Chapter 11

Authors Note; I do not own Naruto.

Boruto finally was ready to leave. He couldn't sleep because he was way too excited for the mission. But now he just feels tired. All his energy has drained out of him and he seriously needed some sleep.

'Why am I such an idiot. I should've slept when I had the chance.' Boruto thought in his head while he yawned.

He wanted to leave but Hatori stopped him.

"Kakashi knows all the information about the Hebi flower that you need to require, so listen carefully to him and make sure you find it. Or else we're screwed." Hatori warned him.

Boruto just waved his hand in front of his face. "Please. Don't worry about it. It will be easy peasy! Trust me. I've picked a lot of flowers for my little sister." Boruto said as if it was the easiest mission in the world. "I can handle this."

Hatori rolled his eyes. "I don't know if you're an idiot or if you're an idiot, but this flower is hard to find. You only have it at one place and it's a dangerous one. You need to be carefull. Remember what I've said. If you die, the fu.."

"The future will die with us. Yeah yeah, I get it. Heard that one before." Boruto said irritated and then grinned. "You really do care about me Hatori!" and Hatori punched him in the face.

"Don't be so damn cocky. Now, before you go. Take this with you."

Hatori gave him a little bottle wich was empty. Boruto painfully rubbed his cheek. "What was that punch for! That was so unnecessary." he yelled at Hatori. But Hatori just ignored him.

"That bottle is important. I need you to fill it with the Kyuubi's blood. One drop should be enough. But the more the better ofcourse. Do it when he's off guard. Spar with him a little. Be creative. Not obvious please." Hatori said, knowing Boruto too well.

Boruto, still thinking about the punch, put the little bottle in his pocket. "Don't worry about it. I'll get it. Now.. Do you want me to kiss you goodbye before I go?"

Hatori kicked him out of the house and shut the door. Boruto just smiled and walked towards the gate.

...

He finally arrived at the gate. It looked like he was the first one there. He decided to just sit on the ground and wait till the others arrived.

Boruto made sure he had his favorite kunai with him and a lot of paper bombs. Although Kakashi sensei said that there would be no fighting, he still had hope. There could always be danger on the road.

Boruto finally thought about what Hatori just had said to him about the flower. Apperently the flower is located in a dangerous place. He wonders how Hatori could ever get it.. He isn't the best fighter out there ya know.. If Hatori could get it, then it was a piece of cake.

Boruto gazed up in the sky. It was still early in the morning so the sun wasn't at its brightest yet. It was pretty cold and Boruto shivered. 'Perfect. Going on a mission when it's freezing.'

"Ichiyu-kun!" Boruto heard someone scream. At first he didn't react. He still wasn't used to that name. But when he heard it for the second time and someone touched his back from behind, he quickly stood up and turned around.

"O-Oh! Hey.. Uh.. Sorry. What was your name again?" Boruto asked and looked at the pink kunoichi before him.

Fire lit in her eyes. "It's Sakura. Sakura Haruno. How could you forget it that easily!" she said, annoyed at the fact that he didn't care at all.

Boruto just smiled awkwardly. "Hehe, yeah sorry. Maybe a nickname would be better." he just said.

"Well, you COULD just call her Forehead." they both heard someone say and both of them turned around.

"Ino-pig! What are you doing here?" Sakura said, trying to keep her pulse in check.

"None of your bussines Haruno. Who's this pretty guy over here?" she said, not paying attention to Sakura anymore but to Boruto.

Boruto felt uncomfartable. He knew these two all too well. Mothers of Sarada and Inojin. He saw them together sometimes. They could get in the worst arguments possible. Everyone warned him to never get involved or you would be stuck in between them. They usually made up after two seconds of arguing, but those 2 seconds are the worst seconds of your life.

"Well, gonna tell me your name or not?" Ino said impatiently.

"I'm Ichiyu Sarutobi. Nice to meet you." He tried to be polite as possible. Do not make her mad.

Ino raised her eyebrow. She came closer to Boruto. "So you're in the same clan as my sensei?" she asked.

"Yeah, I guess so.." Boruto was just guessing that she meant Asuma-sensei. He felt uncomfartable with Ino being in his face like that.

Ino studied him. "Hmm.. Weird."

Sakura grinned. "So you've gotten over Sasuke I see?"

Ino immediately turned around, what caused her hair to flip in Boruto's face. Boruto quickly took a step back from them. Oh no, please don't start.

Ino stood in front of Sakura. "Ofcourse not Forehead! I will always love Sasuke. Don't you think that I've given up on him!" she quickly said and Sakura just grinned.

"Why don't you just go for Ichiyu? He's suitable for you, you pig!" she evily smiled at Ino.

Boruto didn't take this as a compliment. "Hey! What do you mean with that?!" he yelled and everything wen't downhill. Sakura and Ino kept arguing and Boruto couldn't help but feel insulted. He didn't take that, especially not from a girl.

"You know what? I'll bet ya that Ichiyu-kun can't even get a girl. Don't take it personally." Ino said and Sakura agreed. "You're right. He looks too much like Naruto don't you think?"

"Totally agree! What's up with that? He doesn't even look like someone from the Sarutobi clan!" Ino whispered and Sakura giggled.

Boruto was sick of these two. So this is what people warned him about. They really look like best friends after two seconds of arguing. Their relationship is so confusing.

Suddenly they were starting to talk about Sasuke again and just when it was about to go down again, Asuma and Kakashi arrived. Ino and Sakura kept talking and Boruto quickly escaped.

'Thankgod!' Boruto looked like he was about to have a mental breakdown. Kakashi walked up to him.

"Are you alright Boruto? You look a bit pale." He said curiously and Boruto just waved with his hand, giving him a 'don't even start' sign.

Asuma laughed and Boruto looked up at him. "Those two are a lot to handle. I have been in that situation and I'd rather do not want to go back there." He laughed out and looked at Boruto. He lit up a cigarette and he inhaled the smoke. "You're lucky that we're going on a different search mission. So our teams won't be together for too long now." he said and Boruto was relieved.

Kakashi sighed. "Now we need to wait for Naruto and Sasuke.." he said.

Asuma grabbed a piece of paper out of his pocket. "So these are the items we need for the jutsu?" he asked and showed Kakashi and Boruto the piece of paper.

Hebi flower

Emerald stone

Tetski flower

An olive from the Alias tree

A hair from the cat Nisker

A drop of a kyuubis blood

"Yes. Our team will search for the Hebi flower." Kakashi said. Asuma nodded his head. "I guess I'll go for that hair from the cat Nisker. Seems easy enough." He said and laughed. "But who will do the rest?.."

"Don't forget about our teams!" Kurunai said and stood beside Asuma. Boruto could see a little blush on her face. He still felt sorry for Mirai. He was the one who deserved to see his father, not him.

"Yes! Don't forget the most youthfull team in the Hidden Leaf!" they heard behind them and Boruto looked at the man. He was wearing a green suit and he had the bushiest eyebrows Boruto had ever seen on someone. Even Metal Lee's eyebrows weren't that bushy.

Wait a second..

Boruto's eyes widened. Was this the legendary Gai-sensei? Boruto heard rumors about him, how he almost defeated Madara Uchiha. He had activated the 8 gates jutsu. One of the most awesome jutsu's someone could ever have.

Boruto's eyes sparkled. "H-Hello!" he said nervously.

Gai-sensei raised his thumb up. "We are going to help you! Don't worry!" he said and winked. Boruto couldn't help but smile. This was one of his idols standing right in front of him.

Gai-sensei suddenly came closer to Boruto. He put his hand on his ear and whispered:

"Do I still look as youthfull in the future as I do now?" he asked quickly. Before Boruto could answer with hestitation, Kakashi pulled Gai back.

"Gai, this is not the time. We quickly need to make a plan before the other students find out what we're actually doing." Kakashi said seriously and everyone nodded their heads.

"Kakashi, just tell us wich team needs to do what. W'ell follow orders." Kurunai said. Everyone agreed on this and it was the fastest way, so Kakashi quickly explained everyone their missions.

"Asuma. Your team will go for the hair from the cat Nisker. The cat is located somewhere near the Sound Village in the woods. You need to infiltrate Nekomata's fortress to acquire this hair. Nisker is an orange cat so you'll recognize him immidiately. It isn't an easy mission. Hatori warned me about 'cats that like to bite and scratch'."

Nobody knew what he meant with it and gave him a confused look. Kakashi just shrugged his shoulders. "Don't ask me."

Asuma nodded his head. "This will be easy. Leave it over to my team." He said full of confidence and lit up another cigarette.

Kakashi continued with Kurunai. "Your team is going for the Tetski flower. The flower is located at the Hidden Rain village. It's quite dangerous at the moment. The Hidden Rain village is the center of all the war that has been going on lately and there is no guarantee that you'll find the flower without having to put up a fight for it. But we need your team for this mission Kurunai." Kakashi said while he looked at her. "Hatori said that you could find the flower with it's strong sense of smell. Because you have Kiba on your team, we need you on this one." He said and Kurunai nodded her head.

"Don't worry. I'll get it without a doubt." She said with confidence and Kakashi nodded.

"Gai, I need you on the Emerald stone. This is the trickiest one.." he said with a serious look.

"The Emerald stone seems to be located at the Hidden Sound village.. In one of Orochimaru's hideouts." He said while Gai whistled.

"That is indeed going to be tough. But we will find it! Don't you worry Ka-ka-shi!" he said and raised his thumb up.

"Good. Because I trust you on this. Neji has the byakugan as well, so you guys should be able to locate it fast enough." Kakashi said and then finally looked at Boruto. "That leaves us with the Hebi flower and the blood of the Kyuubi." Kakashi smiled and sighed.

Boruto nodded. He didn't expect everyone to be helping out. He was glad that he didn't have to search for all this stuff on his own. And then he suddenly thought about something.

"What do we say to the others? They can't know these items are going to be used for a future jutsu. We need a plan for that as well." Boruto said while looking curiously at Kakashi.

Kakashi agreed. "It's best to say that these items are used for medicinal things." Kakashi said.

"Good idea! But isn't Sakura a medical ninja? She'll figure it out right?" Boruto asked and waited for a response.

Everyone just stared at him, eyes wide open. Boruto quickly took a step back. "W-What? Did I say something wrong?.."

Kurunai spoke up. "Kid. Sakura isn't a medical ninja.. yet. You should watch out with what you're saying." she said and looked up at Kakashi. "Keep an eye on him."

Kakashi nodded. He can't let Boruto ruin the whole plan. This could screw the whole future up.

"I guess our team will leave first then. We're complete. Good luck my fellow ninja's!" Gai said and turned around to walk away.

Boruto looked at Gai's team. Neji and two others we're waiting on him. Boruto studied them and recognizes the other two. He had seen them in the future. Tenten and Rock Lee.

Boruto remembered the training Rock Lee gave him back in the future. He wanted to learn a bit of tai jutsu and Rock Lee was the best in the village. He still has the same eyebrows..

He knew Metal Lee's parents were Tenten and Rock Lee. As Boruto watched them going, he noticed Tenten blushing when Neji talked to Gai-sensei. Tenten was basically staring at him. It didn't seem like Rock Lee noticed it. He just waited until the others were ready to leave for the mission.

Boruto rolled with his eyes. Another love triangle, great..

Gai's team left and the others still waited for their teams to complete. They still missed a few people.

Boruto, Sakura and Kakashi sat on the ground in the meantime.

"Ugh! That Naruto. Why is he so late?" Sakura said annoyed.

Boruto looked at her. "Well Sasuke is late as well so he's not the only one." he said while Sakura flipped her hair.

"But Sasuke-kun is always on time. If he's late, he would have a good reason."

Then they both heard footsteps. They looked behind them and they saw Naruto and Sasuke.

"I'm glad you guys made it on time." Kakashi said with sarcasm.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "You're always late yourself. This is my first time." he said simply and walked to the gate. "Lets go."

Sakura quickly stood up and ran after him. "Wait for me Sasuke-kun!" she yelled.

Boruto walked to Naruto. "Why were you late?" Boruto asked him curiously.

Naruto grinned and opened his backpack to grab something. Boruto watched as he revealed an instand ramen box to him. "I didn't have anymore at home so I had to buy some at Ichiraku!" he said and put it back.

Boruto shook his head. His dad seriously needs to get over his ramen addiction. He's still the same in the future. Luckily his mom won't let him eat that much and cooks meals for him everyday.

"Ichiyu-kun, Naruto-kun.." they both heard and turned around to see pale eyes looking at them.

Hinata stood there, nervously fidgeting with her fingers. "I.. I wanted to wish you b-both good luck." she said and looked at the ground.

Boruto wanted to say something until he heard Naruto speak. "Thanks Hinata! Are you allright?" he asked and Hinata curiously looked up at him.

"Allright?.." she asked and Naruto nodded. "Yeah, since your fight with Neji. You were really injured remember?" he said and Hinata got red. "Oh y-yes! I'm fine, thankyou." she said smiling and looked at the ground again.

Boruto stood there, waiting for the conversation to grow. But he noticed that Kakashi was waiting on them and Kurunai as well, so they had to go. But he couldn't just leave like this. He had to bring them a bit closer just before the mission..

"Naruto, did you know that Hinata cooks really awesome? You have to taste her riceballs! They are amazing!" Boruto said while he grinned and winked at Hinata. Hinata's face couldn't get any redder and Naruto's eyes grew bigger.

"Really Hinata? I'll have to try some sometime!" Naruto said and looked at Boruto. "How do you know that her riceballs taste good?" he suddenly asked and Boruto grinned.

"I went by her house yesterday to eat some." he said and looked at Naruto. He wanted to see his reaction. Would he get jealous?

Naruto just looked oblivious like always. "Awwwwww! You should've told me that you went! I really want to taste them as well." he said with a sad expression on his face.

And then Boruto had a idea. He smiled.

"Maybe you could cook some for him after our missions end Hinata? He could go over to your house." while they both looked at Hinata.

Hinata felt like she wanted to faint. She couldn't bring a word out of her mouth and it was dead silent for a minute. Boruto got impatient. Come on! Say something!

Suddenly Naruto looked down and walked away. "Don't worry about it Hinata. You could just say no if you don't want me to. I understand." he said and smiled. Boruto shook his head. No. NO! This can't be freaking happening!

And then they suddenly saw something they never expected. Hinata grabbed Naruto by his vest. Naruto turned around to look at her.

"Naruto-kun! Ofcourse you can come by my house after your mission!" she said without stuttering for the first time. Boruto just stood there, watching them both in shock. He didn't expect his plan would go so great!

Naruto got a bit red. He wasn't used to getting so close to a girl. She looked deeply into his eyes and her face was close to his. "U-Uh.. Great! I can't wait Hinata." he said and grinned as usual. Boruto could the happiness in Naruto's eyes.

Then Boruto noticed someone standing behind Hinata. "Hey Hinata, Naruto! I could get some riceballs as well after the mission. I'll join you guys!"

Boruto stared at the guy. Why was this dude suddenly barging in? He wanted his parents to be alone for the first time and now this guy shows up! Boruto clenched his fists.

Hinata looked at Kiba, dissapointed that he wanted to join but smiled. "Sure Kiba-kun. I'll m-make enough for both of you."

Naruto just smiled, not minding the extra person joining them. But Boruto's anger got worse by the second.

"You know what? I'll join you guys too then.. If you don't mind ofcourse Hinata." Boruto said and Hinata shook her head. "O-Ofcourse I don't mind Ichiyu-kun. You're always welcome." she said and Kiba pulled Hinata with him. "C'mon Hinata, we gotta go!" and they both left.

"Come on both of you. Sakura and Sasuke already left." Kakashi yelled and Boruto and Naruto walked towards Kakashi. Naruto looked at Boruto.

"Something the matter?" Naruto asked curiously and Boruto quickly shook his head. "Nope, nothing. Let's go." while he thought of a plan to keep Kiba away after the mission ends.

Hey guys! Still reading my story i see? :)

It's been a long time since i have posted another chapter. I finally had time to write a new one, so hope you enjoyed!

Next time on Boruto's past to Romance;

SEARCHING FOR THE HEBI FLOWER!