Who might be the one to betray Naruto in 'naruto betrayed in the forest of death fanfiction'?

There's a chance that some of his former teammates who have their own insecurities. For example, someone who always felt in Naruto's shadow might be the one to betray him in order to get more recognition for themselves.

It could be Sasuke. He might be jealous of Naruto's new power and feel overshadowed. So at Wave, he decides to betray Naruto to prove his own worth.

Well, it could be that Naruto discovers a dark secret about his team or the village during the Forest of Death exercise. His so - called friends then think he's a threat and betray him. He might be left alone to fight against powerful enemies like the Sound Ninja. Naruto, being the determined character he is, would then strive to become stronger and show that he's on the right side. He could start training alone in the forest, learning new jutsus to protect himself and seek revenge if necessary.

It could be a group of outcast ninja who have made the forest their home. They might see Naruto as an opportunity, either to use him or to help him out of their own sense of justice or just for the fun of it. They may have different views on the ninja world and could influence Naruto's perspective in different ways.

It could be one of Naruto's former teammates from a mission. Maybe this teammate has some hidden motives or has been bribed by an enemy. They could spread false information about Naruto within the community, making it seem as if Naruto has betrayed them all during a crucial mission. This would cause the rest of the community to lose trust in Naruto.

He could betray Naruto to Orochimaru. Orochimaru is always looking for powerful allies and new test subjects. Lucifuge might be lured by Orochimaru's promises of power and knowledge. Orochimaru could use Lucifuge to get closer to Naruto in order to steal the Nine - Tails' chakra or some other valuable asset.

Even Hinata could potentially be written as a betrayer in some really out - there fanfictions. Maybe in a crossover where there are mind - control elements, Hinata could be forced to turn against Naruto. But this would be a very different take on her character as she's usually portrayed as extremely loyal to Naruto.

It could be Zabuza. He might pretend to be on Naruto's side at first during the Wave events and then betray him when Naruto least expects it. Zabuza is a mercenary and his loyalty can be easily swayed.

Naruto might also experience a change in his mental state. The Forest of Death is a very dangerous and unpredictable place. He could become more cautious and strategic. Instead of just charging into battles like he usually does, he might start to think more about his actions and their consequences. This would be a big step in his growth as a ninja.

It could be Sasuke. He has had his own dark journey and might turn against Naruto and Ino in this fanfiction. His newfound power and different ideals could make him see Naruto and Ino as threats to his goals.