## Unsung Story of the Inconspicuous (Naruto)

* Author: u/totorox92  *Because I want to Know**
* URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/rational/comments/7rotbm/unsung_story_of_the_inconspicuous_naruto/
* Score: 14

* Created: 2018-01-20T06:36:48

### Post:

[This fic is good](https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5514187/1/Unsung-Story-of-the-Inconspicuous), and I think meets the criteria for being a rational fic, if in a sort of Meta way. 

Raiku Gairano is part of a small and unimportant ninja clan in Konoha; unimportant by choice, as they are both able to see, and are naturally immune to, narrative convention.

As I said, pretty meta, but it does nicely highlight one of the key tenants of rational writhing: nothing happens 'just because', but only as the rules direct. In this case, the world is built in with rules that direct the Plot, thus giving our aware MC a very interesting perspective as she tries to do her family proud... by not interfering with the Grand Story of the Universe and living as unmemorably as possible.

### Comments:

> **u/Gigapode** [+6]  (19 minutes later)
> 
> Does the tone change much? I remember trying this one a couple years ago and being put-off by the character's lack of empathy when messed up stuff happens to others.

>> **u/patil-triplet** [+9]  (20 minutes later)
>> 
>> In the author's defense, a certain apathy is necessary to be able to actively ignore events you know are going to happen, especially when it concerns lives to be saved.

>> **u/MarshallEye** [+2]  (29 days later)
>> 
>> Sorry for replying to an old comment, but it does. Raiku’s lack of empathy is a plot point of sorts. I can’t defend anyone else though if it seems unrealistic at times for humor.

>> **u/totorox92** [+1]  *Because I want to Know* (10 hours later)
>> 
>> I think so. She tries to maintain a bit of distance but she's only human.

> **u/SkyTroupe** [+4]  (8 hours later)
> 
> Ive only read the first chapter but the comedy comes out well. My favorite part so far is the drama levels. 
> 
> >Uchiha Sasuke – level five risk of drama. Impressive, since there were only three levels.
> 
> Quickly followed by:
> 
> >Uzumaki Naruto – drama level ten, human whirlwind.
> 
> I got in trouble for laughing out loud at work.

> **u/I_am_your_BRAIN** [+2]  (14 hours later)
> 
> Is it finished, or still being written?

>> **u/totorox92** [+3]  *Because I want to Know* (21 hours later)
>> 
>> Ongoing. 300k words in and last updated 2 weeks ago.

>>> **u/nerdguy1138** [+2]  *GNU Terry Pratchett* (5 days later)
>>> 
>>> This may be an obvious pun, but her name means lightning, and so story grounds itself out around her.

>>> **u/I_am_your_BRAIN** [+1]  (21 hours later)
>>> 
>>> Awesome, will have to check it out

> **u/Thusit** [+2]  (16 days later)
> 
> Checked it, loved it. Thanks for the recommendation!

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