It could also be a situation where Naruto's connection to Hagoromo is deepened in the fanfiction. For instance, Naruto might have a vision or a spiritual encounter with Hagoromo. During this encounter, Hagoromo realizes that Naruto is the key to bringing true peace to the ninja world. So, he imparts the power of the Rinnegan to Naruto to help him achieve this grand goal. This would be a more complex and involved process, perhaps involving Naruto learning about Hagoromo's past and his own role in the grand scheme of things.
One consequence could be that Naruto becomes even more powerful. He can use the abilities of the Rinnegan, like the Six Paths techniques, which would make him almost unbeatable in battle. This would change the power dynamics in the ninja world significantly.
In some fanfictions, it could be through a strange and powerful jutsu transfer. Maybe Madara, on the verge of defeat, decides to transfer his Rinnegan power to Naruto for some unforeseen reason, like seeing a new path for the ninja world in Naruto.
In some fanfiction concepts, the chakra of the Kyuubi is not just pure fox chakra but also contains remnants of the Sage of Six Paths' power. Since the Rinnegan is related to the Sage of Six Paths, when Naruto reaches a certain level of power and harmony with the Kyuubi, the dormant Rinnegan - like power within the Kyuubi's chakra awakens in Naruto. This could be a result of Naruto's strong will and his journey to master the Kyuubi's power which eventually leads to him obtaining the Rinnegan.
In some fanfiction concepts, there could be a spiritual or mental connection established between Naruto and Nagato. Since Naruto has this unique ability to understand and connect with people on a deep level. Through this connection, Nagato might pass on the power of the Rinnegan to Naruto. It could be like a transfer of not just the physical power but also the knowledge and understanding that comes with the Rinnegan.
One possibility is that there was some sort of spiritual or chakra - based connection between Naruto and Nagato. Nagato, being the possessor of the Rinnegan, recognized Naruto's strong will and the fact that he was on a path to change the ninja world for the better. Through this connection, Nagato was able to transfer the power of the Rinnegan to Naruto. It could also be related to the nature of the Sage of Six Paths' power that was somehow involved in this transfer, as both Naruto and Nagato were related to the Sage in different ways.
He could obtain it through a powerful curse. For instance, a long - forgotten enemy places a curse on Naruto that not only gives him the blue Rinnegan but also sets him on a path to either destroy the world or save it depending on how he uses the power.
He could obtain it through a unique chakra infusion. Maybe during a battle with a powerful enemy who has some connection to an ancient chakra source, Naruto is accidentally exposed to a golden - hued chakra that fuses with his own and transforms his eyes into the Golden Rinnegan.
It could be that in the fanfiction, Naruto is exposed to a special type of chakra or energy source. This energy source could be related to an ancient artifact or a long - lost power. As Naruto has always been at the center of extraordinary events, his encounter with this special chakra could be the catalyst for him to obtain the True Rinnegan. It might also be that his previous battles and experiences have slowly been building up to this moment, and this final push of some external or internal factor causes the True Rinnegan to emerge.
Naruto's perspective on the ninja world could change. With the Rinnegan, he would see things in a different light, both literally and metaphorically. He might have to deal with new enemies who are attracted to his new power or new responsibilities that come with such a powerful dojutsu. His relationships with his friends and allies could also be affected as they may view him differently now that he has this extremely powerful ability.
In this kind of fanfiction, the author might come up with a convoluted plot. For example, Itachi could have discovered an ancient technique that allows him to bestow the Rinnegan on Naruto. It might involve sacrificing his own ocular powers in a way that defies the normal rules of the Naruto universe. This would be a very creative and out - of - the - box idea, but that's the beauty of fanfiction.