A prevalent theme is the idea of legacy. Qui - Gon's death has a huge impact on Obi - Wan, and fanfictions often explore how Obi - Wan continues Qui - Gon's legacy. Also, the theme of friendship is common. Beyond just being master and apprentice, they are friends, and this is often shown in how they support and trust each other in various situations.
Qui - Gon Jinn is a significant Jedi in the Star Wars story. He was a maverick Jedi Master. He discovered Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine, believing him to be the Chosen One. His unique approach to the Force, more in tune with the living Force, often put him at odds with the Jedi Council. He was a mentor to Obi - Wan Kenobi and his death at the hands of Darth Maul was a pivotal moment, leading Obi - Wan to take on Anakin as his apprentice and setting in motion many of the events that would shape the Star Wars saga.
In such fanfiction, the storylines could change significantly. Maybe Qui-Gon Jinn would have trained Anakin differently and influenced the fate of the Jedi Order.
Qui - Gon was a Jedi who was different from the others. He was more in touch with the living Force. He played the role of a mentor to Obi - Wan Kenobi. His death at the hands of Darth Maul was a crucial event that had far - reaching consequences in the Star Wars story. It led to Obi - Wan taking on Anakin as his apprentice and set off a chain of events that would change the galaxy.
Well, Naruto could be depicted as being similar to Gaara in their inner strength. Gaara was always strong on the outside but had a fragile heart. Naruto, in this fanfiction, may share that same duality. Maybe he shows Gaara that having a strong will doesn't mean suppressing emotions. He could be the one to show Gaara that it's okay to let others in, since Naruto is always about making friends and bringing out the best in people.
It could lead to interesting character developments and storylines. Maybe her personality would be slightly different, and her interactions with other characters would have a new dynamic.
In this fanfiction, their relationship could develop through shared experiences. For example, they could take on a mission together to protect the village. During this mission, they would have to rely on each other's strengths. Gaara's powerful sand abilities and Matsuri's combat skills would make them a formidable team. This shared experience would deepen their bond and make them realize how much they mean to each other.
One great piece of Obi - Wan and Qui - Gon fanfiction is 'The Apprentice's Path'. It delves deep into their early days of training, showing how Qui - Gon's unorthodox teachings influenced Obi - Wan. Another interesting one is 'Bond Beyond the Force' which focuses on their relationship outside of the typical master - apprentice tasks, like how they interact during their travels.
The popularity might be due to the unique dynamic between them. They have a strong master - apprentice relationship in the original Star Wars, and fanfiction just takes it a step further by adding a romantic element. People are always interested in exploring different sides of characters' relationships.
One interesting fanfiction could be about their adventures before the events of 'The Phantom Menace'. It might explore how they trained together and formed their strong bond. For example, a story could focus on a mission they had on a far - flung planet where they had to deal with a new and dangerous Sith threat.