In a 'konoha wants naruto back fanfic', perhaps there's a prophecy that says only Naruto can save Konoha from an impending doom. The villagers, who once shunned Naruto, now understand his importance. They start a campaign to bring him back. Tsunade could be leading this effort, offering Naruto things like a proper apology for how he was treated in the past and a high - ranking position in the village.
One possibility is that Naruto has left Konoha voluntarily after some great tragedy where his godlike powers were misused. Konoha, now in danger again, wants him back. They send out a team of shinobi, including some of his old friends like Sasuke and Sakura. The story could then focus on their journey to convince Naruto to return and help them fight off a group of rogue ninja who are causing chaos with powerful, dark jutsu.
One possibility is that Naruto would return with newfound strength and wisdom. He might have learned unique techniques during his time away. Konoha could welcome him with open arms and immediately put his skills to use in protecting the village. For example, he could train the new generation of ninja, sharing his experiences from his travels.
The antagonist could be a new, self - proclaimed ninja god who wants to rule over all the villages. He sees Naruto as the only threat to his power, so he used a powerful spell to take away Naruto's godlike abilities. Konoha wants Naruto back to stop this tyrant. This antagonist might have an army of brainwashed ninja at his command.
Definitely Naruto himself. He is the one Konoha wants back, after all. And then there would be his old friends like Sasuke. Sasuke might play an interesting role, either helping Konoha get Naruto back or being a bit hesitant because of his own complex relationship with Naruto. Also, characters like Iruka - sensei, who has always been like a father figure to Naruto, would be important. He could be the one who first realizes how much Konoha needs Naruto and starts the ball rolling to get him back.
One possible plot twist could be that Naruto is being taken back not for a warm welcome but as a suspect in some false accusations. Maybe there are hidden forces in Konoha that want to frame him to gain power.
Naruto would probably be conflicted. On one hand, he has a deep love for Konoha, his home. But on the other hand, he might have been hurt by the past events that led to his departure. He could initially be hesitant, but eventually be swayed by the thought of seeing his friends again.
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.
It could also be that Naruto has a misunderstanding. He might misinterpret some actions of Konoha as being malicious towards him or his friends. As a result, he decides to oppose the village. However, as the story progresses, he realizes his mistake and instead works with Konoha to resolve the issues that led to the misunderstanding in the first place.
It could be about Naruto coming back to Konoha after a long and dangerous mission. Maybe he has new skills and powers to show off.
Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Naruto left because he felt unappreciated in the Leaf. But then the Leaf discovers some secrets or powers that are tied to Naruto. They start to see all the good he has done in the past and make a big effort to bring him back. They might hold a big ceremony to welcome him and show how much they truly value him now.