One possible reason could be a misunderstanding over a shared resource. For example, if there's a new chakra - rich area discovered on the border between the two villages, both might claim it as their own, leading to conflict. Another reason could be due to the actions of a rogue ninja who frames one village against the other. Maybe a Leaf ninja is made to look like they attacked Sand shinobi, sparking anger and calls for war.
It could be due to a difference in ideology. The Leaf might have a more lenient view on certain ninja techniques or the treatment of rogue ninjas, while the Sand has a strict stance. This difference could lead to tensions that eventually boil over into war. For instance, if the Leaf allows a group of ninjas with a controversial technique to live within their village, and the Sand believes they are a threat, it could lead to hostilities. Fanfiction often plays with these kinds of differences in values between the two villages.
One possible reason could be a misunderstanding over resources. Maybe there's a new chakra - rich area discovered near the border and both villages claim it. Another reason might be the actions of a rogue ninja from one village being wrongly blamed on the other, causing tensions to escalate.
One reason could be to seek more power. In some fanfictions, Naruto might feel that the Leaf doesn't offer enough resources or training for him to reach his full potential. So he decides to leave to find a place where he can grow stronger.
Naruto would probably first try to find a peaceful solution. He has always been one to believe in the power of friendship and understanding. He might try to talk to the leaders of both villages, like Gaara in the Sand, to find out what's really going on and resolve the misunderstandings.
Maybe it's to protect the village. He could discover a threat that he can only face away from the Leaf Village, to keep the danger from directly reaching his home and loved ones. He leaves as a form of self - sacrifice.
The characters from both villages. You have iconic characters from the Leaf like Naruto, and from the Sand, Gaara. Fanfictions can create new storylines involving their relationships, rivalries, or collaborations. For example, a fanfiction might show how Naruto and Gaara's friendship evolves in different scenarios.
One possible reason could be feeling betrayed by the village's secrets and politics. Maybe he discovers some dark underbelly of the Leaf Village that makes him lose faith in it.
Well, in this fanfiction, perhaps the 'agents mist' are actually a secret group within the Mist Village that has been causing trouble. So, the Leaf decides to go to war to stop them. The story could involve Naruto learning about the motives of these agents and trying to find a diplomatic solution while also being prepared for combat. There might be some betrayals and unexpected alliances along the way. For example, some members of the Mist Village might side with the Leaf against the agents. And Naruto's friends from the Leaf, like Sasuke and Sakura, would play important roles in the battles and the diplomatic efforts.
There's also 'Leaf and Sand Alliance'. This fanfiction explores how the two villages work together against common threats. It's full of action scenes and interesting political intrigue within the Naruto universe.
One possible reason could be political. After the war, the villages might be restructuring and Naruto, with his great power, could be seen as a threat. Another reason might be related to the secrets he knows. Maybe some powerful figures don't want him to expose certain things. Also, his Jinchuuriki status could play a role. People might still be fearful of the power within him even after the war.
One reason could be that he feels burdened by the expectations and the weight of his newfound peacekeeping role. He might want to escape the constant pressure and find himself. Another possibility is that he discovers a new threat during the post - war reconstruction and decides to go into hiding to investigate it without causing panic. Maybe he also has some personal issues related to his relationships, like feeling estranged from his friends who have changed after the war, and he needs time alone to sort things out.