One great 'Female Naruto Shikamaru AU' fanfiction is 'The New Path'. In this story, the female Naruto has a completely different dynamic with Shikamaru. It explores how their relationship might develop in an alternate universe where Naruto is female. The characterizations are really well - done, staying true to the original personalities while also adding new twists due to the gender change.
Sasuke could still be an antagonist in a way. Maybe in this AU, he's more dismissive of the female Naruto because of his own ideas about strength and gender. He might see her as weak at first and that could create a lot of tension between them.
Well, perhaps in this AU, the female Naruto has a special bond with a different group of ninjas. For example, she might befriend some of the more reclusive clans early on. This could lead to new alliances and storylines. Also, her journey to become Hokage could involve different political and social aspects due to her gender, like having to fight harder against the traditionalists who don't believe a woman can lead.
He could meet an AU version of Hinata who is more assertive and outgoing. Maybe she's a powerful ninja in her own right and not as shy as in the original story.
One possibility is that their kids would have a very special relationship with the other ninja families in the village. Since Naruto is so well - known and Shikamaru is highly respected for his smarts, the kids might be expected to live up to great expectations. They could also be the center of some new friendships and rivalries among the younger generation of ninjas. And perhaps they'd be involved in some new adventures that are related to the peace - building efforts in the village, just like their parents were in different ways.
One possibility is that Naruto enters an AU where chakra doesn't exist. Instead, there are other forms of power. He would have to learn how to use this new power from scratch. Also, the relationships between different ninja clans could be very different. Naruto might end up making new alliances and enemies based on this new dynamic. This could be a great opportunity for character development as he faces challenges that are completely different from what he's used to in his original world.
Naruto could be a tech geek in a modern AU, working on the latest software developments. Hinata might be a fashion designer. They could meet at a tech - fashion event where Naruto is presenting some new wearable tech and Hinata is looking for inspiration for her new collection. Their relationship would be a blend of two different worlds, with Naruto being amazed by Hinata's creativity in fashion and Hinata being interested in Naruto's technological prowess.
Another thing that makes these fanfictions unique is the exploration of how other characters react to a female Naruto. In the original, they are used to Naruto as a male. But now, with the gender change, some characters might treat her differently. This can affect how Shikamaru and Naruto interact not only with each other but also with the rest of the cast. It also gives room for new sub - plots and character developments that are centered around this change, making the fanfictions really interesting to read.
In this AU fanfiction, the story might start with Naruto and Shikamaru's relationship developing in a new way due to Naruto being female. Their kids could have a very different upbringing compared to the original series. For example, they might be more in touch with their emotions as Naruto, being female, could instill a different kind of nurturing environment. And Shikamaru's laid - back yet intelligent nature would still play a big role in how the family functions.