Perhaps in the fanfiction, Naruto is betrayed during the battle. By someone he trusted, like a comrade who was secretly working for the enemy. This betrayal catches him off - guard, and he is severely injured. Unable to fully recover, he succumbs to his wounds during the fight.
In some fanfictions, Naruto could be fighting a battle on a large scale, like a war against multiple villages. He might overextend himself trying to protect as many people as possible. He uses too much of his chakra, and his body gives out, leading to his death in the middle of the battle.
One possible scenario could be that Naruto was severely injured in a battle, perhaps against a powerful new enemy. He was brought to the hospital, but his injuries were too grave to be healed, and he passed away surrounded by his friends and family, leaving everyone in deep sorrow.
One scenario might be related to a failed mission. Maybe Naruto is sent on a top - secret mission that is much more dangerous than anyone anticipated. He could be betrayed by someone he trusts during the mission, leading to his death. Or perhaps there are some unforeseen circumstances, like a strange and deadly curse that gets unleashed during the mission which he succumbs to.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, Naruto is fatally injured by a powerful enemy who has lured him to the Valley of the End. He's outnumbered and despite his best efforts, he succumbs to his wounds. His death then has a profound impact on all his friends and the entire ninja community, leading to a new era of unrest and a search for a new hero.
Perhaps Naruto is betrayed by someone he trusts deeply. This person leads him into a trap at the Valley of the End. Naruto, being caught off - guard, is fatally wounded. His death in this fanfiction could be a tragic end to his journey of becoming a great ninja and a symbol of how even the most powerful can be brought down by treachery.
One possible scenario could be that he's overpowered by a very strong enemy on the bridge. Maybe a new, extremely powerful villain shows up and Naruto, despite his best efforts, just can't hold his own against their unique jutsu or skills.
One possible scenario could be that Luffy sacrifices himself to save his crew during a major battle against an extremely powerful enemy. He might use all his strength and energy to protect them, and in the end, it's too much for his body to handle.
Well, in some versions of this fanfiction, it might be that Naruto uses a powerful and forbidden jutsu to defeat an overwhelming foe. This jutsu drains his life force, and Sasuke, who has just realized how much Naruto means to him, catches Naruto as he collapses. It could also be that Naruto is poisoned, and Sasuke tries his best to save him but fails in the end, and Naruto passes away in his arms.
One possible scenario could be that Percy sacrifices himself to save Annabeth from a powerful and deadly monster. Maybe a huge and ancient sea creature that only Percy can hold off long enough for Annabeth to escape, but at the cost of his own life.
One possible scenario could be that Tony sacrifices himself to save a teammate during a dangerous mission. Maybe he takes on a bomb - defusing task and runs out of time, dying heroically.
One possible scenario could be that Percy is overpowered by the various monsters in Tartarus. Maybe the sheer number of foes like the giants or the more terrifying creatures there are too much for him to handle, leading to his death.