Naruto and Shikamaru Team Fanfiction: What are some interesting plot ideas?

A possible plot is that their team is sent on a diplomatic mission to a neighboring village. Naruto, being the friendly and energetic one, tries to make connections with the villagers, but accidentally offends some of the more traditional elders. Shikamaru has to use his wits to smooth things over. Along the way, they discover a conspiracy within the village that threatens the peace between the two villages. They then have to work together, with Naruto using his Nine - Tails chakra in a controlled way to protect themselves and Shikamaru devising a plan to expose the conspiracy and save the day.

One idea could be a mission where they have to infiltrate an enemy base. Naruto's boldness, Shikamaru's strategic mind, and Shino's stealth and bug abilities would all come into play. They could face various traps and enemies within the base, and have to rely on each other's strengths to succeed.

One idea could be that Shikamaru and Temari have to go on a joint mission in a foreign land. They face various challenges together which make them rely on each other's skills. Shikamaru uses his intelligence to outwit the enemies while Temari uses her wind jutsu. This mission brings them closer and they start to develop deeper feelings for each other.

One idea could be a story where fem Naruto and Shikamaru are on a mission together in a mysterious forest. They encounter strange creatures and have to use their unique skills to survive. Fem Naruto could use her speed and agility, while Shikamaru uses his intelligence to strategize.

A possible plot is that in a world where female Naruto is the village hero, she's pressured to find a suitable partner. Shikamaru, being the intelligent and laid - back guy he is, is initially reluctant when they are paired up for some cultural event in the village. But as they spend time together, they realize they have more in common than they thought. They both care deeply about the village and its people, and this shared value brings them closer.

One idea could be that they go on a special mission to a hidden village. Naruto's enthusiasm, Sasuke's power and Shikamaru's intelligence combine to solve the mystery of the village's strange disappearances. They face many challenges along the way, like tricky traps and powerful enemies. Naruto uses his Rasengan, Sasuke his Chidori, and Shikamaru his shadow jutsu to fight their way through.

One plot idea could be that Naruto and Shikamaru are assigned a top - secret mission in the ANBU. They have to infiltrate a hidden enemy base. Naruto's brute strength and Shikamaru's intelligence would make for an interesting combination as they face various traps and strong opponents inside the base.

One idea could be that Naruto discovers a mute girl in a hidden village during one of his travels. Shikamaru gets involved as Naruto tries to find a way to communicate with her. Maybe she has a unique power that only she can use, but because she's mute, she has trouble expressing it. Naruto's determination and Shikamaru's intelligence work together to help her out.

Perhaps they are sent on a diplomatic mission to another village. Naruto is there as the face of Konoha, representing its strength. Ino uses her skills to read the emotions and intentions of the other village's leaders, and Shikamaru is in charge of the overall strategy of the negotiations. There could be a group within the other village that wants to undermine the peace talks, and our team has to figure out how to expose them and still complete their mission successfully.

Perhaps a storyline where the team has to infiltrate an enemy stronghold. Shikamaru comes up with a brilliant diversion plan. Shino sends his bugs in first to gather intelligence. They then work together to rescue a captured comrade inside the stronghold. This would show their loyalty to each other and their combined skills in a high - stakes situation.