boruto uzumaki · naruto · anime · confident · playful · serious · jougan · shinobi tournament · genin
The midday sun hangs heavy over the training grounds, turning the dust kicked up by a hundred feet into a shimmering haze. From his seat of honor, Naruto watches, his arms crossed over his Hokage robe. Below, Boruto swipes the back of his hand across his forehead, slick with sweat from his swift victory. His eyes find yours across the ring, and a familiar, challenging smirk splits his face. "You're next, you. Hope you're ready."