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Blue Eyes Angel 2
To Abandon a Comrade and become Worse than Scum
Chapter 1
2 weeks earlier
Boruto ran inside the Hokage as Shikamaru stood at the entrance with an annoyed look.
"You're late, Boruto," said Shikamaru.
"I'm here aren't I," remarked Boruto.
"You know the anniversary celebration is coming soon," scolded Shikamaru. "We can't afford to be wasting time since we only have a few weeks to prepare. Which means not making your father wait for you when he asks to see you." He started walking as Boruto followed him.
"Yeah, yeah, I don't know how that affects me," said Boruto.
"Your father is the hero of the war, his family needs to be by his side for the ceremony," said Shikamaru. "Including his son."
"Okay, okay, fine, doesn't mean that I have to like it," said Boruto.
Shikamaru stopped and pointed down the hall. "Go inside your father is waiting for you."
Boruto obeyed and made his way down the hall. When he reached the door, he knocked.
"Enter," said his father's voice on the other side of the door. Boruto walked in to see the Hokage at work.
Naruto looked up and saw Boruto standing at the doorway. "Oh, there you are, I was worried you got lost," he joked. He got up from his desk and walked around to Boruto. "Come with me, I have something that I need you to do."
Boruto followed his father out of the room as Naruto placed a hand on his back and led him. "Oh, what is it? Is it a solo mission? Are you going to be giving me my first solo mission!"
They reached their destination of an oak door. "Not exactly," admitted Naruto, as he opened the door and pushed Boruto in. Inside the room were two older women, their hair pulled up into buns, hand measuring tapes draped over their necks and pincushion bracelets. Between them was a manikin with a Haori on it.
"Dad," groaned Boruto, turning to Naruto, who was smirking.
"Your mother said that you've been avoiding doing this. You know the ceremony is coming up," said Naruto. He waved to the two women. "I'll leave him to you. Take good care of him, please." Quickly, he closed the door.
"Let's get started," said the one woman.
Boruto looked confused. "Wait, what?"
Suddenly the two advanced on Boruto. They started wrapping his arms and waist in measuring tape.
"Wah! Wait a minute! Hey, cut it out!" yelled Boruto.
"Hold still, we need to measure you to make sure that this cloak will fit you properly," scolded the older woman. "We never got the chance before we made it because you never showed up for any of the appointments!"
An hour later Boruto was in the Haori. The one woman was adjusting in the front while the older one was doing the same in the back. It was a simple white cloak that was similar to a long jacket which dangled down to his ankles. The sleeves went to his fingertips and on the back was red lettering that said "Will of fire" on it. The bottom also had a trim of flames.
"I think that about covers the adjustments," said the one woman. "Now time for finishing touch."
"What," groaned Boruto. "You mean that were not done."
"Not yet." The older lady then pulled Boruto' s head banned off.
"Hey, what are you doing!"
The older woman smacked Boruto' s hand away that went to stop her. "Your headband will get in the way."
"In the way of what?"
"This," said the older woman holding up a similar version of the Hokage hat except it had the symbol for the Leaf village on it and it there wasn't the bottom white cloth.
"Do I really have to wear that?" asked Boruto.
"Yes, of course! It has been a tradition for the years! Firstborn of the Hokage children wear this for important ceremonies, especially now that you are old enough to," said the one woman. "The Artisan made this Haori and Kasa for you just like she does for every Hokage and child throughout the generations."
"You mean that ancient old lady is still alive," asked Boruto.
"Don't be rude, Boruto," scolded Naruto as he walked into the room with Shikamaru.
"Dad, do I have to wear this, I not even the Hokage. Why are you making me dress like one?"
Naruto kneeled down to Boruto. He reached out and started adjusting the collar of Boruto' s cloak. "With the Leaf village always changing it's good to hold on to some traditions. When you wear this Haori and Kasa, you remember everyone the history of the past Hokages before us. Everything they sacrificed. Just like how I wear my cloak."
Boruto turned his head to the side. "I understand. But that still doesn't mean that I will become Hokage too!" he added quickly.
Naruto chuckled. "No, but whether you like it or not, it's in your blood. Our family honors the village and does everything to protect it."
"It's the job of the shinobi after all," added Shikamaru.
Naruto took the Kasa from the woman and placed it on Boruto' s head and brushed back some of the bangs blocking his eyes. "You carry on their will of fire." He lifted Boruto' s chin up. "Boruto, you are their legacy."
Boruto removed the hat from his head. "What about you?"
"Well, of course, I carry on their legacy, I'm the Hokage, ya know!" Naruto rubbed Boruto head before placing the hat back on him. "You look good; your cloak reminds me of my Dad's."
"Do you think Grandpa would have made you wear this outfit too?" questioned Boruto.
"Don't know," admitted Naruto.
"You can make it up to me by giving me a solo mission," suggest Boruto.
"Nice try."
"Oh, come on, I am the only Genin so far who has not had the chance at a solo mission! It's lame, ya know!"
"That's not true; there are Genin who have not had a solo mission yet."
"Name one."
"Um...hold on give me a minute...um...I got nothing."
"Naruto, we need to get moving if we want to complete everything for the ceremony," reminded Shikamaru.
Naruto waved. "Okay, okay." He got up on his feet.
"Hey, what about my solo mission?" asked Boruto.
"All the adjustments are complete, he should be ready for the ceremony Lord Hokage," announced the older woman.
Naruto made it to the doorway before he turned around with a big grin and did jazz hands.
"Congratulations! You have completed your first solo mission!"
He quickly closed the door as he heard Boruto yell.
"DAD!"
TBC