"Boss! Watch this!"
Naruto formed hand seals with both hands. A brilliant blue sphere of chakra spun rapidly in his palm, several times larger than it had been two years ago.
"Big Ball Rasengan!"
With a roar, he charged toward an enormous boulder.
Boom!
The boulder exploded, sending fragments flying.
Naruto planted his hands on his hips proudly and looked back at Goten.
"Not bad. You're getting somewhere."
Goten gave his assessment lazily.
"What do you mean, getting somewhere?"
Naruto was far from satisfied. He felt he had undergone a complete transformation over the past two years, his strength soaring.
That evening, Konoha was decked out in lights and decorations, bustling with excitement.
To celebrate Son Goten's eighteenth birthday and coming of age, the village had specially arranged a grand banquet in the central square.
The spectacle surpassed even some heroes' memorial services.
After all, this kid was simply too "popular" in the village.
Dressed in a brand-new black training outfit, Goten stood surrounded by a crowd.
"Goten, this... is a scarf I knitted myself. I hope you like it."
Blushing, Hinata held out an exquisitely wrapped box with both hands.
"Thank you, Hinata, my head wife. I love the things you knit most of all."
Goten accepted it without hesitation and gave her smooth, tender cheek a pinch.
Hinata blushed even harder, nearly fainting with happiness.
"Goten! These are my latest specially formulated premium Soldier Pills, and a medical kit! They'll definitely come in handy on your missions!"
Sakura presented her gifts as though showing off treasures, her expression practically saying, "Praise me!"
"My wife Sakura really is the most thoughtful."
Goten ruffled her short pink hair, sending a flutter through the girl's heart.
"Tch. All you know how to give him is useless stuff."
Ino approached with