It could start with Hinata being more open about her admiration for Naruto. Instead of just blushing and being shy, she starts to actively engage with him as a friend. Naruto, being Naruto, would be very accepting and they'd start hanging out. For example, they could share ramen together, which is Naruto's favorite. This simple act of sharing food could be the start of a deeper connection.
In fanfiction, their friendship could develop when they are both assigned to help in the village reconstruction after a big battle. They work side by side, Naruto using his strength to move heavy debris and Hinata using her precision to place things in the right spots. They start to rely on each other and realize how well they work together. As days pass, they start to look forward to seeing each other every day at the work site, and their friendship blossoms.
Their relationship would likely deepen. They would have more private time together, sharing their dreams and fears at night. Naruto would become more protective of Hinata in their shared home.
Their relationship would likely deepen as they face the responsibilities of being Uzukage together. They'd support each other through tough decisions. For example, Naruto might rely on Hinata's intuition when dealing with village politics. Hinata, in turn, would be more confident with Naruto by her side. They'd also have more time to understand each other on a deeper level, away from the chaos of their earlier adventures.
In the beginning, Naruto might be just focused on his job of protecting Hinata. However, Hinata's determination and courage in the face of danger, which she might show from time to time, would start to earn Naruto's respect. As they face various challenges together, Naruto and Hinata would start to bond. They might have late - night conversations about their dreams and fears. Hinata would learn to be more assertive from Naruto, and Naruto would learn to be more in touch with his emotions from Hinata. This mutual growth would lead to a very special and deep relationship between them.
Hinata would develop more leadership qualities. With Naruto gone, she realizes that someone needs to step up and be a symbol of hope for those who still believe in Naruto. This would make her more confident in making decisions for the greater good of the village and its relationship with Naruto when he returns.
It could start with a chance encounter. For example, at a festival in Konoha. Hinata is there with her friends and Sasuke is just passing by. Their eyes meet briefly, and there's a spark of something new. Later, they are paired up for a training exercise. Hinata's unique fighting style impresses Sasuke, and he gives her some tips. Hinata is shy but also grateful. Over time, they start to communicate more, sharing their thoughts about the future of the village, and from there, their relationship blossoms.
Their relationship might become stronger. They could rely on each other more as they face the challenges of the past together.
Naruto would likely become more responsible. He's used to being the hero, but now he has to be a father too. So he might cut back on some of his risky adventures to be there for his family. Hinata would become more confident as a mother. She's always been a bit shy, but with a baby to protect, she'd find her inner strength.
Their friendship could start with a fight. Naruto's loud and boisterous nature might rub Tayuya the wrong way and they end up in a small scuffle. But then they realize they have more in common than they thought. Maybe they both love a certain type of music or they both have a dream for their future that the other can relate to. This would be the first step in their friendship development.
Their friendship could start with mutual respect for each other's power. When they first meet, they might have a small sparring match and be impressed by the other's skills. This would lead to them sharing training techniques.
As emperor and empress, Naruto and Hinata's relationship would evolve significantly. They would be in a position of power, which means they would have to make tough choices that could potentially affect their relationship. However, Naruto's impulsive nature and Hinata's calm and collected demeanor would balance each other out. For instance, if there was a threat to the kingdom, Naruto might want to rush into battle, but Hinata would remind him of the diplomatic solutions. This mutual respect and need for each other's strengths would make their relationship more profound. They would also have more public appearances together, showing their unity to the people, which would further solidify their relationship in the eyes of their subjects.