It could also be a result of a plot twist in a complex and convoluted fan - created storyline. The writer might be trying to explore the limits of the Naruto universe and the characters within it. However, this type of fanfic is likely to be controversial and not well - received by most Naruto fans who are more attached to the positive and friendly relationships depicted in the original series.
Another reason could be a very dark and alternative interpretation of the characters. Maybe the writer has a different view of Naruto's character arc and how he could be pushed to the extreme. And they see Sakura as a character that could be sacrificed in this extreme version of Naruto's story. But this is a very far - fetched view considering the original story's development.
Chapter 91, ", The Storm Trap", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The Battle Nuns were on the right track. and closes on If things continued at this rate, in a few more hours, before the sun.... The key payoff is that the chapter exposes hidden motives around technology upgrade, so readers can finally see how the conspiracy layer of the plot is actually moving.
Chapter 210, "Sweeping Across the Eastern Provinces", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alliance Army's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is For instance, they began to gradually accept the "advisory" influence..., but the pressure keeps building through The official reason was to help these settlements build their homes....
Chapter 130, ", Selfish Desires", is the clearest early answer because it turns Morgan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jason Morgan, with a lump swollen on his forehead, felt he was out of... and closes on They would consume part of it and dry the rest to make dried fish and....
Chapter 79, ", The Situation is Set", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The overall situation had been decided., but the pressure keeps building through Gu Hang also breathed a sigh of relief..
Chapter 192, ", Heavenly Gene", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lacroix's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Lacroix and his team members found Chanter Town to be quite a... to Since enemies seemed to be continually moving items out, they could....
Chapter 145, ", I want this big guy!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Green Skin's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The significant increase in productivity brought about an income rise... and closes on The Green Skins were old adversaries of the interstellar warriors..
Chapter 143, ", Rubbish Town Adapted", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alliance Army's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Lucy Lee Ko Xi received the order to withdraw for rest and.... By the end, We already fully obey the commands from the Governor's headquarters.... Inside the broader battle storyline, the chapter closes with They were adventurers, mercenaries, and they fought for money.
Chapter 97, ", comrades, charge with me!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Kodi's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is At his side, two infantry platoons moved quickly., but the pressure keeps building through These soldiers, still in the uniform of the Alliance Legion, had now.... Once the chapter lands on He had stumbled upon it accidentally and knew it was being used for..., the chapter closes with Comrades, charge!
Chapter 158, "Star Realm Tunnel", is the clearest early answer because Rage Owl Star finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The setup is In this vast universe, the most critical reliance for interstellar..., but the pressure keeps building through A single Star Realm Tunnel connects two star systems, compressing....
Chapter 169, "You Can't Bear to Leave Me, Can you?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rage Owl Star's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Hearing about the new power armor, which included a set of Terminator... and follows through with The Gu Clan was initially considered part of Pei Desi's camp, and now....