In this fanfiction, perhaps Naruto becomes a harbinger of death after a powerful and dark jutsu backfires on him. This new status makes him an outcast in the village as people fear his presence. However, Naruto being Naruto, he uses this as an opportunity to become stronger and prove that he can control this new power for good. He could start by trying to understand the source of this 'harbinger of death' ability, whether it's related to some long - forgotten shinobi art or a connection to the spirit world.
The plot could involve Naruto being a harbinger of death in a way that he has premonitions of upcoming disasters in the ninja world. For example, he might start seeing visions of villages being destroyed and then tries to prevent these tragedies from happening, while also facing skepticism from others who don't believe in his new - found power.
Well, it could be that Naruto is unknowingly marked as a harbinger of death by some ancient evil force. This causes strange events to occur around him, like animals fleeing in his presence and plants withering. As he discovers this, he has to find a way to break the curse or deal with the consequences, all while still trying to protect his friends and the Hidden Leaf Village.
It could be a powerful rogue ninja who wants to use Naruto's new - found 'harbinger of death' status for his own evil purposes. Maybe he believes that Naruto can lead him to powerful and dark artifacts that are only revealed during times of death and destruction.
One possible plot could be that Naruto somehow gets transported to the Darksiders universe and is mistaken for Death. He then has to adapt to this new, darker world while also dealing with the enemies and challenges that Death would typically face.
A possible plot could be that Naruto has a near - death experience and in that state, he encounters Lord Death. Lord Death offers him a deal: to become his disciple in exchange for the power to protect his loved ones better. Naruto accepts and starts to train under Lord Death. As he learns more about Lord Death's domain and powers, he has to make difficult choices between his old ninja life and this new path. His friends in Konoha start to worry about him as he changes, and there is a struggle to keep his relationships intact while following this new calling.
Maybe Naruto gets transported to the world of Death Knights. He could use his ninja skills in a new way, like combining his chakra with the powers of a Death Knight. For example, his Rasengan could be infused with Death Knight magic.
Well, one possibility could be a crossover where Naruto somehow ends up in the world of Death the Kid. Maybe Naruto's chakra is mistaken for some kind of unique soul energy. And Death the Kid, being the perfectionist he is, might be intrigued by Naruto's unruly and yet powerful nature. They could team up to fight some common enemy that threatens both their worlds.
The plot could start with Naruto being an outcast in his own world for some reason. Then, he stumbles upon a mysterious power that turns him into a Death Scythe. This new power gives him a chance at redemption. He embarks on a journey to prove himself. He might meet other Death Scythes or those who oppose them. His journey could involve learning about the origin of the Death Scythes, their purpose, and how his own values from the Naruto world can be applied in this new and dangerous situation. He may also have to face some of his old enemies who now see him as an even greater threat due to his new powers.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, the God of Death has been observing Naruto's journey all along. When Naruto is on the verge of losing a crucial battle against an overwhelming foe, the God of Death appears and offers him a pact. If Naruto can endure a set of challenges that test his will, his chakra control, and his understanding of life and death, he will be granted the God of Death's powers to turn the tides of the battle.
Well, it could be about Naruto obtaining the power of a master over death. Maybe he can bring back the dead or has the ability to control deathly forces. He might use this new power to protect his village from greater threats that normal ninja skills can't handle.
Well, it could be about Naruto having some sort of connection to death. Maybe he has powers related to death that he has to learn to control. Or perhaps he's haunted by death in some way, like seeing the spirits of the dead shinobi.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with this title or concept. It might be about a character or entity that is seen as a sign or precursor of death. Maybe it involves a dark and mysterious plot where the 'harbinger of death' is on a mission or is part of a prophecy.