In such a fanfiction, it could be a scenario where Sakura has been training intensively and has developed new skills. Maybe Naruto underestimates her, and she takes him by surprise in a sparring match or a fight during a mission. It might also be a plot device to show Sakura's growth and independence from the typical dynamic where Naruto is often the stronger one.
After being beaten, Naruto could start to explore different fighting styles or learn new jutsus that he hadn't considered before. Sakura, on the other hand, could gain more respect from the other characters. The story might then shift towards them teaming up in a different way, with Sakura taking on a more leadership role in their missions due to her victory over Naruto.
A former friend or teammate who has turned to the dark side could be an antagonist. For example, if someone like Sasuke had completely given in to the dark side and decided to attack Naruto for some reason. Or it could be a new and mysterious character who has a vendetta against the Uzumaki clan and sees Naruto as the prime target to take revenge on the clan. This character could be very powerful and use their abilities to beat Naruto up.
Yes, there might be in some fanfictions. Fanfiction writers often explore different relationships and scenarios that didn't occur in the original Naruto series. However, not all fanfictions will have Naruto and Sakura kissing. It depends on the plot and the direction the writer wants to take.
Sure. In fanfiction, the relationship between Sakura and Naruto can be played around with a lot. Sakura's admiration for Naruto can be shown more prominently, making her seem like a fangirl. For example, she might be written to always be in awe of Naruto's new jutsu or his heroic deeds more than in the official story. It gives writers a chance to delve deeper into her feelings for Naruto in a different light.
Yes, there are likely to be such fanfictions. In the Naruto series, Sakura can be quite assertive and strong - willed. Her temper and skills could potentially be a source of intimidation for Naruto in the creative interpretations of fanfiction writers.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place to search. It has a well - organized tagging system. Just search for 'Naruto' and then look for tags related to 'battered' or 'beaten' to find relevant fanfictions. There are often some really creative and well - written stories there.
One popular 'Naruto battered and beaten' fanfiction might be the ones that focus on his training with Jiraiya. In these stories, Naruto endures a lot of physical and mental strain during the training. He gets battered by the harsh exercises and beaten down by his own insecurities at times, but he always rises up stronger.
Well, 'Naruto and Sakura: Parallel Worlds' is quite interesting. It shows what would happen if Naruto and Sakura ended up in different parallel universes and how they try to find their way back to each other. 'The Power of Naruto and Sakura' is about them unlocking a new combined power that no one expected. Also, 'Naruto, Sakura and the Lost Artifact' is a fun read with a mystery element that they have to solve together.
One possible reason could be that she might have underestimated Naruto in the past. She often belittled his abilities and dreams, but as she grew and realized his true strength and determination, she felt the need to apologize for her previous behavior.