Sasuke, in the reversed role, would develop in terms of his ability to forgive and his patience. He would have to be patient with Naruto's slow progress towards redemption. His character would become more about spreading hope and love in the face of Naruto's negativity. Naruto's development would be a long and arduous process. He would first resist Sasuke's attempts to change him, but as time goes on, he would start to see the error of his ways. His development would be marked by his struggle between his dark past and the new light that Sasuke is trying to show him.
One possible plot could be that Sasuke, in the reversed role, is now the one trying to gain the village's recognition. He might be the underdog with a big dream, like Naruto originally was. He could be using his Sharingan in new ways to protect the village and its people, while Naruto, in Sasuke's role, has a more brooding and solitary nature, perhaps having left the village due to some past event and Sasuke is now on a journey to bring him back.
The relationship would be very different. Instead of Naruto chasing after Sasuke to bring him back, it might be Sasuke trying to reach out to Naruto. Sasuke would be the more empathetic one, constantly trying to break through Naruto's cold exterior.
A great plot could be that Sasuke, in the reversed role, is the village's hope. He is the one everyone looks up to. Naruto, with a dark past that led him to be bitter, is on a path of self - destruction. Sasuke tries to stop Naruto from causing harm to himself and others. He uses his own positive energy and the power of friendship to make Naruto realize that there is more to life than revenge. This would be a complete role reversal from the original Naruto and Sasuke dynamic.
One idea could be that Sasuke, in the role of the underdog, is constantly trying to prove himself in the village. He might be the one with a big heart, always reaching out to others. Meanwhile, Naruto could be the brooding loner who has a natural talent but is haunted by his past. For example, Sasuke could be the one to develop a new jutsu to protect the village, while Naruto is off on his own journey, slowly coming to terms with his need for connection.
If the roles were reversed, Sasuke would be the one that Hinata might have a secret crush on. Since he would be the more outgoing and friendly one. And Sasuke would probably be more involved with the village kids, mentoring them like Naruto did. Naruto, as Sasuke, would have a more strained relationship with the Hokage. The Hokage might be constantly worried about Naruto's motives and actions. His relationship with Jiraiya would also change. Jiraiya might be more cautious around Naruto, instead of the carefree mentorship they had in the original story.
Her character development could be different in terms of her relationships. As a girl, she may have a more complex relationship with Itachi. Maybe she would try to understand his actions from a different perspective, one that is influenced by her being female. Also, in her journey to become stronger, she might not be as isolated as in the original story. She could form alliances with other female ninjas who help her grow not only in terms of strength but also in self - awareness.
The reborn character could be more open - minded. In the original, Sasuke was very focused on revenge, but the reborn one might consider other aspects of life, like friendship and the well - being of the village earlier. So instead of immediately chasing after power for revenge, they might try to find a more peaceful solution.
Her character development might be different in that she could be more in touch with her nurturing side. Instead of just focusing on revenge, she might also be interested in healing and building relationships. For example, she could be more involved in helping the village recover from disasters or conflicts.
A 'Naruto and Gaara Roles Reversed' fanfiction could start with Gaara being the one full of energy and constantly getting into trouble in the Leaf Village. He'd be eager to prove himself, much like how Naruto was in the original. Naruto from Suna would have to deal with the harsh treatment from his own village due to being the Jinchuriki. Their first encounter would be really interesting, as their personalities and circumstances are flipped.
Well, Naruto's death would likely shatter Sasuke. He has always had Naruto as a sort of anchor, whether he admitted it or not. His whole life has been intertwined with Naruto's. Naruto's death might make Sasuke question his entire purpose. He could initially be filled with rage and a thirst for revenge, thinking that he could have prevented it. This could lead him down a darker path at first. But eventually, it might also make him realize the importance of Naruto's ideals and he could strive to carry them on in Naruto's memory.