What could Naruto's growth be like in the 'Naruto after Jiraiya's death fanfiction'?

Kakashi could step up more as a mentor. He already has a connection with Naruto and could help him develop his skills further.

Naruto is devastated. He feels a huge void in his heart. Jiraiya was the one who believed in him from the start, and his death makes Naruto question a lot of things. He might even start to doubt his own strength for a while.

In fanfiction, Jiraiya's death can also be used to explore themes of sacrifice. He sacrificed himself for the greater good, and this can be further elaborated in different stories. For example, some fanfictions might show how his death inspired other characters to be more selfless.

He is often shown as being extremely sad. Jiraiya was like a father figure to Naruto, and his death leaves a huge void in Naruto's life.

His character may become more withdrawn at first. Losing Jiraiya, who was like a father figure to him, could make Naruto less open and more focused on his internal pain.

One possible scenario could be that Naruto leaves to train in isolation. He might feel that he needs to become stronger on his own without the guidance of Jiraiya, and so he sets off to find new ways to improve his skills.

Naruto might also isolate himself in certain fanfic scenarios. He feels that no one can truly understand the depth of his grief. He spends time alone, reflecting on all the things Jiraiya taught him and the memories they shared, like their time training on that toad -infested island.

One scenario could be that Jiraiya is poisoned before his fight with Pain. In the fanfiction, an enemy within the village who is secretly working for Pain's forces might have poisoned his food or drink. So, when he goes to face Pain, he is already weakened, and this ultimately leads to his death. Another possibility is that Jiraiya's death is a result of a time - traveling plot. If there is time - travel involved in the fanfiction, his actions in the past might accidentally create a situation where he has to die to preserve the timeline.

Jiraiya's serious training helps Naruto a great deal. It makes Naruto more disciplined. He has to follow strict routines and endure tough physical and mental challenges. This helps him become stronger both in terms of his ninja skills and his ability to face difficulties in general.

Perhaps Naruto would use his afterlife to gain new powers or knowledge. Since he was always eager to learn and improve during his life. He might encounter some spiritual beings who teach him unique jutsu or give him insights into the secrets of the ninja world that were unknown during his lifetime. And he could then use this newfound knowledge to help other souls in the afterlife.