In a fanfic where Naruto gets taken from his parents by Danzo, how would Naruto's character develop differently?

Naruto might become more calculating. Since Danzo is known for his strategic thinking, Naruto could pick up on that. He may not be as impulsive as in the original story.

Naruto would likely become more independent. Without his parents' attention, he would have to fend for himself more. He might grow up quicker and be more self - reliant. For example, he would have to learn to cook and clean for himself at a much younger age.

One possible plot twist could be that Naruto's parents were actually alive all along and in hiding. Danzo took Naruto to use him as a bargaining chip against them later. Another could be that Danzo believed Naruto had some special power within him from birth that he wanted to control for the village's 'greater good'. Maybe Naruto's parents knew about this impending threat from Danzo and had a secret plan in place for Naruto to overcome it.

Naruto would be more self - assured. Growing up with his parents' love and support, he wouldn't have to constantly seek attention in a desperate way. He'd know his worth from the start.

At first, Naruto would likely be very confused and scared. Growing up without his parents' love and guidance, he might be more withdrawn or angry. He may have trust issues, as he was taken from the people who were supposed to protect him. This could make it harder for him to form close relationships later on.

Naruto would be more self - assured. In the original, he was always seeking approval because he was an orphan. With his parents alive, he'd have that unconditional love and support, so he wouldn't be as desperate for others' recognition.

Naruto might become more of an isolationist. Danzo was not one to form close bonds easily. So Naruto could be more reserved and keep to himself. However, his natural urge for connection might still be there, and he'd struggle between his upbringing and his true nature. He could start off as a loner but gradually learn to open up as he experiences different things in the village and realizes that not all relationships are like the ones Danzo had.

His emotional side would be deeply affected. He might be more guarded and less likely to show his true feelings easily. He would see the world in a more cynical way at first. But as he grows, he could use his experiences to become more empathetic towards others who are also alone or neglected. For instance, he could start reaching out to orphaned kids in the village. His journey to becoming Hokage would also be different. Instead of having the typical family - inspired motivation, it could be a way to rewrite the story of neglect in his own life and in the village.

His character development would take a very different path. Naruto would likely be more introverted in some ways. Since he has his family's love and support, he doesn't need to constantly seek validation from others. He'd be more focused on his family's expectations and traditions. His values would be more in line with those of his parents. For example, he'd have a deeper understanding of loyalty and sacrifice from an early age. He might not be as impulsive either, as his parents would be there to guide him and teach him to think before acting.

If Harry was taken away from his parents in a fanfic, he might be more distrustful. Without the love and security of his parents in his early years, he could have a harder time forming close relationships. He may also be more self - reliant, having to figure out things on his own from a young age.