One popular Orochimaru x Jiraiya fanfic is 'The Unlikely Bond'. It delves into their complex relationship, exploring how their different paths in the ninja world could have led to a more in - depth connection. The story has great character development and some really interesting plot twists.
One common theme is redemption. Given Orochimaru's dark past, many fanfics explore the idea of him finding redemption through his relationship with Jiraiya. Another theme is the exploration of their shared history. Since they were once comrades, fanfics often dig into how that history affects their present interactions.
Well, perhaps there could be a plot where they both get trapped in a mysterious dimension. In this dimension, they have to rely on each other's skills. Jiraiya's knowledge of sage mode and Orochimaru's various jutsu could be combined to find a way out. It could also explore their relationship in a more in - depth way as they face different challenges together.
Their relationship could be developed by having them swap bodies temporarily. This would force them to understand each other on a deeper level as they experience life from the other's perspective. They would then have a newfound respect for each other.
In fanfiction, Jiraiya's death can also be used to explore themes of sacrifice. He sacrificed himself for the greater good, and this can be further elaborated in different stories. For example, some fanfictions might show how his death inspired other characters to be more selfless.
Naruto is devastated. He feels a huge void in his heart. Jiraiya was the one who believed in him from the start, and his death makes Naruto question a lot of things. He might even start to doubt his own strength for a while.
One scenario could be that Jiraiya is poisoned before his fight with Pain. In the fanfiction, an enemy within the village who is secretly working for Pain's forces might have poisoned his food or drink. So, when he goes to face Pain, he is already weakened, and this ultimately leads to his death. Another possibility is that Jiraiya's death is a result of a time - traveling plot. If there is time - travel involved in the fanfiction, his actions in the past might accidentally create a situation where he has to die to preserve the timeline.
Naruto might also isolate himself in certain fanfic scenarios. He feels that no one can truly understand the depth of his grief. He spends time alone, reflecting on all the things Jiraiya taught him and the memories they shared, like their time training on that toad -infested island.