The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Promise me you will never give up hope.

Boruto looked at the snow-white bandage on Uchiha Tonan's eye, and the disappointment on his face gradually disappeared.

He then smiled, took a deep breath, and nodded heavily, saying, "Yes."

"Squeak~"

Just then, the door of the cabin was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind rushed into the cabin.

Uchiha Sasuke, wearing a black cloak, walked in from outside.

Boruto turned around at the sound and asked in confusion, "Sasuke-san is back."

Sasuke didn't reply. He sat down by the fire and quietly watched the flickering flames inside.

Uchiha Tonan led Boruto to sit down next to Sasuke and said softly:

"Why are you back so early today? Did something happen?"

Sasuke shook his head and said calmly:

"He is not the same person he was in that world, and I don't know what I can do to change my fate."

Uchiha Tonan feigned ignorance and asked, "What kind of fate?"

Sasuke stared at the flames, opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly shook his head.

Seeing this, Uchiha Tonan smiled slightly, patted Sasuke on the shoulder, and said earnestly:

"You don't have to force me to talk about it if I don't want to. I'm not that curious."

Even if a disaster occurs in the future, you don't need to do anything.

Itachi is my disciple, and I will protect him.

Sasuke nodded upon hearing this, then turned and gave Uchiha Tonan a deep look before softly saying, "Thank you for your help."

Uchiha Tonan chuckled and picked up some charcoal from the ground, putting it into the stove.

The flames in the stove grew stronger, making the whole wooden house even warmer.

But then Uchiha Tonan said leisurely:

“We are relatives, and the blood flowing in our veins all comes from the same source. There’s no need to be so distant.”

Sasuke didn't reply, but nodded silently.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Tonan narrowed his eyes slightly beneath the bandages.

This guy seems a bit stubborn.

Judging from today's appearance, it seems that the alienation between him and the world has only increased.

Boruto, seeing that the atmosphere seemed a bit heavy, wanted to lighten the mood.

He immediately tugged at Uchiha Tonan's sleeve, grinning sheepishly, and said:

"Grandpa, let's go have a snowball fight."

Uchiha Tonan gently shook his head and said, "You go first, I'll come back later."

Boruto glanced at Uchiha Tonan, then at the silent Sasuke, and immediately got up and walked towards the door.

"Then hurry up!"

After Boruto left, Uchiha Tonan reached out and picked up the steaming teapot from the stove, went to the table, and poured two cups of tea.

He picked up the teacup, returned to Sasuke's side, and handed him a cup of tea, saying:

"What are you thinking about?"

Sasuke took the teacup, held it in his hands, and said softly, "I'm thinking about how to stop Urashiki Otsutsuki."

Uchiha Tonan smiled calmly and said:

There's no need to worry.

Both you and Naruto in the future can stop him.

As a perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I don't think I'm much worse than Naruto.

When Naruto was mentioned, Sasuke seemed to perk up considerably and became more talkative.

But Sasuke shook his head and said:

"You don't understand, it's a matter of perspective."

Naruto and I once fought together against an enemy much stronger than Urashiki.

Naruto is not just a simple Jinchūriki.

When someone is in a bad mood, they usually don't want to talk.

However, if you suddenly become more talkative when discussing a certain topic, it is very likely due to a feeling of irritability.

Uchiha Tonan keenly perceived the key point.

This guy... turns out he misses Naruto.

Uchiha Tonan looked pleased and said:

"It seems this kid has surpassed his master; I can rest assured then."

Don't worry, I won't hold you back.

Sasuke took a sip of tea and sighed softly:

"Actually, the biggest problem lies with me."

In the previous battle, my chakra was taken by Urashiki.

It hasn't recovered yet.

After he finished speaking, Sasuke was seen sitting there alone, staring blankly at the fire.

Uchiha Tonan searched for several topics related to Naruto, trying to make Sasuke understand that there was also a Naruto in this era.

Eliminate the other person's barriers to the world.

However, Sasuke's answers were mostly "Hmm," "Not bad," or "Pretty good," which seemed extremely perfunctory.

After a long while, Uchiha Tonan realized that his haste had backfired, so he ended the conversation.

He quietly began to sip his tea.

This guy's personality is as cold as ice.

It's quite difficult to gain recognition; it seems more troublesome than dealing with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

If I'm not mistaken, he probably only truly acknowledges one or two people in his entire life.

It's also possible that Naruto is the only one.

It has to be Naruto from his era.

There is a way, though; to melt ice, you need fiery passion.

It requires long-term persistence.

You should know that Naruto waited patiently for several years.

But if I did that...

It might ruin her current public image.

Moreover, there is a significant age and social difference between us, and being too enthusiastic might make people feel uncomfortable.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Tonan glanced at the expressionless Sasuke through his bandaged eyes.

Let's leave them in this era forever first, and then we'll deal with them gradually.

Just then, Sasuke suddenly froze, abruptly looked up at the window, and said in a deep voice:

"Spatial fluctuations at Yomotsu Hirasaka, he's here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke got up and ran outside.

Uchiha Tonan immediately followed.

When the two came outside.

Boruto was standing next to the snowman he had just built, staring at the expanding portal above him.

At the same time, the voice of Ōtsutsuki Urashiki came from the spatial portal.

"I've come to harvest chakra."

"Fox Jinchūriki, this time we won't let you off easily."

As soon as he finished speaking, Urashiki Otsutsuki, holding a red-glowing fishing rod and a red-glowing fish basket hanging from his waist, stepped out of the portal.

He glanced down at the three people below, finally fixing his gaze on Sasuke's face, and said with a mocking expression:

"What a coincidence, you two troublesome guys are here too."

But... how much strength do you have left?

As he spoke, Pu Shi's figure slowly descended onto the snow.

Sasuke's eyes turned cold. He reached for the Kusanagi sword at his waist and whispered to Uchiha Tonan beside him:

“I’ll deal with him.”

Be careful, if things get really bad, don't worry about me, just run away.

We absolutely must not let him steal the Nine-Tails' chakra.

After saying that, Sasuke flashed and rushed towards Urashiki's direction.

After a short run-up, Sasuke's grip on the Kusanagi sword tightened slightly.

Suddenly, blinding lightning burst forth from the blade of the Kusanagi sword.

"Zzzzz~"

Uchiha Tonan had no intention of joining the attack.

This is a good opportunity to see just how strong Sasuke really is.