#hiiraeth

I can't choose just one author; I am far too indecisive and find it to be very easy to love things with my whole being. And I haven't yet had the chance to do too much reading; but I'll list five of my favorite Naruto writers (and even that is very difficult). They are: @blackkatmagic (blackkat), @hii-raeth (Hiiraeth), @keepyourpantsongohan (ao3 link), @sloaners (beetlebee), and tomorrowsrain.

I couldn't pick just one. And there are some implied romantic relationships between characters, but they're either not expressly stated or the main focus of the story. Sorry if I got it wrong though.

Against the Grain by @keepyourpantsongohan

It is a fascinating character study of Tenzo, Kakashi, and Obito; and it was tough for the author to get in the right mindset, but I believe that she did an amazing job. A lot of effort went into it, and it's a thought provoking story that stays with you long after you've read it. (Which is true with all of these, really.)

And, since Against the Grain could be considered kakayama or tenzashi, Further Down the Line by @keepyourpantsongohan as well.

It's a post canon conversation between Kakashi and Tenzo, and is about Kakashi and how he feels about Obito. It brings up some things that should have been expressed, and the dialogue and characterizations are amazingly well written and spot on.

Also the Uneasy Lies the Head series by @hii-raeth.

This is a phenomenal series centering on Kakashi as Hokage and on his wonderful found family, and on the world post canon (mostly; it does diverge from the very end of canon). It has adventure, danger, humor, family, friends, heartwarming moments, moments of despair, and some of the best world building I've seen in this fandom.

And the history has its eyes on you series by tasalmalin.

thanks so much for the kind words darling! of course I’ll check out your blog!