In the 'naruto x kurenai arranged marriage fanfiction', it could start with the village elders arranging the marriage without Naruto or Kurenai's consent. Naruto is busy with his own missions and dreams, and Kurenai is focused on her teaching. However, when they meet, Naruto's positive energy starts to affect Kurenai. They slowly start to communicate more. Kurenai might help Naruto with his emotional growth, as she is more mature. And Naruto could inspire Kurenai to be more adventurous. Eventually, they come to accept the arranged marriage and build a life together.
Their relationship might start off rocky due to the sudden nature of the arranged marriage. Naruto might be a bit clumsy in trying to understand Kurenai at first. But as time passes, he'll see her wisdom and strength. Kurenai, on the other hand, will come to appreciate Naruto's determination. They'll start to share their stories, like Naruto telling Kurenai about his adventures with Sasuke, and Kurenai sharing her experiences as a ninja. This sharing will bring them closer.
Well, in such a fanfiction, there could be a lot of political undertones. Since arranged marriages in the Naruto world can often be about alliances. The Hidden Leaf Village might be trying to strengthen its ties through Naruto and Kurenai's union. This could lead to some interesting storylines where they have to deal with the expectations of the village elders while also trying to figure out their own feelings for each other.
In the context of the village, they might face pressure from the villagers. People might have different expectations of their marriage. Some might think Naruto should focus only on being Hokage and not get involved in a relationship. And for Kurenai, there could be rumors or gossips since she's marrying someone much younger. Additionally, they both have their own traumas and past experiences that they need to work through, which could potentially affect their relationship in an arranged marriage setting.
Well, obviously Naruto and Kushina are the main characters. Naruto, the hero of the original Naruto series, with his dreams of becoming Hokage and his strong will. Kushina, Naruto's mother in the original story, here in the fanfiction she is a key character in an arranged marriage situation with Naruto.
The plot might involve Naruto and Tenten being forced into the arranged marriage by the village elders for political reasons. At first, they resist it. Tenten is annoyed because she always saw Naruto as a bit of a goofball. However, when they are sent on a mission together, they have to rely on each other. Naruto's determination and Tenten's skills complement each other. As time passes, they begin to respect and then care for each other, and the arranged marriage starts to seem like a good idea.
One interesting plot could be the initial shock and resistance from both Itachi and Naruto. Naruto, being his boisterous self, might outright reject the idea at first. Itachi, on the other hand, would be conflicted due to his own secrets and loyalties. As they start to interact more, they could gradually discover new sides of each other. For example, Naruto might see the kind heart beneath Itachi's cold exterior, and Itachi could come to admire Naruto's unwavering determination.
Another plotline could involve the challenges they face from the village. People might have different opinions about the union, some seeing it as a strategic move while others might be jealous or against it for various reasons. They would have to deal with the gossip and political implications within Konoha.
One interesting plot could be Naruto's initial hesitation. He's always had his eyes on Sakura, so an arranged marriage to Hanabi might make him a bit reluctant at first. But as he gets to know Hanabi better, he discovers her strong will and hidden kindness. Another plot could involve the Hyuga clan's expectations. Hanabi, being from the Hyuga, has certain duties, and Naruto has to navigate those while also building a relationship with her. And perhaps a plot where they team up to face a common threat, which brings them closer together in the process of the arranged marriage.
One possible antagonist could be some of the traditionalist ninja in the village who oppose the marriage. They might think that Naruto, as a jinchuriki, is not a suitable match for Tenten. They could try to sabotage their relationship by spreading false rumors or creating difficult situations for them during their missions.