Sarada kicked the grass and let out a loud groan. "Why won't dad see me? Does he not like me or something?" Boruto was eating a rice cake, while his mouth was full of it he seemed to speak, "may be because he doesn't like your mother. Let's face it, she can be really evil sometimes!" Sarada glared at him.
"Your dad was in there, Boruto...aren't you a little worried?" Boruto shook his head, "dads too busy to even mention his problems." He sighed, "I remember he used to hang out with us all the time and it was awesome...now the bastard can't even train his own son!" Sarada placed hands on her hips, "Boruto, your father has a whole village to take care of! Not to mention he has a lot of other things like trade, prisoners, terrorist ninja's, and porential threats to the village, all while managing water supply, food sources, waste output, foreign deals, and ninja assigning. He is the hokage!"
"and that's why I never want to become one!"
"Your dad is about the coolest guy out there. His dream was to become hokage, he grew up with no parents and practically the whole village thinking he was a monster, not to mention his only friend and best friend...my dad...tried to kill him...he...he had a rough life and now he is living his dreams. You should be happy for him- scratch that- I know you are proud of him."
"Whatever, you can talk like he is high and mighty but he is just a big...a big...idiot! And useless as a father...so whatever is happening to him is none of my business." He pouted. Sarada smiled knowing how much Boruto actually cared. He always acted high and mighty. Sarada rubbed her head, "your dad is cool, looking after a great village, at least he isn't like my dad...never...really getting to even know him..."
"Yeah, well your dad is cool and mine is lame."
"You only say that cause he isn't your father, the hokage is yours. You have no reason to be angry with him. He is doing his best. Just think about what would've happen if the fourth hokage was still alive. He probably wouldn't have time to spend with his son either. In fact, history says he didn't get to because he had to save both the village and Naruto at the same time which caused your grandfathers death."
"Are you done?" Boruto exclaimed. Sarada huffed and sat down. "Just trying to get you to understand his situation..." She murmured, "so hardheaded...like your father..."
***the hokage's secret***
"Hello Hinata."
"Oh wow, Tsunade sama, Sakura chan, Sasuke kun, what brings you here?" They were silent and Hinata moved to the side, "come in, come in!" They piled into the house. Tsunade looked around before asking, "Boruto and Himawari?"
"Boruto is with Sarada actually, they are training. Himawari is asleep upstairs. May I ask what brings you here?"
The three intruders exchanged looks before Tsunade asked. "Are you...possible pregnant?" Hinata blushed. "N-n-no..." Tsunade then asked, "when is the last time you and Naruto were intimate?" She blushed harder. "We haven't done anything since Hima was born, he had been too busy." Sakura raised an eyebrow, "that long without sex?" Hinata nodded, "I don't mind it. Just being a mother is tiring and busy itself. May I ask why are you asking such...personal questions. Is Naruto okay?"
Tsunade started, "well, Naruto has been busy...but I don't think it's hokage work he has been busy for. He goes out late at night and doesn't come back until the later morning fatigued. I don't know what he does but he is leaving the village every night only to become a walking zombie the next day." Hinata covered her mouth in shock, "I didn't know! I just thought that he might've been caught up with work." Tsunade shook his head, "no, something bad is happening to him."
"Why did you ask if I was pregnant?" Hinata asked.
"Because in Naruto's sleep, he mentioned something about having another child." Hinata scratched her head. "N...no. Well I'm not pregnant." Tsunade eyed for for a second before nodding and walking to the door with the others. "If you find out anything, tell me." She said and then all three left the house. Hinata sighed, but suddenly jumped when a knock at the door startled her. She went to the door and opened it to see Kakashi.
"Kakashi sensei!"
"Why haven't you told them?"
"Because...I don't know how it'll look on the hokage's image."
"The hokage's image is getting damaged physically." Kakashi stated.
"Well, what does Naruto's preference have to do with that terrible thing that's happening to him."
"You know he will only open up to Sasuke."
She sighed, "well, I have to visit him, don't I? It wouldn't look good if Naruto is sick and his wife didn't even try to see him." She smiled lightly, "I just hope he is okay..."
***the hokage's secret***
Naruto watched the dark sky. He sighed and looked over his village. He hadn't gotten a chance to be home in weeks. He wanted to really spend time with Hinata, Boruto, and Hima. He wished he could...but he was going to save the village. He traveled down and out the window. Smoothly and quietly he set out toward the gate. Unbeknownst to him that a certain sharingan eyed person was following him stealthily.
When he went to the gate, the guards were startled. Naruto quickly did some hand signals and multiplied, taking out both guards and while his clones disappeared, he kept walking out.
***NS***
Sarada and Boruto flew through the trees. "Ugh," Boruto whined, "it's too dark out here to see, why did you want to follow your dad? He is too fast!" Sarada rolled her eyes, "quit complaining! I wanted to follow him because he is following the hokage, imagine major props we'd get for helping my father help the hokage."
"OR more like imagine how much trouble we will be in!"
"Boruto don't you want to know why your father hasn't had any time to be with you for months?" They stopped on a tree branch. Boruto pouted and then squinted his eyes at a moving yellow object. "Look! There he is, let's follow him." Sarada hopped away followed by Boruto.
They arrived at a nearby cave. The cave was covered in all types of moss. They followed the hokage who looked dazed, into the cave. They were a good five feet behind him and not once did he notice, which was odd, because Naruto was really quick at noticing. They saw him go around the corner and then went over and peaked around the corner.
There was a wide open space, a rock shaved table, and fire lit everywhere. Naruto slowly started taking off his clothes, Sarada covered her eyes. "What's happening?" She asked. Boruto watched as his father unconsciously lay on the shaved rock. The seal on his stomach grew brighter. "The hokage is on the table, his seal is growing, look!" He uncovered her eyes and she was in shock but soon became fixated on the situation. "They are mumbling some type of ritual. Wait...who are they?" She whispered. Boruto shrugged and the watched what was happening. There was at least ten of them and each wore a black coat with red clouds. They stood around Naruto and placed their hands out above him. Naruto's seal started to glow and Naruto started twisting and turning, screaming in pain, screeching at the top of his lungs. Boruto wanted to stop whatever was happening, he was so damn worried. But he wasn't ready to fight the unknown. Damn...
They almost squealed when they felt a hand behind them, but it quickly covered their mouths. They looked to see Sasuke Uchiha.
"Quiet!" He spoke. He watched the ritual. Sarada couldn't help but stare at the man who was supposedly her father. She had never seen him this close before.
They say there for nearly four hours, Boruto was too fixated to even be tired and Sarada was almost falling asleep. Suddenly the ritual was halted. The flames and the glowing seal stopped glowing. Naruto sat up, obviously in pain. One spoke to Naruto, "did you tell anyone?" Naruto shook his head. He continued. "Five times Naruto Uzumaki, five times and then the ritual will be perfected, and you...will be tamed. We'll see you after the five times. Good bye, and don't disappoint us." With a cloud of dust, they disappeared. Naruto sat there for a moment. He was naked and shaking. He grabbed at his chest and let out a whimper. Tears pooled down his cheeks and he started sobbing loudly. Sasuke stood up and ran over to Naruto. "Naruto..." He leaned enough to see what they had down, Naruto's stomach was furiously red and bruised. Naruto looked at Sasuke shocked, then out of nowhere he jumped and hugged him. Sasuke allowed the hokage to cry on him until he passed out.
He took his jacket off and placed it on top of him. He then carried him bridal style. He walked to the entrance of the cage. Boruto and Sarada followed. Boruto cried out to Sasuke after they reached the end.
"What the hell is going on?! Why are they doing rituals, who are they!? Why is my dad hurt?!"
"Boruto, your father has things going on. Do not worry about it, let the adults handle it."
"If this is what was happening for the past five weeks, then what makes you think the adults will handle it now? They didn't even know what he was up to until you came."
"That's cause they always lost his trail, but I'm faster than all of them, and I have an ability that only I possess."
"We'll go figure!-,"
"Boruto..." Sasuke warned. Boruto was quiet. Silent tears in his eyes. Sasuke sighed and narrowed his eyes, "you two are definitely not allowed to leave the village. I will make sure your punishment is severe..." Boruto and Sarada looked down in fear, "unless..." Sasuke continued, "unless you keep this a secret...from everybody..." They looked up in hope. "If you don't, though, I'm make sure both of your asses get tanned, and by me personally." Sarada and Boruto exchanged fearful glances.
