In this fanfiction, Naruto's character could develop in a way that he becomes more introspective. He might question his own abilities and his path as a ninja. This self - reflection could lead to a change in his fighting style or his approach to challenges. For example, he could start to collaborate more with his mentors, seeking their advice more often instead of just charging into things head - first as he used to. He may also develop a stronger sense of discipline as he tries to overcome the setback of failing the chunin exam.
Naruto's failure in the chunin exam in the fanfiction could lead to him becoming more empathetic. He may understand the struggles of others who have also faced failure. This could make him more of a team player, as he realizes that he can't do everything alone. He might also start to study more about the ninja world, not just focusing on physical training but also on knowledge related to being a better ninja.
He might become more determined. After failing, Naruto could realize his weaknesses and be more eager to improve. He may start training harder than ever, focusing on the areas where he lacked during the exam.
Naruto would likely become more self - reliant. As a ronin, he doesn't have the support of a village. So during the Chunin Exam, he has to trust his own instincts and skills more. He may also become more cautious as he realizes he can't always count on backup.
The story could develop in a way that Naruto's friends try to cheer him up and convince him to re - enter the exam. They might show him how much they believe in him and that his giving up is not the solution. For example, Sasuke could tell Naruto that he needs him as a rival to become stronger. Another development could be that Naruto starts to train secretly and then surprises everyone by coming back stronger later in the exam.
When Naruto passes the Chunin Exam in fanfiction, his confidence would soar. He'd start to see himself as more of a capable ninja. He might become more of a leader among his peers, as passing the Chunin Exam is a sign of growth. For example, he could start giving advice to younger ninjas.
One possible reason could be that Naruto faced an extremely tough opponent in the exam. Maybe the opponent had some special jutsu or skills that Naruto couldn't counter at that time. Another reason might be that Naruto made a critical mistake during the exam, like being overconfident and underestimating his enemy.
Maybe he realizes the exam is too dangerous or he discovers some unfairness in it. In the original Naruto story, Naruto has faced many difficulties and moral dilemmas during the Chunin Exam. So in the fanfiction, similar situations might push him to quit.
He might face disappointment from his friends and mentors. His friends who were also participating in the exam might feel let down, and his mentors, like Kakashi, could be concerned about his decision and how it will affect his future as a ninja.
Well, in a Chunin Exams fanfiction, Dark Naruto's character development could be very different from the original Naruto. At first, he might be all about causing destruction and chaos. But as the story unfolds, he could be forced to confront his inner demons. Maybe he has a moment of self - realization when he sees the consequences of his actions on the other participants of the Chunin Exams. This could lead to a slow transformation, where he starts to understand the value of friendship and the ninja way, but in a more tortured and complex way compared to the regular Naruto.
Naruto's character development would be complex. Joining ANBU would expose him to the darker side of the ninja world. He might start to question some of the values he held before. For example, he might struggle with the idea of killing in cold blood, which was not really part of his original ideology. But at the same time, it could make him more empathetic towards those who have been forced into such actions. His relationships with his old friends would also change. He might distance himself from them to protect them from the dangerous world of ANBU, which would be a lonely and difficult process for him.
Well, the story could develop in a way that Naruto starts training on his own. He might find a new mentor or a new training method that helps him grow stronger. This could lead to him developing new jutsus and becoming more confident in his abilities.
Perhaps he was tricked into quitting. There could be some villains in the fanfiction who managed to deceive Naruto into believing that quitting was the best option for him. They might have used his naivete against him. For example, they could have told him that by quitting he was protecting his friends, when in fact they just wanted him out of the competition.