7th Hokage's Orders
"Can I take Boruto for a second, Shino?".
"Of course, go ahead".
"It's been a while, dad". We awkwardly stood in the hall facing each other. "Indeed. But I want to thank you," dad said. "For what?". "Thank you for saving the school. You did a great job out there". "I didn't do it alone, though," I said. "My friends helped me... of course, I couldn't do it on my own". I stared at my feet. "I'll try to talk to them later. But for now, thank you. You're a brave hero". My father patted me on the head. I blushed and smiled. "Well, I need to go. Oh, and please call me 7th Hokage, I'm still at work, just the same as you're at school". "As you say!". I watched as my father walked away.
"Thank you too...".
The bell rang. I quickly got inside seeing that Sarada and Mitsuki already packed my bag. Sarada threw it at me and I was able to catch it just in time. "What did he say?". "He just came to thank us for defeating that enemy". "To thank YOU, or am I stupid?," Sarada asked. "Yes, then you are. He knows I'm not the only one who did it," I said.
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"But why did you actually do that, if I may ask you?".
We stood in front of Dad's desk. "We're children. It's what we do. Ever at hand. Just in case," Mitsuki answered blankly and we laughed. "Yes. But it is what we do, father," I said. "How many times do I need to tell you to call me 7th Hokage when I'm at work? And when you're at school?," Dad asked. "Probably a thousand times already. Maybe even more," I said. "But I don't keep count, so I don't know the exact number". "I can see that," Dad said and sighed. He turned around in his chair, so that he was facing the window. "Sometimes I just wonder why you are my son". "Sometimes I just wonder why you are my stupid old man," I said. "Hey, it radiates the same energy!," Denki said with his thumbs up. I smiled. "Either way, students. Do your best".
"Thank you. Hey, guys! Would you like to join me get something to eat?," Denki asked. "Of course! I would like to eat something as well!". "But these kids... why do these kids actually eat such unhealthy things?".
After we left the room, we saw Konohamaru Sensei and dad's right hand man, Shikadai's father, rush by. "What's up?," Shikadai asked. "No time for answers. You should just get your lunch break, Shikadai," he said and walked away. "Wait, don't go away just yet...". I slowly peeked through the gap of the door. "Sshh...".
"Naruto, I have an important report from Udon. Something has happened in the village. It's quite a deal, as far as I know...". "Let me read the documents, Shikamaru". "With pleasure. There goes". It was quiet in the room, and dad's face slowly lost its color.
"What is it, Big Brother Naruto? Everything alright? Does something matter?".
"Hm? I see that the enemy Boruto defeated is back. A whole group of assassins...". "What? I'm going to get him and kick his ass!". "Was Boruto there all the time? No wonder". "Well, hell no! Boruto's at it again, make sure he doesn't cause any more problems! Send our troops to stop the enemy!," Naruto demanded. "Very well, I'll be right back," Shikamaru said. "And Konohamaru, please get behind Boruto". "Sure thing. Your commands are my cause".
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"Boruto, wait!". "No! Let's help the village yet again!". "I don't think I have enough energy to attack assassins yet again," Shikadai said. "Besides, we're spilling our lunch break with this!," Iwabe said. "If you want to, you can have your stupid lunch break, but I'm not leaving until we've managed to get them away from here! They literally have nothing to do here".
"I want to help too!," Inojin said. "Don't you dare to do this alone. I'm with you!". "I think you're just being... you know, sometimes, I just think you get crazy, Inojin," Shikadai said. "Sooner or later, those assassins will kill innocent villagers and attack schools and such in our village and I won't let that happen!," Inojin said. "I must say that I agree with Inojin," Chocho said. "Even though I would like to spend my time on eating, we can't rest until these assassins are defeated! Not only for now, but also for the future!". "Nicely done, Chubs," Inojin said. "Who's with us? If so, then hurry! We have no time to lose!".
"There!".
"What's up, Mitsuki? Did you see something?".
"Yes, I did. It went to the East side of the forest," Mitsuki replied. "Let's split up," Metal said. "I guess that would be better to track them and then attack! They can wander around everywhere if we only focus on one of them. What do you think?". "Good idea. Let's do it".
We didn't really think who went with who, it just happened that I got with Inojin. Just so you know, we didn't have time to think. If we want to defeat them, the best thing to do is just fight whoever you meet. That's the sad truth in the ninja world. "Almost" every person who invades the Hidden Leaf seems to be a bad guy.
"Boruto! What are you doing?!". "I am sorry! I was just thinking about a strategy we may could use in battle, Inojin. Don't worry, I'll focus".
I wasn't...
"Good. Because you're probably the best when it comes to plans. Tell we, what's going on inside your head?," Inojin asked. "Well, if the assassin strikes, one of us could make him busy, and the other one just tries to impale a kunai with a paper bomb in him, right in his heart," I said.
Just an idea that suddenly popped up... thank me later.
"That sounds quite difficult, but we could give it a try. Shall we go?". "Yes, sir Inojin, yes!," I answered. "Don't call me sir! It's embarassing!". Inojin got a bright pink color on his cheeks. "Well, let's move on". "And so we will".