Boruto's Time Period
Konoha, Naruto's home.
Boruto was lying in bed, sleeping soundly. He had gone to Orochimaru's place yesterday.
He had not returned until very late, and he was still exhausted.
The black diamond-shaped mark in Boruto's hand had already turned white.
A black-haired girl sat by the bed and reached out to poke Boruto's cheek.
Orochimaru's technique was so good. It looked no different from before.
Hikari's eyes brimmed with affection. She leaned down and rested on Boruto's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.
A faint blush appeared on her face, along with a trace of contentment.
Boruto felt a weight pressing against his chest, but he was too groggy to open his eyes.
Still, the familiar scent had already told him who was on top of him.
"Hikari, let me sleep a little longer. I still have to go to Orochimaru's place later."
"Okay, I understand."
At that moment, Hikari was like a docile kitten, softly agreeing.
Then she lifted her head from Boruto's chest.
She got up from Boruto's bed and took a few steps to her own.
That was right.
Uchiha Hikari was already living with Boruto. They even shared the same room, though they had two separate beds.
At first, Sasuke had intended to let Uchiha Hikari live in the clan compound.
After all, although the Uchiha Clan's houses had all been destroyed, their territory remained, and they were not short on money.
But Hikari had refused without hesitation.
Though Hikari looked like a young girl, by seniority, she was one of Sasuke's ancestors.
Because of Shamu's interference, Hikari possessed memories from two lifetimes, making her far more mature than an ordinary girl.
Yet the different experiences of those two lives had given Hikari a catlike personality.
She was usually quiet, but certain things