Kakashi himself would also be a central figure. His role as a mentor would be crucial. He could be shown guiding the apprentice, sharing his wisdom and his own experiences as a ninja, like his time in the ANBU or his relationship with his former teammates.
There might also be other characters from the Naruto universe that interact with the apprentice. For instance, Naruto, Sasuke, or Sakura could make appearances. They could either be friends or rivals to the apprentice, adding more depth to the story. Maybe the apprentice has to compete with Naruto for Kakashi's attention in some fanfictions.
Well, Iruka - sensei could be a supporting character. He might check in on Naruto from time to time to see how he's doing under Kakashi. Tsunade could also play a role. Maybe she has some special tasks for Kakashi and Naruto as part of Naruto's apprenticeship. And then there are Naruto's other friends like Choji and Kiba. They could be involved in group training sessions or missions that are related to Naruto's training with Kakashi. For example, they could be the ones Naruto has to protect during a mission as a test of his skills learned from Kakashi.
It might be one of the existing minor characters from the Naruto series who finally gets a chance to shine as Kakashi's apprentice. For example, that one ninja from the background who always admired Kakashi from afar and now has the opportunity to be his student.
Obviously, Naruto and Kakashi are the main characters. Naruto is the one in the role of being Kakashi's 'pup', which implies a special relationship. Kakashi is the one Naruto is related to in this unique way in the fanfiction.
There could also be other characters from the Naruto universe that play important roles. For instance, Tsunade might be involved as she has a connection to Jiraiya. She could offer additional guidance or be a source of conflict when she disagrees with Jiraiya's training methods for Naruto.
Kakashi, the copy ninja with his Sharingan, and Naruto, the boy with the Nine - Tails inside him. In this fanfiction, their characteristics will be explored more deeply during the timeout situation. Kakashi's calmness will contrast with Naruto's restlessness, creating interesting interactions.
The main characters are obviously Kakashi and Naruto. Kakashi is the experienced and cool - headed ninja, while Naruto is the energetic and determined protagonist.
The main characters are obviously Kakashi and Naruto. Kakashi is the experienced and somewhat mysterious ninja who has a lot to teach. Naruto is the eager - to - learn protagonist who is always looking to improve his skills.
In this fanfiction, the plot might revolve around the relationship between Naruto and Kakashi as master and apprentice. Kakashi could be guiding Naruto not just in combat skills but also in understanding the deeper meaning of being a shinobi. They might go on special missions together where Naruto has to rely on Kakashi's wisdom and training more than his own brute strength. Also, Kakashi might share some of his own past experiences with Naruto, which would help Naruto grow both as a fighter and as a person.
Another plotline could be the relationship between Naruto and Kakashi growing deeper. Maybe Naruto faces a personal crisis and Kakashi has to use his own experiences to guide Naruto through it. This could show a more emotional side to their master - apprentice relationship.
Perhaps a storyline where the apprentice discovers a new jutsu and has to keep it a secret while they master it. They could struggle with whether or not to tell Kakashi, fearing disappointment if they fail. This adds an element of internal conflict.