In this fanfiction scenario, Goku could meet Bulma when she was a child. He could befriend her in a different way compared to their first meeting in the original story. Also, he could run into King Kai at an earlier time and start training with him much sooner, which would significantly boost his power levels and change the course of his battles in the future.
She could meet the founders of Hogwarts. Imagine Hermione having a conversation with Rowena Ravenclaw about the importance of knowledge and wisdom. She might also meet Godric Gryffindor and learn about the true meaning of courage from him. Another person she could meet is Salazar Slytherin. It would be very interesting to see how she would interact with him, given his views on blood purity.
Goku might run into past versions of his friends. He could see a younger Krillin or Bulma and have some really interesting interactions. He could also meet past versions of his enemies and try to change their fates. For instance, he could meet a young Vegeta and try to steer him away from the path of evil. This would be a huge change in the Saiyan's story.
It could be Iruka. Since Iruka is an important teacher in Konoha, he might be the first to notice Goku's arrival. He'd probably be cautious at first, not knowing what to make of this powerful being, but then try to figure out if Goku is a threat or not.
In the past, Sakura could meet the original creators of the magic system she uses. They might be able to teach her things that have been lost over time. She may also encounter a young, talented artist or inventor who was never mentioned in the history books. This person could be creating something that will have a big impact in the future. And there's always the possibility that she meets a kind - hearted stranger who becomes her best friend in the past and has a lasting impact on her life, even when she returns to her own time.
She could meet soldiers coming back from World War I. These soldiers would have their own stories of war and survival, and Bella might be drawn into their tales.
Well, he might change some crucial events. For example, he could prevent some villains from ever rising to power. Maybe he'd stop Frieza from destroying Planet Vegeta earlier, which would change the whole Saiyan history and his own life. He could also teach his past self some new techniques, making the Saiyans even stronger in that timeline.
Korra could meet the founders of the different bending disciplines. She could meet the first water benders and learn about the purest form of water bending. This would not only enhance her own skills but also give her a deeper connection to her water - bending heritage.
He could meet his younger self, Anakin Skywalker. That would be a really interesting encounter. He might also meet Qui - Gon Jinn, who could sense the conflict within him. And there's a chance he'd cross paths with Yoda in his prime, which would lead to some intense confrontations or perhaps even unexpected alliances.
He could meet Dr. Halsey when she was just starting her research on the Spartan program. Master Chief could give her some insights from the future, which might change the way the program is developed.
He could meet his younger self. This would be a really interesting encounter as he could either try to guide his younger self or be shocked at how different he was back then. Another possibility is meeting some of the ancient heroes that he only heard about before. For instance, he might come across Hercules and learn from him.