In some 'naruto and shikamaru time travel fanfiction', there could be a plotline where they travel to a time when a great evil was just emerging. They then have to find a way to stop it before it becomes a major threat. They might have to team up with past versions of their friends and allies. Shikamaru could analyze the situation and figure out the enemy's weaknesses, while Naruto could be the driving force in the battles against the emerging threat.
One interesting plotline could be Naruto and Shikamaru traveling back to the time of the founding of Konoha. They could use their modern - day knowledge and skills to influence the village's formation in a positive way, like introducing new jutsu training methods. Another could be them going back to key battles in the past to change the outcome and save lives that were lost. Maybe they prevent the death of a beloved character, which then has a ripple effect on the future of the ninja world.
Another plot could be that they travel to a future time where Konoha is in ruins. They have to figure out what went wrong and try to change the events that led to this destruction. Shikamaru could use his intelligence to analyze the situation, while Naruto uses his determination and strength to fight any threats they encounter. Maybe they find out that an old enemy has returned in a new form and they must stop it.
One interesting plot could be that they travel back to the time when the Uchiha clan was about to be massacred. Sasuke might try to change the fate of his clan, while Shikamaru uses his intelligence to strategize and deal with the political implications. They could face many challenges, like not being believed by the people of that time or accidentally causing more chaos.
One great 'Naruto Shikamaru Time Travel Fanfiction' is 'Shikamaru's Time - Traveling Adventure'. In this fic, Shikamaru goes back in time and uses his intelligence to change the course of many events in the Naruto world. It's really interesting to see how his knowledge of the future affects his decisions in the past.
One great Shikamaru x Naruto time travel fanfiction is 'Back to the Beginning'. In this fic, Naruto and Shikamaru are sent back in time due to a jutsu gone wrong. It's really interesting to see how they use their future knowledge to change things. Another one is 'Time - Twisted Bonds' where they go back and have to deal with past enemies in new ways, with a great focus on their friendship development.
A plotline that stands out is when they are sent on a mission to an ancient ruin. There, they discover secrets about the ninja world's past. Naruto is eager to explore, Shikamaru is cautious about the potential dangers, and Choji is there for support. They have to solve puzzles and fight off ancient guardians.
One idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru travel back to the time when the Uchiha clan was still intact. They could try to prevent the massacre. Maybe Naruto uses his future knowledge of Sasuke's pain to convince the clan leaders to find a different solution.
One interesting plotline could be Naruto and Kurenai traveling back in time to the founding of Konoha. They could use their modern - day knowledge and skills to influence the village's early development in positive ways, like introducing new training techniques.
A possible plotline is Naruto going back in time and meeting his parents when they were young. He could influence their lives in a positive way, perhaps by helping them become even stronger ninjas. This could also lead to changes in how Naruto was raised and his own development as a ninja.
Another plotline could involve a villain traveling back in time to use the Juubi's power in a different era. They could manipulate events to their advantage, like changing the outcome of important battles or influencing key characters to side with them. This would force the heroes to also time - travel to stop the villain's plan.
Perhaps Naruto travels back to the time when the Akatsuki was first formed. He tries to use his charm and modern - day ninja knowledge to persuade them to become a comedy troupe instead. He shows them how to do funny dance moves and tells them corny jokes. The Akatsuki members are initially confused but then start to find the whole idea strangely appealing, leading to a series of comical interactions.