In the shinobi world, the morning sunlight spilled across the land, draping it in gold. Everything stirred to life, and the crowing of roosters and barking of dogs once again echoed through every corner of the shinobi world.
The villagers began heading out with the tools of their trades to earn their living.
In a Central Estate in Konoha, a small blond figure with a schoolbag on his back hurriedly opened the gate, gathered his chakra, and prepared to race toward the Ninja Academy.
"Boruto, slow down! Here are your breakfast and lunch. Remember to take them!"
A young woman whose Byakugan shone with maternal tenderness darted forward, stopping the boy as he rushed out, and spoke to him gently.
"Got it! Thanks, Mom! I can't talk now, or I'll be late!"
The blond boy snatched the lunchbox from the young woman's hands and dashed off, racing toward the Ninja Academy.
This boy was Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hanabi Hyuga.
Boruto had inherited Naruto's pure Uzumaki Clan bloodline as well as the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan bloodline. Unlike his younger sister, he had not been born with the Byakugan, but his recessive genes were incredibly powerful.
Thus, despite his young age and having only just entered the Ninja Academy, his strength already rivaled that of a chunin.
However, despite his tremendous potential, Boruto had also inherited Naruto's rash nature. Ever since Naruto had become Hokage, he had been so busy every day that he had no time to spend with his son. This had made Boruto extremely rebellious from an early age.
"Ow!"
Suddenly, as Boruto raced along, he crashed into Qingyun and the others, who had appeared without warning on a street in central Konoha. The impact against Qingyun's powerful body sent him landing on his