Well, in a fanfiction where Naruto grew up in Iwa, his whole identity would be reshaped. He would be influenced by Iwa's culture, which is more about strength and endurance. His clothing style might be different, more in line with Iwa's earth - toned aesthetics. Also, his dreams could have been centered around making Iwa the most powerful village rather than becoming Hokage, as he wouldn't have the same Konoha - centered upbringing.
His character might be more rough - around - the - edges. Iwa has a harsher environment, so Naruto could be less of an idealist compared to his Konoha self. He might be more focused on survival and power - grabbing in the early days.
One possible reason could be a threat from Iwa to Konoha. If Iwa was planning an unprovoked attack on Konoha, Naruto might take it upon himself to destroy Iwa to protect his village.
Naruto is obviously a very popular character in these fanfictions as he is the main character of the original series. In Iwa, characters like Deidara (who was originally from Iwa) often make appearances. His explosive jutsu and unique personality add a lot to the stories.
One great Naruto Iwa Admiral fanfiction is 'The Stone Admiral's Ascent'. It has an interesting plot where the Iwa Admiral character shows unique jutsu and strategic thinking. It really delves into the character's backstory and how they interact with the Naruto universe's existing elements.
Naruto could meet some young and upcoming Iwa ninja trainees. They might be curious about Naruto and his abilities from Konoha. These trainees could either look up to Naruto or be jealous of his fame, leading to various interactions. Also, there could be some old - timer Iwa ninjas who remember past events involving Konoha and have their own views on Naruto's presence in Iwa.
Another way is that he forms an unexpected alliance within Iwa. There could be a dissident group in Iwa who oppose the capture of Naruto. They might help him escape in exchange for some future favor or because they believe in Naruto's cause. Naruto has a way of inspiring people, even those who are initially his enemies, so this is a plausible scenario.
Well, in fanfiction, if Naruto joins Iwa, he'd likely bring his unique skills and determination. His Rasengan and his never - give - up attitude could shake things up in Iwa. He might also face some initial distrust from the Iwa ninjas as he's from Konoha. But eventually, he could form new bonds and teach them some of Konoha's ways while also learning from Iwa's techniques.
One interesting 'naruto and iwa fanfiction' could be about Naruto going on a mission to Iwa and befriending some of the young shinobi there. He might learn about their unique jutsu and in turn teach them some of his own skills.
Well, it could be that Naruto, for some reason, is abandoned in Iwa. Maybe he discovers some dark secrets about Iwa that make the villagers turn against him. He might then have to use his ninja skills and wits to survive and find a way out of the situation.
Well, Naruto might face a lot of challenges in Iwa. He could encounter new types of jutsu that are unique to Iwa ninjas. Maybe he'll make some new friends or foes there.