In this fanfiction idea, if Naruto was the same age as Mikoto, it would change a lot of the original story dynamics. Since Mikoto was an Uchiha, Naruto might have a different view of the Uchiha clan from the start. He could be involved in the Uchiha clan's affairs earlier, and perhaps prevent some of the tragedies that befell the clan. Their relationship could also be a source of envy or admiration among their peers in the village.
One possible scenario could be that Naruto and Mikoto grow up together in a different Konoha. They might become friends and train together. Naruto could learn a lot from Mikoto, who is from the Uchiha clan and has her own unique skills. Maybe they would be in the same class at the ninja academy, and Naruto's positive attitude would influence Mikoto as well.
Well, they could become rivals. Since Naruto is always striving to be the best and Mikoto, being from the Uchiha clan, would also be highly competitive. They might compete in various ninja tasks and exams, constantly pushing each other to improve.
One possible plot could be that since they are the same age, they become rivals in the ninja academy. Naruto, with his determination, and Mikoto, with her Uchiha pride, constantly compete in various skills like ninjutsu and taijutsu. Their rivalry could lead to an unexpected friendship as they gradually understand each other's struggles.
If Naruto and Mikoto were the same age, the relationship between the Uzumaki and Uchiha clans might be different. They could be more collaborative as Naruto and Mikoto's friendship would bridge the gap between the two clans. It might also change Naruto's relationship with Sasuke. Since Mikoto is Sasuke's mother, Naruto's bond with Mikoto could lead to a different kind of understanding between him and Sasuke from an earlier stage.
One possible fanfiction could involve Minato, Kushina, and Mikoto working together on a mission. Maybe they have to protect the village from a powerful enemy. Minato's speed, Kushina's chakra chains, and Mikoto's sharingan skills could combine in interesting ways during battles.
If Naruto was the same age as Kakashi, the power dynamics would be very different. Naruto might be more skilled and mature from the start. He could have been part of the earlier battles against the Akatsuki. Also, his relationship with Sasuke might have a different flavor as they would be closer in age and experience. For example, they might be more like equals in their rivalry, rather than Naruto constantly chasing Sasuke's level of skill.
Well, it could be that Mikoto is trapped in a dangerous situation like a collapsing building or a genjutsu. Naruto, with his strong will and powerful chakra, breaks the genjutsu or rescues her from the rubble. He might sense her distress using his Sage Mode or his connection to the Nine - Tails' chakra and rush to her aid.
If Naruto was the same age as Kakashi, his character development would take a different path. He would have likely faced different traumas and challenges growing up. For example, he might have been more directly involved in the Third Hokage's reign and the events that led to his death. This would have made him more politically aware and perhaps more cynical. Also, his relationships with his peers would be different. He might not have had the same close - knit group of friends as he does in the original story, as his age difference would put him in a different social circle.
One interesting aspect of Ice Age Shira fanfiction could be exploring her backstory. Maybe she had a family before she joined the pirates. Writers could delve into how she became the fierce and independent saber - toothed cat we see in the movie. For example, perhaps she was separated from her family during a natural disaster in her early years, which made her tough and self - reliant.
One possible plot could be a story where Naruto and Kushina grow up together in a different timeline. They could face the challenges of the ninja world side by side. Maybe they'd train together under Minato and form a unique bond that's different from the usual mother - son relationship. This could lead to them having adventures and making friends together, and their combined skills might change the course of some of the events in the Naruto universe.
The story would be transformed in many ways. Naruto, being as old as Itachi, would have had different training experiences. He might have been trained by different people or in different ways. This would lead to different jutsu and abilities. In the political arena, Naruto could have played a more active role in preventing the Uchiha - Leaf Village rift. His relationship with characters like Kakashi and Jiraiya would also be different. For instance, he might have been more of an equal to Kakashi, and Jiraiya might have had different expectations of him. All these changes would create a whole new narrative for the Naruto story.