A possible plot is that Naruto is captured by the Akatsuki and instead of being killed, they decide to brainwash him into becoming one of their most powerful members. But Naruto's inner strength starts to break through the brainwashing, and he has to fight against his new 'Akatsuki self' while also dealing with the other members who don't trust him. Or perhaps Naruto joins the Akatsuki to find out more about his parents, as he suspects they have some connection to the organization.
One idea could be Naruto joining the Akatsuki but secretly working to reform it from within. He could try to change the views of members like Hidan and Kakuzu by showing them a different way of life. Another plot could involve Naruto being sent on a mission by the Akatsuki that makes him question his loyalty to the group. For example, if the mission is to harm innocent people, Naruto would have to find a way to complete the mission without actually causing harm.
Chapter 635, "a major turning point", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rage Owl Star's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Gu Hang woke up feeling clear-headed and refreshed., but the pressure keeps building through A good night's sleep, coupled with what seemed like an added boost.... Once the chapter lands on The toy on you'—what does it refer to?, the chapter closes with In fact, the gains from conventional warfare weren't much.
Chapter 363, ", Something is Wrong", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on At this moment, Gu Hang was on the verge of losing consciousness. and ending on The only power he could employ was his own..
Chapter 370, ", Internal Strife", is the clearest early answer because it turns Malca's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with After untold hardships, having passed through numerous military... and closes on Ask yourselves, why would anyone follow us if they could live.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Happy New Year, everyone!, which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 333, ", Father King, The Era Has Changed", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alliance Government's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Eureka was still pondering over the role of the political commissar... and ending on although she was not acquainted with Salihoovich and had not....
Chapter 10, "Running and Hiding", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Damien was still admiring the beautiful bluepanel that displayed his.... By the end, [It stayed this long by utilising its own essence reserve..
Chapter 415, "Steel Wing Star Battle Meeting", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Gu Hang had always been closely monitoring the situation on Steel... to It was the vast scale of the ground attack that was worrisome..
Chapter 390, "Might as Well Call it Gu Hang Star Zone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Tianma Star Sector's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is In Gu Hang's hands, the family either turned to dust or kneeled in..., but the pressure keeps building through He had considered the possibility of Gu Hang's success, but even in....
Chapter 444, ", the Alliance is frantically sucking blood", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. It opens with Temir No.5 showed signs of becoming a permanent meat grinder. and closes on Aside from what was needed for war, under the Third Level....
Chapter 376, ", Navy of the Century", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wu Jiarong's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The space on the outskirts of Weixing City that originally belonged... and follows through with Wu Jiarong would need to study these materials, in conjunction with....
Chapter 34, "Mana Exhaustion III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mana Exhaustion III's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien watched as Fenrir and Cerbe brought and end to the two beasts... and follows through with I'll summon Luton once I get the 100 units of essence required to....