In a 'Naruto 5th Great Ninja War Fanfiction', the story could start with a strange phenomenon that begins to disrupt the chakra balance in the ninja world. This is a sign of the approaching war. As the war breaks out, the younger generation of ninjas, inspired by Naruto's heroics in the previous wars, step up to fight. They face off against a coalition of rogue ninjas who are being controlled by a shadowy figure with a vendetta against the established ninja order. Along the way, there are many battles, with each side using new and creative jutsus and strategies.
It could be a long - lost relative of Orochimaru. This person might have been secretly studying Orochimaru's forbidden jutsu and developed even more terrifying techniques. They could be seeking revenge on the ninja world for ostracizing Orochimaru.
One unique plot twist could be that instead of Naruto being the one to finally defeat Madara, it's Sasuke who sacrifices himself to do it. This would completely change the dynamic between the two characters and the overall feel of the story.
There could be a new group of villains who emerged from the shadows. They might have been observing the war and learned from the mistakes of previous antagonists. They could be more powerful and cunning, perhaps using new forms of jutsu or technology that were developed during the war. Maybe they are after some ancient artifacts or secrets that were unearthed during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Perhaps the fanfiction could explore how Naruto deals with the psychological aftermath of the war. He witnessed so much death and destruction. He might have nightmares or struggle with PTSD. Meanwhile, the other villages may approach the Hidden Leaf for help in various ways, such as asking for resources or training methods, which Naruto has to handle while also taking care of his own village.
Often, fanfictions show Naruto growing even more in his understanding of the ninja world. He might realize that there are no easy answers to peace, and that sometimes sacrifices have to be made. For example, he could start to question his own ideology of always trying to save everyone.
Well, I really liked the fanfiction titled 'Alliances Reimagined' in the 'Naruto 4 Great Ninja War' context. In this one, new alliances are formed that completely shift the dynamics of the war. Then there's 'The Hidden Powers'. It explores some hidden powers that characters discover during the war and how they use them to turn the tide. 'The Hope Beyond War' is also a great read. It's about the hope and rebuilding that follows the end of the 4 Great Ninja War.
Well, one possibility could be the rebuilding of the ninja villages. After the war, there would be a lot of destruction to repair. Maybe Naruto and his friends would take on leadership roles in this rebuilding process.
The most interesting plots can vary. There are those that focus on the relationships between characters during the war. For instance, a fanfiction might explore the friendship between two characters who are on opposite sides. They have to make difficult choices between loyalty to their village and their friendship. Another plot could be about a prophecy that no one fully understands until the middle of the war. This prophecy ends up guiding the actions of some characters. Also, some fanfictions play with the idea of alternate dimensions opening during the war, bringing in new threats and allies from different realms.