Well, perhaps the plot could revolve around Naruto being lazy in his ninja training. As a result, he starts to fall behind his peers. This causes some conflict within the team, like Sasuke getting frustrated with him. Then, Naruto has to find the motivation within himself to catch up. It could also be that a new character enters the story and tries to use Naruto's laziness to their advantage in some way.
In a 'naruto is lazy fanfic', a possible plot could be that Naruto gets cursed with a spell that makes him lazy. His friends think he's just being himself at first, but then they realize something is wrong. They embark on a journey to find a cure for him. Along the way, they face various obstacles and also learn more about Naruto's true nature. This kind of plot can add a different layer to the Naruto story and show his friends' loyalty to him even when he's not his usual energetic self.
A possible plot in a 'death of naruto fanfic' is that Naruto is killed in a political conspiracy within the ninja world. This could lead to a war between different ninja clans as they try to figure out who is responsible. Or perhaps Naruto's death is the result of a time - traveling enemy who changes the past in a way that Naruto no longer exists, and the story could be about his friends trying to reverse this change.
A plot could be where an enemy uses the Kubikiribocho to cause chaos and Naruto has to find a way to stop them. He might need to team up with some unexpected allies and figure out the weaknesses of the weapon. He could also try to find a way to sever the bond between the enemy and the Kubikiribocho.
One possible plot is a power - struggle within the Hidden Sand that the Kage of Suna has to deal with, and Naruto gets involved to help maintain peace. For instance, there could be a group within the village that wants to overthrow the Kage, and Naruto uses his talk - no - jutsu to defuse the situation.
A plot could also be centered around Naruto asking Kurenai out on a date. He would be really nervous and might ask for help from his friends. His friends could give him all kinds of advice, some good and some really bad. And when he finally does ask her, Kurenai's reaction could be a mix of surprise and amusement. This could lead to a series of events where they get to know each other better on this 'date' and explore their relationship further.
One possible plot could be that the mama, who is a student, discovers she has some hidden ninja abilities related to Naruto's world while studying. Maybe she's studying something related to history or mythology and it turns out to be real in the Naruto universe.
One possible plot is that Pain targets Hinata to get to Naruto. Since Hinata has a special place in Naruto's heart, Pain might think that by hurting her, he can break Naruto. But Hinata shows great courage and Naruto comes to her rescue.
In this kind of fanfic, a possible plot is that Minato and Naruto get to spend some normal family time together. They could go fishing, like Naruto used to do with Iruka. During this time, they bond and Minato gets to understand the simple joys that Naruto has in life, which he might have missed out on if he were still alive in the normal Naruto storyline.
Maybe the fanfic has a plot where Madara's eyes are actually sentient in a way. They start to communicate with a young and inexperienced ninja. The eyes guide the ninja to become stronger and more powerful, but also lead them down a path that might not be entirely ethical. The ninja then has to decide whether to continue following the eyes' guidance or break free from it.
Another plot could be that a mysterious entity bestows the power of Super Saiyan Blue on Naruto. He then has to keep it a secret from his friends and village while also using it to protect them from a new and powerful enemy. This would create a lot of internal conflict for Naruto as he tries to balance secrecy and heroism.
Perhaps in the 'naruto dies narusaku fanfic', Naruto sacrifices himself to save Sakura from a powerful enemy. Sakura, in her despair, starts to discover new aspects of Naruto she never fully realized when he was alive. She could then start a journey to find a way to bring him back, encountering many challenges along the way and meeting old friends and foes who either help or hinder her.