One plot idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru are assigned a top - secret mission in the ANBU. They have to infiltrate a hidden enemy base. Naruto's brute strength and Shikamaru's intelligence would make for an interesting combination as they face various traps and strong opponents inside the base.
One idea could be a story where fem Naruto and Shikamaru are on a mission together in a mysterious forest. They encounter strange creatures and have to use their unique skills to survive. Fem Naruto could use her speed and agility, while Shikamaru uses his intelligence to strategize.
One idea could be that Shikamaru and Temari have to go on a joint mission in a foreign land. They face various challenges together which make them rely on each other's skills. Shikamaru uses his intelligence to outwit the enemies while Temari uses her wind jutsu. This mission brings them closer and they start to develop deeper feelings for each other.
A possible plot is that in a world where female Naruto is the village hero, she's pressured to find a suitable partner. Shikamaru, being the intelligent and laid - back guy he is, is initially reluctant when they are paired up for some cultural event in the village. But as they spend time together, they realize they have more in common than they thought. They both care deeply about the village and its people, and this shared value brings them closer.
One plot idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru's team is sent on a mission to a mysterious forest where they encounter a new and powerful type of ninja beast. They have to figure out how to defeat it without using their usual jutsu. Another idea is that their team is tasked with protecting a foreign dignitary who has a secret that could change the balance of power in the ninja world. They face many assassination attempts and have to work together to keep the dignitary alive.
One idea could be exploring the character's past in the ANBU in more detail. For example, showing the difficult missions they had to undertake and how it shaped them.
One idea could be exploring Itachi's time in ANBU and how Naruto might have influenced his decisions secretly. Maybe Naruto, with his unique way of seeing people, could have made Itachi question his path in the ANBU more deeply.
Another plot could involve the Anbu team being tasked with protecting a young and powerful ninja from another village who has valuable knowledge. Along the way, they form an unexpected bond with this ninja and learn new techniques from them.
One idea could be that the blind Anbu has a special ability to sense chakra in a unique way. For example, they can detect the slightest change in an enemy's chakra, even if they can't see them physically. This gives them an edge in battle.
One idea could be Naruto going on an Anbu mission where Hinata secretly follows him to protect him. Another could be an alternate universe where Naruto and Hinata are both in the Anbu and they have to work together to solve a mystery within the Hidden Leaf. Or perhaps a story where Naruto is in the Anbu and Hinata is trying to get his attention in a more covert way than usual.
One idea could be that Naruto and Sasuke are assigned a top - secret ANBU mission together to infiltrate a hidden enemy base. They have to rely on their unique skills and their new - found understanding of each other as ANBU operatives. Another could be that they are both part of an elite ANBU squad and have to deal with a powerful rogue ninja who has ties to their past.