It could be due to kidnapping by villains for some evil plan. Maybe they have some special powers or knowledge the villains want.
In such fanfics, it usually leads to intense storylines. The kids might face challenges from both the village they left and other ninja groups.
It really depends on the specific fanfic. Different authors have their own creative takes on this concept, so there's no set rule.
It really depends on the specific fanfic. Different authors have their own creative takes on this concept.
One possible reason could be a traumatic event. Maybe he witnessed something so horrible that it made him shut down his emotions to protect himself. For example, if he saw all his friends killed in front of him, it could be too much for him to bear and he just numbs himself.
One possible reason could be for a mission. Maybe in the fanfiction, there is a mission that requires Naruto to go undercover as a girl. This would allow him to access certain places or information that would be otherwise unavailable to him as a boy. Another reason might be for self - discovery. Naruto could be curious about what it's like to be a girl and decides to explore that side of himself in the fictional world.
Perhaps a dark power corrupts him. In the fanfiction, there could be some sort of dark chakra or evil entity that latches onto Naruto. This entity could slowly eat away at his emotions, starting with his heart, making him gradually lose his ability to feel empathy and turn heartless.
It could be the influence of a powerful enemy or a dark power. Suppose there is an enemy who has the ability to manipulate emotions or a dark power that corrupts Naruto's mind. This could lead him to change his personality and become more like Gaara. For example, if the enemy makes Naruto feel alone and unloved, he may start to develop the same cold and distant behavior that Gaara once had.
Another plot could be that Naruto goes missing because he's on a self - imposed exile. He might feel that he's putting his friends and the village in danger due to some new power he discovers within himself that he can't control. So, he decides to disappear to protect everyone.
One reason could be a powerful new enemy. Maybe an enemy with a unique jutsu that catches Naruto off - guard. The consequence would be that his friends would be extremely worried. They would probably rush to his side to protect him and find a way to heal him. His enemies might also take advantage of his weakened state to launch more attacks on the village.
It could be a former Leaf Village ninja who left due to some sort of disagreement. Maybe someone who didn't agree with the village's leadership or its way of training young ninjas.