In 'deku meets future deku fanfiction', perhaps the future Deku warns the present one about upcoming threats. He could tell him about villains he'll face in the future and how to defeat them. This would give the present Deku an edge in his battles and also in his growth as a hero.
One possible plot could be that Villain Deku is on a mission to undermine the hero society and crosses paths with Hero Deku. They engage in a fierce battle where Villain Deku taunts Hero Deku about his ideals. In the end, Hero Deku manages to get through to a small part of Villain Deku's conscience, leaving him with some doubts about his villainous path.
Another plot might involve the older Deku being from an alternate timeline. He shows the younger Deku different ways he could have developed his skills and relationships, which makes the younger Deku reevaluate his own path as a hero.
'Neglected reader fanfiction' could refer to fan - created stories within a fandom that seem to be overlooked or not given much attention by the general readership. It might be stories that have unique takes or focus on less - popular aspects of the original work, causing them to be in the shadows compared to more mainstream fanfics.
In the manga, Deku experiences various ups and downs. He not only becomes stronger physically but also matures emotionally as he takes on greater responsibilities. There are also many unexpected plot twists that shape his journey.
It could lead to a completely different character dynamic and story arc. Maybe she'd face different challenges and have a unique perspective on being a hero.
The main differences are in their expressions and some minor details of personality. In the manga, Deku might seem a bit more intense, while in the anime, he's sometimes presented a bit softer.
Well, it could be a symbol of Naruto's outsider status in his family. Maybe the sword was once an important heirloom but was neglected because Naruto was different or not fully accepted. It might hold some hidden power that only Naruto can unlock later, tying into his journey of self - discovery and proving himself.
Perhaps he's been influenced by someone who gives him bad advice. For example, if someone tells him that natural talent is enough and training is overrated. Also, he could be dealing with some personal problems, like a conflict within his family or among his friends that takes up all his time and mental energy, causing him to neglect training.