What if Naruto became the master of the eight gates in fanfiction?

Maybe a fanfiction where an older Naruto, who has mastered the eight gates, passes on his knowledge to a new generation of ninjas. The story could focus on the challenges the students face in learning such a dangerous and powerful technique, and how Naruto helps them overcome their fears and limitations.

Naruto's character might become more cautious. Since the eight gates can be very dangerous, he would need to be careful about using them. This could lead to a more mature Naruto. He would also have a new sense of responsibility as he holds such a powerful ability.

Well, the main drawback is the damage to his body. The Eight Gates technique is very taxing on the body. Naruto could end up with permanent damage if he uses it too often. Also, it might change his personality. The intense power of the Eight Gates might make him more aggressive, which could be a problem when dealing with his friends and allies. And from a strategic point of view, if he uses it too early in a fight, he could exhaust himself and be vulnerable to counter - attacks.

Another concept could be a story set in an alternate universe where the Eight Celestial Gates are not just physical techniques, but also have a spiritual connection. Naruto, in this universe, has to go on a spiritual journey to fully master the gates and in the process, he learns more about the history and secrets of his ninja world.

One idea could be a story where a new character discovers a hidden ninth gate within the Eight Inner Gates system. This character, inspired by Naruto's determination, attempts to master this gate while also facing off against old enemies who want to use this power for evil.

Perhaps a great plot twist is that Naruto's opening of the eight gates is actually part of a grander scheme by an ancient and powerful enemy. This enemy has been manipulating events in the ninja world for centuries and Naruto's newfound power is the key to their ultimate plan. So, instead of it being a simple power - up, it's a double - edged sword that could lead to the destruction of the ninja world if not handled properly. Also, Naruto could find that opening the gates gives him the ability to communicate with long - dead ninja, who offer him cryptic advice that he has to decipher to save the day.

The Outer Eight Gates was a plot in Journey to the West. It referred to a series of dangers and difficulties that the four disciples of Tang Sanzang encountered on their way to the Western Heaven. One of them was the encounter with the "Fire Sea Demon Lord" on the Flaming Mountain. His "Fire Spear" could spray high-temperature flames, making it difficult for the four disciples to move forward. In order to deal with the attack of the Fire-tipped Spear, Sun Wukong came up with a way to use the Ruyi Jingu Staff to turn into a long stick and freeze the Fire-tipped Spear in the air, thus solving the predicament of the Flaming Mountain. The Outer Eight Gates was a classic plot in Journey to the West. It showed the difficulties and dangers that Tang Sanzang and his disciples experienced on the way to obtain the scriptures. It also showed the wisdom and courage of Sun Wukong and other characters. This plot had also been used as a reference by many other literary works and movies.

In a unique fanfiction, the Eight Celestial Gates could be tied to emotions. For example, the first gate is linked to anger, the second to sadness, and so on. Naruto has to face and control these emotions to open the gates. This would add a psychological and emotional depth to the story as he battles not just external enemies but also his internal feelings.

One idea could be exploring what would happen if a new character mastered the Eight Inner Gates in a unique way. For example, instead of using it just for combat, they use it to enhance their medical ninjutsu, being able to heal more quickly or even perform impossible surgeries by supercharging their chakra control with the gates. Another idea is a time - travel fanfic where a character from the future comes back to train the early Naruto characters in the proper use of the Eight Inner Gates, changing the course of many battles.

Well, it could make Naruto extremely powerful right from the start. He might be able to take on stronger foes earlier in the story. For example, in battles against the Akatsuki, instead of relying on his normal jutsu and the power of the Nine - Tails, he could use the Eight Gates to gain a huge power boost and defeat them more easily. This would also change his relationships with other characters. His friends might be in less danger as he could protect them better, and his enemies would be more cautious of him.