[A. Two Delinquents Fighting in a Cave] [B. How the Pacific Ocean Was Formed] [C. A Foolish Youth Accompanying an Old Man for a Walk]
[System: Alright, those are the three options. Which one will you choose?]
[Ohnoki: What exactly is option A...?]
[Sasuke Uchiha: Itachi, I know you're watching this too. Listen carefully—I will kill you!]
[Tobirama Senju: I knew it. That sinister aura… it's from an Uchiha brat.]
[Hashirama Senju: Oh come on, little brother. The Uchiha clan isn't that bad. Don't be so narrow-minded.]
[Tajima Uchiha: @Sasuke Uchiha, junior, what exactly happened?]
[Sasuke Uchiha: Senior, do you really want to know?]
[Tajima Uchiha: What is it? Why are you being so mysterious?]
[Fugaku Uchiha: it's better if you don't know about this.]
[Mikoto Uchiha: Ahem, Sasuke!]
[Sasuke Uchiha: ...]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Ahem, let's focus on discussing this light screen first...]
Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his office.
Even though the room wasn't hot, sweat poured down his face. He looked as tense as a man awaiting judgment.
His thoughts were entirely focused on the matter of the Uchiha clan.
"Please… don't let the truth about the Uchiha incident be exposed…" Hiruzen clasped his hands together, silently praying, as if that alone could steady his crumbling resolve.
[Danzo Shimura: Hmph. I'm more curious about option C. I choose C.]
[Danzo Shimura: Also, Hiruzen—you're far too indecisive!]
[Tobirama Senju: Danzo… Monkey… why do I feel like you're hiding something from me?]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: N-no, sensei. You must be mistaken...]
[Danzo Shimura: ]
[Ohnoki: .]
[Mei Terumi: Oh? There's gossip to watch.]
[Fourth Raikage A: Go on, keep pretending. I won't even bother exposing you.]
[Madara Uchiha: What does "delinquent" mean in option A?]
[Izuna Uchiha: And what on earth is the "Pacific Ocean" in option B?]
[Sasuke Uchiha: I feel like option B might be interesting…]
[Naruto Uzumaki: Sasuke, don't tell me you got beaten badly and they went easy on you?]
[System: Ahem, so what are you all choosing?]
Warring States Period.
Inside a traditional Japanese-style tea house, thick tatami mats covered the floor.
"My son, do you think our Uchiha clan will one day become famous throughout the world?" Tajima Uchiha held a brush in his hand, writing something, though the characters came out crooked and rather unsightly.
Izuna Uchiha twitched slightly at the sight, but in the end, he nodded in agreement.
"Father is right. Our Uchiha clan will definitely become powerful—at the very least, better than those cunning Senju."
"Hahaha, is that so? Then I'll choose option B." Tajima burst into laughter at his son's response.
"Is big brother still training?" young Izuna asked.
"Madara… he's been coming home very late lately. No matter how I ask, he won't say why. Troublesome." Tajima sighed, his voice carrying both confusion and concern for his eldest son.
[Tajima Uchiha: Our Uchiha clan will definitely become strong in the future, right?]
[Shisui Uchiha: @Itachi Uchiha, how are things between the Uchiha clan and Konoha?]
[Itachi Uchiha: ... ]
[Mei Terumi: .]
[Madara Uchiha (young): Tch. How troublesome.]
[Sasuke Uchiha (adult): I'll choose option A...]
[Ohnoki: This chat… can it really connect across time, even to our younger selves?]
[Boruto Uzumaki (adult): I thought this was Kawaki's doing...]
[Naruto Uzumaki: Huh? Your surname is the same as mine.]
Konoha.
In a rundown house with cracked walls and peeling surfaces, the atmosphere was bleak.
At the center of the room, a worn-out table was piled with expired milk and stacks of instant noodles.
Naruto Uzumaki lay on his hard wooden bed, his expression heavy as he muttered to himself, "That person with the same surname… could he be my father…?"
There was a trace of sadness in his voice.
"The Third Grandpa told me my parents died during a mission."
"I've never even seen them…" A flicker of longing passed through Naruto's eyes. He deeply wanted to meet his parents.
[System: [System Notification] Counting votes...]
[Votes for option A: Sasuke Uchiha (adult), Tobirama Senju, Hashirama Senju, Fourth Raikage A...]
[Votes for option B: Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, Mikoto Uchiha, Fugaku Uchiha...]
[Votes for option C: Danzo Shimura, Ohnoki...]
[System: Option B has the most votes. You all know what that means.]
The screen zoomed in.
A desolate scene appeared.
Within the barren forest stood a massive, ruined structure.
The view shifted.
A handsome, refined man stood steadily atop the roof.
He slowly walked forward, each step heavy and deliberate.
The surrounding buildings were in ruins, as though forgotten by time.
The man moved through the forest, his figure flickering in and out between the trees.
Eventually, he entered a dimly lit room.
The interior was simple and ancient. A stone chair stood quietly in the center.
Seated upon it was a long-haired, handsome man wearing the Akatsuki's black cloak with red clouds.
[Sakura Haruno: That person looks so much like Sasuke-kun!]
[Ino Yamanaka: Ahhh! Isn't that Sasuke?!]
[Karin Uzumaki: Ahhh! This Sasuke guy is so handsome!]
[Kurotsuchi: Guys… I think I'm in love.]
[Mei Terumi: Looking closely, the Uchiha clan really doesn't have any ugly ones.]
[Mikoto Uchiha: Fugaku, look! That's what Sasuke looks like when he grows up!]
[Fugaku Uchiha: I see.]
[Fourth Kazekage Rasa: Women are so shallow. Only caring about appearances.]
[Boruto Uzumaki (adult): So that's what Uncle Sasuke looked like when he was younger…]
[Boruto Uzumaki (young): Are you… the future me?]
[Naruto Uzumaki: @Boruto Uzumaki (adult) Who are you? Are you my father?]
[Boruto Uzumaki (adult): ... ]
Minato Namikaze has invited Naruto Uzumaki to join the group chat "Happy Family."
[Naruto Uzumaki: Huh? Why am I being invited to this group…?]
[Minato Namikaze: Naruto, what are you saying? I'm your father!]
[Kushina Uzumaki: Little Naruto, how have you been all these years? Did the Third Grandpa take good care of you?]
[Naruto Uzumaki: You… are my father and mother…?]
[Minato Namikaze: Naruto… because of your special identity, this was the only way. I'm sorry…]