Over in Konoha, Naruto's son, that oh-so-filial Boruto, had already been born, so Meihui knew this was no longer Shippuden. It was Boruto: Naruto Next Generations now.
Watching Naruto hold Boruto, so happy he could barely contain himself, Meihui didn't know what to say. Should I just finish Boruto off? After all, Hayate died in Shippuden, so surely having Boruto die in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations wouldn't be too much?
Of course, he was only joking. The boy was his own nephew, after all. Once Boruto was old enough to understand things, Meihui would take full responsibility for looking after him. He couldn't let the boy turn into a brat.
He didn't like brats. If that pineapple-headed kid went astray, he wouldn't mind straightening him out.
Boruto: What's going on? Why is it so cold? Has the weather turned chilly?
"Little brother, once little Boruto can start training, leave him to me."
Naruto thought about how, now that he had become Hokage, he had plenty to do every day. His big brother had nothing to do anyway, so he might as well let him look after Boruto.
Meanwhile, at Sasuke's home, Itachi gazed at the adorable Sarada. So this is my niece? She's just too cute-even cuter than Sasuke was when he was little.
Itachi glanced at Sasuke beside him. Sasuke seemed to understand what he meant. He said nothing, merely huffing and turning his head away, the very picture of prickly pride.
Likewise, new life wasn't appearing only in Konoha. Far away in Otogakure, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi looked at a child immersed in nutrient solution.
"Lord Orochimaru, it looks like we've succeeded. This child's vital signs have all stabilized. In other words, the cloning technology worked."
"Mm."
"Did we succeed?"
"Lord Orochimaru, why don't you give this child