Naruto might get the sword and immediately face a challenge where he has to figure out how to use it. He could struggle with the sword's unique abilities at first.
After getting the sword, Naruto could discover a secret about himself or his family. The sword could be linked to his heritage in some way, like it was once wielded by an ancestor of his. This discovery could change his perception of himself and his role in the ninja world.
He might start training with it. Naruto is always eager to improve his skills, and a new sword could be a great addition to his combat abilities.
The dragon sword could be a key to unlocking an ancient prophecy in the Naruto universe. Naruto, with the sword in his possession, might be seen as the chosen one to fulfill this prophecy. It could involve bringing peace to a long - warring region or uniting different ninja clans. He would have to go on a journey to understand the true meaning of the sword and his role in the prophecy, facing many trials and making new allies along the way.
The sentient sword could also have a tragic past. Maybe it was once used for evil and now wants to atone by helping Naruto. It could share its knowledge of ancient jutsu or forgotten battles with Naruto, which would give Naruto an edge in his future fights.
The Raijin Sword could also have some sort of connection to Naruto's chakra or his Nine - Tails power. It could potentially unlock new forms or power - ups for him. For example, the sword's energy could combine with the Nine - Tails' chakra, creating a unique and extremely powerful attack.
Well, he might discover that the sword has some special powers. Maybe it can cut through any material, or it could have the ability to absorb chakra. He could start training with it to become even stronger in battle.
Well, in the fanfiction, the rare sword might have some sort of special power. It could be linked to an ancient ninja clan. Naruto might have to go on a quest to discover the true nature of the sword and how to fully utilize it. This could lead to him making new allies or enemies along the way.
He could use it to discover more about his Uzumaki heritage. Maybe the sword has some special powers or markings that are related to the Uzumaki clan. It could also put him in danger as others might be after the sword for its power or value.
Maybe Naruto himself starts to question the long - standing rivalries between villages and tries to find a more neutral way to interact with other shinobi. For example, he might try to form a neutral alliance that includes both traditional enemies and allies.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, Naruto is an alpha in terms of his social standing among the ninja villages. He could be the one who always gets the first pick of missions and resources because of his alpha status. Also, in his relationships, he might be more dominant. For example, in his friendship with Sasuke, he could be the one who always makes the final decisions on their joint adventures.
Maybe Naruto gets sent to a far - away land by some mysterious force and has to find his way back. This could involve him facing new enemies and making new allies that are completely different from those in the original Naruto story.