He could also try to dodge her attacks while still trying to reason with her. Naruto has a strong sense of loyalty and friendship, so he would likely be very reluctant to fight back against Sakura. He might keep asking her why she's doing this and try to get through to her emotional side.
One possible reason could be a misunderstanding. Maybe she was misled by false information about Naruto being a threat to the village. Another reason might be that she was under some kind of mind control. In some fanfictions, dark magic or evil entities can take over a character's mind and make them act out of character.
In some cases, Naruto might try to reach out to the Sakura he knows deep down. He could try to remind her of their past together, their training, and their shared experiences. He believes that the real Sakura would never do this, so he tries to break through whatever is making her act this way.
One important ethical consideration is the potential impact on the readers. Depicting such a serious and dark topic like suicide attempts can be triggering for some. Also, it should not glorify or romanticize the act. Fanfiction often has a wide audience, and writers have a responsibility to handle sensitive topics with care.
It might be a misunderstanding. Suppose there's a false rumor or misinformation that Naruto is a threat during the test. Sakura, being over - zealous in protecting the village or the test's integrity, decides to take him out. For example, if she believes Naruto has been secretly compromised by an enemy and she has no other way to deal with it during the test situation.
One way is to surround Sakura with a support system. Show that there are people who care about her and are trying to help. Also, use the story as a way to raise awareness about mental health issues rather than just focusing on the act of trying to kill herself. For example, you could have her start to open up to a friend about her problems.
One reason could be jealousy. Suppose Naruto had achieved something that Sakura deeply desired for herself or for someone she loved, and in a fit of envy, she took drastic action. But this would be a very out - of - character move for the Sakura we know from the original series.
Naruto might initially be shocked and confused. He has always considered Sasuke as a friend, so Sasuke's sudden attempt on his life would be a huge blow. He may try to talk to Sasuke first, to understand why he is doing this.
Since I haven't read this particular fanfiction, it's hard to say precisely. But if we consider common themes in fanfiction, Sakura could be a character from an existing franchise. 'Tries to move on' might imply that she is dealing with emotional baggage. For example, if she's from a anime or game, she could have witnessed destruction or had a falling out with friends. The fanfiction would then explore how she overcomes these emotions and progresses in her fictional life.
Well, in the original storyline, Kushina loves Naruto deeply and would never try to kill him. In this fanfiction, it's a complete 180 - degree turn. Her character is made to be much darker, which is a huge deviation as she's portrayed as a loving and selfless mother in the original.