ll get in touch with Shikaku. In the mean time, I think it’s getting late. And I don’t know about you old men, but I’m a growing boy who needs his sleep.” He grinned cheekily.

You could also throw in there that, according to the recent manga chapters, he seems to hold a position akin to Head Jounin in Konoha.

 

Holy jesus, update?!


I had thought this one was abandoned. Good to see it up and running again, I hope it stays this way.

 

awesome! Thanks liath!

 

Why was this moved out of the WBA thread, exactly?

 

For the same reason all the other posts were moved... you make your comments here. This is the discussion thread. That is the fic thread.

 

That answer your question?

 

Ah, thanks for the heads up. I'd actually forgotten about the role of the Head Jounin. Although in this case, I suppose Head Jounin would be more Jiraiya's role as the actual division commander. I'll be sure to mix that term in though. Using canonical terms are always a plus in my book. ^^