Maybe it's a jealous rival of Naruto who wants Hinata for himself. He manipulates situations in such a way that Hinata ends up hurting Naruto. For example, he could stage events to make Hinata think Naruto has betrayed her trust.
In some cases, it could be Hinata's own insecurities that act as the antagonist. If she lets her self - doubt overshadow her feelings for Naruto and decides to push him away, her own internal struggle becomes the thing that breaks Naruto's heart.
Ino could be seen as the antagonist in this fanfiction. Since she's the one breaking Naruto's heart, she's causing the main conflict. Her actions are directly opposed to Naruto's happiness, which is a typical trait of an antagonist.
Perhaps there is no traditional antagonist. Instead, Naruto's own insecurities could be the 'antagonist'. He's so used to wearing the mask of the happy - go - lucky guy that his inner self is resistant to being exposed. So, in a way, his own fear of change and vulnerability is what Sakura has to fight against when she tries to break his mask.
In some fanfictions, Naruto could break Hinata's heart by choosing another girl over her. For example, if he decides to be with Sakura instead. Hinata has always had deep feelings for Naruto, and seeing him with someone else would shatter her heart. It could also be that Naruto ignores Hinata's sacrifices for him and takes her for granted, which slowly breaks her heart as she realizes he doesn't value her as much as she thought.
There could be many unknown authors out there writing fanfictions. It's hard to say specifically who the author of this one would be without more research. It might be some Naruto - loving fan who wanted to explore a more tragic and angsty storyline with these characters.
One consequence could be that Hinata tries to move on but struggles a great deal. She might have a hard time opening up to anyone else in the future. Her self - confidence could also take a big hit. Since she put so much of herself into her feelings for Naruto, having her heart broken could make her question her own worth. Maybe she starts to think that if Naruto didn't love her, then no one will. This could lead to her being more reserved and less likely to take risks in relationships or in other aspects of her life.
Another possibility is that there is no real 'antagonist' in the traditional sense. Instead, it could be the circumstances that act as the 'antagonist'. For example, the differences in their worlds, their duties, and the fact that they come from such different backgrounds could be what causes Erza to break Naruto's heart.
At first, Naruto would be in denial. He has always seen Hinata as someone who supported him. But as the reality sinks in, he would be heartbroken. He might try to find ways to win her back, showing her how much he truly cares. He'd also be very sad and might even lose some of his usual cheerfulness for a long time.
Well, it could be that Hinata starts to ignore Naruto for some reason, like she falls in love with someone else. Maybe she gets influenced by some external force or false information that makes her believe Naruto isn't good for her. This sudden change in her behavior towards Naruto would break his heart as he might have deep feelings for her.
Well, it could be that Hinata might break Naruto's heart by choosing someone else over him. Maybe she realizes she has feelings for another character, like Sasuke perhaps. This would be a huge shock to Naruto as he has always seen Hinata as a special person in his life.
Another possible antagonist could be the Ministry of Magic. If they suspect Harry of something and force Tonks to spy on him or cut ties with him, it would break Harry's heart. The Ministry's strict rules and paranoia could be the driving force behind Tonks' actions that lead to Harry's heartbreak.