In some fanfictions, a dark and smart Naruto might be involved in a complex plot. For instance, he could be on a mission that seems morally ambiguous. Ino, being the intelligent kunoichi she is, might initially oppose him but then gradually come to understand his perspective as the story unfolds. She could use her skills to help him make better choices and navigate the difficult situation.
One good example could be a fanfiction where Naruto's dark side emerges due to some past trauma and Ino, with her smart mind, tries to reach out to him. Maybe she uses her mind - reading jutsu in a unique way to understand his inner turmoil.
He might interact with her in a very guarded way at first. Since he's dark - sided, he may not trust her easily. But Ino, being smart, could break through his barriers by showing genuine concern.
The plot could involve Naruto having a darker side, perhaps influenced by some unforeseen power or past trauma. Ino might use her mind - related abilities to sense this change in Naruto. Shikamaru, being the intelligent strategist, could be the one to figure out how to bring Naruto back to his normal self. For example, they could be on a mission where Naruto's dark side starts to emerge and endanger the whole team. Ino and Shikamaru then have to work together to control Naruto and complete the mission at the same time.
The interactions would be complex. Naruto's dark smartness could make him more withdrawn, which would worry Ino. She might try to cheer him up or get him to open up, but Naruto would be less receptive. Shikamaru would be the one to approach Naruto on a more intellectual level. He might engage Naruto in discussions about the nature of power and morality. Ino would then chime in with her own emotional perspective, creating a triangle of different viewpoints and interactions within the story.
One good example could be 'The Unspoken Bond'. In this fanfiction, Sakura realizes her feelings for Naruto are more like friendship while Ino and Naruto start to have a connection during a mission. They find themselves relying on each other more and more, and the slow - burn romance begins. Another one is 'Flowers of Love' where Ino's competitive side with Sakura over Naruto turns into a realization that she truly loves Naruto for who he is, not just to win against Sakura.
In some fanfictions, Naruto might say something hurtful to Ino during an argument. For instance, if they are arguing about Sasuke, Naruto could blurt out something mean in the heat of the moment. This would cause Ino emotional pain, and she might start to distance herself from Naruto. The story could then focus on how they both deal with the consequences of this hurtful exchange and how they try to repair their relationship.
One good example could be a story where Naruto, in his 'cold' state perhaps after a difficult mission or personal struggle, finds solace in Ino's understanding nature. In this fanfiction, Ino might be the only one who can break through Naruto's cold exterior and reach the real him. They could start off as friends who gradually realize their deeper feelings for each other.
In some fanfictions, Naruto shows his smarts by quickly devising battle strategies. For example, he might analyze his opponent's weaknesses on the fly during a fight and use that knowledge to his advantage. He could use his knowledge of different jutsu combinations in unexpected ways to outwit his enemies.
One good example could be a fanfic where Naruto accidentally spends more time with Ino during a mission, and Sakura gets jealous. In the story, Sakura might start to question her own feelings for Naruto. Another example could be a fanfic where Ino flirts with Naruto to make Sai jealous, but it backfires and makes Sakura jealous instead. There are also fanfics where Naruto has to choose between Ino and Sakura, and the jealousy of the unchosen one drives the plot.
One possible plot could be that Dark Naruto, with his newfound power and darker side, forms an unexpected alliance with Ino. Maybe they team up to take on a common enemy that the regular shinobi world is too afraid to face. In this story, Ino could use her mind - reading skills to help Dark Naruto control his rage and better understand his power.
One example could be a fanfiction where Naruto is betrayed by his closest friends in the Hidden Leaf Village and turns to the dark side out of anger and despair. He might start using forbidden jutsus in a more malevolent way than in the original story.