Boruto's timeline.
In the forest.
Uzumaki Boruto sat cross-legged beside a campfire, reading a scroll.
The firelight illuminated the scar on Boruto's face and his resolute gaze.
A moment later, Boruto set down the Flying Thunder God Technique scroll in his hands.
"Grandpa's Flying Thunder God Technique really is difficult."
Beside him, Uchiha Hikari, dressed in a new set of clothes, rested her head on Boruto's shoulder.
"There's no need to rush. I believe in you."
Boruto wrapped an arm around Uchiha Hikari and pulled her into his embrace.
"I'm sorry, Hikari. I wanted you to have a good life, but I never expected something like this to happen."
Curled up against Boruto's chest, Hikari adjusted the position of her head to make herself more comfortable.
"It's okay. Things are much easier now than they used to be."
As Boruto gently stroked Hikari's shoulder, he said, "I won't let Kawaki get away with this!"
"Mhm..." Hikari lay in Boruto's arms, gazing at his increasingly mature, sharply defined face. A faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
She slowly pushed herself up and moved closer to Boruto.
Before he could react, she planted a kiss on his cheek.
Boruto froze for a moment, then immediately pinned Hikari down.
His face slowly drew closer to hers. Hikari closed her eyes and raised her head willingly.
"Hehe..."
A girl's sudden laugh startled them both awake.
Boruto reflexively reached for his Ninja Tool Pouch, while a flicker of alarm crossed Hikari's face.
The two looked up at the same time, only to see Senyo descending from the sky while carrying Karin in his arms.
"Clan Head?!" "Lord Senyo?!" Uchiha Hikari and Uzumaki Boruto were both shocked and delighted.
They had never expected Senyo to come to their timeline.
Senyo pinched Karin's cheek, punishing her for