Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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"It's alright... Sasuke..."

"We go home."

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the trees, falling on the two embracing figures, as if gilding this reunion after so many hardships with a golden edge of hope.

The sacred tree, which symbolized imprisonment and despair, began to wither and weather at a visible rate after losing its core.

In the end, it turned into a pile of lifeless ashes and vanished with the wind.

Chapter 413 Your battlefield is in the past!

After placing the unconscious Sasuke in the highest-level intensive care unit at Konoha Hospital, the adult Naruto didn't stop for a moment and went straight back to the Hokage's office.

The white divine robe was draped over his shoulders again, as if it had never left him.

However, what awaited him was not a mountain of documents, but rather joint pressure from the elders of Konoha and high-ranking officials.

The atmosphere inside the meeting room was somber.

Several white-haired elders and solemn-faced high-ranking officials sat across the long table, their perceptions still firmly rooted in the reality distorted by "omnipotence."

Boruto is a traitor who attempted to assassinate the Seventh Hokage and betrayed the village.

Uchiha Sasuke is an accomplice who protects traitors and is an enemy of the village.

"Seventh Generation, we understand that you are excited after just waking up."

The most senior elder spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority: "But principles are principles."

"Boruto and Sasuke Uchiha's status as rogue ninjas has been officially determined by a resolution."

"You cannot pardon him so easily because of personal feelings! That would render the village's laws meaningless!"

Another official chimed in, "Especially that Boruto, who harbors the power of the Otsutsuki clan capable of destroying the world! He's an extremely dangerous being! He must be kept under strict surveillance, and perhaps... executed!"

Faced with these sharp accusations based on misconceptions, the adult Naruto did not immediately refute them.

He simply sat quietly in the main seat, his hands clasped in front of him, his gaze calmly sweeping over everyone present.

The prestige accumulated over years of Hokage career, and the imposing aura honed through countless life-and-death trials.

At this moment, a silent atmosphere spread, gradually quieting down the previously noisy conference room.

Until everyone felt that heavy pressure and focused their attention on him.

The adult Naruto spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, carrying an undeniable decisiveness:

His gaze was sharp as an eagle's, staring directly at the official who had proposed the "execution," causing the official to involuntarily avert his eyes: "Boruto is my son, Uzumaki Boruto."

"No matter what his name becomes in your perception, this will never change."

He paused, then emphasized, "Secondly, regarding their so-called 'crimes,' I know the truth better than anyone else."

"That was a wrong judgment made during the time I was sealed, based on distorted perceptions and the instigation of malicious individuals."

"Now that I have returned, I will clarify the truth."

He stood up, placed his hands on the table, leaned slightly forward, and his imposing presence exerted a tremendous sense of pressure on everyone present.

“I understand your concerns about the safety of the village.”

"But please remember, I, Naruto Uzumaki, am the Seventh Hokage of Konoha!"

"Protecting the village, safeguarding my companions, and distinguishing right from wrong are my responsibilities and my rights!"

His voice boomed like thunder in the conference room:

"In the name of the Seventh Hokage, I hereby declare: Effective immediately, all charges and arrest warrants against Boruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha for being rogue ninjas are hereby revoked!"

"Restore all their legal rights in Konoha! This is the final decision, and there is no need for further discussion!"

It was a firm and resolute decision, leaving no room for negotiation.

Her powerful aura and unquestionable attitude instantly overwhelmed all dissenting voices.

The elders and high-ranking officials exchanged bewildered glances, and finally, under the all-seeing gaze of the adult Naruto, they all lowered their heads and acquiesced to the outcome.

His many years as Hokage have transformed him from a bottom-of-the-class student into a true leader who can command respect and stand alone.

Ultimately, the Konoha government officially announced the removal of Boruto and Sasuke's status as rogue ninja.

However, the effects of the "omnipotent" technique continue to linger throughout the ninja world.

Except for a very small number of people who remain conscious through their own will or special reasons.

In most people's minds, Boruto is still the dangerous "Boruto Otsutsuki", not "Boruto Uzumaki".

Boruto himself, however, remained unusually calm in response.

He said to Shikamaru, who came to deliver the news, "It's alright, Uncle Shikamaru."

"As long as my dad, mom, sister, master, and all of you who truly understand me still remember who I am, that's enough."

"A name is just a label."

What he is more concerned about now is how to deal with the threat posed by Shi Luo and the Divine Tree People under his command.

That is the real crisis concerning the survival of the entire world.

The adult Naruto originally planned to convene a Five Kage Summit as soon as possible to unite the power of the entire ninja world to deal with the situation.

But this requires time for diplomatic maneuvering and preparation.

Just as he was dealing with these complicated matters, good news arrived.

Thanks to Sakura and the medical team's best efforts, Sasuke woke up!

Upon learning that his best friend had woken up, the adult Naruto immediately dropped everything he was doing and appeared at Sasuke's hospital room door almost as fast as lightning.

He took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions before pushing the door open and entering.

Inside the ward, Sasuke sat leaning against the headboard, his face still somewhat pale, but his dark eyes had regained their former depth and sharpness.

Sakura was carefully adjusting the IV drip rate for him, her eyes filled with the joy of having regained what she had lost. Boruto and young Naruto were also standing by.

"Sasuke!" The adult Naruto rushed to the bedside, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Sasuke looked up at him, his lips twitching almost imperceptibly, as if to say hello.

His gaze then swept over the other people in the room, lingering on the young Naruto for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Clearly, Sakura and Boruto had told him the general situation while he was unconscious.

“I understand the situation.”

Sasuke's voice was still a little hoarse, but his tone remained calm: "Ten Laws, the Divine Tree Man, cognitive alteration... It seems we are facing considerable trouble."

His gaze finally fell on the young Naruto, and he exchanged a glance with Boruto. The two seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding instantly.

“Hey, old Naruto,” Sasuke said directly to the young Naruto, “this is not your battlefield.”

Boruto chimed in, his tone earnest: "Master is right."

“You come from the past, and your mission should not be to stay in this hopeless future and clean up our mess.”

"You should go back, back to your time."

Young Naruto was taken aback, then hurriedly said, "But! The Ten Ravens are so strong, having more strength..."

The adult Naruto spoke up, walking over to the young Naruto and placing his hand on his shoulder.

His eyes were filled with the decisiveness of a Hokage and the wisdom of someone who had been through it all: "Boruto and Sasuke are right."

"This is our future, our battlefield, and we should be the ones to face and resolve these issues."

He looked into the young Naruto's eyes, eyes that were just as vibrant and indomitable as his own when he was young, and his tone became extremely solemn:

"And your battlefield is in the past."

"Take back everything you see and hear here—everything about the Otsutsuki threat, the potential crises of the future…all this information!"

His voice carried a sense of entrusting a heavy responsibility: "In the past, if we had planned ahead and prepared for the future, we might have been able to change the trajectory of the future and prevent the tragedy of our time from repeating itself."

"This is the most valuable thing you can do!"

"Leave the future to us, the people of the 'future'."

Sasuke added calmly, his eyes reflecting absolute trust in his longtime comrade-in-arms and confidence in his own strength.

"Leave the past to the 'past' of you."

Boruto looked at the young Naruto and gave him a smile that was a mixture of encouragement and farewell: "Protect Konoha of that era, and also protect... me and my mom of that era."

Young Naruto looked at the three people in front of him.

A steady and reliable future self, a calm and powerful best friend, and a son who has become even more resilient after experiencing hardships.

He understood their determination and the profound significance of their choice.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to fight alongside him, and nodded heavily, his eyes becoming incredibly resolute:

"I understand!"

Chapter 414 Artificial Eye

Although young Naruto agreed to go back to the past, the unreliable time-travel turtle, Li, was still unable to return because its energy had not yet been restored.

Based on its vague estimate before hibernation, it will take at least a few more days before it can restart the spacetime jump.

This means that young Naruto will have to stay in this perilous future for a while longer.

He has spent most of his time at the hospital these past few days.

On one hand, he wanted to be there for Hinata, who was still unconscious, and Sasuke, who was recovering; on the other hand, he wanted to learn more about this "future".

His gaze often fell on Sasuke's face, especially his eyes.

His right eye was the familiar Eternal Kaleidoscope, while his left eye was just an empty socket, slightly obscured by his drooping black hair.

Seeing his best friend lose an eye, young Naruto felt a tightness in his chest, an indescribable sorrow and helplessness lingering in his heart.

He couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "If only... if there were a way to make my eyes grow back..."

These words were overheard by the adult Naruto who had come to visit.