There's also 'Beyond the Village Borders'. It focuses on Naruto's journey outside the village and how Sakura secretly misses him. As the story unfolds, they communicate through letters which gradually deepens their bond.
Well, 'Naruto's Exile and Sakura's Heart' is an interesting one. Naruto is forced to leave the village under false accusations. Sakura, believing in his innocence, sets out to find him. This adventure brings them closer together and shows their relationship evolving in a unique way.
In some fanfics, it can create a sense of longing. Naruto being away from the village means he's away from Sakura too. This distance can lead to more heartfelt interactions when they do get in touch or are reunited. Like in one fanfic, Sakura sends him care packages with little notes that show her growing affection.
Well, 'The Aftermath of Naruto's Leave in Narusaku' is also quite good. It shows how the village changes in Naruto's absence and how Sakura steps up to fill some of the void he left. It also has some interesting sub - plots involving other characters like Sasuke and their reactions to the situation.
Well, in some fanfics like 'Reborn Naruto', he leaves the village after being abused. The story then focuses on how he grows stronger on his own. There's also 'Naruto: Beyond the Leaf's Reach', which delves into his adventures away from the place that mistreated him. And 'The Departed Naruto' shows his struggle and growth as he starts anew outside the Hidden Leaf.
One possible plot could be that Naruto leaves Konoha due to some misunderstanding. Maybe he feels unappreciated in his relationship with Sakura (Narusaku). He might go on a journey to find himself. Along the way, he could encounter new enemies and also make new friends who help him see things from a different perspective.
These fanfictions are popular mainly because they take a well - known and loved set of characters (Naruto and Sakura) and put them in a situation that's both challenging and full of potential. Naruto leaving is a big event that can change the whole dynamic of the story. Fanfic writers can then explore themes like love, friendship, and sacrifice in new and exciting ways. They can also play with the existing Naruto lore and create their own unique stories within that framework, which is really appealing to fans.
In the sasunaru context, perhaps a rift between Sasuke and Naruto makes Naruto feel like he needs to leave to sort out his feelings. He might think that staying in the village constantly reminded of Sasuke and their complicated relationship is too much to bear, so he leaves to find his own path and hopefully reconcile with Sasuke on his own terms.
He could feel a sense of guilt. Sasuke might think that his actions or their relationship issues pushed Naruto to leave. He may then set out to find Naruto, not only to bring him back but also to resolve their long - standing issues. For example, if there were unspoken words or unresolved fights between them, Sasuke would see this as an opportunity to set things right.
One possibility is that Naruto is on a quest for self - discovery. Leaving the village to find the Sage gives him a chance to be away from the familiar and face new challenges alone. He might encounter different types of enemies and allies during this journey. This could also be a way for him to prove himself not just to the village but also to himself. He wants to show that he can grow and become stronger without always relying on the village's resources.
One possible interesting plot could be Naruto's internal struggle as he leaves the village. He might be torn between his loyalty to his friends and his need for self - discovery. Another could be how Sasuke reacts to Naruto's departure and whether he tries to stop him or goes with him.
One great 'Naruto Shippuden' NaruSaku fanfiction is 'A New Beginning'. It explores their relationship post - Shippuden in a very interesting way. The author does a great job of developing their characters further and showing how they interact in a more peaceful Konoha.