One characteristic is their similar determination. Minato was determined to protect the village at all costs, and Naruto has the same unwavering resolve. This determination drives them to keep pushing their limits and achieving great things.
In the fanfiction, Naruto could show his genius in leadership, just like Minato. Minato was respected as a leader. Naruto may inspire others around him with his determination and positive attitude. He could come up with innovative plans to protect the village and its people, much like Minato did. Also, Naruto's ability to understand people's feelings and bring them together could be a sign of his genius in this aspect.
It could be that Naruto is trying to prove himself. He wants to show that he can be as great a fighter as his father. Also, he might have received some training or knowledge transfer from someone who knew Minato well. This could have inspired him to adopt Minato's fighting style. He may also be in a situation where his normal fighting style isn't working, so he turns to Minato's as a last resort.
One of the main similarities is their self - sacrifice. Minato sacrificed himself to save the village and his son. Naruto has also shown that he is willing to put himself in harm's way for the greater good. He's always the first to jump into a dangerous situation if it means protecting those he loves. Another aspect is their leadership qualities. Minato was a great leader as Hokage, and Naruto has developed into a great leader as well, inspiring those around him.
One common ability is their speed. Minato was known as the Yellow Flash for his incredible speed. Naruto, with his Sage Mode and later forms, can also move extremely fast. Another is their use of the Rasengan. Minato created the Rasengan, and Naruto has mastered it and even developed it further.
In the 'naruto is more like minato fanfiction', their relationship with the Nine - Tailed Fox could be similar. Minato sealed the Nine - Tails within Naruto. So, in fanfiction, Naruto might show a deeper connection to the Nine - Tails that is reminiscent of Minato's understanding and handling of the powerful beast. Maybe Naruto has an easier time controlling the Nine - Tails' power because he is more like Minato, as per the fanfiction. This could also tie into their overall power levels, as both being strong shinobi with a special relationship to the Nine - Tails.
Well, it could be quite complex. Firstly, the writer would have to re - imagine the entire Naruto lore to some extent. Since Naruto is known to be Minato's son in the original series, for Naruto to be the father, there would need to be a major shift in the story's dynamics. It could involve a lot of changes in the relationships between characters. For example, how would Kushina react to Naruto being Minato's father? And how would Naruto, who has his own set of values and experiences from his own time, raise Minato? There are so many possibilities to explore.
If Naruto was like Minato, it's likely his personality would have been a bit more composed and mature. His ability to handle difficult situations would have been more instinctive and he might have had an easier time earning the respect of his peers and superiors early on.
Naruto could incorporate Minato's sword - fighting skills if he has any in the fanfiction. Minato was known to be proficient with weapons. Also, Naruto might use Minato's strategy of quickly assessing the enemy's weaknesses and then striking precisely at those points. He could even use some of Minato's signature jutsu in a more efficient way, like the Rasengan, but with Minato's finesse.
One such fanfiction could be about a young ninja who, like Naruto, has a lot of energy and a big heart, and idolizes Minato. In this fanfic, the character might constantly strive to live up to Minato's legacy. He could be training hard to master the same jutsus as Minato, and facing similar challenges that Minato once did. This would make for an exciting story as we see the character grow and develop, all while being inspired by Minato.
Often in fanfiction, the resemblance between Naruto and Minato can be for emotional impact. When other characters see Naruto looking like Minato, it can stir up memories and emotions related to Minato. This can create interesting character interactions, like when the older generation sees Naruto and is reminded of Minato. It also adds an extra layer to Naruto's character as he might start to understand more about his father through this physical resemblance, like how people might react to him differently because of it.