Synopsis: After checking on Boruto, Hinata tells Naruto about Boruto skipping school and her conversation with Shino. Suddenly, after Naruto shares his thoughts, an older Boruto appears claiming he's from 6 years into the future. He freezes time and gives them a DVD allowing Naruto and Hinata to watch memories covering episode 1 all the way to Naruto's conversation with Boruto in episode 10. Once the kids wake up, they watch, including with Future Boruto, the rest of episode 10.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Boruto
From Boruto Episode 10
"To be honest, I don't know how to interact with Boruto," Naruto admitted to Hinata looking down. "I'm sure he can sense that."
Hinata shook her head, smiling.
"That's not true," she said assuring her husband. "He understands completely in his own way."
"I hope so," Naruto said doubt in his voice.
Hinata put her hand on his arm, leaning her head on his shoulder. Naruto looked at her.
"Did you know, sometimes when he laughs, he looks exactly like you?" She looks up at him with a smile.
Naruto eyes soften as he smiles back at both turn back to stare fondly at their son.
"Naruto," Hinata said still holding his arm after he closed the door. "There's something I need to tell you about Boruto." Naruto raised his eyebrows. "He skipped school yesterday with Skikadai and Mitsuki." As they walked back to his room, Hinata recounted the phone call she got from school, confronting Boruto, and the conference with Shino.
"Shino 's right," Naruto said after listening patiently without saying a word. "You should have told me." Hinata nodded her head, guilty. Naruto sighed. "Do you remember Iruka-sensei ignored me during the first week of class with him?" Hinata nodded her head. She could remember how hurt Naruto was when Iruka told everyone to ignore him and watched him take out his anger on a training dummy. "Well, a long time ago, I talked with Iruka about my concerns about Boruto wanting my attention. He admitted to me about being given advice from another teacher to not give into the attention the kid seeks, after a while, it will stop. That's why he ignored me at first, although it was also because he was wrestling with the fact Kurama was inside me."
"I can understand the advice the teacher gave Iruka-sensei," Hinata said. "However, it wasn't for someone like you. You had every reason to seek attention with how the village treated back then."
"Hinata, it hurt whenever no one acknowledged when I did something good or bad," Naruto admitted placing his hand on his heart. "I don't want Boruto or Himawari ever to feel that pain." He looked at Hinata with sad eyes. "I know I haven't been the best father ever since I became Hokage. However, something like our son skipping school is important for me to know. When I was Boruto's age, one adult would have been enough. But that's not the case for Boruto or Himawari." He places both of his hands on Hinata's hands, looking straight at her eyes. "They need both their parents' acknowledgment." Hinata's eyes widen in awe. "That's why, no matter what, please don't hesitate to tell me." He cupped her face in both hands. "My family is always worth the trouble." Hinata placed both her hands over his and nodded at him, giving him a warm smile.
"That goes for you too, you know?" She said playfully including his verbal tick making Naruto chuckle. After staring at each other affectionately for a few seconds, they leaned their faces toward each other and kissed. "So Seventh," Hinata said after they pulled apart. "For someone who also skipped the Academy a lot of days, how would you have approached this situation?"
"Honestly, I'm not sure," Naruto admitted rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "I obviously can't use the Byakugan as you did," Hinata smirked at that comment. " I guess… I would have questioned him about the reason why he skipped school and give a lecture why he shouldn't no matter what."
Hinata chuckled.
"Yes, that sounds like something you would have done." A frown appeared on Naruto's face. "What's wrong?" She asked concerned.
"I can't helpt but think Boruto had a good reason to skip school. It's not about getting my attention. He really wants to help with the investigation and has been very helpful."
"But as you said, that's not an excuse to skip school," Hinata reminded him. "He's not a ninja yet and still has so much to learn."
"That's true," Naruto agreed. "However, he is our son. He's certainly not going to listen to any orders, especially his friends. If this happened when we were in school, we would have done the same thing."
Hinata raised her eyebrow.
"I think you mean to say you, not we," she corrected. "I never skipped school as you did."
"But if you felt you could do something, you would have right?"
"Naruto, I was not confident about my abilities until I became a Genin," Hinata reminded him. "I wouldn't have tried helping, thinking I would get in everyone's way."
"But I would have been able to convince you," Naruto said.
Hinata chuckled.
"Yes, you would have," she admitted.
"I wish you both told me all this when you confronted me, mom and dad," said a voice out of nowhere startling the couple. They look around the room. Suddenly, a bright light engulfed the room, causing both of them to use their arm to cover their eyes. After a moment, Naruto squinted over his arms and gasped at who he saw.
"Boruto?!"
Hinata put her arm down and gasps as well, putting her hand over her mouth. They see a young man smiling at them. He looked about 16 or 17 years old and was dressed in black with a cloak, similar to Sasuke's attire. There was a scar on his right eye. The blonde hair style gave it away it was their son.
"Look like I made it to the past," he said.
"The past?" Naruto questioned standing up and walking towards him. "Do you mean you are from the future?" Instead of answering immediately, the Future Boruto embraces Naruto, stunning him. "Boruto?" He asked concerned.
"I'm so happy to see you, you know, dad," Boruto said, his body trembling, tears falling freely on his face.
Naruto's eyes soften and hug him back.
"Welcome home, son," he said warmly. Hinata, who was watching in the back crying silently, runs towards them, arms open wide, and wraps them around both men. After several minutes, Boruto finally pulls away from the hug and quickly wipes the tears off his face.
"Sorry about that," he said rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.
Naruto shook his head placing his hand on his shoulder.
"You don't need to apologize," he said. "Look at you! You got taller!"
Hinata placed her hand on his other shoulder.
"You're even taller than me. Soon, you will be taller than your father."
"Do I look cool?" Boruto asked slightly blushing.
"You look cooler than me when I was your age," Naruto replied. " Is this your standard uniform?" Boruto nodded his head. "Is Sasuke your sensei?"
"Actually, he's my master. Konohamaru is my sensei."
"Who would have thought," Hinata said looking at Naruto. "Both of your rivals would be teaching our son."
Naruto chuckled.
"Well, I'm not surprised, to be honest. Konohamru has already shared his desire to train Boruto one day." He looked at Boruto. "To be frank, I always thought you acted a lot like Sasuke. You were so good at a lot of things, the same way he was."
"I know," Boruto said. "You told me."
Naruto's face turns serious.
"Boruto, did something happen in the future? Are Hinata and Himawari alright? And what happened to your eye?"
Boruto lowers his head.
"I come from the future six years from now," he explained. "You ordered for everyone to evacuate the village before it collapsed." Naruto and Hinata gasped. "So many terrible things have happened, and everyone has no idea what to do." He looked at then a with a determined look. "That's why I'm here. I want to change the future."
"But Boruto," Naruto said. "Isn't that risky? Wouldn't there be consequences?"
"I'm aware of the risk and consequences," Boruto replied. "But with how the future is now…it's worth it."
Hinata and Naruto glanced at each other.
"We'll do whatever we can to help you Boruto," Hinata said.
Boruto kneeled on the ground, taking out a scroll. After opening it, he does quick hand signs and slams his hand on the scroll.
"Time Freezing Jutsu!"
"What did you just do?" Naruto asked.
"I froze time," Boruto said stunning his parents. "Everyone outside the house is frozen. The electricity will still work in the home, but the clocks will be frozen. This will give us time to cover memories and plan how we're are going to change things.
"How did you…" Naruto started to ask, but Boruto cut him off.
"It's a long story," he said. He opened another scroll and slammed his hand on it. This time a box of DVDs appeared. Boruto gives a couple of DVD covers to his mom. "This includes memories from when I began the Academy all the way to what happens tomorrow. They are all divided into episodes, like a regular TV show. I want you to stop watching after our encounter today dad, which will be at least half of episode 10. My past-self needs to see that conversation you had with Sai."
"Are you sure?" Naruto asked seriously. Boruto nodded his head. "Very well, I will trust your judgment. "
"You guys go ahead and watch those memories. I will look at the rest with you when it's time to wake up my past-self and Himawari. I just fought in a battle that required a lot of my chakra, so I'm going to shower and get some rest. Are you okay with me sleeping in your office, dad?"
"That's fine with me," Naruto said. "Did bring extra clothes with you?"
"Actually," Boruto said rubbing the back of his neck embarrassed. "This was all planned last minute, so I didn't get a chance to pack any."
"That's okay, you can borrow mine," Naruto said taking out pajamas from the drawers and giving it to him. "I'm sure they will fit you."
"Thanks, dad," Boruto said sincerely then walks out of the room.
After they had set up the couch for Boruto and making sure he had all the essential he need in the bathroom, Naruto and Hinata followed their son's instructions and headed downstairs to watch the DVD. Once they reached the part their son said to stop at, and their minds were already blown from everything they learned.
"Hinata, that eye…" Naruto started to say, but Hinata shook her head.
"Let's wait for Boruto to explain," Hinata said.
"But why did Toneri show our son a vision like that?" Naruto questioned. "And how is Boruto able to see those shadows? And why didn't Boruto tell us?"
"If Boruto doesn't know, we will ask Toneri," Hinata compromised. "As for Boruto telling us, I think it's because he's not sure about his eye and it's ability. He thought it was the Byakugan. You can understand something like that, right Naruto?"
Naruto eyes narrowed.
"Boruto and Himawari have been upset about me being Hokage, huh?"
Hinata shook her head.
"They are just getting used to you not being home often. Himawari understands, but Boruto…"
"I don't blame him," Naruto admitted surprising Hinata. "We haven't had dinner together as a family for a long while because I never can get an all-nighter done on time. However, when I finally do, I just want to go to bed. Boruto was right. I should have eaten dinner with you guys that night."
"It's okay, Naruto," Hinata said resting her head on his shoulder. "Don't go too hard on yourself. I know you are doing your best to be the best Hokage, father, and husband you can be. One day, Boruto will understand." She smiles at him. "And after just meeting our future son, I think he finally does." Naruto smiles back at her. Hinata stands up and takes her hand. "Come on, let's go to bed. The kids are going to be surprised and happy to see you when they wake up."
"Good morning kids!" Naruto said cheerfully as both children came down the stairs, waking up to the smell of breakfast.
"Dad!" Himawari shouted running towards him excited. Naruto chuckled as she wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged her back.
"It's good to see you too, Himawari." He looks up and smiles at Boruto, who's looking confused. "Something wrong Boruto?"
"Why are all the clocks not working? Why is it still dark out? Why are we having breakfast at 12 in the morning? Why is dad here? What's going on?!" Naruto and Hinata sweat dropped at the questions their son asked, not sure where to begin. Thankfully, their future son decides to appear behind him and answer all of them.
"First three questions, I used a time jutsu to freeze time, so really it's about 9 or 10 in the morning." Boruto body stiffened. "Fourth question, since time is frozen, there was no need for dad to go back to the office or you to go to the Academy." Finally, Boruto decides to turn around to see who's behind him. His jaw drops open, pointing his finger in shock. "Last question, I'm you from the future. I came to make some necessary changes in the past." He then smiles at Hinata. "Wow, mom! You really have outdone yourself!"
"I just wanted to make sure I made enough food for everyone," Hinata replied trying not sound too pleased with herself.
Boruto stared at his parents astonished.
"You guys actually believe this guy?!" He said still pointing at future Boruto, who was getting food on his plate.
"He does look like you Big Brother," Himawari said.
"He could be an imposter!" Boruto exclaimed.
"Well, it wasn't hard to believe him when he showed me memories of you sharing with your friends how uncool I am," Naruto said casually.
"Or the fact you told them how scary I could be," Hinata said in the same manner.
"And the fact you want to solve the investigation before I do," Naruto finished.
Boruto stared at them stunned, then looked at his future counterpart.
"You shared everything with them?"
"Everything that happened from the first day of Academy," Future Boruto replied.
Boruto looks down.
"So you know everything, including my ability to see those shadows."
Naruto's face turns serious and nods his head.
"I understand why you thought it was the Byakugan, but your mother and I believe that it's something else."
"You guys know what it is?" Boruto asked excitedly. "Tell me!"
"You'll find out later," Future Boruto interrupted. "We're going to watch all my memories in order, pausing to make necessary changes. Eventually, we will look at the memory that explains my eye's ability and that dream you received from that man." He grabs a plate and put all the food Boruto likes. "Right now, eat some breakfast. Mom really makes the best food, you know? Don't want it to go to waste."
Boruto stared at the plate for a moment then sighed.
"Fine," he said sitting down in his chair and eating his food in silence.
After everyone had finished eating, they all went to the living. The whole Uzumaki family sat down on a couch together, while Future Boruto sat down on one of the comfy chairs. Hinata sat between Naruto and Boruto, while Himawari sits next to her father. Together, they watched the rest of episode 10.
"What just happened?!" Boruto exclaimed standing up. "Is Sumire okay?"
"Boruto calm down!" Naruto said to him sternly.
Boruto turned sharply to him.
"Dad, you need to allow me to skip school. Ugh! If only I didn't' mess up on mailing those orders! I could have helped. I could have stopped it!"
Naruto closed his eyes.
"As a father, I want to say no. You're not a ninja yet and still have a lot to learn."
"But…" Boruto protested.
"I said I want to say no," Naruto repeated opening his eyes. "However, as Hokage, I can't deny your ability can help protect this village from the mastermind behind these attacks." He looks straight into his son's eyes. "Boruto, you really want to get the guys behind these attacks, don't you?"
"Yes!" Boruto shouted holding his fist in front of him. "I want to make him pay for messing with my friends!"
Naruto looks at Future Boruto.
"What do you think?" Naruto asked his future son. "Is he ready?"
Future Boruto shrugged.
"Let's watch what happens first, then we can decide together," he replied.
"So dad," Naruto winced at his son's sarcastic tone. "You're not sure how to interact with me, huh? I wonder why?" Boruto had stared at his father in disbelief after listening to father's confession to his mom. Yes, he agreed that conversations with him were awkward sometimes. But what did he expect? He was never home and never had time to spend with the family. How do you know what to say to someone who's hardly home? It's only natural for things to be awkward between them.
"Boruto…" Naruto started to say, but Boruto cut him off standing up.
"I understand that you didn't have a father, dad." He said to Naruto. "But you're never home!" Naruto looks down guilt on his face. His daughter hugged his arm, trying to comfort him. "I hate the fact that you are the Hokage!" Naruto started at Boruto surprised at the confession. "You have no idea how much I hate it when you say the entire village is your family." We're your family! The only family you have!" He glared at Naruto. "Do you have any idea how much pain you put Himawari and me through?" Before Naruto could answer, Boruto continued speaking. "Of course you didn't! Grandpa Hokage wasn't, so you never got to understand the joy of having a Hokage as a parent!" The instant Boruto said it, he regretted it looking at his father's face. Naruto eyes had widened with shock and hurt, while Hinata and Himawari gasped. Future Boruto stared at his past self with an unreadable expression on his face.
"Boruto. " Hinata said giving him a disappointed look, as Naruto lowered his gazed, a shadow covering his eyes. "I know it's been hard not having your father around. But none the less, it's different for you. Unlike your dad, you have one that actually still here."
"You're right," Naruto said suddenly, interrupting Hinata, keeping his head down. "I don't understand that pain, because growing up alone, I never had to endure that pain since I never knew my parents." Boruto started at his father, guilt showing in his eyes.
"Naruto…" Hinata said looking at her husband with concerned eyes.
"Instead, I had to suffer longing for a father's and mother's love, coming to an empty home every night with no one to greet, and feeling unwanted and unloved." Boruto's eye widened stunned. The idea who dad used to feel that way seems impossible. From what he could remember, the village has always loved him. "However," Naruto said standing up in front of Boruto and looking straight into his eyes. Boruto felt overwhelmed by the intensity in his father's eyes. "I was able to overcome it by working hard to gain other's acknowledgment by training hard, helping those who were in need, and making significant bonds with those I consider precious people. I can't just sit around and do nothing, Boruto. That's who I am. That's why I'm Hokage." Boruto, still feeling overwhelmed, look away from his father's eyes. Naruto sighed and placed his hand on his son's head. "It's okay. Honestly, I don't want you or Himawari to understand that pain. So I'll endure your insults and the fact that you hate that I'm Hokage. I deserve it for being a horrible father and husband lately." Boruto looked at his dad surprised. Naruto just smiled. "Just please don't disrespect your grandfather like that again. If it weren't for him, none of us would be here right now."
"Whatever," Boruto said turning away and sitting back down next to his mother, with Naruto watching sadly.
"I don't hate that you are Hokage," Future Boruto said. Naruto and Boruto looked at him surprised. He smiled at Naruto."After the Chunnin exams, I finally understood that you could only be the 7th Hokage, dad, no one else."
Naruto's eyes widened in surprise, then softened.
"That means a lot," he said sincerely. The moment he walked back to his seat, Himawari embraced him.
"You okay, Dad?" She asked concerned.
Naruto smiled and hugged her back.
"I'm okay," he assured his daughter. "Thanks for cheering me up, Himawari."
Author's Note:
Edited chapter, adding father/son talk, July 22, 2017.
I'm sorry if it seems rushed, but I wanted to post this before Episode 11 aired.
A long time ago, I did a story under different username where Harry Potter characters' reactions are covered for reading the 6th book before all the events happened. Of course, I added my own scenes I felt J.K. Rowling left out, like Harry and Ginny's first date.
I find character reactions to events that haven't happened yet, exciting. I have been thinking about writing one for the Boruto series. The sweet moment between Naruto and Hinata gave me an opening. I plan to write a lot of father/son conversations between Naruto and Boruto. I plan to update this story every week before a new episode airs.
I'm only focusing on reactions to every episode. Honestly, putting Future Boruto in the story along with his reason, was just to give the Uzumaki family a reason to learn about the future. Maybe one day I will write a side story on what changes they would make after learning about the future, but I'm also focused on writing That's My Ninja Way Too, which I hopefully will update in two weeks or less.
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Let me know what you think!