He might meet a young and idealistic ninja in Kumo. This ninja could show Naruto a different way of looking at the ninja world. Maybe this Kumo ninja has a more peaceful approach to resolving conflicts, which makes Naruto re - evaluate his own views on fighting and rivalry between villages.
There could be a Kumo kunoichi that Naruto meets. She is highly skilled but also very empathetic. She shows Naruto the beauty of Kumo's culture and the importance of understanding different cultures. This encounter makes Naruto realize that there is more to the world than just Konoha, and that he can learn a great deal from other villages and their people.
Perhaps Naruto meets an elder in Kumo. This elder has seen many years of strife between villages but still holds onto the hope of unity. Through conversations with this elder, Naruto starts to think about how Konoha and Kumo could work together in a more harmonious way. The elder's wisdom and stories of the past open Naruto's eyes to new possibilities.
Well, in Kumo, Naruto might face challenges related to power struggles. There could be certain groups or individuals in Kumo who see Naruto as a threat to their own influence. He's a powerful ninja from Konoha, and some in Kumo might not want him to gain too much power or popularity there. Another biggie is making new friends. It's not easy to break into an established social circle in a new village, and Naruto might find it hard to find people he can really trust and rely on.
Naruto might meet some young and talented Kumo ninjas. They could be eager to test their skills against Naruto or learn from him. Maybe there are some unique characters like a Kumo ninja with a special bloodline limit that Naruto has never seen before.
He could meet some rogue ninjas. These ninjas might either try to harm him or, in some cases, offer to help him on his journey. They might have their own reasons for being in the area between Konoha and Kumo.
He could meet the Raikage. The Raikage might be initially skeptical of Naruto but could later see his potential. There are also other strong ninjas in Kumo like Killer Bee. Naruto might cross paths with him and they could have some interesting interactions, perhaps even training together.
His relationships would become very complex. His friends in Konoha would be in shock. Naruto leaving Konoha for Kumo is like a slap in the face to them. They would wonder what drove him to such a decision. For example, Naruto had such a strong bond with Iruka - his first mentor. Iruka would be deeply saddened and would question if he had failed Naruto in some way. And Naruto's relationship with Kakashi would also take a hit. Kakashi would be worried about what this means for the future and how it could potentially lead to conflict between Konoha and Kumo.
One possible reason could be a mission. Maybe the Hidden Cloud Village (Kumo) requests Naruto's help specifically for a very important and dangerous mission that can only be accomplished by him. So, he has to leave Konoha for Kumo.
The journey itself could be full of danger. There could be bandits or rogue ninja along the way who target Naruto because of his fame. Also, the terrain between Konoha and Kumo might be difficult to traverse, with mountains, rivers, and forests full of wild animals.
In some fanfictions, Naruto might face new challenges in Kumo. He could encounter different ninja with unique jutsus. Maybe he has to prove himself all over again in this new village environment.
Another possibility is that there is a rogue ninja in Kumo who uses Naruto's neglected state to his advantage. He might try to manipulate Naruto into doing things that would be bad for both Naruto and Kumo, all while remaining in the shadows and making it seem like Naruto is acting on his own accord.
Well, one potential partner could be Omoi. I know he's male, but in some fanfictions, gender - bending or same - sex relationships are explored. Omoi's unique personality, with his over - thinking and yet loyal nature, could create an interesting relationship with Naruto. However, if we stick to the more traditional female partners, Yugito Nii could also be a great choice. She was a jinchuriki, just like Naruto, and they could share a special bond based on that shared experience.