The Shinju.
With exhaustion etched across his face, Boruto took a moment to catch his breath, slowly sitting down to process the events that had just unfolded. He winced slightly as he glanced at his bleeding leg, the pain reminding him of the battle he had just endured.
Sumire rushed towards Boruto, the smoke finally clearing and revealing her presence. With genuine concern in her eyes, she inquired gently, 'Are you okay?' The worry in her voice was palpable as she knelt beside him, offering her assistance and support in his moment of vulnerability.
Boruto managed a reassuring smile, appreciating Sumire's offer to help despite the ordeal they had just been through. He acknowledged her newfound skills in Medical Ninjutsu, stating, 'I'll be fine.' However, Sumire was steadfast in her desire to assist him, insisting that she had studied medical ninjutsu for a long time with the intention to help people like Boruto when they needed it.
As Sumire carefully tended to his wounded leg, Boruto flushed with embarrassment. He murmured softly, a hint of crimson creeping into his cheeks as he felt a mix of gratefulness and self-consciousness. He muttered shyly, “You didn't have to do all that, you know, Class Rep.l He glanced up at Sumire, the redness in his cheeks belying his attempt to maintain composure.
Sumire's gaze met Boruto's, and in that moment, they both shared a silent understanding. Sumire blushed back slightly, her own embarrassment mirroring his. She focused intently on her healing jutsu, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips as she continued her work. A silent connection seemed to exist between them, a feeling of intimacy in the midst of their battle-worn surroundings.
Boruto expressed his apologies to Sumire, acknowledging the lost opportunities and time they had spent apart. With a tinge of regret in his voice, he admitted that they hadn't been able to connect the way they wanted due to the circumstances of the past three years.*
With that, Boruto vanished, teleporting to a dimly lit dimension and searching for Code's presence. He scanned the area intently, hoping to find some insight into their enemy's whereabouts and intentions.
As he explored the dimension, Boruto encountered creatures that resembled Bug and Moegi. The creature that resembled Bug launched a forceful kick at him, sending him crashing into the wall with a deafening crack. Rocks showered down around him, but Boruto was quick to respond, swiftly dodging the attack.
Just as Boruto narrowly evaded the assault from Bug, another creature emerged from behind, bearing a striking resemblance to Moegi. Without warning, it landed a powerful punch to Boruto's face, sending him reeling from the unexpected blow.
As Boruto prepared to unleash his Rasengan, the creature with Sasuke's likeness blocked his attack with relative ease, forcing him to consider escape as a viable option for survival*
Just as Boruto was about to teleport away, his eyes widened as he caught sight of the Ten Tails, towering above him. Strangely humanoid now, it stood in midair, its appearance drastically different from before. The creature shared an uncanny resemblance to Sasuke, its two Rinnegan eyes gleaming with an unholy power.