In such a fanfic, Naruto could be secretly Hokage because there's a political conspiracy in the village. Some powerful ninjas don't want him to be in the official position, so he has to rule from the shadows. He'd be using his shadow clones to attend to different tasks around the village while the real Naruto is working on bigger issues like negotiating with other hidden villages without anyone knowing he's actually the Hokage.
Well, it could be really interesting. Maybe Naruto has to keep his status as Hokage a secret for some strange reason like protecting his loved ones from a new, unseen threat. He would still be doing all the Hokage duties but in a very covert way. For example, he might make important decisions in disguise when meeting with the village council.
In such a fanfic, Sasuke's character development could take a whole new turn. Instead of the typical brooding male persona, as a girl, she could show more vulnerability. Her relationships with other characters like Naruto might change. Naruto could be more protective of her, and Sasuke might have to deal with Naruto's over - protectiveness in a new way. Also, her goals as a ninja could be influenced by her secret, like wanting to prove that girls can be just as strong as boys in the ninja world.
Perhaps a perk is the ability to shape the future of the ninja world. As Hokage, one can inspire the younger generation of ninjas. They can create new ninja academies or training programs. They also have the power to pardon or punish ninjas according to their deeds, which helps in maintaining law and order in the village.
One advantage is having great power. As the Hokage, you can lead the village, make important decisions, and protect your people. You get to use powerful jutsu and have a high status in the ninja world.
One possibility is that Naruto would bring his unique brand of determination to the role. He might focus on uniting the village in new ways, like creating more training programs for all shinobi levels. His experience as an outcast would make him more empathetic towards those on the fringes of the village society.
Maybe Naruto has always idolized the Hokage in secret. He could be studying the ways of past Hokages on his own, trying to learn their leadership skills and jutsu. For example, he might be secretly practicing Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique because he admires his father so much.
It could be really interesting. Maybe Naruto would be fascinated by Akuma's power and try to learn from it in some way. He might see Akuma as a new form of strength that he could incorporate into his own ninja skills.
In this fanfic, Naruto would have to adapt to modern technology. He may find guns and other high - tech equipment strange at first. But with his determination, he would quickly learn. His combat experience as a ninja would give him an edge in close - quarters combat situations that SWAT teams often encounter. He could also form unique bonds with his SWAT teammates, teaching them some of his ninja wisdom and learning from their modern - day combat knowledge.
One possible reason could be that some elders in the village still have doubts about his past. For example, his connection with the Nine - Tails. They might fear that this could lead to instability in the village. Another reason could be political intrigue. There might be other powerful clans or individuals who want the position for themselves and manipulate things behind the scenes to deny Naruto.
In fanfiction, Naruto's rule as the 5th Hokage might be full of positive changes. He would probably focus on improving relationships between the different ninja clans in the village. He'd also likely invest a lot in training the new generation of ninjas, using his own experiences to teach them about perseverance and the importance of friendship.
In this kind of fanfiction, Naruto might grow up with more direct guidance from the Hokage. He could have better access to ninja training resources. For example, he might get personal training from the Hokage at an earlier age, which would make him a stronger ninja faster. Also, he might be more involved in the village's important decisions earlier, as he's under the Hokage's wing.