sasuke and shikamaru

Well, it can add depth to your understanding of Shikamaru and Sasuke's characters and their development. However, if you're short on time or not overly interested in their specific arcs, you could skip it without missing out on the core story.

One idea could be that they go on a special mission to a hidden village. Naruto's enthusiasm, Sasuke's power and Shikamaru's intelligence combine to solve the mystery of the village's strange disappearances. They face many challenges along the way, like tricky traps and powerful enemies. Naruto uses his Rasengan, Sasuke his Chidori, and Shikamaru his shadow jutsu to fight their way through.

Well, it could be Orochimaru. Even if they travel in time, Orochimaru's thirst for power and knowledge might make him an antagonist. He could see Sasuke and Shikamaru as threats to his plans, especially if they are trying to change the past which might interfere with his own schemes.

One great Naruto, Sasuke, and Shikamaru time travel fanfiction is 'A New Beginning'. It has an interesting plot where they travel back to change key events in the ninja world. The character development is on point, and it really delves into how their knowledge of the future affects their actions in the past.

One interesting plot could be that they travel back to the time when the Uchiha clan was about to be massacred. Sasuke might try to change the fate of his clan, while Shikamaru uses his intelligence to strategize and deal with the political implications. They could face many challenges, like not being believed by the people of that time or accidentally causing more chaos.

They could go on an adventure to find a rare and powerful jutsu. Naruto would be eager to learn it, Sasuke would see it as a way to increase his power, and Shikamaru would be dragged along reluctantly at first. But during the search, they discover that the jutsu has a dark side that they must decide whether to use or destroy.

One popular plot twist is when they travel back and find out that the events they thought they could easily change are actually much more complex due to some hidden forces at work. For example, in some fanfics, they discover that an ancient jutsu is behind all the chaos and they have to find a way to break it.

Choji can be an interesting addition. He has a long - standing friendship with Shikamaru and his unique eating - based jutsu can be a valuable asset in battles in the fanfiction. With Ino, he can provide some comical relief as well as a different type of fighting style. Also, Kakashi could be paired with them. His vast experience and diverse jutsu knowledge can guide Ino, Shikamaru and the others, and his laid - back but serious attitude can be a great influence on the group.

Sakura might also be paired with Shikamaru. She could be in need of Shikamaru's help when she is facing a medical emergency in a battle situation and Shikamaru uses his shadow blade to fend off the attackers while Sakura tries to save a wounded comrade.

By having them face challenges together. For example, they could be tasked with protecting a valuable ninja artifact from a group of powerful thieves. This would force them to communicate, plan, and rely on each other. Shikamaru would strategize and Temari would be ready to fight off any attackers. Through this shared experience, their relationship could grow.