Naruto could become more self - centered. Since he no longer has the overarching goal of protecting Konoha, he might focus more on his own needs and desires. For example, he could pursue personal power or adventure without considering the implications for the village.
He may also become more detached. He could isolate himself from his former friends in Konoha and form new relationships outside the village. This would be a significant change from his usually friendly and community - oriented self in the original story.
One way could be that Naruto has been repeatedly let down by Konoha. Maybe he was mistreated in the past, like being ostracized despite his efforts to protect the village. So in the fanfiction, he decides he's had enough and stops caring.
One possible reason could be that Naruto feels betrayed by Konoha. Maybe he discovers some dark secrets about the village that make him lose faith in it. For example, if he finds out that the village elders were involved in unethical experiments or plots against his friends or family, he might not want to help.
It might be for creative exploration. Writers often like to play with established characters and relationships. By making Naruto not care about Team 7, they can explore new story directions and character interactions that wouldn't be possible in the canon story.
Well, it could be that the fanfiction is set in a very different universe where Naruto has different upbringing or experiences. But this is quite a stretch because Naruto's caring side is so deeply rooted in his story. It might also be that the writer is simply trying to create shock value by presenting such a counter - intuitive view of Naruto. But in general, it's not in line with the essence of Naruto as we know him from the original series, and it might be a bit of a gimmick to make the fanfiction stand out in a sea of more traditional Naruto stories.
Well, it could completely shift the plot. Instead of Naruto being the village's hero, he might become an outcast or even an antagonist. His relationships with characters like Sasuke, who has his own complex feelings about Konoha, would be radically different. For example, they might team up against Konoha rather than Naruto trying to bring Sasuke back to the village.
One possible storyline could be that Naruto has faced so many disappointments that he decides to isolate himself from the Hidden Leaf Village. Maybe he feels betrayed by the people he once trusted, like some of the village elders. He might then embark on a journey alone, exploring new lands and meeting different shinobi cultures.
It might be due to hidden secrets. If there are dark secrets within Konoha that Naruto discovers in the fanfiction, such as a conspiracy that involves some of the higher - ups. This would make him lose trust in the village as a whole.
One reason could be to explore Naruto's character independently. Without the focus on his relationship with Sasuke, the writer can delve deeper into other aspects of Naruto's personality, like his dreams for the village, his relationships with other characters like Kakashi or Iruka. It's a way to break free from the over - emphasized bond in the original story.
One possible reason could be that Naruto has been mistreated by the villagers in Konoha for a long time. Despite his efforts to gain acceptance, if he's constantly faced with rejection or unfair treatment, it might lead to him not caring. For example, when he was a child, many villagers shunned him because he was the host of the Nine - Tails. This continuous negative experience could build up over time and cause him to lose his sense of loyalty to Konoha.
Since Naruto doesn't care about the prophecy, he might get into conflicts with the village elders or those who believe in the prophecy. This could lead to him being ostracized for a while, but then he could prove that his way is also valid by achieving great things on his own terms. Maybe he discovers a new power source that has nothing to do with the prophecy - bound powers.