Another theme is healing. Naruto has a lot of emotional scars, and in these fanfics, Iruka's comfort helps him to heal from those wounds. Whether it's from the pain of being an outcast or the traumas of his past missions, Iruka is there to make it better.
One common theme is the idea of family. Since Naruto lacks a traditional family, Iruka often steps in as a father - like figure in these fics, providing the love and support that Naruto needs. So family - like bond is a big theme.
One heartwarming moment could be when Iruka gives Naruto a special meal. Naruto is often alone and having Iruka share a home - cooked meal with him makes him feel like he has a family. It shows Iruka's care for Naruto on a basic, yet important level.
One common theme is the bond between teacher and student. Iruka, as Naruto's teacher, saves him not just physically but also emotionally. Another theme could be redemption. Iruka's actions might lead to Naruto's redemption in some way, like saving him from a dark path. And of course, there's the theme of heroism. Iruka becomes the hero in Naruto's life at that moment of saving.
A prevalent theme is the exploration of gender roles. Since Naruto is female in these fanfictions, it looks at how she navigates the ninja world as a woman. Iruka is often there to support her in this. There's also the theme of trust. Female Naruto learns to trust Iruka, and he in turn trusts her abilities. This mutual trust is a big part of many of these fanfictions.
One common theme is friendship. Naruto and Ino are comrades, and these fics often explore how their friendship deepens through acts of comfort. Naruto, being the main character, is usually the one to reach out to Ino when she's in need.
One common theme is friendship. Naruto and Sakura have a long - standing friendship in the Naruto series, and in these fanfictions, that friendship is often the basis for Naruto to comfort Sakura. He might remind her of their shared past, like their days at the ninja academy.
One common theme is Hinata's understanding of Naruto's loneliness. Since Naruto has often been alone in his life, Hinata's presence to comfort him fills that void. For example, in many fics, she simply sits and listens to him talk about his problems.
One common theme is mentorship. Jiraiya acts as a mentor to Naruto, guiding him not just in ninjutsu but also in life. Another theme is emotional healing. Naruto often has a lot of emotional baggage, and Jiraiya helps him work through it.
One common theme is mentorship. Iruka is Naruto's teacher, and many fanfictions explore how Iruka guides Naruto through his early ninja days. For example, in some stories, Iruka helps Naruto with his chakra control.
One common theme is the mentor - mentee relationship. Anakin, as Ahsoka's master, uses his wisdom (or sometimes his own flawed experiences) to comfort her. For example, he might tell her about a time he faced a similar situation in his training.
One common theme is friendship. Even if they might not have been close friends originally, Daphne reaches out to Harry in a time of need, showing that friendship can form in unexpected ways. For example, in many fics, Daphne sees Harry's pain and decides to be there for him without any ulterior motives.