Boruto's childhood was nothing like Naruto's. Perhaps because of Meihui, Naruto had been far too naive as a child, always believing he could overcome any hardship through his own hard work.
But with Boruto, all anyone could say was, "Times have changed, old man."
When Boruto saw Naruto and Sasuke beating Kinshiki senseless while Meihui held Momoshiki by the throat, he accepted reality: he simply wasn't in the same league as these people.
Besides, Boruto had grown up enduring Meihui's torment. He could see Momoshiki's ulterior motives at a glance. How could a few glib words possibly fool him?
In short, Boruto was young, but shrewd.
Seeing that Boruto was ignoring him completely, Momoshiki simply shut up. His meaning was clear: When you're in danger later, I'll make you beg me.
But Momoshiki seemed to have underestimated the seal Meihui had placed on Boruto. It could draw on Momoshiki's power without requiring his consent at all.
Momoshiki simply didn't know that yet and still believed he could keep Boruto under his thumb.
Little did he know, he was the real sucker.
When Urashiki realized his words had failed to provoke Momoshiki, he turned his attention to Shukaku.
Shukaku noticed Urashiki's gaze and shuddered, hastily hiding behind Shinki.
Shinki stared fiercely at Urashiki Otsutsuki, who was flying overhead.
"Were you the one who injured my father?"
Urashiki was puzzled. Your father? What are you talking about, kid? I don't understand a word, buddy.
But before Urashiki could answer, Shinki's attack was already on its way.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Spear!"
Shinki compressed the iron sand around him to an extreme density, condensing it into sharp spears.
Three Iron Sand Spears appeared beside Shinki and shot toward Urashiki in the air.
"Well, well, what a dangerous little brat. Now I remember. That