The black-haired young man and blond boy entering Konoha at this moment were time travelers from the future: the adult Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto's son, the protagonist of the Unburnable Thing, Boruto Uzumaki.
The two had been tracking Otsutsuki Urashiki, only to accidentally activate an Otsutsuki ninja tool capable of traveling through time and arrive in this era.
Boruto found everything in the Konoha before him novel and fascinating. Deep down, he was also looking forward to seeing Naruto as he was now. The excitement in Boruto's eyes naturally did not escape Sasuke's notice. With a single glance, Sasuke knew exactly what the kid was thinking and could not help warning him:
"Boruto, we need to find Urashiki as quickly as possible, then leave immediately."
"Try not to come into contact with people we know. Otherwise, the future may undergo unpredictable changes."
As Sasuke spoke, he slightly turned his head and glanced toward a dark corner beside the road.
"Not even from a distance?" Having had his thoughts exposed, Boruto raised his head and asked Sasuke. However, Sasuke did not answer. Instead, he stopped walking.
"What's wrong, Master?" Boruto asked curiously when he saw Sasuke suddenly stop.
"We're being watched. Konoha ninja."
Sasuke spoke gravely, then grabbed Boruto by the wrist and headed toward a small river running through Konoha nearby. Sasuke knew that the area was sparsely populated. He could act there and take Boruto away from Konoha's surveillance. No one knew what sort of impact it would have on the future if the people of Konoha discovered his identity.
Sasuke himself knew just how conspicuous the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan was. If the higher-ups in the village learned of it, it would cause no small amount of trouble.
"Hey, where are we going?" Boruto was somewhat startled when Sasuke suddenly