A possible plot is that their team is sent on a diplomatic mission to a neighboring village. Naruto, being the friendly and energetic one, tries to make connections with the villagers, but accidentally offends some of the more traditional elders. Shikamaru has to use his wits to smooth things over. Along the way, they discover a conspiracy within the village that threatens the peace between the two villages. They then have to work together, with Naruto using his Nine - Tails chakra in a controlled way to protect themselves and Shikamaru devising a plan to expose the conspiracy and save the day.
Maybe a plot where they are on a rescue mission. Their teammate is kidnapped by a group of rogue ninjas. Naruto is eager to rush in and save the day, but Shikamaru holds him back and formulates a more calculated approach. They track the kidnappers through the forest, and during the pursuit, Shikamaru uses his shadow jutsu to gather information. Naruto, on the other hand, uses his sensory abilities to detect any hidden traps. Eventually, they find the hideout and combine their skills to defeat the rogues and rescue their teammate.
One plot idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru's team is sent on a mission to a mysterious forest where they encounter a new and powerful type of ninja beast. They have to figure out how to defeat it without using their usual jutsu. Another idea is that their team is tasked with protecting a foreign dignitary who has a secret that could change the balance of power in the ninja world. They face many assassination attempts and have to work together to keep the dignitary alive.
One idea could be a mission where they have to infiltrate an enemy base. Shikamaru could come up with a complex plan, Kiba with Akamaru could use their tracking skills to find the best entrance, and Naruto could provide the brute force when needed.
One idea could be a mission where they have to infiltrate an enemy base. Naruto's boldness, Shikamaru's strategic mind, and Shino's stealth and bug abilities would all come into play. They could face various traps and enemies within the base, and have to rely on each other's strengths to succeed.
How about a plot where they are sent back in time? They have to figure out how to get back to their own time while also not changing the past too much. Naruto has to control his urge to use his modern - day skills openly, Shikamaru has to strategize how to deal with the past situations, and Choji has to find a way to fit in with the different food availability.
One idea could be that they go on a special mission to a hidden village. Naruto's enthusiasm, Sasuke's power and Shikamaru's intelligence combine to solve the mystery of the village's strange disappearances. They face many challenges along the way, like tricky traps and powerful enemies. Naruto uses his Rasengan, Sasuke his Chidori, and Shikamaru his shadow jutsu to fight their way through.
One plot idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru are assigned a top - secret mission in the ANBU. They have to infiltrate a hidden enemy base. Naruto's brute strength and Shikamaru's intelligence would make for an interesting combination as they face various traps and strong opponents inside the base.
One idea could be that Naruto discovers a mute girl in a hidden village during one of his travels. Shikamaru gets involved as Naruto tries to find a way to communicate with her. Maybe she has a unique power that only she can use, but because she's mute, she has trouble expressing it. Naruto's determination and Shikamaru's intelligence work together to help her out.
Perhaps they are sent on a diplomatic mission to another village. Naruto is there as the face of Konoha, representing its strength. Ino uses her skills to read the emotions and intentions of the other village's leaders, and Shikamaru is in charge of the overall strategy of the negotiations. There could be a group within the other village that wants to undermine the peace talks, and our team has to figure out how to expose them and still complete their mission successfully.
One idea could be that Shikamaru and Temari have to go on a joint mission in a foreign land. They face various challenges together which make them rely on each other's skills. Shikamaru uses his intelligence to outwit the enemies while Temari uses her wind jutsu. This mission brings them closer and they start to develop deeper feelings for each other.
One idea could be a story where fem Naruto and Shikamaru are on a mission together in a mysterious forest. They encounter strange creatures and have to use their unique skills to survive. Fem Naruto could use her speed and agility, while Shikamaru uses his intelligence to strategize.