Young Naruto stood at the training ground on Konoha Back Mountain, watching his Shadow Clone from afar.
The clone was leading Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki in diligent training.
He simply lay down on the grass, basking in the sun as he gazed at the clear sky, and before he knew it.
He had fallen fast asleep...
Young Naruto's original Shinobi World.
Inside the Hokage's Office.
The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, looked at the Light Screen and praised him. "What an incredible child."
"He certainly was ruthless with his enemies in battle. Even I was shocked by that scene."
"But fortunately, it ended well."
Beside her, Jiraiya looked delighted and chimed in with a smile. "Yes."
"When I first saw how resolute Naruto was in dealing with Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki, I worried for a while that the boy might go astray."
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, spoke slowly with his pipe between his lips. "This child's character and perspective have long since exceeded our expectations."
"Even in teaching these youngsters, he's better suited to being a teacher than any of us."
Minato stood to one side, merely smiling without a word. Kushina planted her hands on her hips, her face full of pride. "Of course! He's my son. With Minato and me teaching him, naturally he's outstanding."
As if suddenly remembering something, Kushina turned toward Minato with anticipation in her eyes. "Minato, did you see him? That's Naruto's son in the future. His name is Boruto, and he looks exactly like Naruto, as if they were cast from the same mold."
Minato's eyes were full of affection. "I saw him. What an outstanding grandson."
Kushina sighed softly. "I really want to go to the future Shinobi World and meet our little grandson."
On the other side, however, Hyuga Hiashi did not look