It could be that Naruto creates his own family within his friends. He focuses more on building strong bonds with Sasuke, Sakura, and others. He might use their friendship as a source of strength to overcome the emotional pain of being ignored by his parents. His development as a ninja could then be centered around protecting these friends rather than seeking the approval of Minato and Kushina. His ninja way could also change to something like 'I'll protect those who truly care about me' instead of his original 'I'll become Hokage so everyone will recognize me'.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, Naruto turns to the darker side of the ninja world. Since he lacks the love and guidance from Minato and Kushina, he might be more easily influenced by Orochimaru or other villains. He could start to believe that power is the only way to get respect and recognition, and thus embark on a path that is different from his canon self. He might also form unexpected alliances with characters who are also outcasts in the shinobi society.
Chapter 567, "Distant Nephew, Long Time No See", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhuola's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, After separating from Jiang Li and the others, Team L headed in the....
Chapter 630, "The Secret Manual Passed Down to Sons, Not Daughters", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Yu into a new phase or setting. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Following the command, Xiao Wu, clutching the anesthetic gun,...
Chapter 368, "You Don't Deserve to Be My Mother", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Manru's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with I haven't detained anyone, how could I possibly detain him?
Chapter 471, "This is What Happens When You Abandon Sister Li!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shuyue's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 538, "You Won't Get Angry No Matter What I Ask, Right?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shaojing's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Su Yinwan couldn't ignore Jiang Cheng's unusual behavior any longer...
Chapter 725, "Still Want to be the Second Young Master of the Jiang Family!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Manru's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Though Rong Jusheng is known for being righteous, he's anything but...
Chapter 590, "Are You Angry?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhao Lang's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Night had completely fallen, and a chill hung in the air over Dragon...
Chapter 698, "Brother Yan Was Just Forced!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shuyue's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li immediately asked for some tools and colored paints.
Chapter 576, "The Electronic Pickles are Gone!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Ai Xiaochun's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Tonight, Team Q exceptionally didn't cook.
Chapter 575, "The First Time Threatening Someone Feels Quite Marvelous", is the clearest early answer because it turns Sis's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Is there really no way to get any money out?" After some...