Change their relationships over time. Start with the characters being distant or having misunderstandings. As they go on missions together, they start to see each other's strengths and weaknesses. For instance, a character who seemed arrogant at first might show great courage in a battle, earning the respect of the others. This evolution of relationships can drive the story forward in an engaging way.
Explore their backstories in detail. If you have a character who was once a criminal but is now reformed and on the team, delve into what led them to become a criminal in the first place. Maybe they were wrongfully accused or had no other choice due to a difficult situation. This will make their relationships with the other team members more complex as some may be more trusting and others more skeptical.
First, give each character a clear goal. For example, if one character is from a poor family in the village, their goal could be to improve their family's status through their ninja work. Then, show how their interactions with the team either help or hinder that goal. If a teammate is from a wealthy family, there could be some jealousy or admiration.
To develop Naruto in a Naruto and Shino team fanfiction, you could focus on his growth as a leader. Show him learning to trust Shino's more reserved and strategic approach. For Shino, explore his relationships outside of the team. Maybe he has a secret hobby or interest that Naruto discovers, which helps them bond on a deeper level.
If Naruto was in a team with Sasuke and Sakura, but with different team dynamics. Maybe Sasuke is more open and friendly from the start. Naruto would develop a different kind of rivalry, more of a friendly competition. He'd also be more influenced by Sasuke's Uchiha techniques and might try to incorporate some of that into his own fighting style. His relationship with Sakura would also be less one - sided as they all work together more equally.
Kurenai might be a good sensei for Naruto's different team. Her expertise in genjutsu would be valuable. She could help the team develop their skills in this area, especially if the new team members have some potential in genjutsu. Kurenai is also very perceptive, which would be great for guiding Naruto and his new teammates through difficult situations.
Naruto could develop by learning more about patience from Ino and precision from Tenten. His usually brash style might become more refined. Ino could grow in her confidence, especially when she sees how Naruto never gives up and how Tenten is so self - assured. Tenten might develop a softer side as she is influenced by Naruto's big heart and Ino's femininity.
One interesting 'different team Naruto fanfiction' could be about Naruto being placed on a team with Shino and Kiba instead of Sasuke and Sakura. This would change the dynamics completely. Naruto's boisterous nature would contrast with Shino's quiet and mysterious one, and his friendly rivalry with Kiba could lead to some really cool adventures and different character developments.
Perhaps he would try to find a new team or group to work with. There could be other ninjas who share his values more closely. This would lead to a whole new set of relationships and adventures for Naruto.
Sakura might become more independent. In her original team, she had certain roles and relationships that defined her. In a different team, she'd have to rely on herself more. For example, she might not have the same kind of support she had from her old teammates. This would force her to make decisions on her own and grow as a ninja.
Naruto and Shikamaru would have an interesting relationship. Shikamaru might find Naruto's impulsiveness annoying at first but would later learn to appreciate his determination. Naruto, on the other hand, would respect Shikamaru's intelligence and might try to learn some strategic thinking from him. With Choji, Naruto would bond over food very quickly. They could have eating contests and in the process, become really good friends. As for Ino, Naruto would probably have a bit of a rocky start. Ino might see Naruto as a bit of a nuisance, but as they go on missions together, she would see his good heart and they would become friends too.
One possible way the story could develop is that the members of Team Seven gradually notice the reader's suicidal tendencies. Naruto, being the energetic and empathetic one, might try to cheer the reader up by sharing his own dreams and how he overcame hardships. Sasuke, although aloof, could show concern in his own way, perhaps by silently protecting the reader during a mission. Sakura, with her medical knowledge, could be the first to notice any physical signs of the reader's distress and try to get to the root of the problem.
His leadership would be more instinctive. Naruto doesn't follow the traditional rules much. So, in fanfiction, he'd probably break some of the old - fashioned Konoha training norms for Team 7.