How would a relationship between Naruto and female Orochimaru be developed in fanfiction?

Their relationship could start with mutual suspicion. Naruto, with the Juubi's power, is seen as a potential threat by Yasaka at first. But as they face challenges together, they begin to respect each other's abilities. For example, when fighting off powerful demons that are attacking both their territories.

The relationship can start with mutual curiosity. Naruto is always open to new things and people, and Female Zetsu is a mysterious being. So, Naruto might be intrigued by her and start to interact with her more, which begins their relationship development.

The relationship can start with mutual respect. For example, if female Naruto shows great courage in a battle, Minato, who values bravery, will start to notice her. Then they can have small interactions like sharing their thoughts on ninja philosophy which will bring them closer.

The relationship can start with mutual suspicion. For example, Naruto initially thinks the female Akatsuki member is just another evil foe. But as they interact more, he realizes she has her own reasons for being in the Akatsuki. This realization can be the first step in developing a more complex relationship.

To develop their relationship in fanfiction, one approach could be to give the female Kurama a backstory that makes her more relatable to Naruto. Say she was once a normal fox in the forest before being transformed into a powerful being. Naruto, with his kind heart, would be sympathetic to her situation. They could also have moments of cultural exchange. Naruto could teach her about human traditions, and she could share with him the ancient knowledge of the fox spirits. This exchange of ideas and experiences would help build a strong relationship between them. Moreover, having them face internal conflicts together, like Naruto's struggle with his own power and the female Kurama's identity crisis, would also strengthen their bond as they support each other through these tough times.

Another way is through a prophecy. In the fanfiction, there could be a prophecy that only Naruto and female Madara together can save the shinobi world from a great disaster. At first, they don't believe it, but as the signs of the disaster start to appear, they are forced to work together. As they spend time together trying to prevent the disaster, they learn about each other's pasts, hopes, and dreams, which leads to a deep emotional connection.

They could start as rivals in their ninja skills. Naruto's mother was a very capable kunoichi, and Tsunade is one of the Sannin. Their initial relationship might be filled with competition. But as they face common threats to the village, they start to respect each other and eventually become friends.

It could develop in a very complex way. Maybe at first, it's full of hostility as Orochimaru has his own dark motives. But as the story progresses, Naruto's positive influence might start to change Orochimaru's perspective a bit.

They could start with a sort of spiritual connection. Since Naruto is fem in this case, she might be more in tune with the emotional and spiritual side of Indra's power. As she discovers more about Indra, she could develop a sense of admiration and respect for him. Indra, on the other hand, might be like a guiding spirit for her, and as she grows in power, their connection could become more like a partnership where they work towards a common goal, like bringing peace to the ninja world.

The relationship can be developed through shared battles. When they fight side by side against foes, they can start to trust each other more. For instance, if they face a powerful enemy that neither could defeat alone, they would rely on each other's strengths.