Code

Chapter 22 (Updated)

Authors note: Had to republish this because I forgot to add the proper ending for this chapter when I transferred this from my Google docs 😭 so if you already read this chapter just skip to near the end.

Boruto's Pov

"This is Mitsuki, he was also a part of Team Seven," Sarada said. "The child Of the legendary Sannin Orochimaru, he took a weird liking to you when he first transferred to the village and had a habit of calling you his sun."

"Sun?" I chuckled. "That's pretty weird."

"Tell me about it, but he's the greatest friend and teammate anyone can ask for." Sarada said.

"Oh is that so?" I asked. "Tell me more about him."

"Seems like you are interested in him." Sarada teased.

"No, you just made it seem like he's the coolest." I crossed my arms.

"Ok, ok." Sarada chuckled. "Well for starters, Mitsuki can use Wind and Lightning style, he can produce snakes and can use the Soft physique modification technique."

"Soft physique modification technique?" I asked. "That's rare."

"He's also proficient in sensory, and he can heal himself without weaving signs." Sarada said.

"He sounds really talented," I said. "Where is he now? I don't think I've seen him at all lately."

Sarada's facial expression darkened, I got the feeling that I asked the wrong question.

"Mitsuki, he was badly injured by Code not too long ago," Sarada explained. "He displayed power I've never thought he had before but it wasn't enough, I don't know if he's okay or not and that's what worries me."

"Code again," I quietly said. "Sarada, can you tell me the full story of my death?"

"Where did this come from?" Sarada asked.

"Two days ago, I had a nightmare of the time when I was with Jigen and I saw how I died," I explained. "You were there too, Dad only gave me a summary but I want the full thing, just curious...."

"Yeah, I'll tell you," Sarada said. "But before that, are you getting your memories back through those dreams?"

"No," I responded, "It's weird but those dreams feel like I'm watching someone else's memories."

"I see," Sarada smiled. "Well that's fine, I find it more fun showing you our moments we had together."

I felt my face get hot, I chuckled and scratched my head, looking at the ground to avoid the embarrassing eye contact. Sarada chuckled.

"What?" I asked in confusion.

"Nothing," Sarada said. "Okay, let's get back on topic."

I nodded.

"The day after Isshiki Died, you left the village to find Code since you'd thought he wanted to get revenge on Konoha for killing the person he idolized," Sarada explained. "At the time you told me Code was a creep and that he complained and assaulted you for being chosen as Isshiki's vessel and not him."

"He assaulted me for being Isshiki's v-vessel?" I stuttered.

"You are empty, nothing you gain will ever fill a broken vessel."