Another plot could be that the neglected harem characters start to suspect that Naruto is actually interested in someone outside the harem. So they begin to investigate, spying on his every move and getting into all sorts of comical and also somewhat tense situations as they try to figure out who this mystery person might be, all while still hoping for Naruto's attention.
Obviously Naruto is one of the main characters. And then usually some of the female characters like Sakura, Hinata, and Ino are often part of the harem that is being neglected. They are the ones who would typically have some sort of romantic feelings for Naruto in these fanfictions.
Well, in such fanfictions, Naruto's neglect by his family can make him more independent. He might become overly self - reliant as he has no one to depend on at home. This could lead to him being more cautious in forming relationships in the harem aspect. He may not trust easily, fearing further abandonment or neglect.
It's popular because it offers a different take on the well - known Harry Potter story. Fans like to see new interpretations. The idea of a neglected Harry and a harem adds an element of novelty.
Perhaps he's been influenced by someone who gives him bad advice. For example, if someone tells him that natural talent is enough and training is overrated. Also, he could be dealing with some personal problems, like a conflict within his family or among his friends that takes up all his time and mental energy, causing him to neglect training.
He might start to rely on his friends more. For example, Sasuke and Sakura could become his main source of emotional support. He would focus on training with them and sharing his feelings, which in turn helps him to grow stronger and more independent.
In Naruto, the Jinchuuriki were often treated poorly. In fanfiction, this neglect can be explored in many ways. One common approach is to focus on the emotional and psychological impact on the Jinchuuriki. For example, they might feel isolated from the rest of the village due to the fear and prejudice associated with the tailed beasts within them. This can lead to some really interesting character development stories in fanfiction.
In a fanfiction, perhaps neglected Naruto runs away from Konoha and ends up in the same area as Yugito. Yugito, having also faced her own share of hardships, takes Naruto under her wing. They bond over their experiences, and Yugito helps Naruto to better understand his chakra nature by sharing her knowledge of the tailed beasts' chakra. This could lead to Naruto developing new abilities and a newfound confidence.
One reason could be that some fanfiction authors might focus more on other aspects like new jutsu or character relationships outside of the Uchiha clan. They may not fully understand the potential of Sharingan, which has a wide range of abilities from basic perception enhancement to powerful genjutsu. Another factor could be the over - popularity of some other elements in the Naruto universe, like the tailed beasts, which overshadow the Sharingan in their stories.
A plot twist could be that Naruto discovers that his family's neglect was actually part of a bigger scheme. In the harem fanfiction world, perhaps someone was manipulating his family to keep Naruto down so that they could have an advantage in the competition for Naruto's affection in the harem. This revelation would completely change Naruto's view of his family and the situation he's in.