Well, it could be about the new generation of ninjas in the Naruto world. Maybe they face a new and powerful enemy that the old heroes like Naruto can't handle alone. So the new kids have to step up and use their unique abilities to save the day.
There's also a possibility that it could be an older character who has been forgotten or underestimated, like Rock Lee. He could have passed on his skills to a new generation but then has to come out of retirement to face a threat that only he can handle in this new dawn of the Naruto world.
Well, there could be the descendants of the original Naruto characters. Maybe Naruto's son could be one of the main characters, carrying on his father's legacy in a new era of the ninja world.
A 'new dawn naruto fanfic' could be centered around the idea of a fresh start. It could show Naruto as Hokage implementing new policies in the village. It may also introduce new jutsu or training methods that the younger generation is exploring. It might even involve new relationships forming between different ninja clans as they look towards a more prosperous future.
Well, Naruto's chakra powers would be a significant factor. He could use his chakra to sense the machines before they attack, much like how he can sense enemies in his own world. His ninjutsu like the Rasengan could be modified to be more effective against the mechanical foes. Maybe he could even find a way to infuse chakra into the machines' weak points to disable them more easily. Also, his ability to communicate with animals could potentially be used to his advantage in the Horizon Zero Dawn world, perhaps he could make allies among the local wildlife or even some of the less aggressive machine - animals.
Perhaps a plot where an old enemy resurfaces in a new form, and the new generation has to figure out their weaknesses. This could lead to intense battles and character development as they struggle to adapt to this new threat.
There might be an older character who has memories of the old world and serves as a contrast to the new. This character could act as a guide or a source of wisdom for the younger characters. There could also be a group of rebels or innovators who are driving the changes in the new world.
One key feature could be its exploration of new themes. It might deal with emerging social or technological changes. For example, it could touch on how new forms of communication are affecting relationships in the story.
Most likely Naruto would still be a main character. Since it's a Naruto fanfic, he's probably at the center of the story. His friends like Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi might also be important characters. There could also be new characters created specifically for this fanfic that interact with the existing ones.