In this fanfiction scenario, the massage could create an unspoken understanding between them. Naruto may be initially shy or surprised by Kushina's gesture, but as she continues, he relaxes. This relaxation could break down his emotional barriers. Kushina, on the other hand, might be filled with a sense of protectiveness. They could start to develop a bond where Naruto feels safe and cared for, and Kushina feels like she's finally getting to be the mother she always wanted to be to him.
The massage might be a catalyst for a stronger bond. Kushina, through this physical contact, could sense Naruto's pain and exhaustion, not just physical but also emotional. It could lead to a heart - to - heart conversation where Naruto opens up about his struggles. And for Kushina, it could be a moment of realizing how much her son has endured. This could deepen their relationship into one of mutual understanding and unconditional love.
One possible plot development could be that Kushina's spirit somehow manages to break through the boundaries between the afterlife and the living world. She then tries to communicate with Naruto, perhaps through dreams at first. This could lead to Naruto starting to search for a way to bring her back permanently, involving him in some sort of ancient and dangerous ritual that he discovers in some long - forgotten scroll.
In this kind of fanfiction, Naruto could also end up leaving the village in search of answers about his abandonment. Along the way, he might encounter other outcasts or people with their own troubled pasts. They could form a sort of makeshift family or team. This journey could lead to Naruto discovering new powers or secrets about his heritage that were previously unknown to him. He may return to the village later with a new perspective and new abilities, ready to prove himself despite being abandoned.
Kushina would most likely experience deep remorse. Remorse for not being there for Naruto when he needed a mother. There could also be a sense of longing in her, longing to be part of Naruto's life and to make up for all the lost time. And of course, she might be filled with self - loathing for her past actions.
There would be a lot of anger. Naruto might be angry at his parents for leaving him, and this anger could fuel his determination in some ways. For example, he could strive to become a great ninja just to prove that he didn't need them. But it could also cause problems in his relationships, as he might lash out when reminded of his abandonment.
One possible plot development could be that Kushina uses her influence within the village to start a formal request for Naruto to be returned from the ANBU. She might gather support from other characters who also care about Naruto's well - being, like Iruka or Jiraiya. This could lead to a series of political discussions within the village leadership about the role of the ANBU and whether Naruto's skills are better utilized elsewhere.
One possible plotline could be that Kushina's survival changes Naruto's upbringing completely. Instead of being an orphan, he grows up with a loving mother. This could lead to him being more confident and less of an outcast in the village at a young age. He might also learn about the Uzumaki clan's secrets earlier from his mother, which could make him a more formidable ninja even faster.
One possible reason could be some sort of dark influence or curse that makes her lose her maternal instincts. Maybe a powerful enemy targets her and in order to protect Naruto from further danger related to her, she feels forced to abandon him. Another reason might be that she is made to believe false information about Naruto, such as that he will bring great disaster to the village in the future.
One possible reason could be a mission. In many Naruto - related stories, missions often take characters away from their families. Naruto might have received a highly important and dangerous mission that requires him to be away from Kushina for a long time.
It could also be due to some external influence. Perhaps an enemy used some kind of mind - control or manipulation on Kushina. They made her think that Naruto was a threat, so she decided to disown him. In the Naruto universe, there are many powerful villains who could potentially do this kind of thing.
Maybe she's been possessed. In some fanfictions, characters can be taken over by dark forces. So Kushina could be under the control of some evil entity and that's why she hurts Naruto.