What If Naruto Went Rogue at the Beginning?
I don’t know anything about Naruto, but I do know he is a male character. Wearing rouge, a traditional Japanese makeup for Kabuki actors, probably wouldn’t suit him well for his adventures and combat scenes, where he almost certainly beats a lot of people up. Going full Moulin Rouge might totally reduce his street cred and change him into a different kind of character, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Going from the beginning, Naruto’s appearance would remain mostly the same, except his jumpsuit would be reddish-pink rather than the vibrant orange that modern audiences are familiar with. Personally, the vibrant orange fits his energetic and hyper personality better, so he’s best off as he is.
Unknown to His True Nature at the Very Beginning
Interestingly, at the very beginning of the anime, Naruto didn’t even know about Kurama’s chakra, which was his "other" chakra. So, considering this and that he sucked at everything—even making one clone—he probably would've been caught. There would be little point in going rogue, and Orochimaru might have been the only one he would encounter who could pose a real threat.
Learning More Jutsu and Stealing Weapons
If Naruto hadn’t stayed long enough to hear Iruka say, "Naruto isn't a demon," he would have learned more jutsu, probably from the forbidden scrolls passed down by his parents. He would likely also have stolen forbidden scrolls from other villages and acquired diverse weapons and armors from various fillers and anime movies.
This would lead to a drastically different scenario in the Land of Waves. Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura would be dead, and Tazuna would also have met an untimely end. The ripple effects of such changes would be significant in the overall narrative and the development of the main characters.
Power and Skill Development
Considering he wouldn’t have the same power or the singers he met along his journey, Naruto’s development would be vastly different. He might not have the same signature moves or techniques as in the original storyline. On the other hand, he could develop completely new skills and powers, but it’s likely that he would be worse-off than his current self.
How would the storyline play out without the guidance of certain characters or the support of others? Would Naruto still rise to become the powerful and respected Seventh Hokage? The answer to these questions is uncertain, but the world of Naruto is rich with possibilities, and a rogue Naruto would surely shake up the established dynamics.