Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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That's not a power that humans should possess! That's... God!

"Dad!!"

Boruto watched his father's retreating figure, then waved and shouted.

Seeing my father and uncle collaborate again was a real treat for the eyes.

Young Sasuke's three-tomoe Sharingan had long since faded, but the shock in his eyes lingered for a long time.

His gaze was fixed on the adult Sasuke, especially on that deep purple Rinnegan.

Those eyes... that earth-shattering purple giant... that was the endpoint of the Uchiha clan's power evolution?

That's... my future self?

A cold, powerful self who seems out of place in the world?

A tremendous question and a throbbing sensation from his very blood surged wildly within him.

Kakashi's exposed Sharingan slowly rotated, his expression extremely complex.

The absurdity brought about by the distortion of time and space?

He looked at the two figures standing side by side from behind—

His own student, the Seventh Hokage of Konoha, and... that man with the Rinnegan who calls himself Uchiha Sasuke.

They come from the future to correct mistakes.

That battle just now undoubtedly proved that they possess the power to change the world.

He subconsciously touched the spot where the Intimacy Paradise had been, only to find that the book had been lost in the previous impact.

"Isn't it?"

Kakashi was on the verge of tears; that was a rare edition he had gone through so much trouble to buy!

Sakura showed endless admiration for the two of them.

That blond Naruto, strong, reliable, and radiating a sunny, infectious energy, was a familiar partner to her.

And that black-haired Sasuke... cold, powerful, yet his eyes seemed to hide endless weariness and loneliness.

This worried her greatly, wondering just how much burden Sasuke would carry in the future.

At this moment, the adult Sasuke turned his gaze to the adult Naruto: "Naruto, how did you get here?"

This is the most critical question.

Time travel is no easy feat, especially pinpointing the exact time point.

He needs to confirm Naruto's origins and whether he has truly had an impact on the future.

The adult Naruto was stretching his shoulders, feeling the lingering afterglow of the vast Sage Chakra within him slowly calming down.

Hearing Sasuke's question, he turned around, a familiar, slightly carefree smile on his face: "Well, how exactly..."

He scratched his short, blond hair: "I'm not the Naruto of your era, but a Naruto of the future."

"Even more futuristic?"

Boruto couldn't help but interject, his blue eyes filled with confusion: "What do you mean? Dad, didn't you come back from the future with Uncle Sasuke?"

He was referring to the era in which the adult Sasuke originally lived, Boruto's own time.

The adult Sasuke's Rinnegan narrowed slightly, and he instantly understood Naruto's meaning.

He looked at Naruto, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible surprise: "So... you're the one I called over after I went back?"

He needs to confirm the closure of this timeline.

"As expected of Sasuke, his reaction is so fast!"

The adult Naruto grinned and gave a thumbs up, his carefree demeanor causing the adult Sasuke's tense nerves to relax for a moment.

The adult Sasuke breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, and the fingers gripping the Kusanagi sword loosened slightly.

He muttered to himself, "That scared me to death, I thought..."

He thought this Naruto came from some unknown, worse branch of the future.

"What do you think you are?"

The adult Naruto keenly caught Sasuke's whisper.

He immediately took a step closer, a mischievous grin on his face, his golden eyes blinking: "Did you think I came from some parallel world? Or did you think something happened to me in the future?"

"nothing."

The adult Sasuke immediately reverted to his usual indifference.

She turned her face away, trying to hide her momentary loss of composure.

In front of anyone, he can be the cold and powerful Uchiha Sasuke.

Only in front of Naruto can he always find it difficult to completely hide certain emotions.

"Oh! Don't be shy!"

The adult Naruto nudged Sasuke with his elbow with a grin, and his "I understand you" expression made a vein throb on Sasuke's forehead.

The adult Sasuke gave a low, irritated shout, but his tightly clenched lips relaxed slightly.

The adult Naruto laughed heartily, his laughter echoing loudly across the silent icy plains, dispelling the lingering tension and despair in the air.

As the laughter subsided, the adult Naruto's gaze swept over the still-shocked crowd in the distance.

He scratched his head, a smile that was a mixture of friendliness and a hint of embarrassment on his face.

He waved to Kakashi, Sakura, young Sasuke, and Boruto: "Yo! Kakashi-sensei, everyone... well, how should I put it? Should I say 'nice to meet you'? But it's not exactly our first time. Should I say 'long time no see'?"

He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before finally laughing heartily, "Anyway, it's so good that everyone is alright!"

His smile remained sunny, carrying the approachable charm unique to the Hokage.

But after the battle just now, everyone could clearly feel the earth-shattering power contained behind this affinity.

It was a gentle yet undeniably powerful force.

Within the sealed space.

Madara sat cross-legged on the giant head of the Nine-Tails, his arms crossed.

Through Naruto's vision, the crimson Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan clearly observed the actions of the adult Naruto outside.

The usual arrogance and disdain on his face had faded considerably, replaced by a scrutinizing look and... an indescribable awkwardness.

"Hmph," Madara let out a cold snort with an ambiguous meaning, his brows furrowing slightly, "Why do I feel that this future Naruto... his idiocy hasn't changed at all? No, he seems even sillier?"

His grinning, head-scratching, and waving manner was exactly like that of the boisterous young Naruto outside.

It was completely unrecognizable as the same being who had just unleashed a world-destroying attack with three heads and six arms.

The Nine-Tails lay prone, its massive eyelids slightly open, its scarlet beastly eyes glancing at Madara, and it muttered in a gruff voice, "Old Madara, what do you know? That's called a childlike heart! No matter how strong he is, he's still Naruto."

There was a hint of... relief in its tone, which it itself was unaware of?

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The adult Naruto strode forward and walked straight toward the young Naruto.

With a gentle smile on his face, he naturally squatted down in front of the young Naruto.

He looked at him at eye level and extended his fist: "Hello, me from this time and space."

Young Naruto was still immersed in the earth-shattering battle scene he had just witnessed.

Looking at the face before me, which bore a striking resemblance to mine but was far more mature and resolute, radiating a captivating glow.

Especially those eyes, as blue as his own, yet as deep and all-encompassing as the entire ocean.

The shock I felt was instantly replaced by an indescribable excitement and anticipation!

"You...you really are the Hokage?"

The young Naruto blurted out the words almost without thinking, his voice trembling with excitement.

His eyes were incredibly bright, as if they were twinkling with stars.

Boruto's words echoed in his mind.

The adult Naruto looked into the boy's eyes and saw the pure, unreserved longing and yearning in them.

His smile grew warmer and more resolute. He nodded vigorously, his voice steady and powerful: "Without a doubt."

“Great!!!!”

Young Naruto jumped up instantly, excitedly waving his fist.

A smile brighter than the sun shone on his face, as if he were already standing on the Hokage Rock.

That pure joy infected the heavy and oppressive atmosphere around them.

The adult Naruto was amused by the boy's undisguised excitement. He reached out and placed his warm and strong hand on the boy's shoulder.

His smile faded, and his eyes became serious and profound: "However, don't let this make you neglect your cultivation."

His tone carried the solemnity of someone who had been through it all: "Becoming Hokage and protecting what's important isn't as simple as just talking about it. You need to put in unimaginable effort, experience countless failures and setbacks, and shoulder heavy responsibilities."

Young Naruto felt the power emanating from that palm and the weight of those words.

The excitement on his face gradually subsided, replaced by an unprecedented determination.

He nodded vigorously, his azure eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit: "I know! I will definitely work twice as hard! I want to become as strong as you!"

"I believe you."

A hint of relief flashed in the eyes of the adult Naruto. He withdrew his hand, clenched his fist again, and stretched it out in front of the young Naruto.

A sly smile played on his lips. "By the way! Now that we've met, let me see what's inside you!"

Young Naruto paused for a moment, then understood what adult Naruto meant.

He took a deep breath, clenched his fist, and gently touched it to the adult Naruto's fist!