Naruto's character development in this fanfiction is multi - faceted. Firstly, he becomes more empathetic. He has seen a lot since his early days and now he can truly feel what his old teammates are going through. When Sasuke is in danger, Naruto doesn't just rush in blindly. He assesses the situation and thinks about how Sasuke would want to be saved. Secondly, he becomes more self - assured. He doesn't doubt his abilities as much. This is because he has faced many challenges and overcome them. His relationship with Kakashi also evolves. He respects Kakashi even more but also can offer his own insights and suggestions. All these aspects of his character development are intertwined with his mission to save the old Team 7.
Naruto's character could develop in terms of his leadership skills. When he saves Neji, he has to take charge of the situation, making quick decisions on how to deal with the threat to Neji. This would show his growth from the impulsive boy to a more responsible leader. He might also develop more empathy as he realizes the pain and danger Neji is in, which further deepens his bond with his comrades.
His character could develop by becoming more nurturing. When he saves the child, he realizes the importance of protecting the innocent. So, he might become more cautious in his actions to avoid endangering others.
Naruto's character develops by becoming more empathetic. He starts to understand the pain and loneliness of the Bijuu. This makes him less impulsive and more strategic in his approach to saving them. He also grows in terms of his leadership skills as he has to convince the Bijuu to follow him.
His character could develop in a negative way. He may lose his trust in people easily.
Naruto's character could develop by becoming more protective. After saving Hinata and Hanabi, he might realize how much they mean to him and the village. This could make him more vigilant in looking out for threats against them and the rest of the clan.
His confidence could grow significantly. By being able to save two powerful ninjas, Naruto would prove to himself that he is capable of great things. He may start to believe more in his own abilities and take on more challenging tasks without hesitation. For example, he might be more willing to take on stronger opponents in future battles.
Naruto's character could develop a deeper sense of protectiveness. Saving Sasuke makes him more aware of his feelings towards her and how important she is to him. This might lead to him being more cautious in battles and thinking more about the consequences of his actions as he doesn't want to put Sasuke in danger again.
When Naruto saves the baby in the fanfiction, it could be a turning point in his self - confidence. He realizes that he is not just a powerful ninja, but also someone who can be a protector in a more personal way. This could lead to him being more assertive in his decisions and more respected in the village. For example, he might start to take on more leadership roles in matters related to the safety of children. Also, his relationships with his friends might change as they see this new aspect of his character. His friends could look up to him even more and be inspired to also be more involved in protecting the weak.
In these fanfictions, Naruto often develops a deeper sense of responsibility. When he saves Sakura, he realizes how important she is to him and the village. For example, if he has to overcome great obstacles like powerful enemies or difficult terrains, he becomes more confident in his abilities. His love for Sakura, whether it's platonic or romantic, also makes him more empathetic towards others' feelings.
Naruto's understanding of sacrifice could deepen. If he has to put himself in great danger to save Tsunade, he'll learn more about what it means to sacrifice for others. He might recall the sacrifices of his predecessors like the Hokages and use that as motivation to keep going, even when the odds are against him.