Princess in distress!?

Boruto stared into the fluffy clouds as their formed odd shapes in the sky, his hands stuffed in his pockets as he lesuirey strolld around the villiage looking for his sister

" where could she have gone too? Mom's worried sick. Jeez if she was going to play this long she should've said something. "
Boruto stops in his tracks a deep sigh escaping his lips as he ruffles his hair in frustration. He's been looking for about an hour now with no luck. He's been to all of her favorite places, asked almost everyone in the village. Weird part is the fact that everyone has seen her. She's bounced place to place that it's been nearly impossible to track her down.

But he was going to find her, even if he has to turn the whole Village upside down. So despite his annoyance and the grumbling in his stomach, he continued his search. The only place he had yet to check was the side of the villiage that had seemed to lose its light, he remembered his dad telling him about parts of the villiage that was unable to bring fully recovered during the healing after the war. They had planned on helping these folks when more funds were available and was fighting for it, but unfortunately the funds they needed weren't coming in fast enough, and this part of the villiage ended up attracting.. Let's just say a mixture of good patriots. Some still live here because it was their home, even if it isn't as fancy or as updated as the rest of the villiage, it's all they know. Some were unable to afford to leave, and others use this place as a Hideout to escape the law. And Boruto could see why

" Dad really needs to check up on this place more often, all I've seen are sketchy characters, or sketchy characters preying on the residents here. Seriously what does he think he's doing? If he's gonna be couped up in his stupid office all day he could at least remember to send some clones down here. Boruto grumbled to himself shying away from the dirty glances thrown his way, he was too aware of every breath, every step he took, even though it was pretty much dead silent here, everything felt so loud. Then he sensed a presence, stalking him closing creeping up behind him. Ever so slowly, Boruto felt his heartbeat quicken, his mouth dried up and sweat threatened to fall down his forehead. His muscles tightened as he mentally prepared himself to fight while he kept his eyes foward, finally a hand roughly grabbed his shoulders. He quickly turned ready to get in to his fighting stance, but before he was able to humiliate himself, an elder lady gently smiled up at him.

" ahh Himawari-chan! " the lady grabbed his hand as a light blush painted his cheeks. ' ahh that was close, I almost smacked an old lady, jeez... ' Boruto thought to himself as he focused on calming down his body. The elderly lady kept on talking. " Himawari-chan! You're still here, my I thought I told you go to home young lady, you shouldn't be here all alone.. Huh? How come your hands are so calloused? It wasn't like that an hour ago.. "

Okay, so his sister was here an hour ago speaking to some lady, got it's at least he had a lead. He took s good look at her, she as shorter than he was, hunched back with surprisingly a thick coat of short gray hair. Her eyes were glossed over. She could see him in a sense, so she must be losing her vision slowly, or she'd confused.. Or both, he didn't really think he looked anything like Hima. But this wasn't the time, Himawari might still be here.

" ah grandma, I'm sorry but I'm not Himawari. I'm her big brother Boruto. You've seen Himawari right? Was she here today? I'm here to take her home. He hoped he wasn't asking too many questions, he looked over her shoulder, his blue eyes scanning for any trace of Himawari. The elderly lady looked disappointed for a second, but then relief washed over her face. " yes, yes, yes! Her big brother of course!! How could I have mistaken you for her? She's quite the cutie, though you are too, my goodness you're just the most handsome little thing" she pinched Broutos cheeks as he winced in pain. He couldn't understand why adults did that.

" yes Himawari-chan was here. Oh what a sweet little girl, coming by to visit lil old us. She said my cookies were the best cookies she's ever had. Oh I wish my grandchildren would visit me like that. But they're older, more your age, all grumpy and want nothing to do with their poor old grandma. But not Himawari-chan, warms my heart that she hasn't forgotten us, unlike that darn 7th Hokage. What does he think he's doing, sending his sweet little girl to a place like this? Doesn't he know how much trouble she could get in? That's right Boruto-kun. You need to escort her out if his place immediately, oh how happy I am that you've come to pick up your sister. She mustn't wander so far all alone you know?

Well, her rambling wasn't very helpful to Boruto. But he knows his sister might be here so good enough. He bowed before the elderly lady and wished her a good afternoon before going in the opposite direction. Maybe she got lost?
But before he could get too far his ears perked up hearing a faint crash, his eyes narrowed as he slowly turn around, Cautiously listening, he stood still as if waiting for a prey to pounce on him any second.
He tuned in his ears, slowing down his pace trying to pinpoint exactly where he had heard the noise. Another crash reached his ears. There was definitely something weird going on. He was able to catch where the noise might be coming from the second time.

He didn't have any weapons on him, so he scanned around still keeping his cool and his ears perked up for any oher noises, to his dismay, there was nothing there he could defend himself with, looks like he'd have to deal with whatever it is the old fashion way. He crept closer to the sound, he heard voices, they were Maticulaouly low and full of venom. Then he heard something that made his hair stand. A soft familiar voice, panicked rushed through him, not wanting to believe it is who he thinks it is, he ran cloderds to the scene that made his blood boil. His eyes widened, and his teeth grinded against each other, he dug his nails into the palm of his hands so hard that they bled just a little, he needed to keep some form of control over himself, he thought just for a second how lucky they were that he didn't have Kurama. Because unlike his dad, Boruto would be more than happy to give them a taste or the nine tails. But for now he keeps his attention on his sister.

On the ground whimpering as she slowly sat up from her back while the young boy was on top of her, ready to throw a punch. Was his one and only sister. They all heard a sharp breath, their heads turned in horror. In this short momment all sounds seemed to have ceased. The noisy cicadas were awfully quiet, Even the wind itself seemed to struggle to breathed. Himawari's eye lifted in surprise for s moment before tears formed in the corner of her eyes, she couldn't believe it. Her hero was here everyone still for just a momment, Boruto had to catch up to what he was seeing. He couldn't believe it, never in his wildest dream would he ever imagine someone wanting to hurt Himawari out of all people. Finally Himawari broke the silence, she just wanted to be with her brother, she reached her hands out pleading as her trembling voice yelled out

"𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧! "

Suddenly everything hit like a violent waves against the sea shore the cicadas started up their song, and the wind violently gushed throwing everyone's hair into their faces. Not that Boruto cared, in this momment he lunged forward and tackled the boy off of his sister.
The two wrestled on the ground trying to win dominance though Boruto anger was unwatched, finally Boruto on top of the boy kept punching, his anger on increasing with every punch as blood started to spread on his knuckles.

" YOU BASTARD. WHAT THE HELL DO. YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING. TO. MY. SISTER! I'LL KILL YOU. " His rage was Intrupted when someone hit him with an object knocking him off of the young boy. Though that didn't seem to deter him, wouldn't make him a ninja if it did, he wouldn't be an Uzumaki if he didn't get back up on his feet, so he did landing a right hook on the hour about his height boy but then the kid retaliated, he punched back, harder throwing Boruto off his guard and swiftly pining his arms behind his back, Boruto struggled to release his grip, it was then the younger boy showed up in front of him which a wicked grin

" well... Well.. Well, looks like our princesses knight and shining armor had arrived! The younger boy looks up st Boruto's glaring blue eyes. He scoffed and his tone lowered
as much as a 10 year old kids voice could at least. His eyes filled with mockery. And he's as pathetic as I thought he'd be. With that the kid landed a punch straight to Boruto's stomach. Who knew this scrawny little thing could pack a punch?

Boruto face twisted before he let out a violent cough, a few more punches to his face and gut before he fell to the ground, now both boys stomped and kicked him. Boruto swore he saw another one off to the corner, right before he fell, just watching them. But maybe that was just his adrenaline on high.

If he wasn't in pain he'd be laughing. way to kick a man while he's down.

Himawari gasped at her poor brother, her hands clentched on her chest, anger filled her bones Her eyes narrowed glaring at the boys from behind. If looks could kill, she wanted to use her Byuakuugan but she wasn't allowed to use that on regular citizens. But she could do without it, she quickly glanced around the ally, finding an trash can lid she reached for it and ran up to the group aiming for younger kid, with all of her strength she hit him on the back of his head before doing what her brother did, tackling the him to the ground, though she was younger and wasn't as physically strong as her brother, she could use her own strengths. The boy threw her against the wall and she let out a cry.

This seemed to ignite Boruto even more

" DON'T TOUCH HER! " Boruto elbowed the one behid him in his chest, he twisted his body grabbing the collar of the kid around his age and slammed him to the ground. The kid released a whine holding on to his ribs. Boruto tried to reach Himawari but these kid were toughter than they looked, Boruto was stopped he looked down at the kid using one arm to hold his clearly broken ribs, and the only one digging at his legs reufusing to release him, Boruto clicked his younger in annoyance trying to pull away at his leg but was dragged down feeling a sharp pain at the back of his head

The younger boy grabbed Himawari by her hair eady to slam her against the cold floor once more, but she was determined. She kicked and wiggled around. She scratches the boy's face and eye as he limped backward before yanking her her by her hoodie forcing her to look into his eyes as he slowly told her " you..are..so..desd.. Princess. The both of them having s stating contest. At first she would admit, she was scared, that was until they hurt her brother. Fear was out the window how x the only thing that battered was his safely, and besides, she wouldn't allow them to see her cry. Never.

Although probably not the best idea it was what she could come up with in the moment, she drew her head back and as hard as she could head butted him They both yet out a Yelp before stammering back but he recovered faster than she did as he tackled her to the ground. He quickly rose to his feet kicking her on her sided harder and harder. She struggled to the breath holding on to her sided, she tried to get up slowly crawling but the kid stomped on her back, she faltered a bit but still remained on her knees, her elbows pressed to the ground as she tried to hold the weight of his leg on her back. The kid smirked a feeling of accomplishmen clouded his judgement

" this is where you people belong, acting so high and mighty. If you just didn't stick your nose into other business this wouldn't have been a problem. ".

But Himawari was having none of it. She contoured her body as painful as it was. Using her feet to kick his legs Knocking the boy down, she painfully rose to her feet, regaining her posture and entering into the fighting lose her mom taught her before she launched back at him landing a few hits and kicks, she bit the boy's arm and he grabbed her wrist though his hold was quickly loosened when she kicked him right between the legs. He fell down and she kicked him right on the side of his shoulder. Before tried to launch back at her and in a swift momment she turned her body Sideways grabbing his arm and quickly flipping him over. Now on his stomach and his arms twisted above his head, she held him in place as he squirmed around attempting to break free of her hold while she struggled to keep him there.

Boruto and his opponents now on their feet took turns blocking and punching the lights out of each other, Boruto was ready to throw another punch before everyone stopped in their tracks, they all felt as if they've become puppets, they tried to move but their bodies disobeyed them instead all Boruto could manage was to angle his head to see what was happening and low and behold there was Shikamaru standing there holding the children's shadows with a unreadable expression.

" sh.. Shi.."

Shikamaru let out a deep sigh staring at the scene before him, he really needed a vacation.

" let's go"

" h.. Huh? "

"We re going to the see Lord seventh, I was forced all the way out here before of some rukus happening but it seems like this is more of your fathers territory. "

Shikamaru of course didn't forget to mention Lord seventh and father in the same sentence. His children, his problem. Boruto of course picked up a fight demanding he finished that they started but to no avail, Shikamaru simply lifed Boruto over his shoulders and forced the others to come come along. and now here they were, all five of them in the Hokagae office on their knees staring at a irritated Naruto. This was going to be a long visit.