There could be a fanfiction titled 'Naruto's Merciless Path'. In it, Naruto could be under the influence of a dark power or a really bad experience that changed his personality. He might start to be more aggressive and less merciful in battles, not hesitating to take extreme actions against his enemies.
Cultivation novels were a type of fantasy novel that usually described the protagonist obtaining extraordinary strength and skills through cultivation and eventually becoming a powerful cultivator. Cultivation novels often involved cultivation of internal energy, alchemy, arrays, talismans, martial arts, array formations, and so on.
The following are some recommendations for cultivation novels that are neither imaginative, stallion, nor brainless:
"Battle Through the Heavens"-Heavenly Silkworm Potato: This is a very popular online cultivation novel that narrates the story of the protagonist Xiao Yan's rise in cultivation. The plot of the novel is compact and the characters are vivid. It has a high reading value.
[2]" Lord Snow Eagle "-Outsider: This is an adventure themed self-cultivation novel. The protagonist, Xiao Ying, is a young self-cultivator. He grows on his journey and eventually becomes a powerful lord. The plot of the novel is complicated and the characters are vivid, which has a high artistic value.
[3]<< Full Time Expert >>-Butterfly Blue: This is a cultivation novel with a gaming theme. The main character, Ye Xiu, is a gaming expert. His adventures in the game gave him the ability to cultivate. The plot of the novel was full of ups and downs, and the characters were full of entertainment value.
4. Library of Heaven's Path-Misty Rain Jiangnan: This is a science fiction novel with the background of immortal cultivation. The protagonist, Li Yun, is an immortal cultivator. He discovered a mysterious immortal cultivation manual in the Library of Heaven's Path. The plot of the novel is complicated and the characters are vivid. It has a high literary value.
The above are some cultivation novels that are not fantasies, stallions, or brainless. I hope you will like them.
Well, there could be various reasons. Maybe the writer wants to create a unique situation where Naruto is silent to add mystery. For example, if the fanfiction is set in a scenario where Naruto has lost his voice due to a curse or some kind of magic. It could also be that the author is focusing on other characters' reactions to Naruto's silence, which can bring out different aspects of their personalities.
Maybe Naruto just sees Sakura as a friend. He might have a different idea of his ideal partner and Sakura doesn't fit that. His feelings for her could be purely platonic.
One possible reason could be miscommunication. Maybe Kakashi has been involved in some secret missions or decisions that Naruto doesn't understand, leading to a breakdown in trust. For example, if Kakashi made a call during a battle that put Naruto or his friends in danger without fully explaining it to Naruto later.
One possible reason could be his past traumas. Naruto grew up alone and was often shunned by the villagers. Physical touch might remind him of the times when he was pushed away or bullied, so he has developed an aversion to it in fanfiction.
Well, in some fanfictions, it might be because the writer wants to create an alternative storyline. Maybe they think Naruto has a different type of relationship in mind, like a more platonic or brother - sister - like bond with Hinata instead of a romantic one.
Well, some fans might create such fanfiction because they think Naruto's relationship with Sakura was more of a friendship. They feel that Naruto had a deeper bond with other characters like Sasuke in a different way than a romantic love for Sakura.
Maybe it's a powerful jutsu or curse that doesn't eliminate the characters outright but instead forces them to find a way to adapt and survive, leading to interesting plot twists.
He could form relationships with other outcasts. People who also don't have a home or a place in society. They could band together and form a sort of 'family' of misfits.