Perhaps it's a mysterious figure in the fanfiction world. This unknown character could have some ulterior motives against Jacob and find ways to hurt him, like setting traps for him.
Maybe Jacob gets into a fight and gets physically hurt. For example, he could be punched during an argument in the story.
As I mentioned before, a member of his own wolf pack. In a pack, there can be jealousy and power struggles. If another wolf wants more influence or has a grudge against Jacob, they might be the ones to cause him harm.
It could be a new villain that has emerged. This villain might have some sort of vendetta against Steven specifically, perhaps because of his unique powers or his role in the gem world.
There could be a new character in the fanfiction, like a bully who targets Lincoln just because he seems like an easy target and ends up hurting him.
There are also the possibility of some inter - dimensional beings. In the Ben 10 universe, there are many different dimensions. If a being from another dimension comes through with the intention of causing chaos, they could target Ben. They might have powers that are completely foreign to Ben and his allies, making it difficult for him to defend against them. And let's not forget about the possibility of some of Ben's old enemies teaming up. If they work together, they could come up with a plan to really hurt Ben, whether it's physically or by ruining his reputation among the people he protects.
Bella's actions in the fanfiction might be another cause. Maybe she accidentally says or does something that undermines Jacob's self - esteem. Like if she makes a comment about his werewolf nature in a negative way, it could wound him deeply as it's an important part of who he is.
In some fanfictions, Jacob could get hurt while exploring an unknown area. There could be some sort of hidden danger, like a trap set by an enemy. Or perhaps he gets hurt in a natural disaster that occurs while he's in his wolf form and unable to fully protect himself. For example, a sudden landslide or a forest fire.
A mysterious new enemy that has infiltrated the village could be the cause. This enemy might be on a mission to disrupt the balance in the ninja world and sees Sarada as an obstacle. They could attack her when she is alone or on a solo mission. Their motives could be related to some ancient grudge against her family or the village as a whole.
Even some of the school faculty could be responsible in a sense. For instance, a strict teacher who doesn't understand Danny's situation might push him too hard during detention or some other punishment, which could lead to an accidental injury. Or a science teacher's experiment could go wrong and Danny could get caught in the crossfire.
It could be a new, self - created villain. This villain might have been training in secret for years, specifically to defeat Goku. He could have studied all of Goku's moves and weaknesses and then launch a surprise attack that causes Goku to get hurt.