His character changes in terms of his trust. He was always eager to gain the villagers' trust before, but after being blinded by them, that trust is severely damaged. He may become more guarded and less likely to open up easily. Also, his sense of justice might be more intense. He could be more driven to fight for the rights of those who are wronged, since he has now been a victim himself. He might also develop a deeper sense of empathy for others who have suffered at the hands of the unjust.
Perhaps Naruto is blinded not just physically but also metaphorically by the villagers' actions. This could lead to a period of self - reflection for him. He might question his own beliefs and his desire to be accepted by the village. He could start to explore his own identity outside of the village's expectations. And as he grows in this self - discovery, he could also become a symbol of change within the village, inspiring others to look at things differently.
One common theme is adaptation. Naruto has to adapt to being blind, whether it's in combat, daily life, or his relationships. Another theme could be the discovery of inner strength. Losing his sight might force him to dig deeper and find strength he didn't know he had. Also, friendship is often a theme, as his friends would play important roles in helping him through this difficult time.
One reason could be to explore the concept of 'what if'. What if the villagers' fear and hatred for Naruto overcame any chance of redemption or acceptance? It's a way to create a dark and alternate storyline.
I'm not sure of a specific 'naruto is blinded fanfic' off the top of my head. But generally, in such fanfics, the story could explore how Naruto copes with the sudden disability. It might show his struggle to keep up with his ninja duties, his training in new ways to adapt, and how his relationships with characters like Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi change due to his new condition.
One possible reason could be fear. Naruto has the Nine - Tails inside him, and the villagers might be so afraid of the power of the Nine - Tails getting out of control that they decide to take extreme measures. They might see Naruto not as a person but as a potential threat that needs to be eliminated.
At first, Naruto might be confused and hurt. He has always wanted to be accepted by the villagers, so being beaten by them would be a huge blow. He could become angry and vow to prove himself to them.
In such a fanfic, the plot might involve Naruto finally realizing the unjust treatment he received from the villagers in his past. He could start by using his powerful ninja skills, which he has honed over the years. Maybe he begins with small acts of disruption, like causing minor chaos during village festivals. Then, as his revenge plan unfolds, he might target the village's infrastructure, such as disabling the security systems. However, this would likely be a complex story as Naruto also has friends in the village who would try to stop him and make him see reason.
Well, in the fanfic, Kakashi might be on a routine patrol when he hears the commotion. He realizes it's about Naruto and rushes to the scene. When he gets there, he sees the villagers with their angry faces and Naruto looking scared. Kakashi doesn't hesitate. He steps between them and starts to reason with the villagers. But when they don't listen, he decides to take more drastic measures. He uses his lightning - style jutsu to create a perimeter around Naruto and himself. Then he slowly leads Naruto away from the mob, all while reassuring Naruto that he's safe now and that he'll always be there for him.
One possible storyline could be Naruto gradually finding a small group of friends within the village who see his true self and help him stand up against the abusers. Another could be Naruto leaving the village for a time to train and gain power, then coming back to face the villagers and change their perception of him.