Well, perhaps the story could focus on Naruto's internal conflict. At 12, being a Jounin is a huge deal but being neglected means he has to deal with self - doubt. He could start to question his own abilities and his place in the village. As a result, he might seek training from unlikely sources outside the village, which would add an interesting twist to the story.
Another plotline could involve Naruto leaving the village due to the neglect. He goes on a journey, becomes even more powerful, and then the family realizes they need him when a new enemy targets the village. But Naruto has to decide whether to forgive them or not. It could explore themes of forgiveness and self - discovery.
One possible plotline could be Naruto's struggle with self - worth. Since his family neglects him, he might constantly doubt his value. He could start to seek validation from other sources like his friends or mentors in the ninja academy. For example, he may pour all his energy into training to prove that he's worthy despite his family's lack of attention.
In a fanfiction like this, the neglected prodigy jounin might have a backstory of being from a minor clan. Despite his natural talent, the village's focus on the main clans and the more well - known ninja like Sasuke and Naruto made him feel left out. He could start to train in secret, developing new jutsus that are a combination of his clan's techniques and his own innovation. Eventually, he catches the eye of an old and wise ninja who decides to mentor him privately, helping him to rise above the neglect and become a force to be reckoned with.
A simple plot could be that the neglected prodigy jounin discovers a long - forgotten jutsu. He then uses this jutsu to outperform others in a series of challenges set up in the village. This makes the villagers realize they had been neglecting a great talent all along.
One possible plotline could be Naruto's struggle with self - worth. Since his family has neglected him, he might constantly question his value in the Anbu. He could start off as a loner, not trusting his teammates easily. For example, in missions, he might take on more risks than necessary just to prove himself.
One possible plotline could be that Naruto, due to some external influence or his own preoccupations, fails to communicate with Kurama as he used to. This might lead to Kurama feeling lonely and neglected. For example, if Naruto gets involved in a complex political situation in the village, he might focus all his attention on that and forget about the bond he has with Kurama.
There could be a plotline where the character with Mokuton is constantly compared unfavorably to other family members with different abilities. This leads to the character feeling inferior and trying to prove themselves. As the story progresses, they might discover a unique aspect of Mokuton that makes it even more powerful than expected. This newfound knowledge could be the key to not only getting the family's respect but also to solving a major problem in the Naruto world, like a powerful enemy threat or a natural disaster.
Well, a plotline could involve Naruto feeling more isolated due to family neglect and the Juubi's power becoming a sort of double - edged sword. On one hand, it gives him strength, but on the other, it makes him a target. Also, there could be a plot where Naruto tries to find out why his family neglected him through his connection with the Juubi, like if there are some secrets related to the Juubi that are linked to his family's actions.
A plotline could involve the Tenseigan being a key to unlocking a hidden realm. Since it was neglected, it has been slowly building up power. When the main character finally taps into it, they are thrust into this new realm, full of unknown dangers and allies. There, they must learn to master the Tenseigan's power to find a way back home and use this new - found knowledge to better the ninja world.
One possible plotline could be that Naruto, being neglected by the village, finds solace in Kuroshitsuchi. They start to form a friendship that gradually turns into something more. Another could be that Kuroshitsuchi discovers Naruto's situation and decides to help him, which then leads to a deep connection between them.