Hello there. I am new to the fanfiction game as I just recently began writing The Z Ninja. (This has since changed :p...)

I was inspired by murderdeath21 and his work, Team Z. I read from chapter 1 to 80 in 3-4 days.

Yes, I do have a life, but that week went very slow, so the timing was perfect.

I am 23, live in the U.S. and am currently attending college.

Personally, I prefer anything Naruto, Fairy Tail, or Dragonball in terms of fanfiction.

The reason I like them so much is that I grew up on the DBZ anime and immediately picked up the Naruto anime just as the Dragonball series was coming to an end. After it was dropped, I picked up the Naruto manga from the beginning and have read every one to date. It was just too good a story to forget/stop.

Personally, I find the pairing wars "troublesome", as Shikamaru would say, but I get caught up in them just like everyone else. XD. Also, for me being a guy, it is hard to admit to being a sucker for the romance aspects, especially Naruto.

Favorite characters

1. Naruto: I personally identify with him. Can't put it into words.

2. Natsu Dragneel: I mean come on! He's frickin' Natsu!

3: Gohan: He had so much potential wasted by the author, but I still liked him overall.

4. Tie between Goku and Vegeta: Vegeta is everyone'sfavorite narcissistic asshole and Goku is Goku.

5. Gray Fullbuster: Tough guy with a serious stripping habit, but his background is hard to imagine going through and it really makes you feel for the guy.

6. Sakura Haruno: like I said before, I identify with Naruto and I look through things like they are his eyes, and even I love her character. Also she is someone whose potential and growth inn the story was ruined by the author, but hers was worse being that all it took was a couple chapters. (Part 2 mostly)

7. Kakashi: cool dude, always good comic relief and a badass when needed

8. Minato: Heroes are cool. I just like his wit and his levity in tense situations.

9 Sasuke: as much as I want to say otherwise, it will be interesting to see his tragedy hopefully come to an end soon. Also, if done right, his character can be very interesting.

10. Jiraiya: just so damn funny. Was really sad when he died.

11. Tsunade: caring person, her temper makes me laugh.

12. Shikamaru: I love characters that have owned you before the battle even started. Badass in his own way. Represents the pessimistic procrastinator in all of us.

13. Sai: literally started as a blank canvas. Provided hilarious moments, but has become a reliable friend to the main character.

14. Bee- The comedy gold he provides makes me smile, because of the Enka Rap that is his style. XD. Lame, I know.

Tons of other characters, but I can only make this list so long.

Naruto Pairings I Like

I prefer Naruto/Saku as it just feels right and that I firmly believe that the manga/anime Sakura is just in denial about her feelings or just hasn't realized them yet. Just remember that Minato had to win over Kushina too. Kishi more frequently points towards this pairing in his manga and anyone that can't see the "writing on the wall" is more blind than the the three blind mice combined.

Mina/Kushi- one of the reasons I believe in number 1. Mirrors Naru/Saku relationship in so many ways. I even cried when they died. It is one of the saddest things I have ever seen, and I saw the scene in Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, a video game! That moment will haunt me forever and remind me to cherish the moments that I have with my parents each and every day. Life changing stuff.

Shika/Tema- more for comic relief at the characters' expenses but still heavily implied in the canon.

Tsune/Jira- See #2.

Naruto Pairings I don't Like

To me, having a Naru/Hina is like saying Naruto is giving up on his 2nd most important dream of winning Sakura over, but that's only my opinion. Besides, we know Naruto is not a quitter and refuses to lose to Sasuke, making a Naru/Saku seem all the more inevitable.

Sasu/Saku- do I really need to say why? It is stupid. Hate this more than number 1. Wrong on so many levels, and I still don't believe Sakura ever truly loved him. She was THIRTEEN! Like a teenager that young can completely understand love and mistake a crush for love.

Yaoi- just no. No. Straight as an arrow. I don't hate gays, I'm tolerant but I just don't want to know the intimacies. Not saying it's wrong, but it's just uncomfortable to think about.

Fairy Tail pairings I like

1. NaLu...duh.

2. GraVia

3. GaLe

Crossover pairings...

Generally, I only tend to like it if they make sense with the characters and where they are in their development within their respective world/story. If it makes sense and is fun to read, even if it may rule out one of my favorite "canon" pairings then it works for me. (NaruSaku is MY canon. Seriously, what kind of an asshole of an author blatantly hints at a pairing and then goes the other way, saying he intended to do it all along using the other relationship as a "red herring" while giving his intended one very little to no development, having to use a movie to justify it! I CALL BULLSHIT!!!) *pants, being out of breath from the rant*

I will be responsive to reviews and questions about the Z Ninja or The Fairy Saiyan. I enjoy having people read my work and I enjoy feedback. However, I will be negative towards someone if they attack or degrade the story with an overly harsh review that could ruin the story for others. If you have constructive criticism for my story, I will take it to heart, because I know that the story may not be perfect or to everyone's liking and the reviews can help improve it for everyone.

Those who respect my work will get along well with me, and if I read one of their fanfics, I will do the same for them.

Also, currently I'mfocusing on the Fairy Saiyan, so The Z-Ninja is on the back burner for the time being.

The Z Ninja Inspiration

To be honest, The Z Ninja is not only my first fanfiction, it is also my first story ever!

The urge to write came while I was reading Team Z.

I love the story, but I felt like some things needed to change in order to strengthen the character to character dynamics.

When Deciding how to begin, I look at multiple fabrics to get a sense of what has or has not been done, for I wanted to make a unique retelling of both Naruto and DBZ to call my own.

I want to go on record saying the portal idea was all murderdeath21' s idea, I just changed when it occurred. Also, I credit him with the practice of having characters say the disclaimer, and his conversations with the characters are absolutely hilarious, and I will try to keep these different from his as well.

I plan to continue the story as long as I continue to gain support, but I hope to take it to its completion.

I have no target date to complete the story, because I've got to do other things as well, so the story will be updated within at most at couple weeks a time or maybe only a day or two. After all, I wrote the prologue in about 4.5 straight hours. I may take a break if need be, so I will attempt to keep you all alerted as I go.

New development in the works...1st Oc character in development for Z-Ninja!

Z-Ninja Story updates on Facebook and Twitter. Also for edit updates on murderdeath21's Team Z:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bru-Sensei/1384524405120482

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Z-Ninja/561584367290449

https://www.facebook.com/teamzupdate

https://twitter.com/BruSensei1

https://twitter.com/TeamZUpdates

Thanks,

Bru-Sensei