Making new friends could be difficult too. He has left his family and his old friends behind. In Kumo, people may already have their own groups and it will take time for Naruto to break into those social circles and find true friends who can accept him as an outsider.
Adapting to a new ninja system could be a big challenge. Kumo may have different training methods, rules, and traditions compared to his home village. Naruto would need to learn and adjust quickly if he wants to survive there.
Maybe he's running away from some kind of danger or threat in his home village. There could be a group or an individual after him, and he believes that Kumo would be a safer place. It could also be related to some political unrest in Konoha that makes him feel like he has to leave, and Kumo seems like a viable option.
He could meet some rogue ninjas. These ninjas might either try to harm him or, in some cases, offer to help him on his journey. They might have their own reasons for being in the area between Konoha and Kumo.
Well, in Kumo, Naruto might face challenges related to power struggles. There could be certain groups or individuals in Kumo who see Naruto as a threat to their own influence. He's a powerful ninja from Konoha, and some in Kumo might not want him to gain too much power or popularity there. Another biggie is making new friends. It's not easy to break into an established social circle in a new village, and Naruto might find it hard to find people he can really trust and rely on.
One possible reason could be that he feels misunderstood by his family. Maybe they have different expectations of him and he can't bear the pressure, so he decides to run away to Kumo to start a new life.
The journey itself could be full of danger. There could be bandits or rogue ninja along the way who target Naruto because of his fame. Also, the terrain between Konoha and Kumo might be difficult to traverse, with mountains, rivers, and forests full of wild animals.
It could be Killer Bee. He's a very well - known and powerful ninja from Kumo. His unique fighting style and his status as a Jinchuriki would make him a great candidate to be the one who saves Naruto.
One challenge could be the powerful ninja from Kumo. They are known for their strength and combat skills. Naruto would have to face them in order to rescue Kushina.
Naruto could meet the Raikage in this fanfic. The Raikage, being the leader of Kumo, would surely take notice of Naruto's arrival. They might start off on a tense note, as Naruto is from a different village, but later develop an understanding.
He could form a strong bond with Killer Bee. They are both Jinchuriki, so they might share their experiences and train together. This could lead to a deeper understanding between Konoha and Kumo as a result of their friendship.
Well, one potential partner could be Omoi. I know he's male, but in some fanfictions, gender - bending or same - sex relationships are explored. Omoi's unique personality, with his over - thinking and yet loyal nature, could create an interesting relationship with Naruto. However, if we stick to the more traditional female partners, Yugito Nii could also be a great choice. She was a jinchuriki, just like Naruto, and they could share a special bond based on that shared experience.