Those Bounds

006

Naruto's

"They're here." Ino walked away after announcing that. She opened the door and let them in.

From my sage mode, I examined them all quickly as they find themselves a place in my office.

Damn... We're packed inside.

Me, the Nara couple, Sakura, Ino, Karui, and the new guests.

My baby was confused. Himawari who's holding her Mom's leg is unsure of what to do. Active blue eyes looking at everyone, searching for answers. Expecting that Hinata will guide herself and Hima close, did not happen.

Wanting to fasten this meeting since I have offended my wife and thought badly of my son, certain that everyone hasn't eaten yet, I did what I should do.

First thing's first. Sai draws himself close to me to report. I need to get information from him firsthand before anything else from the time travelers.

"Their claim is it's the Otsutsuki turtle that brought them here. I believe the Pain invasion is yet to happen. Boruto told me they, thankfully were warned by Shikadai not to say anything rashly." Sai whispers just enough for Shikamaru and The Seventh to hear.

"Who claimed the Otsutsuki turtles doing?" Shikamaru asks.

"The teachers. They weren't going to tell the teenagers but it was the monument. It's hard not to notice the seven faces under a beautiful moonlight." He shrugs.

Okay, so they didn't have a choice. Why hide the situation from the teenagers tho?

"Your ANBU was here moments ago. But they seem to be aware of where they are already." I signed after the rumbling of my stomach.

"Yeah, they were thrilled about the faces. Especially with your face." Sai bobbed his head down, raising his brows.

I couldn't stop a smile from appearing.
Tsk. Is it my fault that I'm famous?! Kidding.

Shikamaru shook his pineapple head because of my proud grin.

"Caught you slacking off?"

"I'm sorry, y'know(dattebayo)." I mouthed a hysterical whisper.

I leaned my back against my chair and put my left arm on its armrest. It's been a long day already. I eyed them all, from the kids to the time travelers. And... Why do I look so stupid?

A brow was raised while eyeing me shamelessly. My younger self is standing steps away from the others, his looking closely at us three. Whiskered cheeks got some dirt on them. His pants are ripped and ragged.

And I'm well aware of anyone else that me before always looks like that.

A frown and an obvious determination were displayed on his face. Both of his hands are on his hips. He's just standing there. Just like... I'm good looking though. That's fine.

I hold a serious stare at him in exchange.

Sai continued telling us two what he already knows.

"The kids were just training near where the past people appeared. Training ground 38." Sai says.

Eh?

"The dangerous one?!" My staring contest with my younger self was interrupted. I throw my question to Sai's pale face.

"In the afternoon?" Shikamaru turned to where the kids are standing, probably to send a glare to his son.

The mothers that were present were appalled and sent daggers at their children.

"When the animals are more active and wild." My jaw clenched in disappointment.

"Hey, I'm just as disappointed as you are." Sai changed his posture from leaning his back at my desk to standing beside Shikamaru. His back facing our crowd.