XX-level Hokage

"The Hyuga clan? I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure. My memory seems to be a bit off; I don't remember many things," Mamoru said with a hint of unease.

"I see. Then you can stay in Konoha for the time being. I'll talk to the Hokage and apply for temporary accommodation for you. Konoha has many excellent medical facilities."

"I suppose he'll regain his memories soon." Konohamaru said, without any suspicion.

"Thank you very much, Ninja Master." Mashiro smiled gently, looked at Konohamaru, and said softly.

"No need, no need to be so polite. Besides, my name is Sarutobi Konohamaru. Feel free to contact me if you need anything." Seeing Mashiro's smiling face, Konohamaru blushed and scratched his head as he spoke. (At this moment, Mashiro was forcibly maintaining her 19-year-old state using chakra.)

“My name is Mashiro. I’ll leave it to you then, Mr. Konohamaru,” Mashiro said softly.

"And me, my name is Boruto Uzumaki, beautiful lady. Feel free to contact me if you need anything." Boruto said with a smile, his hands behind his head.

"I forgot to introduce them. These are my students from the Ninja Academy. You already know them, Boruto. This is Sarada Uchiha, and this is Mitsuki." Konohamaru introduced Kushina and Mitsuki to Mashiro.

"Hello, I am Sarada Uchiha." "I am Mitsuki."

Sarada and Mitsuki also apologized to Mashiro.

"Hello, this is Mashiro." Mashiro looked at the two of them and chuckled.

This black-haired girl must be Sasuke and Sakura's child, but why is she wearing glasses, and red ones at that? Do people in the Uchiha clan also have nearsightedness?

As for this blue-and-white-haired boy, is there anyone with this hair color in Konoha's inner circle?

Although somewhat puzzled, Mashiro showed no reaction, smiling gently. Opening the system panel, the favorability information for the four individuals was displayed before her. [Name: Sarutobi Konohamaru]

Gender: Male Age: 28 Favorability: 45

Relationship: Strangers (Intimate)

Affection Reward (50): Chakra Sword Technique Affection Reward (90): Rasengan Mastery [Name: Boruto Uzumaki]

Gender: Male Age: 12 Favorability: 30 Relationship: Strangers

Affection Reward (50): Otsutsuki Body

Affection Reward (90): Pure Eye [Name: Uchiha Sarada]

Gender: Female Age: 12 Favorability Rating: 25 Relationship: Strangers

Affection Reward (50): Mangekyou Sharingan

Affection Reward (90): Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan

Name: Yiyue Gender: Male

Age: 12 (?) Affection Level: 20 Relationship: Strangers

Affection Reward (50): Sage Mode Affection Reward (90): Sage Body

Looking at the four panels in front of me, apart from Konohamaru, the favorability rewards for the other three people are quite generous.

Otsutsuki Body, Jōgan, Mangekyou Sharingan, Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, Sage Mode, Sage Body. Although Mashiro doesn't know what Jōgan is yet, since it's even more precious than Otsutsuki Body in the favorability reward, it must be incredibly powerful.

It can be said that if an ordinary ninja obtains just one of these six abilities, their ninja career will undergo a qualitative change.

"What's wrong, Mashiro?" Konoha asked softly, noticing Mashiro's somewhat dazed expression. "Nothing, I'm just feeling a little unwell," Mashiro replied with a light laugh.

"That's true, you just woke up. We won't disturb you any longer, you should get some rest." Konohamaru said apologetically, then left with Boruto and the other two.

After the four left, Mashiro lay quietly on the hospital bed, pondering what identity she should have in the face of this future world and how she should carry out her plan.

"I thought Hanabi-neechan was already pretty enough, but I never imagined there was someone even prettier than her," Sarada said with some emotion as they walked.

"She is indeed very beautiful, and has a great presence," Boruto said thoughtfully. "Indeed."

Even Izuki, who wasn't particularly interested in facial features, agreed with Boruto.

"By the way, where's Konohamaru-sensei?" Sarada asked. "He's probably gone to report to Dad," Boruto replied.

"So what should we do next? Today has only just begun." Sarada continued to ask.

"Of course we're going to play games, Mitsuki, we've got them!" Boruto said, and ran off into the distance. Seeing this, Mitsuki smiled at Sarada and followed.

"You two, really..." Sarada could only helplessly rub her forehead in response.

In the Hokage's office, Konohamaru was reporting information to Naruto. "...That's the gist of it," Konohamaru said.

"Byakugan, or the main branch's Byakugan?" Naruto frowned.

Not long ago, many clones with Sharingan appeared, and now suddenly a strange ninja with Byakugan has appeared.

“I understand. I’ll have the Hyuga clan check if any members are missing. Once I have the information, I’ll bring Hinata over to see them,” Naruto said. “Yes,” Konohamaru replied.

"By the way, Konohamaru, how's Boruto and the others doing lately? Have they been diligently training their ninjutsu?" Naruto asked with a smile. With official business over, there was no need to be so serious about personal matters.

"Still the same as always, very unconventional, but he's slowly starting to look like a ninja," Konohamaru said with a smile.

Chapter 223: Change

After Naruto returned home, he told Hinata about Mashiro.

"Huh? The Byakugan of the main family? They shouldn't be missing. The main family of the Hyuga clan only has so many members now. If someone goes missing, they'll definitely notify the village directly," Hinata said.

"Oh, that's troublesome then," Naruto said, frowning.

Mashiro has been confirmed not to be a Konoha ninja, which means someone with the Byakugan has appeared in an outer village. "I'll go check it out tomorrow," Hinata said, gently hugging Naruto.

Hinata needs to observe carefully to determine whether it's Byakugan, whether it's from the main family or a branch family, and whether it's a member of the Hyuga clan.

“Let’s go together. I’ll talk to Shikamaru later,” Naruto said with a light laugh. Hearing this, Ida nodded with a smile. It had been a long time since they had gone out together.

Meanwhile, in Mashiro's hospital room at Konoha Hospital, Mashiro created a shadow clone, while her main body sank into the shadows. She was preparing to tour Konoha as it stood.

Ichiraku Ramen.

Decades after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Ichiraku Ramen has transformed from a small shop into a luxurious establishment. At this moment, a figure emerges from the shadows of Ichiraku Ramen.

Mashiro looked at the shop in front of her, somewhat surprised. Then she looked around and saw that the ordinary wooden and mud-brick houses of the past had now been transformed into apartments, and there were all sorts of shops she had never seen before.

After observing carefully for a while, Mashiro sank into the shadows.

Inside a supermarket, Mashiro looked around curiously. She saw all sorts of soft drinks and snacks that she had never seen before, as well as many novel vegetables and fruits.

Just then, a wisp of pink hair caught Mashiro's attention. "Hmm?"

Mashiro looked toward the pink-haired figure.

"Is this... Sakura?" Mashiro whispered, looking at the pink-haired woman not far away.

"With the Hundred Healings Seal, it really is Sakura. I never expected such a big change." Mashiro said with some emotion. Mashiro silently sank into the shadows and followed, coming into Sakura's shadow.

"What should I make today? Sushi or saury? Ocha porridge would be fine too, Sarada loves that." Sakura muttered to herself, holding a potato.

"Sakura~" At this moment, a rather magnetic female voice came.

Sakura turned around and saw a woman with long, light blonde hair walking towards her with a smile.

"Ino, what brings you to the supermarket today?" Sakura smiled and hugged Ino. "Ino??"

In Sakura's shadow, Mashiro stared in astonishment at the pale-gold-haired woman being embraced by Sakura. "So it's not just appearances that change? Figure and demeanor can change too," Mashiro murmured to herself.

"There haven't been many security missions in Konoha lately, so I've had some free time and don't have to stay in the sensor room every day." Ino said with a smile. "That's a good thing. You used to always complain about the long working hours," Sakura said softly.

"Yes, that way I'll have more time to keep an eye on Inojin. He's been undergoing rigorous training with Sai in Konoha's 'Root' since he was little, which has caused him to not get along with the other students at the Ninja Academy. I need to spend some time correcting that." Ino said with a sigh.

"Who isn't? Sarada's personality is a bit withdrawn, and Sasuke is never home, only coming back a few times a year. It's really..." Sakura said angrily, crushing the potato in her hand.

"Um, Sakura..." Ino patted Sakura on the shoulder, then pointed to the potato in her hand that had turned into mashed potatoes.

"Hehe." Sakura put the mashed potatoes in her hand into the shopping bag and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"You really need to change your temper. Last time you smashed your own house to pieces with one punch," Ino said helplessly. Hearing this, Sakura instantly slumped down, drawing circles on the ground.

Because of that impulsive decision last time, she's still paying off her mortgage.

"It's nothing, we can just do a few missions when Sasuke comes back," Namino quickly comforted Sakura, seeing her expression.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Mingguan, let's go shopping together with Hinata." Xiaolou stood up and said with a smile. "Of course!" Namino said with a light laugh.

Hearing this, Mashiro vaguely understood the two's personalities and current living environment, and then prepared to travel to other places through Sakura's shadow.

Just then, Namino suddenly assumed a fighting stance. "Who!" Ino shouted sharply.

Did they notice? Mashiro vanished instantly from Sakura's shadow.

"What's wrong?" Sakura asked, somewhat puzzled, looking at Ino's sudden serious expression.

"I sensed an unfamiliar presence near us just now, but it vanished in an instant," Ino said earnestly. Upon hearing this, Sakura instantly assumed a fighting stance.

"Sakura, you go ahead with your work, I need to go back to the sensor room." With that, Ino ran off.

Sakura was left standing there somewhat bewildered, only able to touch her hair and continue selecting ingredients. From the shadow of a large tree, Mashiro appeared, leaning against the trunk.

"Did Ino notice? I really didn't find it. Namino still has such a sharp sense of perception," Mashiro said softly.

Mashiro was unaware that Ino was one of Konoha's current high-ranking officials, and that being part of Konoha's sensory department meant she frequently needed to use her senses.

Knowing her abilities, she was one of the few ninjas whose abilities not only did not decline but actually improved during the peacetime after the war.

"Alright, it's time to go back." Looking at the thin sun, Mashiro disappeared into the shadows. The next day, in the morning, at Konoha Hospital.

Mashiro yawned and lazily got out of bed. She vaguely heard some sounds. "Hokage-sama, she's in this room," a quick voice said.

"Thank you, nurse. You can go back now." Then came a very familiar, yet slightly different, male voice. Next came the sound of the door opening.

A blond-haired man and a black-haired woman with white eyes appeared before Mashiro. Hinata has become more and more beautiful, and her gentle aura has begun to strengthen. Naruto, on the other hand, seems a bit timid; is it because he's been so busy with official duties since becoming Hokage?

Just as Mashiro had expected, the two people who came to visit her were Naruto and Yu.

"Hello, I am the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki, and this is my wife, Hinata Hyuga." Naruto said to Mashiro with a smile. "Hello, I am Hinata Hyuga." Hinata also greeted him with a smile, but there was a hint of surprise in her eyes at that moment.

The moment she saw Mashiro, she knew for sure that the girl's Byakugan was a pure Byakugan from the main family, and its purity was excellent. "Hello, my name is Mashiro," Mashiro said gently.

"Miss Mashiro, could you tell me how you came to Konoha?" Naruto asked. "Um, I don't know," Mashiro said, shaking her head after thinking for a moment.

"Do you have any other relatives?" Naruto continued to ask. Mashiro shook her head again, indicating that she didn't know.

Just as Naruto was about to ask something, Mashiro's body suddenly began to shrink, transforming into a girl about the same age as Boruto. "What is this?" Naruto looked at the suddenly changed Mashiro with a puzzled expression.

"It's not an illusion." Hinata rolled her eyes, looked at Mashiro, and said.

"That's strange, it's somewhat similar to Aunt Tsunade's Yin Seal," Naruto said.

Looking at the pale-faced man, Hinata was slightly stunned. For some reason, she had a strange feeling of familiarity. "Naruto, you go out first, I'll ask her," Hinata suddenly said.

Although somewhat doubtful, Naruto followed Hinata's advice and went outside the ward.