Uzumaki Illness - A Boruto fanfic

Chapter 4: Otsutsuki?!

3rd's POV

The older blonde woke up with a jolt as there was a loud thump coming from the front door. Hinata was first there and opened it to see a black spiked haired man panting.

"Sh-Shikamaru-kun? What happened?"

"No time to explain Hinata, where's Naruto?"

"O-Oh he's upstairs"

"Hai"

Once getting to Naruto he entered to see how he is, immediately then spilling it.

"Naruto I know you won't enjoy what I'm going to say but something happened while you weren't at your office"

"Please tell me Shikamaru" the blonde said sternly from the covers he had submerged himself into.

"..Sasuke had been injured in battle, for now he is under medical treatment but he wanted me to tell you that it wasn't an ordinary battle & that he needs to tell you the details" he replied formally but still had a bead of sweat coming down his face because of the position the blonde was in looked pretty stupid.

Naruto's eyes widened. The news hit him hard but decided to be calm about the situation.

"Is he okay?" was what he decided to say then sitting up.

"Not really, for now he is unable to move without needed support however it's been said he'll be fine"

That was a relief, the Naruto sighed. But there was one problem. The male was obviously bedridden with only a small chance of feeling good anytime soon. But... Sasuke is Naruto's best friend, and they don't get to communicate often.. Annnd it looks like the raven really needs to talk to him.

Why now 'ttebayo? The blonde's thoughts whined.

"Well now that you know I guess I should take my-"

"Shikamaru, do me a favor and bring me my hokage cloak!" Naruto grinned goofily just like back when he was younger.

He made sure it was his best masked smile he could give.

-~=~-

Meanwhile in the room opposite from the adults, Boruto and Himawari were eagerly wanting to know what was going on. The blonde had decided to side with his 'old man' for once so he could find out the commotions source. Same with his younger sister of course. However the two were practically useless at the moment because the Boruto's energy wasn't back yet and Himawari wouldn't leave his side no matter what until she felt comfortable that he was at a better state.

Damn it, why is it always us that get cut out from the cool stuff 'ttebasa?

"Oni-chan do you feel better?" Himawari asked hoping that her older brother could agree.

Which at that moment he couldn't really say a truthful answer. "..A little, but you're doing a good job dattebasa," Boruto replied trying to lift her spirits up. No he did not feel that much better but he would be lying if he thought her help hadn't done anything at all.

"I'm going to ask Mama what's happening with Papa okay?" she asked kindly as it was obvious she wanted to stay but the curious side of her took over. Boruto grinned sympathetically at her.

"Hai"

-~=~-

"Mama?" the midnight blue girl asked tugging her mother's clothing.

"Yes Hima? Is your big brother okay?" Hinata answered.

"Why is Papa's friend in our house?"

Hinata giggled.