KARMA | Boruto - Alternative Story [Naruto Next Gen]

Part 10 - Trust

[Naruto P.O.V]

It's my fault.

If I'd just trusted Boruto, none of this would have happened.

He's right. He isn't a little kid anymore – He's a full-fledged shinobi, that has and will face danger whenever he's on missions. But after what happened with Momoshiki and Urashiki, I realised how dangerous things have gotten.

Boruto almost died.

I know I'm only making up excuses. I should be prepared for that sort of thing, but...

How can I not be terrified of losing him?!

Boruto is now unconscious in my arms – giving me flashbacks to when I took him to the hospital and remembering how he fell limp with the Karma all up his right side, just like what is happening now.

Thankfully, Boruto has only passed out this time – from what, I'm not entirely sure.

But at least, he's breathing, and his pulse is strong. His Karma isn't glowing anymore, which was also a good sign, but it left me with so many questions.

The Karma has never glowed like that before.

It's only activated a few times, and even then, it was very brief. This is the first time we've ever seen it react this way – I'll have to inform Sasuke.

Looking at Boruto, I sigh and gently cradle him.

He's so tired, I can see it in his face. And it's not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

I took him upstairs to his room and set him down on his bed – making sure he was okay, before turning my attention to his arm. The Karma was still active, and thinking back, I recall all the times the Karma has activated. It seems to react violently to Boruto's emotions and when he's unconscious – which is a dangerous combination. He could fall prey to the Karma's effects in his sleep, or when his emotions are running high. Whenever Boruto feels angry, sad, frustrated, terrified, literally anything, the Karma could manifest itself.

'What the fuck is wrong with me?!' I curse, shaking my head to remove the negative thoughts.

 It's my fault Boruto got so worked up in the first place.