Naruto's power might also be affected. If he was betrayed, he could lose the will to fight or train. He might even start to doubt his own purpose. This could lead to a decline in his abilities, which in turn could put the village at risk if he was its main protector.
In a fanfiction where Naruto is betrayed by his friends, it could start with jealousy. Suppose Naruto gets a great power or a special recognition. His friends, feeling overshadowed, might be tricked by an evil force into thinking Naruto is using them. So they betray him, which makes Naruto realize that he has to rely on his own strength and find new allies who truly understand him.
Sometimes in fanfictions, character development takes a dark turn. The friends might have their own personal goals that conflict with Naruto's. They could see Naruto as an obstacle to achieving those goals. Or perhaps there was a long - hidden secret that came to light, which made them change their attitude towards Naruto, leading to the so - called betrayal.
At first, Naruto would be in disbelief. He has always trusted his friends wholeheartedly, so this would be a huge blow. He might then feel a deep sense of anger and sadness. However, Naruto being Naruto, he would likely also start to look for ways to prove his innocence or the misunderstanding. He might go on a journey of self - discovery to figure out what went wrong and how he can win back his friends' trust, all while dealing with the pain of the betrayal.
Sakura would be heartbroken. She's always seen Naruto as a dear friend. But she also has a strong sense of justice. So she would be conflicted, wanting to believe Naruto is innocent but also being influenced by the evidence against him.
Naruto would be devastated. He has always valued his friends highly, and their betrayal would shatter his world. He would likely feel a deep sense of loneliness and confusion. His self - confidence might take a huge hit as he wonders what he did wrong. For example, he might start doubting his own worth and his ability to make good relationships.
Naruto would be extremely hurt. He values his friends above almost everything, so their betrayal would be like a knife to the heart. At first, he'd probably be in disbelief and try to reason with them. When he realizes they won't listen, he might become angry and lash out. But deep down, he'd still hope to win them back.
In such a fanfiction, perhaps Harry's friends are jealous of his newfound powers or popularity within the wizarding world. So they spread rumors about him being untrustworthy. As a result, Harry is shunned by many in the community. He has to embark on a solo journey to prove his innocence and in the process discovers who his true friends really are.