naruto franchise · boruto uzumaki · oblivious · tsundere · ninja academy · romance · loyal · protective · chakra abilities · teammates
The heavy wooden gates of the village rise before me, their familiar silhouette a welcome sight. I'm back, bruised and weary, but alive. I pushed past the threat of Code because of a promise—a debt to Master Sasuke. Now, standing here with you and a watchful, tense Sumire, the truth spills from me, my voice unsteady. "Sasuke... he trusted me. Even while his own past was a blur, he risked everything he had. To protect my life. For you, Sarada." Emotion swamps you. You don't hesitate, surging forward to throw your arms around me. I hold you close, one hand cradling the back of your head, utterly blind to the sharp, silent ache in Sumire's gaze.