In some fanfictions, Minato saves Naruto physically. For example, he might use his teleportation jutsu to appear right in the middle of a fight and whisk Naruto away from danger. In others, he could save Naruto spiritually. He might enter Naruto's mind, like in the fanfic 'Minato's Mind - Saving Mission', and give him the strength and confidence to overcome his inner demons. Sometimes, Minato saves Naruto from a political situation. For instance, in 'Minato and the Hidden Leaf's Politics', he uses his influence and wisdom to protect Naruto from being used as a political pawn.
Well, it depends on the specific fanfic. Some fanfics might really emphasize Naruto's growth to be on par with Minato in terms of smarts. They could show Naruto learning from Minato's memories or having some sort of spiritual connection that transfers knowledge. However, other fanfics might focus more on other aspects of Naruto's character and not necessarily make him as smart as Minato.
I don't know the specific name of the Minato manga off the top of my head. It could be related to a particular genre or have some distinctive features that might help identify it.
If Minato survived, it might lead to a power balance shift in the ninja world. His presence could prevent some of the later conflicts or handle them differently. Also, his relationship with his family and friends would evolve in interesting directions.
Sorry, I don't have that information. Usually, such release dates are made public closer to the actual release time. Keep tabs on relevant manga news websites or forums for the most current details.