"But I'll leave this proposal with you. If one day I leave, and a powerful enemy appears that none of you can stand against..."
"When that happens, the children will need to grow up quickly. You can't protect them for their entire lives."
"If it really comes to that, whether to carry out this plan will be up to you."
Young Naruto stretched and stood, his expression solemn. "After spending these past few days with the kids, I care about Boruto no less than you do as his father."
"You don't understand Boruto."
He turned to Middle-aged Sasuke. "Likewise, you don't understand your daughter."
"I won't forcibly interfere in Sarada's affairs. But I have the right to get involved with Boruto Uzumaki."
Middle-aged Naruto was utterly puzzled. "What are you planning to do to Boruto?"
Young Naruto showed no hostility as he replied calmly, "I won't hurt Boruto. Whether to put the plan into action is still up to you."
"Since you've promised to protect these children, don't break your word."
"If, when that future arrives, I find that you've failed to keep that promise, I'll come again."
"When that happens, what choice to make will no longer be up to you."
Middle-aged Naruto was baffled, unable to understand why the boy before him was being so inexplicably forceful.
He slowly said, "I'll do it."
"I'll let the children slowly discover their strength and potential. I want to give them a full childhood."
Feeling the abundant power within him, he spoke with confidence. "As I am now, I don't believe I'll lose to anyone."
"If we truly find ourselves in a desperate situation, I'll consider the proposal you made today."
Middle-aged Sasuke watched Young Naruto in silence. After a long while, he finally asked, "You're Naruto, aren't you?"
Young Naruto