Well, Naruto might become a Pokémon trainer. He has that never - give - up spirit which would help him catch and train strong Pokémon. He could start his journey in a place like Pallet Town, meet Pokémon like Pikachu right from the start. And his ability to make friends quickly would also mean he'd have a great team of Pokémon and human friends in no time.
Naruto's outgoing personality would make him very popular in the Pokémon world. He'd easily make friends with other trainers and people in Pokémon centers. This would give him an advantage as he could learn about different Pokémon and training techniques from others more easily.
Ash could be a Pokémon trainer with a different starting point in this fanfiction. Born in 1987, by 1997 he might have already made a name for himself in local Pokémon battles. He could have a team of Pokémon that he rescued from difficult situations, like a Charmander that was abandoned by its trainer. His story could revolve around giving these Pokémon a second chance and proving that Pokémon don't need to be 'perfect' to be strong.
Naruto would probably be very excited about the Pokemon world. He would be eager to catch as many Pokemon as he could and would quickly make friends with other trainers. His adventurous spirit would lead him to explore all the different regions in search of strong Pokemon.
Naruto's outgoing and determined personality would make him a great Pokemon trainer. He is not afraid to face challenges, which is crucial in the Pokemon world. His friendly nature would also help him befriend many different Pokemon easily.
Naruto's powers would have a huge impact. His ability to create countless shadow clones could revolutionize Pokemon battles. Trainers could use this strategy to overwhelm opponents. Also, his chakra, which is a powerful energy source, might be able to heal or strengthen Pokemon in ways not known before. His speed and strength would make him a formidable force in the Pokemon world. He could easily traverse difficult terrains, like mountains and forests, much faster than normal trainers, allowing him to reach rare Pokemon habitats more quickly.
In this fanfiction, Gary might be an important character too. He could be a rival from the very beginning, with both of them having different approaches to Pokémon since Ash was born into it. Professor Oak would also be a main character as he could be the one to discover Ash's unique connection to Pokémon and help him on his journey.
In a fanfiction about Ash born in 1987 and his situation in 1997, we could see an alternate story where Ash is not the typical rookie trainer. Since he's a bit older than in the original, he might be more knowledgeable about Pokémon lore. He could be on a quest to uncover some ancient Pokémon secrets in 1997. He might travel to different regions, not just for battles but also to study old Pokémon texts and artifacts, and along the way, form an unusual team of Pokémon that are attracted to his in - depth knowledge.
It could also be a story where a trainer is born into a family with a dark past in the Pokemon world. Despite this, they strive to change their family's reputation. They start by training underdog Pokemon and gradually build a team that is strong enough to take on the toughest opponents. Their journey of self - discovery and growth is what makes them a legend.
Naruto, being godlike, can greatly influence the Pokemon world. He might introduce new training methods inspired by his ninja training. For example, he could teach Pokemon how to better control their energy, similar to how he controls his chakra. This could lead to stronger and more powerful Pokemon. Also, his sense of justice would likely impact the way trainers and Pokemon interact. He may encourage fairer battles and better treatment of Pokemon.