When Naruto is only ten years old, before graduating from the Academy, he stumbles upon a mysterious man who exudes power, charisma—and fury. That man is none other than the Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze, brought back by forces unknown. But this is not the same man Konoha remembers. Confused by the state of the world and betrayed by what his village has become, Minato sets out to change everything—starting with his son.
As the nations feel the ripple of the Yellow Flash’s return, loyalties are tested, truths are unearthed, and destinies rewritten. Naruto, caught between the legacy of his father and the dreams of his own, must navigate a world on the brink of upheaval.
Meanwhile, an unexpected bond with a quiet girl named Hinata begins to grow, offering Naruto a glimpse of the love and acceptance he's never known.
additional Tags:
Time-travel / Resurrection
Powerful!Naruto (development arc)
Morally grey Minato
Political intrigue in the Hidden Villages
Slow-burn NaruHina
Canon divergence starting pre-Academy graduation