-poof-

-splat-

The silence that followed in the Uzumaki household was deafening, the mood changing in an instant from cheerful and proud to shocked and disappointed.

"He… he didn't… not even…"

Hinata knew what was going inside the head of her firstborn, because she also felt it, but not a second later it was replaced with the dull resignation that sometimes - and that sometimes was an almost always as of late - her husband would not be there for his family as much as he used to be because being Hokage was a responsibility with the whole village so the peace they had enjoyed for so many years could endure many more to come.

Naruto was almost literally carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, and he would never delegate that responsibility to anyone because… well, because that's who Naruto is; he would rather do it alone so no one else would have to worry about it, and oh Kami she loved her husband for that hearth of gold, but their children…

Himawari looked more sad than disappointed, and she suspected her little girl understood more of the situation than what she let show… it saddened her, but also made her feel very proud of her.

Boruto on the other hand… she knew her son loved his father, much more than he would admit, but the sudden absence Naruto's new position brought had hit him harder than the rest of the family, and he had grew bitter and resentful of the Hokage title. It reflected clearly on his face at the moment, all the anger, frustration, dissapointment, helplessness, and sadness she was sure he would unleash on a rant about how Naruto didn't cared about his family anymore, and how he would rather be working instead of celebrating his daughter's birthday.

It was a visage that reminded her of a less mature, and more passionate young Naruto… she could almost hear his younger self shout at him about how he would kick his ass for neglecting his family so much. Sadly she doubted Boruto would appreciate her commentary about his likeness with his father at the moment, so holding a sigh she opened her mouth, trying to save them more drama for tonight, while she started to pick up the ruined cake from the floor.

"Boruto, I know how bad you feel right now, but please try to calm down before you say something you might regret."

Her son jumped after hearing her voice, but then furrowed his eyebrows, still upset.

"But he-"

"Boruto, please" and gave a small nod with her head in the direction of Himawari, ho was still watching the spot where "Naruto" was standing some minutes ago.

The struggle was evident, but in the end he sighed and only nodded.

"I'll go out for a bit then, to walk or whatever."

She nodded and gave him a small thankful smile, that also made him smile a little.