Chapter 238 : Visitors!
"Friendship? Boring, the mighty stand solitary at the top."
Aizen shook his head, utterly disinterested in such a narrative. His gaze wandered through the void, envisioning the distant Seireitei.
The video concluded, and he had no intention of lingering.
It was time to commence his scheming.
Seated beside the fire, Itachi observed Naruto tearfully embracing Sasuke, his eyes brimming with depth.
This lad truly possessed commendable resilience; despite Sasuke's transgressions, he refused to relinquish hope.
Though, it would have been preferable if it were a girl instead.
However, their prolonged embrace grows increasingly perilous. The worry in Itachi's eyes faded, replaced by concern.
Yet, he soon breathed a sigh of relief.
[Beneath the Sakura tree, a wedding unfolds.
"Naruto and Hinata, adorned as newlyweds, tread beneath the cascading petals amid the crowd's benedictions."
"One is gallant, the other radiantly pure."
"Their eyes brim with a serene happiness and burgeoning love."
"Naruto and Hinata married!?"
Naruto's classmates, including Shikamaru, were dumbfounded, followed by raucous cheers from the boys, echoing Itachi's sentiments.
Meanwhile, Hinata, her head swimming in a daze of euphoria and bashfulness, collapsed.
Beside the fire!
As a mother, Kushina bellowed with hearty laughter, delivering a hearty slap on Naruto's back.
"Well done, my boy!"
"Your taste is impeccable!"
"I'm rather fond of this daughter-in-law!"
Amidst laughter, Kushina's eyes widened once more, her fiery hair swirling as she brandished a playful warning at Naruto:
"You better not let Hinata down, you hear me? Otherwise I'll break your leg!"
Naruto nodded sheepishly.
Simultaneously, the haunting image of Hinata's desperate plea from the video replayed in his mind.
Accompanied by Hinata's happy and bashful demeanor before him, Naruto's heart quickened its pace.
Does Naruto truly harbor affection for little Sakura? Perhaps to some extent, but more so because little Sakura adores Sasuke!
Yet, an inner instinct remains unsatisfied!
[The wedding proceeded amidst music and the blessings of all...]
[Finally, Naruto, Hinata, Hiashi, and Hanabi stood together, capturing a family portrait.]
In the Hyuga branch house, Neji observed the footage with a smile gracing his face.
Due to Hinata's display in the previous Dark Character video, Neji's perception of his cousin underwent a profound transformation, becoming exceedingly favorable.
He witnessed within her a courage unyielding to sacrifice, a steadfastness of faith, the endurance of words unspoken, and a resolve to love!
In that video, his heart was profoundly impacted, and from that moment onward, he no longer harbored self-pity.
Thus, at this moment, upon witnessing Hinata's wish fulfilled and Naruto of exceptional character embarking on marriage, a smile inadvertently crept upon his aunt's lips.
Yet, this smile abruptly froze within a span of less than five seconds.
Neji's eyes widened, bordering on disbelief.
What in the world is this? How did it transition into a black-and-white photograph!
He was still pondering why he couldn't spot himself amidst the wedding scene.
Neji recounted once more, realizing that all the familiar faces of his peers were present, except for his own.
As comrades, Tenten and Rock Lee couldn't contain their sorrow at this moment, deeming Neji as the first victim of misfortune.
But perhaps this was for the best; with the video serving as a reminder, they must cherish one another in the future.
[The scene continues to flicker, and soon, two children come into view.]
[They are Naruto and Hinata's offspring.]
[Uzumaki Boruto, and Uzumaki Himawari!]
[The elder brother possesses a striking appearance, while the younger sister exudes cuteness.
Upon witnessing this scene, Hinata, still roused from slumber, found herself at a loss for words, her cheeks flushing before succumbing to unconsciousness.
In a bid to leave no room for regret, Hiashi swiftly ushered his daughter away.
This time, Hinata suppressed her shyness, fixing her gaze upon the countenances of their two children, determined not to let the memory fade away.
Hiashi felt even more content.
The Uzumaki clan's legacy is carried on by Boruto, yet Himawari possesses a pair of Byakugan.
He noticed Naruto adorned in the attire of the Seventh Hokage, a sight that pleased him greatly.
His daughter was fond of Naruto, recognizing his worthiness, and the prestige and authority that came with being Hokage. Hiashi couldn't help but chuckle at the thought.
However, amidst the satisfaction, concerns began to arise among many.
With Naruto ascending to the position of Seventh Hokage, does this herald the imminent demise of the Nine Tails?
They couldn't fathom anyone within the ninja world capable of achieving this feat.
Unless, it's the Ōtsutsuki clan as foretold by Kaguya!
[The scene swiftly transitions, introducing a new generation hailing from Konoha.]
[The likes of Shikamaru and Temari's son, Nara Shikadai,
Orochimaru's creation, Mitsuki, the offspring of Sakura and Sasuke, Sarada, as well as Sai and Ino's child, Yamanaka Inojin, etc.]
Off-screen, Shikamaru felt a prickling sensation on his scalp!
Is he out of his mind!?
He ended up marrying someone from Sunagakure!
Though he had glimpsed her in Madara's recordings.
Elegant and captivating...
"Good grief!
"What am I even thinking? Women are such a hassle!"
"But undeniably beautiful..." Shikamaru mumbled, his gaze lowered.
Yet, this wasn't the crux of the matter; the real issue was finding himself deemed as the aide to the Seventh Hokage!
"This is bad; supporting the nincompoop Naruto means no rest for me at all!
"I'm utterly drained!
Admittedly, Naruto has a promising future, which he doesn't refute.
However, to suggest that Naruto is astute...
Shikamaru's expression turned grim, sensing a bleak future ahead.
Moreover, not to mention the likes of Ino, Temari, and the rest, the most baffling of all is Orochimaru.
In an underground base, at this Orochimaru's uncommon moment of vulnerability, Obito uttered in an oddly affectionate tone:
"A good mother for a child, hmm~ truly splendid."
"Look at this child's progress. It seems he's been nourished quite well."
"With that blue hair, I suppose you can't be the father..."
"The Shadow Snake Hand!"
Orochimaru erupted in anger, his hand transforming into a dual-haired snake resembling a cauliflower.
Yet, they were all deftly evaded by Obito's Kamui.
Seeing Orochimaru resort to his venomous tongue, Obito simply smirked.
"Hmph! Are you jealous?"
"After all, you truly desire to have a child with Nohara Rin, but alas, you're not given that opportunity."
"Heh, seems like I hit the mark, Pink Eye!"
Obito, who breached the defense in an instant, rose abruptly, ready to strike.
"That's enough!"
Uchiha Madara emanated a formidable aura, positioned squarely between the two ailing individuals.
"You two can settle your grudges later!
"Now, let me watch the video! Quickly!"
Simultaneously, the two snorted, turning their heads towards the screen, only to freeze instantly.
Displayed on the screen was the vast sky of Konoha!
And there, two figures bearing a striking resemblance to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya emerged!!
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