In this fanfic, it could be that the village he loves so much turns against him. The villagers start to fear and ostracize him again. This constant rejection causes Naruto to become cold. He stops believing in the ideals he once held dear and instead becomes a lone figure, cold to the world around him.
One possible plot could be that Naruto has faced so many betrayals. Maybe his friends turn on him due to some false accusations. This shatters his warm - hearted nature, and he becomes cold as a defense mechanism. He starts to isolate himself and no longer trusts easily.
Perhaps in the fanfic, Naruto loses someone very dear to him, like Sasuke in a more permanent way. This grief makes him close off his emotions. He becomes cold towards others, focusing only on his own power. He might even start using his powers in a more ruthless way than before.
One possible plot could be that Naruto experiences a great betrayal, perhaps by someone he deeply trusted in the village. This could make him lose faith in the bonds he once cherished and become cold towards others. He might start to isolate himself and focus only on his own power, believing that relying on others will only lead to more pain.
One possible plot could be that after losing many friends in a major battle, Naruto becomes disillusioned. He might start to see the world as a cruel place where strength is the only thing that matters. So he shuts off his emotions to avoid further pain, and becomes cold - hearted towards his former allies and enemies alike.
Well, one possible plot could be that Naruto, after experiencing some major event or loss, starts to question his own beliefs. He then begins to study Pein's ideology more closely. As he delves deeper, he finds some aspects of Pein's views on peace through pain relatable. Maybe he tries to reform Pein's ideas from the inside, while his friends are initially shocked and try to bring him back to his old self.
One possible plot could be that Naruto, disillusioned with the traditional ninja ways after facing some great betrayal in the village. He stumbles upon the teachings of Jashinism. At first, he's hesitant, but as he delves deeper, he starts to see the power it could offer him. He begins to adapt their rituals and beliefs, which causes a huge rift between him and his former friends. His new path makes him a target for those who oppose Jashinism in the ninja world, leading to many battles and a complex web of relationships being torn apart and rebuilt in new and unexpected ways.
Maybe Percy has been through a great betrayal, like his closest friend turned on him for power. So he starts to close off his emotions to avoid being hurt again.
In such a fanfic, it could be that Naruto discovers some dark secrets about the village leadership. These secrets are so dangerous that the leaders try to silence him. Naruto refuses to be silenced and decides to break away from the village, becoming a missing nin. He then travels the ninja world, gathering allies who also believe in exposing these secrets and fighting against the unjust system of the village.
Perhaps Naruto becomes a nukenin in order to protect a secret that could endanger the village if it were to be exposed. He leaves the village to keep this secret away from those who might misuse it. In his journey as a nukenin, he could develop new jutsu in isolation, away from the constraints of the village's training methods.
Well, one possible plot could be Naruto facing various challenges within the village that require the leadership of a Hokage. He might have to deal with political unrest, new threats from outside, and also find ways to improve the lives of the villagers. For example, he could start new training programs for the younger generation to make them stronger shinobi.
One possible plot could be that Naruto's death in Wave shocks the ninja world. His body then undergoes some dark transformation due to a hidden curse or experiment. As a monster, he might lose his sense of self but retain his ninja skills. His former friends like Sasuke and Sakura would be torn between trying to save him or having to fight him to protect the village. The story could explore themes of loss, the power of darkness, and the struggle between friendship and duty.
One possible plot could be that Naruto has a cold and Anko, being the tough yet caring kunoichi she is, decides to take care of him. Maybe she uses some of her unique snake - related jutsu to find rare herbs to make a special medicine for Naruto. This could lead to a deeper bond between them as Naruto recovers and realizes Anko's kindness.