A theme that often shows up is the exploration of Naruto's past traumas. His cold return could be a result of some deeply scarring experiences. The fanfiction may then delve into these past events, how they shaped him, and whether he can overcome them. This can make for a very emotional and engaging read as readers get to see a more complex side of Naruto's character.
Another theme is growth. Both Naruto and Hinata may have grown separately during Naruto's absence. When he returns, they have to adjust to the new versions of each other. For instance, Hinata might have become stronger in her own way, and Naruto has to recognize that.
One common theme is isolation. When Naruto has a cold - powerful ability, often he is seen as different and isolated from others at first.
One common theme is the transformation of Naruto's character. His cold - heartedness often stems from some sort of betrayal or past pain, like being ostracized by the village. This changes his once - warm and friendly nature into a cold, more self - centered one.
Betrayal is a common theme. For instance, Naruto might be betrayed by his comrades or the village he loves, which leads to a cold and dark turn in his life.
One common theme is the struggle between duty and emotion. The Anbu are trained to be cold and efficient, but often the fanfictions explore their inner emotions that conflict with their duties. Another theme is secrecy. Since they are a secret organization, many fanfictions play around with the idea of hidden identities and secrets within the Anbu.
The themes usually revolve around abandonment, obviously. Naruto is left by those he trusted or the village as a whole. Coldness, both literal and metaphorical, is also big. This could be a cold - hearted treatment from others or an actual cold environment he's in. And then there's the theme of resilience. Naruto has to be strong in the face of all this. He has to find a way to keep going, to rise above the abandonment and the coldness that surrounds him. It's about his journey from being a victim of these things to being a survivor and perhaps even a conqueror.
In some fanfictions, Naruto might return to Konoha to a cold reception because the villagers still hold grudges from his past. Maybe they haven't fully accepted his power or the chaos he sometimes brought. For example, they could be afraid of his Nine - Tails power flaring up again and causing destruction.
In cold emotionless Naruto fanfiction, a frequent theme is the change in Naruto's interaction with the ninja world. He may view it as a mere tool for his own ends. His training would lack the passion and determination that was driven by his emotions in the original story. Instead, it would be a cold, mechanical process. His view on the Akatsuki, for instance, would not be one of trying to understand their motives and redeem them but rather a cold, calculated approach to eliminating them as threats to his own goals.
One common theme could be power struggles. In Naruto cold blooded fanfiction, characters might be more ruthless in their pursuit of power. For example, they could be willing to sacrifice allies without hesitation. Another theme could be a darker view of the ninja world. It might show the more cut - throat aspects of the ninja life that the original series didn't fully explore. Also, there could be themes of revenge where characters go to extreme lengths to get back at their enemies in a cold - blooded manner.
One common theme could be Naruto facing isolation in high school. Maybe he's the new kid and his ninja - like skills make others see him as different. Another theme might be friendship. For example, Naruto making friends with characters like Sasuke or Sakura in a high school setting. It could also be about Naruto trying to hide his true self. Just like in the original series where he was an outcast at first, in high school he might have to hide his ninja past to fit in.