What are the common reasons for Naruto being hurt by Sakura in fanfiction?

It could be due to Sakura's feelings for Sasuke. If she's overly focused on Sasuke and Naruto gets in the way of her plans regarding Sasuke in some way, she might lash out and hurt Naruto without really meaning to cause serious harm.

One common theme could be emotional hurt. For example, Sakura might say something really cruel to Naruto about how she'll never love him like he loves her, which shatters his heart. Another could be physical hurt in a more symbolic sense. Maybe in a battle situation where Sakura accidentally harms Naruto while trying to protect someone else, and Naruto has to deal with the pain and also the fact that Sakura didn't seem to fully consider his safety. There could also be themes of neglect, where Sakura is so focused on Sasuke that she completely ignores Naruto's feelings and in a way, that hurts him deeply.

One common theme is misunderstanding. Often, Naruto may misunderstand Sakura's intentions or vice versa, which leads to one of them getting hurt. For example, Naruto might misinterpret Sakura's concern for him as pity, and his reaction could hurt her.

One of the themes is self - discovery for Naruto. When Sakura hurts him, he might start to re - evaluate himself, his relationships, and his place in the world. For example, he could wonder if he was too naive in believing in their friendship. Another theme could be the consequences of power. Maybe Sakura, in her pursuit of power or in using her power, ends up hurting Naruto. And the theme of redemption might also be there. If Sakura realizes she has hurt Naruto, the story could be about her trying to make amends.

One reason could be that Sakura is confused about her own feelings. Maybe she has feelings for someone else and doesn't know how to handle Naruto's obvious affection towards her, so she lashes out and ends up hurting him.

One reason could be jealousy. If Naruto is getting more attention or has achieved more in the ninja world, his sister might be jealous and this could lead to her actions that hurt Naruto, either by spreading false rumors or directly confronting him in a hurtful way.

One common theme is emotional vulnerability. Naruto and Sakura often open up to each other about their insecurities and fears. For example, Sakura might reveal her doubts about her strength, and Naruto will comfort her by reminding her of all she's accomplished.

One possible reason could be a misunderstanding. Maybe Sakura misinterprets Naruto's actions or words, thinking he has betrayed her or their friends in some way, which leads to her hurting him one last time in a fit of anger.

One possible plotline could be that Sakura, perhaps under the influence of some dark force or a misunderstanding, physically attacks Naruto. This could be due to a false belief that Naruto has done something terrible to their village or friends. Another plotline might involve Sakura's words hurting Naruto deeply. For example, if she tells him that he will never be good enough or that she doesn't really consider him a true friend after all. It could also be that Sakura's actions in pursuit of Sasuke end up causing Naruto pain indirectly, like if she constantly ignores Naruto's feelings for her while she chases Sasuke, making Naruto feel unimportant and hurt.

Perhaps in the fanfiction, there is a plot twist where Sakura has been brainwashed by an antagonist. The antagonist could be using her to get to Naruto, knowing their close relationship. So, she would then be made to attack Naruto without her own will. Or, there could be a prophecy or some sort of pre - determined fate in the fanfiction's plot that causes Sakura to hurt Naruto, even if she doesn't really want to.