In fanfiction, there could be a new type of chakra - based technology. Scientists in the Naruto world, with malicious intent, use this technology on Naruto. They strip away his emotions by interfering with his chakra network, which is closely related to his mental state. As a result, he becomes an obedient weapon for their dark purposes.
One idea could be that Naruto was experimented on by a secret organization in the fanfiction. They erased his emotions to turn him into a weapon against the Hidden Villages. This could lead to a story where his friends try to restore his emotions and bring him back to his true self.
One key element could be a character who is like an emotionless weapon. In Naruto fanfic, this might be a new character or an existing one with a different twist. For example, they could be trained from a young age to be a killing machine without emotions. Another element could be the conflict this character faces in a world full of emotions like the Naruto universe. They might struggle to understand the bonds and values that other characters hold dear. Also, the plot could revolve around how this emotionless weapon - like character either changes or influences the Naruto world around them.
He could start by training intensively with different weapons under the guidance of some old and experienced ninja. They might teach him the proper techniques and stances for using each weapon effectively.
One possible reason could be a traumatic event. Maybe he witnessed something so horrible that it made him shut down his emotions to protect himself. For example, if he saw all his friends killed in front of him, it could be too much for him to bear and he just numbs himself.
One way is through the character's slow realization of the importance of emotions. At first, they might see emotions as a weakness. But as they face different situations, like making friends or facing enemies who use emotions against them, they begin to change. They could start to have small glimpses of emotions like curiosity or anger. And as these small emotions grow, their character development becomes engaging. They might also learn from the mistakes they make due to their lack of emotions in the past, which helps in their growth.
Well, it depends on the fanfiction. Some fanfic authors may take a rather unorthodox approach and portray Naruto as secretly emotionless. However, this goes against the canonical Naruto who is full of emotions like determination, friendship, and love. But in the realm of fanfiction, anything can happen. It could be a creative exploration of how Naruto would act if he had some sort of emotional block or had been through some traumatic event that made him seem emotionless on the surface.
His relationships take a big hit. His friends like Sakura and Shikamaru would find it hard to connect with him. Sakura, who's used to Naruto's warm and often goofy self, would be at a loss. Naruto's lack of emotion means he won't show the same level of care or enthusiasm towards her. With Shikamaru, their conversations would be very different. Shikamaru is used to Naruto's emotional outbursts and quick decisions based on feelings. Now, Naruto would be more reserved and logical, which could strain their friendship.
There are fanfics where Naruto is made emotionless by a curse. In these stories, his relationships with others are severely affected. Sakura might try to reach out to him, but he just stares blankly. Sasuke might not even recognize this new Naruto. The story could then revolve around the other characters' attempts to bring back Naruto's emotions, like they try different jutsus or find some magical cure.
In Naruto fanfiction, an emotionless frozen Naruto can be a really interesting concept. It might be due to some dark magic or a traumatic event. This could lead to a very different story line, like his friends trying to bring back his emotions. Maybe he was frozen in time and lost his ability to feel during that process.
In some Naruto fanfictions, Hinata could potentially be portrayed as a 'weapon' in a very metaphorical sense. For example, her Byakugan abilities might be exploited in unique ways that make her seem like a strategic weapon for a side or a cause. But in the canon Naruto story, she is a character with her own agency and not really a weapon.