One of the best is 'Musashi' by Eiji Yoshikawa. It vividly depicts the life and growth of the great samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Another good one is 'Ninja Scroll' which is full of thrilling shinobi adventures. And 'Shogun' by James Clavell also gives a great portrayal of the samurai era.
One great Samurai Jack fanfiction story is 'The Lost Years of Jack'. It delves into what Jack might have been through during his time away from his home. It's really interesting as it shows his struggles and how he managed to keep his spirit alive in the face of so many challenges.
It depends. Some consider them canon if they fit seamlessly into the established Samurai Jack universe and don't contradict the main storylines. Others might have different opinions.
One great Samurai Jack female Jack fanfiction could be 'The Adventures of Female Jack'. It might show her facing different challenges in the same post - apocalyptic world as the original Jack. Another could be 'Female Jack: A New Path' which could explore her forging her own unique destiny, different from the male Jack's journey.
Sure. For beginners, 'Musashi' is a great start. It's easy to follow and really gets you into the samurai world. Also, 'The Samurai's Garden' is quite accessible as it has a simple yet engaging story. And 'Ninja Scroll' for shinobi side is exciting and not too complex to understand.
Well, in this kind of fanfic, usually there would be intense battles. Naruto is extremely powerful with his various jutsu like Rasengan. The Shinobi Alliance also has a lot of strong ninjas. Maybe the story would focus on Naruto having to face the combined forces of the alliance due to some misunderstanding. It could also explore Naruto's growth and how he tries to resolve the conflict without causing too much harm.