His unfulfilled dreams could also contribute. Naruto has big dreams for the ninja world and for himself. If in the fanfiction some of these dreams are still out of reach, they could be on his Christmas list in a sad way. For instance, if he dreams of a world where all ninjas are truly equal but that hasn't happened yet, it would be a sad entry on his list during Christmas.
Maybe it includes the names of his lost friends. Since Naruto has lost many important people in his life, their names on the Christmas list could represent his longing for them during the holiday season.
One common theme could be loneliness. Naruto often felt alone during his childhood, and at Christmas, this feeling might be intensified. Another theme could be sacrifice. Characters might sacrifice their own Christmas cheer for the greater good of the village. And also, the theme of unfulfilled wishes, as not all characters can have their ideal Christmas due to the harsh shinobi world they live in.
Christmas stories can be sad because they might highlight the loss or absence of loved ones. It also might show the pressure and stress that come with the expectations of the perfect Christmas, which doesn't always materialize.
It could be that the cultural aspects of Christmas don't resonate with Naruto's character in the fanfiction. He comes from a different cultural background in the Naruto world, and the whole idea of Christmas - the gift - giving, the Santa Claus, etc. might seem strange and unappealing to him. So, the writer of the fanfiction might have decided to make him hate it for that reason.
Naruto himself is likely to be the focus. His difficult childhood and his longing for family make him a prime candidate. Sasuke could also be a focus, as his quest for revenge often led him to be alone and Christmas could be a time when his isolation is highlighted. Hinata might be another, as her unrequited love for Naruto could lead to some sad Christmas scenarios." "Answer2": "Definitely Naruto. He has always been an outcast in the village for a long time, and Christmas could be a time when he feels that even more. Sakura could be in the spotlight too. Maybe she misses Sasuke during Christmas and it makes her sad. And Kakashi, with his past traumas and the fact that he has lost so many people, his loneliness during Christmas can be a great focus in such fanfictions.
One reason could be for the sake of creating drama. Writers might blame Naruto in fanfiction to stir up conflict and make the story more interesting. For example, they could make him the cause of a rift between other characters.
Naruto could ignore fanfiction because it often contains elements that are not part of his reality. The fan - made stories might distort his character or the relationships he has. For example, some fanfiction might pair him with characters in a way that doesn't make sense to him or goes against his values, so he just ignores it.
One aspect of Naruto's sad childhood in fanfiction could be his loneliness. He was shunned by the villagers because of the Nine - Tails inside him. In many fanfictions, authors explore how he coped with this isolation, like finding solace in small acts of kindness from a few people, such as Iruka - sensei.
It could be that he was chasing an enemy or a valuable item that ended up in Hozukijou. Naruto is often on a mission to protect or retrieve something, and this place might be the destination of such a quest.
Maybe Naruto is short on money for some delicious ramen and thinks Kakashi might have some spare change. After all, Kakashi always seems to have some mystery about him and Naruto might assume he has some cash hidden away.