It could be in a fanfic where Naruto unlocks a powerful jutsu that allows him to communicate with the spirits of his deceased parents and have a reunion that way. The imagination of fanfic writers is limitless!
One possibility could be a time-travel fic where Naruto goes back and meets his parents before their deaths.
It could be that in a special mission, Naruto discovers a hidden jutsu that allows him to communicate with the spirits of his deceased parents, leading to a touching reunion.
His relationship with his parents would be loving. Minato would be a strict but fair father, teaching Naruto about ninjutsu and the responsibilities of being a shinobi. Kushina would be the warm, affectionate mother, always there to comfort and encourage Naruto. They would support his dreams and be proud of his every achievement.
The story would be very different. Naruto's parents being alive would mean he has a support system from the start. His father could pass on his jutsu and wisdom more directly. Naruto might not have the same drive to become Hokage in the same way, as he wouldn't be seeking that family - like recognition from the village. His mother's presence would also add an element of warmth and stability to his life. And perhaps he would be more of a prodigy with both his parents' guidance, changing the power dynamics in the ninja world.
The village would be in chaos. Naruto was seen as the hope for the future, so his death would leave a huge void. His friends like Sasuke and Sakura would be devastated. They might turn against Naruto's parents, leading to more conflict in the village. Also, the balance of power in the ninja world could shift as Konoha would be weakened without Naruto.
He could be the son of a rogue ninja who abandoned him in Konoha for some unknown reason. This would add an element of mystery to his past.
In this kind of situation, Naruto might first feel extremely sad and lonely. He could start by trying to prove himself to others. Maybe he'd focus on his ninja training more than ever, using it as a way to distract himself from the pain of being forgotten by his parents.
In this fanfiction, the reception could be mixed. On one hand, the older generation who remembered Minato and Kushina would be very glad to see them return. They were important figures in Konoha's history. But on the other hand, some of the younger shinobi who didn't know them might be a bit cautious at first. Still, once they learn about their heroic deeds, they would likely warm up to them.
One possible reason could be a curse. Maybe some enemy put a curse on Naruto's parents that made them forget about him. It could be a way to get back at them by targeting their most precious thing, which is their son.
Perhaps Naruto has always felt different from others in the village. And when he finally learns about his parents, he realizes that their actions, even if they were for a good cause like protecting the village, still made his life very difficult. He might be angry that they didn't find a better way to handle things so that he didn't have to suffer so much growing up.
It could be Orochimaru. He's always been interested in experimenting and causing chaos. Maybe he wants to use Naruto's parents' forgetfulness as a way to study the Uzumaki clan's mental state or something related to their chakra. He might see Naruto's vulnerability in this situation as an opportunity to get closer to his goals.