His relationship with Sasuke could be affected. Sasuke might be initially intrigued by Naruto's new look but also see it as a sign of Naruto getting stronger without him. This could fuel his rivalry even more.
His relationship with Sakura might change. At first, she could be shocked and a bit put off by his new appearance. But as she realizes it's still Naruto, she would probably start to accept it and might even find the fox ears kind of cute in a way. With Sasuke, Sasuke might be more indifferent on the surface but secretly be curious about how Naruto got this way.
With Sakura, she might be a bit more protective at first. She could see Naruto as more vulnerable because of his new features that make him stand out. But as time goes on, she would also rely on him more in battles as his fox - like abilities prove useful.
His relationship with Sasuke might change. Sasuke might be more intrigued by Naruto's new form. He could see it as a sign of Naruto getting stronger in a different way. They might start to train together again to see if Sasuke can also develop some unique abilities. With Sakura, she might be more protective at first. She'd worry that Naruto's new features could make him a target. And Naruto would have to reassure her that he can take care of himself.
With Sasuke, it could be interesting. Sasuke might view Naruto's fox ears as a sign of his growing power and be both envious and intrigued. Their rivalry could take on a new dimension as Sasuke tries to understand how Naruto got this new ability and if he can gain something similar.
Naruto's daily activities would be affected. For instance, he would need to hide his new features, which could be difficult. Hunting and stealth missions would become more challenging as his new appendages might give him away. Also, his relationship with his Sensei might change. His Sensei would need to figure out how to train him while dealing with these new physical aspects. His combat style would also have to adapt. He could use his new fox - like abilities, such as enhanced hearing with the ears, but he would also need to learn how to control his balance better with the tail.
His relationship with Sasuke might become more competitive. Sasuke would see Naruto's new fox - like features as a sign of his growing power and want to surpass him even more. Naruto, on the other hand, might feel a bit self - conscious around Sasuke at first.
His relationship with Sasuke might become more competitive. Sasuke, seeing Naruto's new wolf - like abilities, would strive to become stronger in his own way. They could have more intense battles, but also a deeper respect for each other as Naruto's new features make him a more formidable opponent.
One possible reason could be a strange side - effect of his connection with the Nine - Tails. Since he has the Nine - Tails' chakra within him, in the fanfiction world, this chakra might start to physically manifest in the form of fox ears and a tail during his time in Wave. Maybe the unique environment or a specific event in Wave triggered this abnormal transformation.
In a fanfiction, Female Naruto with fox ears and tail might have a special connection to the Nine - Tailed Fox spirit. The fox ears and tail could be a sign of a deeper bond that she has with the tailed beast. This could lead to new jutsu or abilities that are related to both her femininity and the fox - like nature. For example, she could create illusions that are fox - themed or use her tail as a weapon in a more graceful way than normal attacks.
When it comes to the older generation like Kakashi, Kakashi would be very curious about Naruto's fox ears and tail. He might secretly study Naruto to see if there are any hidden abilities related to them. Naruto, on the other hand, would look up to Kakashi and try to show off his fox - related skills, like using his ears to detect enemies from afar, which Kakashi would find both amusing and potentially useful.