Mumma, where is Papa?
He is on a super important mission.
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Mumma, when will Papa come?
Soon, Sarada.
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Naruto Uncle, is Papa even alive?
He is. I can feel it, even though we are dimensions apart.
Dimensions? What's that?
Eh? How should I say it... Somewhere further than the earth?
In space!?
No! Not in space- uh! Dimension is a different Space-Time!
What's a Space-Time?
Ughhh... I don't understand myself...
Atleast he is alive, right?
Don't worry, Sarada. Even if he lost to me everytime, he still is the second strongest on the planet!
But didn't you say that he is further away from earth? What if he encountered someone even stronger than you?
He is smarter than me! I am sure that even if he encounters something like that, he will be able to run away! Don't worry Sarada. He is alright.
How do you know?
Our hearts are connected.
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Naruto, it's been 15 years... Why hasn't Sasuke returned!?
Sakura... even I don't know! A-all I can feel is that he is safe. I can feel faint Six Paths chakra... But I can't pinpoint it. If I could, I would have contacted him years ago...
D-did he forget about us? About Sarada? She is going to become an official ninja. But she doesn't even remember seeing her father...
Sasuke is not like that!
I know! I know!!! But why wouldn't he come back!?
I d-don't know.
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I don't know. Where father is. Is he even alive? Uncle Naruto says he is, but...
Sigh... It's my graduation exam already...
"Mumma-"
*fzz*
Oh. She is still sleeping. When did she arrive home?
It must have been quite late.
Well, I will have to make breakfast today.
Wait... Why do I feel like someone else is at home? And in... kitchen of all place?
As I drew closer to the kitchen with kunais and shurikens ready, I sensed a familiar, humongous chakra that can overshadow the whole village. It's warm...
"Uncle Naruto, what are you doing here?"
Uncle Naruto was sleeping on the dining table, with two bowls of ramen.
"Hmm! Oh Sarada! I was *yawn* here to make you breakfast today. It's your graduation exam today, right?"
"But shouldn't you be with Boruto-"
"I can be with both. Shadow Clones are my speciality, did you forget? What are you waiting for? Eat the delicious ramen that your uncle made! It will be good luck, Dattebayo!"
Why does Boruto even complain about his Dad? If he doesn't want him, just give me him.
"Thank you."
"By the way, there is a reward for the person who will come at the top today. He or she can ask Kakashi-sensei to teach one of his thousands of jutsus."
"Really!? Like Chidori too!?"
"Yeah. I had to force him to come from his vacation in Land of Hot Sprinhs for this. So, are you going to win?"
"Of course. I have been preparing my strategy for over a year. Boruto is going to lose this time for sure."
"Hahaha! That's the spirit! Though, just so you know, Boruto is a lot like Sasuke. He is good at coming with strategies."
"Really?"
"But you are even better. Anko-sensei's evaluation says that you are very good at coming with on the spot unpredictable strategies like me. And just so you know, I have always beaten Sasuke."
I am sure he is just trying to cheer me up.
"I should go now. You know, paperwork."
"Huh? You aren't a shadow clone?"
"Nah. I just wanted to meet you in person. By the way, how is the ramen?"
"It's good! It's my favourite food!"
It's warm.
"Heh! You might not know it, but I have trained under the legendary Ramen King Ichiraku Teuchi, dattebayo! Anyway, I should go now. Congratulations in advance on becoming a genin, Sarada."
As Uncle Naruto started leaving, I didn't even realise it before the words came out of my mouth.
"I am going to become the Hokage!"
"Make sure to become the greatest Hokage of all time!"
As he turned towards me, and gave a big smile and thumbs up, I felt a fuzzy feeling in my eyes and my vision cleared for a split second.
Huh? What was this sensation?
"Alright! I will be waiting for you on the stage to give first prize! See ya!"
"Wa- and he is gone."
But why did I see his movements a bit better?
What is going on!?
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"Graduation Exam Final match. The winner will get a jutsu of Lord Sixth, and taught by him personally-"
"Ma, just call me Kakashi, Anko-sensei."
"Lord Kakashi-"
"Just Kakashi is fine."
"...Anyway, Uzumaki Boruto, and Uchiha Sarada. Please come to the battle ground. Anything is fine as long as you don't blow each other, or focus on vital points. Sakura will be able to heal you as long as you aren't dead. Go bonkers~"
...Just how did she become a sensei? Perhaps some connections?
"Sarada, ready to be second again?"
"Hmph!"
I am going to win this time, Boruto.
And I will beat you to become the Hokage as well.
Afterall, I am an Uchiha.