Well, in the 'banished naruto goes east fanfiction', it could potentially explore Naruto's growth outside of the village that banished him. Maybe he discovers new jutsu or forms new relationships in the east. He might also have to deal with the prejudice from his being a banished ninja while trying to make a new life for himself in an unfamiliar land.
I'm not entirely sure specifically as there could be many different takes in such a fanfiction. But generally, it might be about Naruto being banished to the west and could involve his adventures in that new, unfamiliar region. Maybe he has to face new enemies, make new allies, and deal with the unique cultures and challenges of the western - like area in the Naruto universe.
There should be some great characters in it. When Naruto travels east, he may come across characters who are initially hostile but later become his allies. There could be a young ninja who looks up to Naruto despite his banished status. Also, there might be a powerful elder who has knowledge about Naruto's family or the secrets of the ninja world that Naruto didn't know before. These characters can add depth and complexity to the story.
Well, one possibility is that Naruto, being banished from his village, arrives in Kiri with a lot of pent - up emotions. He might face initial hostility from the Kiri ninjas who are suspicious of an outsider. But as time passes, he could show his strength and kind heart, and start to make some unlikely friends among the Kiri population. Maybe he gets involved in some sort of mystery or conflict that is unique to Kiri, like the internal power struggles between different clans in Kiri.
First of all, Naruto arriving in Kumo could disrupt the power balance there. Some might see him as a threat, while others as an opportunity. He could get involved in Kumo's internal politics. Since he's always been about making friends, he might try to bridge the gap between Kumo and Konoha, even though he was banished from Konoha. He could also discover secrets about Kumo that are related to his own past or abilities. For example, there could be some ancient Kumo jutsu that only he can master due to his Uzumaki heritage.
In the 'naruto banished west fanfiction', Naruto is the main focus. But it's likely there are other characters too. For example, the leader of the western region's ninja group could be a major character. He or she might initially be wary of Naruto but as the story progresses, they see Naruto's good side. There could also be Naruto's friends from the Leaf Village who try to find a way to bring him back, and their actions could be shown in parallel to Naruto's adventures in the west.
He would surely meet Gaara. Gaara, having had his own experiences of being an outcast, would likely be one of the first to interact with Naruto. They could share their stories and become good friends.
In a 'naruto goes west fanfiction', it could be that Naruto is transported to a Western land. He might have to adapt to the different cultures there. For example, he could encounter Western - style magic or fighting styles that are new to him. Maybe he teams up with local characters who have their own goals and motives, and together they go on adventures, fighting outlaws or some sort of dark forces that are threatening the Western land.
Well, in this kind of fanfiction, Naruto might be banished because some powerful figures in Konoha fear his growing power. In Suna, he could discover a hidden power within himself related to the desert. He teams up with Temari and Kankuro to explore ancient Suna secrets. As he gets to know the people of Suna better, he begins to change their perception of him, and they see him as an asset rather than an outsider.
He could meet Mei Terumi. She is a powerful and important figure in Kiri. Naruto might have some interesting interactions with her, either as an ally or having some initial misunderstandings with her. Another character could be Chojuro. He's a kind - hearted ninja, and he might be one of the first to welcome Naruto in Kiri.