Well, in certain fanfictions, Boruto may physically harm Naruto in a moment of being influenced by dark forces or in a fit of rage. This is often used to create high - drama situations. Maybe he's tricked into believing Naruto is a threat to something he holds dear, like his friends or the village, and so he takes action against him without realizing the truth.
Writers often use misunderstandings. For example, Naruto might misinterpret Boruto's actions as being rebellious when Boruto is actually trying to prove himself. This leads to Naruto scolding Boruto harshly, which hurts Boruto deeply as he feels his father doesn't understand him. It's a simple yet effective way to show emotional hurt.
He may try to understand Boruto's reasons. Naruto has always been one to look for the good in people. So, even when hurt, he might give Boruto the chance to explain himself. He could say something like 'Boruto, I know you didn't mean it. Let's talk about what's wrong.' He'll be patient and try to resolve the issue rather than getting angry right away.
One scenario could be Naruto being forced to choose between the safety of the village and Boruto's life in a dangerous situation. Maybe he has to send Boruto on a near - impossible mission for the greater good, which really hurts Boruto as he feels abandoned by his father. Another could be Naruto being under a genjutsu and unknowingly attacking Boruto, causing physical and emotional harm.
One common theme could be Boruto's power getting out of control and accidentally harming Naruto. For example, in some fanfictions, Boruto might struggle to master a new jutsu and it goes awry, causing harm to Naruto. Another theme could be a misunderstanding between them. Maybe Boruto is tricked into believing Naruto has done something wrong and in the heat of the moment, he says or does something that hurts Naruto. It could also be related to Boruto feeling overshadowed by Naruto's legacy and lashing out in a way that ends up hurting his father.
Physically, Naruto can use his Rasengan or other powerful jutsus to fend off enemies attacking Boruto. His combat skills are top - notch, and he won't hesitate to engage in battle to keep Boruto safe.
In the 'boruto kills naruto fanfiction', a motive could be a power struggle. Boruto might believe that Naruto's power is holding back the village's growth or his own potential. He could think that by eliminating Naruto, he can bring about a new era of power in the Hidden Leaf. Also, it could be out of desperation. If Boruto is in a situation where he believes that killing Naruto is the only way to save someone he loves, like his mother or a friend, he might take such a drastic step.
Maybe it's the high expectations that Naruto has for Boruto. Naruto is a hero, and he might unknowingly put a lot of pressure on Boruto to follow in his footsteps. Boruto could be scared of not being able to meet those expectations.
They could start by having an honest conversation. Naruto could sit down with Boruto and just listen to his fears without judgment. This would be a first step in building a better relationship.
One great 'Boruto and Naruto Fanfiction' is 'A New Era of Shinobi'. It really delves into how Boruto and Naruto's relationship could evolve further, with Boruto learning new jutsus from his father in a more in - depth way than in the canon story. It also explores the political unrest in the shinobi world that wasn't fully covered in the anime or manga.