Well, a plot could revolve around Naruto teaching Hotaru some of his unique ninja techniques. As they train together, they start to develop a deeper bond. Maybe there's a new threat to the Hidden Leaf Village, and Naruto and Hotaru are part of a special team to deal with it. In the process, they realize their feelings for each other are more than just friendship. It could also be a time - travel based fanfiction where Hotaru is sent to the past and meets a younger Naruto, and they change the future together.
One idea could be that Naruto and Hotaru are on a joint mission to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers. During the mission, they discover a hidden power within Hotaru that she didn't know she had, and Naruto helps her to master it. Another could be a story where Hotaru is wrongly accused of a crime, and Naruto believes in her innocence and sets out to prove it. They face many challenges together along the way.
One idea could be that the Enchantress uses her powers to help Naruto gain a new form. Maybe she is intrigued by his determination and decides to enhance his chakra in a unique way that gives him an appearance similar to her own magic - with glowing markings and enhanced speed. Another could be that she gets lost in the Naruto world and Naruto has to help her get back home, during which they form an unlikely bond.
One idea could be that Naruto is on a mission in a new land and he meets Ahri. Ahri is initially suspicious of Naruto but as they face some common enemies together, they start to trust each other. Another plot could be that Ahri somehow gets transported to the Naruto world and Naruto has to help her get back home while also protecting her from those who might want to use her powers.
Maybe in the fanfiction, Naruto could somehow enter Pain's past through a special jutsu. By seeing Pain's tragic experiences firsthand, Naruto tries to change his view on the world and prevent him from becoming the villain he is in the original story. This would involve a lot of emotional exchanges and growth for both characters.
In a naruto x avatar fanfiction, there could be a scenario where the Akatsuki from Naruto's world teams up with some of the villains from the Avatar world. This would force Naruto and the Avatar (whichever one it may be) to put aside their differences and form an alliance with other characters from both worlds to stop this powerful and evil coalition.
One idea could be that a zombie virus spreads in the Naruto world. Naruto and his friends have to not only fight the zombies but also figure out how the virus started. Maybe Orochimaru was experimenting with dark jutsu and it went wrong.
One plot idea could be that Naruto and Kyuubi have to work together to stop an ancient evil that is threatening the ninja world. This would require them to fully trust each other and combine their powers in new and unique ways.
One idea could be that Naruto and his friends are transported into the Minecraft world. They have to learn how to use Minecraft's resources and mechanics to get back home. They might face challenges like fighting off Minecraft mobs that are much more powerful in this new world.
Well, perhaps Naruto is turned into a character in a popular gamer's game. The gamer then has to guide Naruto through various levels that are based on different parts of the Naruto world, like the Chunin Exams or battles against the Akatsuki. Or, Naruto could be given a gamer - like ability, such as the power to save and load his life at certain points, which would completely change how he approaches battles and missions.
Another plot could involve a RWBY character ending up in the Naruto universe. Say, Weiss gets sent to Konoha. She might initially struggle with the different culture and the use of chakra, but eventually she could use her Glyphs in unique ways by combining them with chakra. This could also lead to some interesting interactions between her and the ninja students there.
A really interesting plot would be if there was an alternate reality where Mikoto didn't die and Naruto ended up befriending her in a different way than he did with other characters. Maybe they meet during a time - travel incident and have to work together to fix the timeline. They could learn from each other's experiences and grow closer as they face various challenges along the way. This would involve Naruto sharing his story of being an outcast and Mikoto sharing her knowledge of the Uchiha clan and its secrets.