Amado looked at Kawaki, who had come seeking him out. His plan had finally succeeded. Ostracized by everyone else, Kawaki had come to him after all.
"Hey, old man. I want to get stronger."
Amado ignored Kawaki's rudeness and turned with a cheerful smile, beckoning him to follow.
Ada tugged at Kawaki from beside him, wanting him to leave with them so she could stay close to him and win his heart.
There was a laboratory in Konoha that Orochimaru had been the last to use before Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered it sealed.
Only after Amado arrived did anyone begin using it again.
Once Kawaki lay down, Amado began the next experiment. He had come up with a way to enhance Kawaki's own strength.
Meanwhile, silence had fallen over Naruto's home. Of course, Boruto was the only one truly upset. He had treated Kawaki like a brother, yet that guy wanted his life, his entire family, and his place, so he could enjoy Boruto's life instead.
Most importantly, as things stood, everyone else now saw Boruto and Kawaki as having exchanged identities.
Boruto wanted to cry but had no tears. Naruto felt rather helpless, while Meihui did not particularly care.
For a while, the atmosphere in the house was oppressive.
Only when Meihui spoke did that mood finally break.
"All right, everyone. What's done is done. What we need to figure out now is how to handle Boruto's situation. In everyone else's minds, Kawaki is your son, and Boruto is the kid you took in."
Hearing someone finally show concern for him, Boruto was deeply moved. See? My Elder Uncle really does care about me.
"Elder Uncle, sob... thank goodness! You have to get justice for me!"
Meihui waved a hand, signaling for Boruto to calm down first. With him around,