Perhaps his wife betrays him out of jealousy. She could be jealous of Naruto's status and the attention he gets. So she leaks some of his secret plans to the enemy. As a result, Naruto's missions start to fail and he becomes a target. He then has to face not only the external threats but also the heartbreak of his wife's betrayal. He might start to question his own judgment in choosing her as his partner.
It could be due to a power imbalance. If Naruto's power as Hokage makes her feel overshadowed or unimportant, she might be led to betray him. Also, perhaps she discovers some long - hidden secret about Naruto that she can't forgive, like a connection to a past enemy or some dark side of his shinobi past that he has kept from her.
Hinata could be a likely candidate in such a fanfiction. Since she is Naruto's real - life wife in the original series. Writers might twist their relationship in fanfiction and create a scenario where she betrays him. Maybe due to some family pressure or a misunderstanding that gets out of hand.
In a fanfiction where Naruto is betrayed by his friends, it could start with jealousy. Suppose Naruto gets a great power or a special recognition. His friends, feeling overshadowed, might be tricked by an evil force into thinking Naruto is using them. So they betray him, which makes Naruto realize that he has to rely on his own strength and find new allies who truly understand him.
In the fanfiction, it might be that Tsunade believes Naruto has become too dangerous. Maybe she's misled by false information about Naruto's new powers being uncontrollable and a threat to the village. So she decides to betray him to protect Konoha from a potential disaster.
In such a fanfiction, one possible plot could be that the villages Naruto protected during the war start to fear his power. They might see him as a threat now that the common enemy is gone. So, they conspire against him, leading to his feeling of betrayal.
In 'naruto is betrayed in wave fanfic', it could be that Naruto is betrayed because of false accusations. People might believe that he's working with the enemy. His friends in the Wave mission, like Sasuke or Sakura, could turn their backs on him. They might not trust him anymore and even try to stop him from achieving his goals in the mission.
One way could be that his parents were forced into it. Maybe they were under some powerful dark magic or mind - control that made them seem to betray Naruto. For example, an evil villain could have manipulated them to make Naruto think they don't care about him.
Another aspect could be influenced by external forces. Let's say an evil organization manipulates Naruto's family. They use mind - control or blackmail to make his family act against Naruto. In fanfiction, this can add a layer of drama and tragedy. It makes Naruto's journey even more difficult as he has to not only face external enemies but also deal with the betrayal of his own family.
It could be that his parents were trying to protect Harry in a really messed - up way. They might have thought that by 'betraying' him, like sending him away or making him seem like an outcast, they could keep him safe from a much greater threat. Maybe they knew some prophecy about Harry and thought this was the only way to ensure his survival. They might have made a deal with some dark force, believing they could outwit it in the end but ended up being seen as traitors by Harry and others.
One possible reason could be that she is influenced by an enemy. Maybe the enemy has some sort of leverage over her or has brainwashed her into believing that Naruto is a threat. Another reason might be a misunderstanding. For example, she could misinterpret Naruto's actions as being unfaithful or harmful when in reality he has good intentions. It could also be due to her own insecurities. If she feels overshadowed by Naruto's popularity and power, she might betray him to assert her own identity.