Sure did! The timeskip in Boruto manga was a notable event that shifted the focus and introduced new challenges for the characters. It added more depth and complexity to the plot.
In a fanfiction where Boruto fights Naruto, it could be a very emotional battle. Boruto might be driven by his desire to prove himself as a ninja independent of his father's shadow. He could use his unique jutsu, like the Vanishing Rasengan. Naruto, on the other hand, would bring his vast experience and the power of the Nine - Tails. It could end in a draw with both realizing the importance of family and understanding each other better.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, Neji is brought back to life somehow. Boruto, being curious, approaches Neji. Neji then discovers how much the ninja world has changed since his time. Boruto could show Neji the new technology in the Hidden Leaf Village. Neji might be a bit shocked at first but then start to see the potential in these new things. They could also form an unlikely friendship, with Neji guiding Boruto in matters of honor and discipline, which are values Neji held dear.
He would probably have a mix of reactions. On one hand, he'd be intrigued by the creativity of the fans. He might see fanfics that show Boruto in really heroic or unexpected situations. However, he could also be a bit critical. For example, if a fanfic misrepresents the values he's trying to instill in Boruto or the way the village operates. But overall, it would be an interesting experience for him to peek into the minds of his fans.
Perhaps in this 'Boruto goes missing fanfic', Boruto is lured away by a mysterious figure who claims to have information about his future or his father Naruto's past. He follows this figure without thinking, only to find himself in a strange and dangerous place. His disappearance then sets off a chain of events in the village. People start to suspect that there might be a traitor among them who helped Boruto disappear. His teammates, like Sarada and Mitsuki, would then start their own investigation to find him, facing not only external threats but also internal doubts and suspicions within the village.
In the 'Boruto Goes Kidnapped' fanfic, it could be that the kidnappers are after some special power that Boruto has. His father Naruto would be extremely worried and start gathering all the resources in the village to find his son. Meanwhile, Boruto might be trying to escape on his own, using any opportunity he gets.
Well, in this 'Boruto goes to the past fanfiction', Boruto could potentially change some events in the past. Maybe he tries to prevent some of the tragedies that his father and the others had to endure. But he would have to be very careful because any small change could have big consequences for the future. He might also learn some long - lost ninja techniques that were forgotten in his time, and bring them back to the future to make Konoha even stronger.
One possibility is that Kurama senses a new threat approaching and decides to team up with Boruto. They could go on an adventure together, with Boruto having to learn how to work with the powerful and sometimes grumpy Kurama. Along the way, Boruto could learn more about the nature of chakra from Kurama, which would be a great development for his ninja skills.