Another option could be a new character, like a female ninja from a far - off village. This would open up a whole new world of possibilities. They could bond over their different cultures and experiences, and Naruto could learn a lot from her, which would in turn strengthen their relationship.
Sakura could also be an interesting choice. If the story takes a different turn from the original, Sakura could realize that Naruto has qualities she overlooked before. Their relationship could be filled with lots of banter and growth as they learn more about each other.
Sakura could be a possible love interest. Even though in the original series she has feelings for Sasuke, in a fanfic, things could be different. Maybe Naruto and Sakura realize they have more in common as they grow older and start secretly dating.
Sakura could also be a possibility. Although she had feelings for Sasuke for a long time, things could change. Naruto and Sakura have a long history together, and they've been through a lot. Their relationship could shift into a romantic one as they grow older and see each other in a new light.
Sasuke could be a great love interest. He has a complex personality with his dark past and his journey of redemption. A fanfic could explore a relationship where the protagonist helps Sasuke fully come to terms with his past and in the process, they fall in love. His cool and aloof exterior would make for an interesting dynamic as the relationship develops.
One possible love interest could be Hinata. In the original series, she had a long - standing crush on Naruto. In a fanfic, their relationship could develop further. Hinata is kind - hearted and has always supported Naruto, which makes her a great candidate for his love in the fanfic.
Irene Adler could be a great love interest. She's smart, cunning, and was able to outwit Sherlock once. Their relationship in the original stories had a certain tension that could be developed into a full - blown love story in a fanfiction. She challenges him and has her own secrets, which could make for an exciting dynamic.
Sasori could be an interesting love interest. They are both from Akatsuki and have a certain connection through their art, though Sasori's is more in the form of puppets and Deidara's is explosive art. Their different personalities could create a lot of tension and a unique love story.
A foreign ninja from another village might also work well. This ninja could bring a different perspective to Kabuto's world. They could meet during a diplomatic mission or a joint training exercise between villages. Their love would be a bit more challenging as they have to deal with the politics between their respective villages, but it would add an interesting layer to the fanfiction.
A strong - willed priestess could be a great love interest. She could be the one who interprets the gods' will and at first is hesitant about Hercules due to his half - god status, but then falls for his heroism.
Well, it could be Hinata. In the Naruto series, Hinata has had a long - standing crush on Naruto. In a high school AU (alternate universe), their relationship could develop more romantically. She's shy but also very kind and caring, which would make her a great love interest for Naruto.
A fellow Gryffindor Quidditch player would be a great love interest. They already share the passion for the sport and the house pride. They would understand Oliver's dedication to Quidditch and support his dreams. Another option could be a girl from Hufflepuff who is kind - hearted and loves to watch Quidditch. She could bring out Oliver's softer side. Or a Ravenclaw who is really smart and helps Oliver with strategies for his team, and they fall in love over their shared interest in making the Gryffindor Quidditch team better.