Kabuto is also common. He was Orochimaru's right - hand man. In fanfiction, he could be used to either further Orochimaru's plans against Naruto or he could have a change of heart and help Naruto against Orochimaru. His medical skills and knowledge of Orochimaru's secrets make him an interesting addition to the story.
In some fanfictions, Orochimaru might develop a sense of loyalty towards Naruto. After being around Naruto for a while, he could see Naruto as someone worthy of his loyalty. This could lead to him being more open to working with the Hidden Leaf and helping Naruto in his various missions. He might even sacrifice his own interests to protect Naruto at times, which is a complete turnaround from his initial character.
One possible fanfiction could be where Orochimaru somehow gets involved in the Teen Titans' world and meets Red X. Maybe Orochimaru is after some sort of powerful artifact that the Teen Titans are protecting. Red X, being the mysterious anti - hero, might initially see Orochimaru as a potential ally to get his hands on the artifact for his own gain. But as the story progresses, he realizes Orochimaru's true evil nature and teams up with the Teen Titans to stop him.
One interesting fanfiction could be 'The New Bond'. In this story, female Orochimaru takes an unexpected interest in Naruto's growth not just as a ninja but also as a person. She starts to guide him in a different way compared to the original series, leading to unique adventures. It explores their relationship in a non - romantic yet deeply connected way.
One interesting idea could be Orochimaru seeing Naruto as a unique specimen and instead of just trying to use him, he actually starts to respect Naruto's willpower. This could lead to a strange mentorship of sorts where Orochimaru teaches Naruto some of his more unorthodox jutsu in exchange for Naruto trying to help Orochimaru find a new path that doesn't involve so much darkness.
One interesting plotline could be Orochimaru trying to use Naruto for a new experiment but Naruto ends up influencing Orochimaru instead. For example, Naruto's strong will and belief in friendship might start to make Orochimaru question his own dark path.
It's interesting because it allows for new storylines within the Naruto universe. For example, a female Orochimaru might have different goals or reasons for her actions compared to the male Orochimaru in the original series. This can lead to unique adventures and character growth for both Naruto and the female Orochimaru. It also gives writers a chance to explore themes like redemption and love in a different context, which can be really engaging for readers.
One interesting Orochimaru x Naruto fanfiction could be 'The Unlikely Alliance'. In this story, Orochimaru, seeing Naruto's unique power, decides to form an uneasy partnership with him to face a common enemy. Naruto is initially very wary but realizes Orochimaru's knowledge could be useful.
A common theme could be transformation. Naruto has the ability to transform with his various jutsu, and Orochimaru is known for his experiments on transformation. In the context of their relationship in fanfiction, it can symbolize how they change each other. Also, there is often a theme of trust - building. Given Orochimaru's past betrayals, Naruto would need to build trust with him in these fictional relationships.
In many fanfictions, it starts with Naruto's curiosity about Orochimaru. Naruto, being the character who always wants to understand others, is drawn to Orochimaru's mystery. This initial interest then leads to more interactions, which gradually develop into a deeper bond. For example, in some stories, Naruto might try to save Orochimaru from his own dark path, which then causes Orochimaru to see Naruto in a new light.