Another aspect could be that the fanfiction delves into how Kushina's presence affects Naruto's relationships with others. For instance, his relationship with Sasuke could be different. With a strong maternal figure in his life, Naruto might be more stable emotionally and be able to approach Sasuke in a more understanding way, which could potentially change the whole dynamic of their rivalry and friendship.
Perhaps Naruto finds a way to travel back in time and prevent Kushina's death in the first place. He could use his Sage Mode or some other special ability to manipulate time. And then, by changing the past, he effectively'revives' her in the present. In the Naruto universe, there are all kinds of crazy powers, so time - travel isn't completely out of the question.
In some fanfictions, Kushina was sealed into Naruto through a complex jutsu. It might be a modified version of the sealing jutsu used to seal the Nine - Tails. The process could involve special incantations and chakra manipulations.
One common plot is Kushina finding Naruto in a different time or dimension. For example, she might end up in the future where Naruto has grown up and she gets to see the kind of person he has become. It's an emotional and interesting concept as she gets to witness all his achievements and the challenges he has overcome.
It could be developed through a series of events where Kushina tries to make amends. She might leave little signs or messages for Naruto, showing her love and regret. As Naruto starts to notice these things, he becomes curious about her true intentions. Eventually, they have a face - to - face encounter where Kushina explains everything. Naruto, seeing her sincerity and the love she has for him, forgives her, and they start to build a new, stronger relationship based on honesty and understanding.
The comfort from Kushina in the fanfiction might also inspire Naruto to be a better person. He might strive to live up to the values his mother represents, like kindness and perseverance. Her presence in his life, even if just in the fanfiction, can be a guiding force for him, making him more determined to protect those he loves and make the world a better place.
Minato might be a common character. Since he is Kushina's husband in the original story, his presence can add an interesting dynamic. Also, Jiraiya could be there. He was Naruto's mentor and his interactions with the harem situation could be quite humorous.
Jiraiya could also be one of the main characters. He was Naruto's mentor and had a connection with Kushina's family. He could play a role in helping them adjust to the time travel and also use their knowledge to his advantage in some ways, like getting intel on future threats.
Maybe she's been possessed. In some fanfictions, characters can be taken over by dark forces. So Kushina could be under the control of some evil entity and that's why she hurts Naruto.
Iruka could be one of the characters. He has always been important to Naruto, and he might try to help Naruto or at least be concerned about his exile. Kakashi could also appear. He has a connection to Naruto and might be conflicted about the situation. And then there are Naruto's friends like Sasuke and Sakura. Sasuke might understand Naruto's feeling of being an outcast more than others, and Sakura could be torn between her loyalty to the village and her friendship with Naruto.