It may add tension to the story. If Naruto is a key character and he's not interacting, it can disrupt the normal flow of relationships in the fanfiction. This disruption can cause conflict among other characters who rely on Naruto for various reasons, like teamwork in ninja missions.
This situation can also deepen Naruto's character. His refusal to talk can be seen as a sign of his growth, perhaps he has become more cautious or self - aware. And this new aspect of his character can influence how other characters interact with him, and ultimately shape the direction of the entire fanfiction.
As Naruto is silent, his friends might start to recall past events to see if there were any signs leading up to this. They could also try different ways to communicate with him without words, like using body language or leaving him notes. This could lead to some interesting interactions and new friendships or alliances forming as they all work together to reach Naruto.
Well, it changes the family dynamic significantly. In the original story, family is a very important theme, especially later when Naruto discovers his connection to his parents. In this fanfiction, the lack of communication with his family means Naruto may not have the same support system, which could lead to a different path in his ninja journey.
Perhaps Naruto is focused on his own personal growth and training. He might see the yaoi relationships around him as a distraction from his goals of becoming a stronger ninja. He could be thinking that engaging with others involved in yaoi would lead him astray from his path of self - improvement.
It can change the focus of the story. Instead of having a love triangle or Naruto's pursuit of Sakura as a sub - plot, the plot can center more on Naruto's personal growth, his ninja training, or his relationships with other characters like Sasuke or Kakashi.
The plot could develop through the reactions of other characters. They would be confused and concerned about Naruto's silence, which could lead to them trying different ways to reach out to him. For instance, Sakura might use her medical ninjutsu to check if there's any physical reason for his silence.
It changes the dynamic between Naruto and the village. Since Sarutobi was an important figure in the village, Naruto's distrust can create a rift not just between them but also between Naruto and the traditional village values Sarutobi represented.
The relationships in the story could be different. Since Naruto is not aiming for the Hokage position, his interactions with characters like Sasuke, who was also involved in the power dynamics of the village in some ways, would change. Maybe they would focus more on other aspects of their friendship or rivalry rather than Naruto's pursuit of Hokage.
His lack of trust could lead to a lot of misunderstandings. For instance, if someone tries to help him but he misinterprets it as a malicious act because of his distrust. This can create a cycle of more distrust as others start to feel frustrated with him.
Well, it completely alters the traditional narrative. Naruto's connection to Konoha was a huge part of the original story. Without his desire to return, it changes the relationships he has with his friends there like Sasuke, Sakura, etc.