Well, the plot could involve Naruto being wrongly accused of something major, leading to his banishment. With his newfound ability of Wood Release, perhaps he teams up with some outcasts. He might use the Wood Release to create a new home for himself and his new allies, and then seek to prove his innocence to Konoha while also protecting his new place from any threats.
One possible ally could be Yamato. He has knowledge of the Wood Release and could help Naruto better understand and control his new power. Shikamaru might also become an ally. He is smart enough to see through the false accusations against Naruto. And there are the Akatsuki members who might have a change of heart. For example, Itachi's spirit could guide Naruto in some way, or Kisame could see Naruto's potential and side with him.
One possible plot could be that Naruto and Sasuke are wrongly accused of a serious crime against Konoha. For example, they might be framed for conspiring with an enemy village. As a result, they are banished. Naruto, with his unwavering spirit, might start thinking about how to prove their innocence from outside the village. Sasuke, on the other hand, could initially be more bitter and focused on getting revenge on those who framed them. Together, they embark on a journey to find the real culprits while also facing various challenges outside Konoha, such as dealing with other ninja clans who see them as outcasts and potential threats.
Perhaps Naruto discovers a long - hidden secret about Konoha that led to his banishment. This could involve some dark deeds in the village's past that certain individuals were trying to cover up by getting rid of Naruto. He then uses this knowledge to his advantage in some way.
Perhaps Danzo could be the main antagonist. He was always a bit of a shadowy figure in the original Naruto series. In this fanfic, he might see Naruto and Sasuke as a threat to his own control over Konoha. So, he uses his influence to have them banished. He could be secretly working with external forces to further his own agenda while keeping Naruto and Sasuke away from Konoha.
Maybe a group of rogue ninjas who initially see Naruto as a target but then end up joining forces with him. They have different skills and personalities that add to the story.
In this kind of fanfiction, Naruto might be banished due to some false accusations or political conspiracies in Konoha. Once banished, he could decide to destroy Konoha out of anger and a sense of betrayal. He may have learned powerful jutsus during his exile and use them against the village that once rejected him.
The 'naruto returns to konoha fanfic' might focus on Naruto's relationships. For example, his relationship with Sakura could be explored further. He might come back to Konoha and realize his true feelings for her, or there could be some unresolved issues between them that need to be sorted out. Also, his bond with Kakashi and the other villagers would be re - established in a new light, as he has changed during his time away.
One possible plot could be that Naruto is pushed to the edge by the village's mistreatment of him. Maybe they wrongly accuse him of a serious crime, and in his anger and sense of betrayal, he decides to take revenge on Konoha. He could use his powerful jutsu to cause destruction to the village's infrastructure and fight against those who oppose him.
One possible plot could be that Naruto discovers some dark secrets about Konoha's leadership. For example, he might find out that they were involved in unethical experiments in the past. This discovery could make him feel betrayed first, and then lead him to take actions that Konoha sees as betrayal, like refusing to follow orders or even teaming up with an enemy of Konoha who he believes has a more just cause.
Well, one possible plot could be that Naruto is betrayed by Konoha in some extreme way. Maybe he discovers some dark secrets about the village leadership that involve using him as a tool all along. This betrayal could push him to the edge and make him turn against Konoha, leading to a situation where he kills those who he feels have wronged him.