Shin and Haruko silently complied as Boruto and Sarada escorted them to the Hokage's tower. Although they could have attempted to escape if it were the two of them, they knew they were already surrounded by ANBU, assuming it was similar to their world. Shin was increasingly convinced that they were in another realm; the village resembled Konoha, yet it felt subtly different. Approaching the Hokage-iwa, they noticed that all the previous Hokages looked identical, except for the 7th Hokage, who sported a slightly altered hairstyle. Shin and Haruko exchanged meaningful glances, both acknowledging the subtle discrepancy.

Upon reaching the door of the Hokage's office, Boruto opened it and announced their arrival. "Nanadaime, here's what we found at the ray of light that appeared in the forest."

Shin was taken aback to see the Hokage sitting in his chair, same face with their hokage but with a different hairstyle. His father had slightly longer hair, same to his grandfather's.

Haruko, on the verge of addressing him as "uncle," was promptly stopped by Shin, who signaled her not to.

Naruto, equally surprised, observed a young man with blonde hair and green eyes reminiscent of his dear friend, and a girl with raven locks and Hyuga eyes. "So who do we have here? May I know your names?"

Standing tall, Shin introduced himself boldly, "My name is Uzumaki Shinachiko, son of the 7th Lord of Konohagakure and Head of the Medical Team, Haruno Sakura." Shin expected their bewildered expressions; after all, he was introducing himself in front of probably the different 7th Lord.

Everyone was genuinely taken aback by his introduction, but Boruto was visibly more irked. How dare he introduce himself as the son of the 7th Hokage from a different woman? Had his father not been present, he would have confronted the young blonde immediately.

Naruto, meanwhile, was surprised by Shin's claim to be his and Sakura's son; his eyes bore a striking resemblance to hers. However, they awaited the introduction of the other girl; based on her eyes, she likely hailed from the Hyuga clan.

"And I am..." she paused. Unlike Shin, she spoke calmly, leaning on him and saying, "..his future wife."

Once more, everyone was left in shock and confusion. 'Is she really joking at a time like this?' they all wondered. As for Shin, it wasn't the first time he'd heard Haruko make such claims; she often injected humor into tense situations.

Haruko glanced at Shin, understanding his desire for her to introduce herself properly. "Shin niichan, I don't want to. I want to go home."

Now it was Sarada's turn to be annoyed. Haruko was acting like a spoiled child, unfit for a shinobi.

However, their conversation was abruptly interrupted by the Hokage's laughter. "What a bold young woman."

Following his remarks, Sasuke appeared beside the Hokage and whispered something in his ear.

Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing Mitsuki and two ANBU, along with another young man.

"Ryu nii-chan!" Haruko exclaimed, rushing to hug her brother. Ryu embraced her and then glanced at Shin, silently communicating their shared thoughts.

"So, what did I miss?" he asked Haruko.

"I told them I'm marrying Shin niichan," Haruko said, a hint of jest in her tone.

Ryu chuckled and flicked her forehead with his index finger. "As if Dad would allow it."

The other Uchihas were taken aback by the gesture, well aware of its meaning.

Then, two more figures entered the office. Sakura had arrived upon hearing about the interrogation. She stands beside Sasuke. Hinata, meanwhile, had come to visit her husband.

"I'm sorry to intrude, dear. I heard from Sakura and wanted to observe," Hinata said, approaching Naruto's left side.

"Mom!" Haruko exclaimed, excited to see her mother and momentarily forgetting their unusual circumstances. The two young men quickly restrained her. "Oops!" she realized.

Once again, everyone was left stunned. Hinata then noticed the long-haired young man, although he has black eyes, he still reminded her of her late cousin Neji. "Neji niisan," she murmured softly. "He looks like Neji niisan."

"No," Sasuke calmly disagreed. "He looks more like Itachi niisan."

"Tsk, Mom and Dad always argue about that," Ryu remarked casually. The room become silent.

"Shall we continue with the introductions?" Naruto suggested to break the silence.

Ryu spoke first. "Uchiha Ryusuke, the firstborn son of the Head of the Police Corps, Uchiha Sasuke, and the Hyuga clan leader, Hyuga Hinata.

"Uchiha Haruko, the second born of Uchiha."

...to be continued.