One interesting plot twist could be that some of the dead ninjas from previous wars come back not as enemies but as allies with a secret mission to end the cycle of hatred. They might have gained new powers or knowledge in the afterlife that can turn the tide of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
A really interesting plot twist could be that the cause of the Second Great Ninja War in the fanfiction is not what it seems in the original Naruto lore. Instead of territorial disputes or power struggles, it could be due to an ancient curse that has been awakened. This curse affects the minds of the ninja, making them more aggressive and starting the war. And only a few special characters might be able to figure out the real cause and try to stop it.
Well, one plot twist could be that a minor character turns out to be a powerful spy for the enemy. They've been hiding in plain sight all along, feeding information to the opposing side.
One unique plot twist could be that instead of Naruto being the one to finally defeat Madara, it's Sasuke who sacrifices himself to do it. This would completely change the dynamic between the two characters and the overall feel of the story.
Maybe in the fanfiction, the time travel causes a mix - up of jutsu knowledge. A character from the future accidentally gives the wrong kind of jutsu knowledge to a past - self or another character during the Fourth Shinobi War. This then leads to new and unforeseen strategies being developed by the shinobi, either for good or bad, depending on how it's used. It could completely change the power dynamics in the war.
Another plot could revolve around the relationships between different ninja villages during the war. For example, a secret alliance forms between two villages that were previously enemies, and they have to keep it a secret while fighting together against a common foe. This could add a lot of drama and intrigue as they try to balance their newfound cooperation with their long - held grudges.
One idea could be focusing on a young shinobi who is an unknown hero during the war. They might use some unique and forgotten jutsu to turn the tide in crucial battles.
Naruto is still extremely popular in these fanfictions. His never - give - up attitude and his growth as a ninja make him a central figure. People love to read about how he overcomes new challenges during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Perhaps the fanfiction could explore how Naruto deals with the psychological aftermath of the war. He witnessed so much death and destruction. He might have nightmares or struggle with PTSD. Meanwhile, the other villages may approach the Hidden Leaf for help in various ways, such as asking for resources or training methods, which Naruto has to handle while also taking care of his own village.
One idea could be to focus on a young and unknown ninja who rises to prominence during the war. They might start with simple missions like scouting but gradually become crucial in major battles, perhaps by using a unique and unexpected jutsu.
In a 'Naruto 5th Great Ninja War Fanfiction', the story could start with a strange phenomenon that begins to disrupt the chakra balance in the ninja world. This is a sign of the approaching war. As the war breaks out, the younger generation of ninjas, inspired by Naruto's heroics in the previous wars, step up to fight. They face off against a coalition of rogue ninjas who are being controlled by a shadowy figure with a vendetta against the established ninja order. Along the way, there are many battles, with each side using new and creative jutsus and strategies.