Perhaps Kushina is a powerful ninja from another village who comes to Konoha on a diplomatic mission. Naruto, being curious and always looking for new challenges, gets involved with her. They end up on a journey together to solve a mystery that threatens both of their villages. Or, Kushina could be a trainer in a secret ninja academy where Naruto is sent for special training and they form a bond over his training progress.
A storyline could be that Kushina is a time - traveler who ends up in Naruto's era. Since they aren't related in this fanfiction, Naruto is intrigued by her out - of - time knowledge and abilities. They team up to prevent a future disaster that Kushina has knowledge of. Another idea is that Kushina is a member of a long - lost ninja clan that Naruto discovers during one of his adventures, and they join forces to revive the clan's lost glory without any family - related ties.
One plotline could be that Naruto is a wandering ninja who comes across Kushina's village under attack. He decides to help her defend it, and during the process, they discover they have a lot in common, like their love for a certain type of jutsu. This shared interest brings them closer together.
A storyline could be that the seal holding Kushina inside Naruto starts to weaken for some reason. As a result, Naruto has to deal with the emerging consciousness of Kushina while also trying to keep it a secret from his friends. This internal struggle could lead to some interesting character development and new plot twists.
Well, it could make their relationship more of a friendship or a mentor - mentee kind of thing. Without the family bond, they might interact in a different way, like Naruto seeing Kushina as just another strong ninja he can learn from rather than his mother.
One possible plotline could be that Naruto is an orphan found by a different ninja clan. He grows up with different values and skills, and his path crosses with Kushina in a completely non - family - related way. For example, they could meet as rivals in a ninja tournament. Another plotline might involve Naruto being from another village entirely and coming to Konoha on a mission where he teams up with Kushina to fight a common enemy. They then form a bond based on mutual respect and shared experiences rather than a family connection.
A possible storyline might involve Naruto and Kushina having to navigate the challenges of raising a family while also being important figures in the ninja world. They would need to balance their duties as parents with their responsibilities to their villages. There could also be a story where they face a crisis within their relationship, like a misunderstanding or an outside influence trying to break them apart, and they have to work through it to keep their family intact. Additionally, they could be involved in diplomatic missions together as a married couple, representing the Uzumaki and their respective villages.
In a fanfiction where Kushina survives, she could play a crucial role in preventing the Uchiha massacre. Given her strong will and connection to the village, she might be able to mediate between the Uchiha clan and the village leadership. This could lead to a very different future for Sasuke and Itachi as well, with the Uchiha clan remaining a part of Konoha and not turning against it.
Well, perhaps in the 'naruto abused by kushina fanfic', it could start with Kushina having a premonition of Naruto causing great harm in the future. So, in her attempt to prevent that, she goes overboard and starts abusing him. Or it could be due to some long - hidden family secret that makes her act out against Naruto, thinking she's doing the right thing for the family or the village in the long run.
Another way could be as rivals. Suppose Naruto is from a different village in this fanfiction. He and Kushina might compete in various ninja skills competitions, which leads to a complex relationship full of both admiration and competitiveness.
Maybe a story where they both find themselves in a dangerous situation outside of their respective villages. They have to rely on each other's skills and powers to survive, and in the process, a deep friendship or more could develop. For example, they could be trapped in a mysterious and dangerous forest filled with powerful beasts.
Another possibility is that they are mentor - mentee in a non - family way. Kushina could be a self - appointed teacher to Naruto, guiding him in areas where he is lacking. For instance, she could teach him some unique sealing techniques that she has mastered, and their relationship could be built on this teacher - student dynamic.