Choji can be an interesting addition. He has a long - standing friendship with Shikamaru and his unique eating - based jutsu can be a valuable asset in battles in the fanfiction. With Ino, he can provide some comical relief as well as a different type of fighting style. Also, Kakashi could be paired with them. His vast experience and diverse jutsu knowledge can guide Ino, Shikamaru and the others, and his laid - back but serious attitude can be a great influence on the group.
Yes, there are quite a few. You can start by looking on popular fanfiction websites like FanFiction.net or Archive of Our Own. Some stories might focus on their relationship development from friends to something more, exploring their unique personalities and how they complement each other in different situations.
Choji would probably be super excited. He's their close friend and would likely offer to cook all kinds of delicious and healthy food for Ino during her pregnancy. Naruto might be a bit clumsy at first but would be very enthusiastic, offering to do any odd jobs they need. Sakura, being a medical ninja, would be very practical, giving Ino regular check - ups and advice on how to stay healthy. And Kakashi might give Shikamaru some father - to - be advice in his laid - back but wise way.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a good option. It has a well - organized tagging system. You can search for 'Ino' and 'Shikamaru' and then narrow down the results by looking at the relationship tags. There are often some high - quality stories there.
One interesting scenario could be Ino, Shikamaru and Naruto going on a mission together where they have to face a powerful enemy. Ino uses her mind - control abilities to disrupt the enemy's formation, Shikamaru comes up with a brilliant strategy on the spot, and Naruto provides the brute force with his Rasengan. Another scenario might be them having a friendly competition within the village to see who can complete a task the fastest, like finding a hidden object. Ino uses her sensory skills, Shikamaru his intelligence, and Naruto his determination.
First, understand the characters well. Know their personalities, backstories, and relationships in the Naruto universe. For a rated M, you might explore more complex emotional arcs for them, like deeper friendship turned into something more intense. Also, be careful with the mature content. If it involves things like violence, make it relevant to the story and not just for shock value. And always keep the Naruto world - building in mind.
Naruto could develop more patience. Working with Shikamaru, who is more laid - back and strategic, might make Naruto think twice before rushing into things. Ino could become more confident in her abilities outside of just her mind - related jutsu. She might learn some combat skills from Naruto or strategic thinking from Shikamaru. Shikamaru, on the other hand, could become more decisive in critical moments. Being around Naruto's boldness might inspire him to be less hesitant when it really matters.
The plot could involve Naruto having a darker side, perhaps influenced by some unforeseen power or past trauma. Ino might use her mind - related abilities to sense this change in Naruto. Shikamaru, being the intelligent strategist, could be the one to figure out how to bring Naruto back to his normal self. For example, they could be on a mission where Naruto's dark side starts to emerge and endanger the whole team. Ino and Shikamaru then have to work together to control Naruto and complete the mission at the same time.
As mentioned before, 'lemon' fanfics are inappropriate, so I can't really discuss their themes. But for normal Shikamaru - Ino fanfics, a common theme is their childhood friendship evolving into something more. Since they grew up together in the Hidden Leaf Village, many fanfics explore how their relationship deepens over time.
Perhaps they are sent on a diplomatic mission to another village. Naruto is there as the face of Konoha, representing its strength. Ino uses her skills to read the emotions and intentions of the other village's leaders, and Shikamaru is in charge of the overall strategy of the negotiations. There could be a group within the other village that wants to undermine the peace talks, and our team has to figure out how to expose them and still complete their mission successfully.