It might also be due to a sense of hopelessness. If he's faced with an enemy that seems truly unbeatable and he fears the destruction of the village or his friends, he could ask to be killed to prevent further harm. For example, if there's a powerful villain who has Naruto's friends hostage and the only way to save them is by Naruto sacrificing himself.
One possible reason could be extreme guilt. Maybe Naruto has done something he believes is unforgivable, like accidentally causing the death of a beloved friend while in a fight. He might think that death is the only way to atone for his mistake.
One possible reason could be that Naruto feels he has become a threat to the village or his friends in some way. Maybe he has some sort of dark power within him that he can't control and he believes Sasuke is the only one strong enough to stop him. Another reason might be related to a prophecy or a greater threat that Naruto thinks his death can prevent, and he trusts Sasuke to carry out this difficult task.
Naruto might be longing for a motherly figure in his life. He has always been alone and has seen how others have mothers. Tsunade, being a strong and caring woman in the village, could be someone he looks up to and wishes to have as a mother.
Perhaps he has been through some sort of mental and emotional breakdown. Maybe he has lost too many battles, seen too many friends die, and he feels that he is a burden or that his death would somehow bring peace to his troubled mind. It could also be related to some prophecy or dark secret he has discovered about himself that makes him think death is the best option for everyone.
One possible reason could be that the Kyuubi's power goes out of control completely. Since Naruto has the Kyuubi inside him, if he fails to maintain the balance, the Kyuubi's raw and unrestrained power might end up killing him.
One reason could be to explore the darker side of the Naruto universe. Writers might want to see how the characters and the world would react to such a major loss.
There might be some 'naruto is killed by sakura fanfiction' out there. One possible reason could be to explore a dark and alternative storyline. Maybe in that fanfiction, Sakura has been corrupted or misdirected in some way, perhaps by an evil force that makes her turn on Naruto. Another reason could be to create a high - impact, emotional story where the death of a main character like Naruto at the hands of someone close shakes up the entire Naruto -verse in that fan - created narrative.
One reason could be that Naruto has always been more attracted to those who understand his outcast past better. Sakura doesn't really have that kind of connection with him as she comes from a more normal background. So there's a lack of that fundamental understanding between them which hinders any romantic feelings.
One possible reason could be a miscommunication between them. Maybe Anko feels neglected and then strays. Another reason might be that the writer wants to create a more complex and angsty plot.
One reason is that some fanfiction authors may lack a deep understanding of Naruto's character. They might write things that are completely contrary to his values and personality just for the sake of creating a 'unique' story. For example, Naruto is known for his positive attitude and strong will, but in some fanfictions, he could be depicted as a negative or spineless character.