They could start by showing him genuine love and acceptance. For example, his father could share all the things he sacrificed for Naruto in the past. His mother could cook his favorite meals, just like she used to dream about when he was a baby. And his friends in the family could show him how much they missed him and how empty the family feels without him.
One challenge could be Naruto's own independence. He's been on his own journey for so long that he might be reluctant to give up his newfound freedom. Another challenge could be trust issues. If the family has let him down in the past, it'll be hard for Naruto to believe that they've really changed.
His mother, Kushina, could also be part of the family that wants him back. She was a kind - hearted and strong - willed woman. If she were alive in the fanfiction, she would be desperate to have her son with her. She would want to protect Naruto and share all the things she didn't get to when he was growing up, like teaching him about their Uzumaki heritage.
There are numerous possibilities in this 'naruto's family wants him back fanfiction'. Naruto's family could consist of powerful shinobi who were exiled or had to go into hiding for some reason. Now that they are back and want Naruto, they might offer him new powers or knowledge. This could change Naruto's role in the village of Konoha. He might become a bridge between his family and the village, leading to new alliances and adventures. Or perhaps his family has some secrets about his heritage that could change how he views himself and his place in the ninja world.
Percy's reaction could be complex. Initially, he'd be hurt and angry. But as time passes, if Annabeth is sincere in her attempts to get him back, he might start to question his own feelings. He could be torn between his love for her and the pain of the betrayal.
The Akatsuki could be antagonists. They might see Kushina's return as a threat to their plans. Since Kushina is a powerful Uzumaki, her presence could disrupt their schemes related to the tailed beasts. They could try to stop her from reaching Naruto or even try to capture her for their own purposes.
In such a fanfic, perhaps Kushina manages to break free from the afterlife's constraints. She could use some sort of ancient jutsu that allows her to return to the living world. Then, she starts her journey to find Naruto. Maybe she disguises herself as an ordinary traveler at first to observe Naruto from afar, seeing how he has grown and all the hardships he has faced. Once she reveals herself, Naruto is initially shocked but then filled with joy at the thought of having his mother back.
In a 'konoha wants naruto back fanfic', perhaps there's a prophecy that says only Naruto can save Konoha from an impending doom. The villagers, who once shunned Naruto, now understand his importance. They start a campaign to bring him back. Tsunade could be leading this effort, offering Naruto things like a proper apology for how he was treated in the past and a high - ranking position in the village.
In such a fanfic, the plot could be very complex. Maybe Annabeth realizes she made a huge mistake. She might start by trying to approach Percy subtly, like showing up at his favorite places. But Percy would be hurt and angry. He might initially reject her attempts. However, as she keeps trying, she could start to show real remorse and explain the reasons for her cheating, which could be due to some external influence or her own insecurities. And Percy might gradually start to question his own feelings towards her again.
Definitely Naruto himself. He is the one Konoha wants back, after all. And then there would be his old friends like Sasuke. Sasuke might play an interesting role, either helping Konoha get Naruto back or being a bit hesitant because of his own complex relationship with Naruto. Also, characters like Iruka - sensei, who has always been like a father figure to Naruto, would be important. He could be the one who first realizes how much Konoha needs Naruto and starts the ball rolling to get him back.