Sakura may initially be paralyzed by fear, but then her love for Sasuke and her own determination to survive could kick in. She might try to counter - attack in a non - lethal way, hoping to subdue Sasuke rather than harm him. She could also call out to their shared memories in an attempt to stop him from actually killing her.
Naruto might initially be shocked and confused. He has always considered Sasuke as a friend, so Sasuke's sudden attempt on his life would be a huge blow. He may try to talk to Sasuke first, to understand why he is doing this.
One possible reason could be his thirst for power. He might see Naruto as an obstacle in his pursuit of greater strength. Maybe he believes that by eliminating Naruto, he can prove himself to be the stronger one and gain more recognition in the ninja world.
One important ethical consideration is the potential impact on the readers. Depicting such a serious and dark topic like suicide attempts can be triggering for some. Also, it should not glorify or romanticize the act. Fanfiction often has a wide audience, and writers have a responsibility to handle sensitive topics with care.
One possible reason could be a misunderstanding. Maybe she was misled by false information about Naruto being a threat to the village. Another reason might be that she was under some kind of mind control. In some fanfictions, dark magic or evil entities can take over a character's mind and make them act out of character.
He could also try to dodge her attacks while still trying to reason with her. Naruto has a strong sense of loyalty and friendship, so he would likely be very reluctant to fight back against Sakura. He might keep asking her why she's doing this and try to get through to her emotional side.
Perhaps in the fanfic, Sasuke was being pushed to his limits. He was so intent on protecting the village from a powerful threat that he didn't realize Sakura was in a dangerous position. His Sharingan might have malfunctioned in some way, causing him to misinterpret Sakura's movements as hostile. Or, there could be a situation where an enemy was using Sakura as a shield, and Sasuke's attempt to strike the enemy ended up harming Sakura instead, all in a split - second decision.
In some cases, Naruto might try to reach out to the Sakura he knows deep down. He could try to remind her of their past together, their training, and their shared experiences. He believes that the real Sakura would never do this, so he tries to break through whatever is making her act this way.
One way is to surround Sakura with a support system. Show that there are people who care about her and are trying to help. Also, use the story as a way to raise awareness about mental health issues rather than just focusing on the act of trying to kill herself. For example, you could have her start to open up to a friend about her problems.
If in a Sasuke fanfic, one possible reason could be unrequited love. If Sakura feels that Sasuke will never return her love and she has exhausted all hope, she might sink into despair. Another reason could be if she feels she has failed Sasuke in some way, like not being able to protect him or help him in his goals. Maybe she blames herself for his continued pain or suffering and sees no way out but to end her own life.