Chapter 7

After saying that, she took out a piece of jade. "This is the family heirloom I mentioned. I don't know how to use it—it's entirely up to you."

"Mm, see you next time." Ron took the jade and patted Xia Wusheng's shoulder.

System: 【Congratulations to the host on obtaining a Communication Jade. After applying a drop of blood, it can be used as a communication tool, and it can also be used to enhance strength—one jade, two uses.】

Xia Wusheng's previously downcast heart suddenly leapt to life. She lowered her head, her face flushing red.

The old man saw the look on his granddaughter's face and smiled inwardly. It seemed Wusheng had fallen for him.

Ron glanced at Xia Wusheng, then left.

Xia Wusheng raised her head, only to find Ron gone. She couldn't help feeling dejected once more.

"Silly child, why aren't you chasing after him?" The old man let out a hearty laugh.

"But your health…" Xia Wusheng hesitated, looking at the old man as worry welled up inside her.

"Don't worry about my health. I'm doing perfectly fine right now." The old man shook his head, then added, "If you don't go, you'll miss your chance."

Xia Wusheng clenched her teeth; in her heart she also felt her grandfather was right.

Indeed, it was just as he said—Grandfather only needed to rest and recuperate now, but if she didn't chase after him, she might never see him again for the rest of her life.

Thinking this, Xia Wusheng ran out after him.

The moment she caught up, she saw a group of familiar people, with Ron blocked right in front of them.

9. End.

Back at the venue of the Genin graduation exam, Sarada spotted Ron at a glance and waved to him. "Ron, over here!"

Ron nodded and walked over.

Hearing Sarada's voice, Boruto and Mitsuki instantly shifted their attention from the stage to Ron.

"How did your exam go?" Ron glanced at the stage, where two burly men were currently facing off, and asked casually.

"Pretty good. We should pass in the end." Boruto scratched his head.

Sarada teased, "Even if we don't, we'll still get a diploma."

At that moment, the host on the field began to announce, "The Genin graduation exam has officially concluded. Please return to your respective classes."

Ron raised an eyebrow.

Mitsuki read Ron's expression, guessed what he was thinking, and said, "Why don't you come with us? The Genin exam is over now—once we collect our diplomas, we can leave."

"The homeroom teacher won't say anything about an outsider. Some parents are so eager for results that they come along with their students. Even if someone asks, we have a way to handle it."

Ron thought it over, then nodded.

He could now roughly guess that the person the system had mentioned was probably Konohamaru, whom Boruto would encounter after receiving his diploma.

Just then, a delicate voice rang out—still childish, yet very earnest.

"Big brother!"

Boruto froze for a moment, then immediately caught on. He broke into a smile and said to Ron and the others, "It's my little sister."

Following Boruto's voice, the others turned toward the source of the sound and saw a little girl in a pink dress.

The hem of her dress was decorated with little flowers, her cheeks were puffed and round, giving her an irresistibly childlike look, like an apple.

The little girl had slightly curly short hair, and like Boruto, she had thin, long whisker-like marks on both sides of her face.

Sarada's eyes lit up. "Himawari!"

The little girl immediately responded, ran over, and hugged Sarada. "Sister Sarada!"

"It's been so long! How have you been, Sister Sarada?"

Uzumaki Himawari giggled, looked up to reveal two deep dimples, her pupils sparkling as they moved—utterly adorable.

"Of course!" Sarada lightly tapped the bridge of Himawari's nose with her finger, and the cute little nose made Sarada sigh in admiration.

It felt really nice.

Himawari turned her head and immediately spotted Ron next to her brother. Her eyes lit up just like Sarada's had.

Striking features, a handsome face—truly very good-looking!

At that thought, she couldn't help looking at Boruto and asked curiously.

"Big brother, who is this good-looking young man?"

"That's Ron." Boruto ruffled Himawari's hair—fine and silky smooth.

"Hello, Brother Ron." Himawari's eyes lit up again, and she held out her hand toward Ron.

Ron showed a gentle smile and briefly shook her hand. "Hello, Himawari."

"How come you came all by yourself?" Seeing the two had been properly introduced, Boruto got straight to the point. He ruffled Himawari's hair again, his eyes full of affection.

"Mommy told me to come. She said since you're graduating, she sent me to pick you up." Himawari let go of Sarada and pulled a handful of candy out of her pocket.

"Brother, hold out your hand!"

Boruto was stunned, but instinctively held out his hand. Himawari placed the candy in his palm. "Happy graduation, big brother!"

Then she took out candy one by one, asking everyone else to hold out their hands, and placed a piece in each of theirs.

"Good thing I brought extra candy," Himawari said with a relieved sigh, smiling as she offered her congratulations. "Happy graduation to all the other brothers and sisters!"

Ron smiled slightly. Being transported to this world didn't seem so bad after all.

"Thank you, Himawari." Sarada was a little touched—having a little sister was really wonderful.

"Big brother and the sisters are going to get your diplomas now. Let's go."

"Too bad Himawari came late. The Genin graduation exam just now was really exciting."

Boruto tucked the candy into his clothes, took Himawari's hand, and asked, "Was Himawari a good girl at home?"

"Very good! Mommy's always praising me." Himawari patted her own chest proudly.

"Himawari's candy looks really sweet," Boruto said with a smile. "Do you want to go eat something good later?"

"Big brother just graduated, so we should celebrate. Himawari can have desserts and stuff!"

"Really?" Uzumaki Himawari brightened up, her heart filling with anticipation.

Good thing she had listened to her mother, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten to eat these delicious things.

Thinking of this, Uzumaki Himawari couldn't help but feel lucky.

Just as they were talking, they arrived at another platform, where three Hokage stood, all wearing robes covered in patterns.

Below the platform were all students, of every shape and kind, some carrying things, most chatting in high spirits.

Luo En kept his hands in his trouser pockets, watching the scene with a calm expression.

"Yo, think you can pass?" At that moment, a boy came out wearing a red hat, his whole outfit a mix of blue and grey, looking rather short.

The corners of his mouth curved in a faint smile, but there was no mocking feel to it.

Luo En glanced at him — he knew this person, Yui Iwabe, a repeater at the Genin Academy. When Boruto first came to the Genin Exam, the two of them had gotten into a dispute.

But later, the two gradually reconciled through various circumstances, and Boruto even helped Yui Iwabe correct his bad habits, so their relationship was definitely good now.

"Even if I don't pass, having a graduation certificate is pretty good," Boruto took it in stride, shrugging. "My ultimate goal is to become Kage — does one really have to pass to become Hokage?"

Thinking of his father Naruto, a look of disgust crossed Boruto's face. "All that stuff is empty — as long as you have real strength, you can become Kage."

Seeing Boruto's expression, Yui Iwabe roughly understood some things. "Don't think about it, we'll have to celebrate properly later."

Boruto nodded.

At that moment, a host appeared on stage. "The Genin Graduation Exam has officially ended. Now we move on to the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to everyone on graduating. We will now present the graduation certificates."

After speaking, he began calling names one by one, and toward the end it was Boruto and the others' turn. Boruto went up, and a Hokage pinned a tag on him, ceremonially saying: "I wish you the best as you climb higher in the future, and become Hokage."

He didn't say Kage — he said Hokage.

Boruto bit down on his lower lip, his conviction in his heart growing firmer. He would definitely become Kage, and let these people see — even if he didn't pass, even if he had a lot of bad grades, he could still become Kage.

Luo En looked at Boruto, and could roughly guess Boruto's obsession.

At that moment, Luo En felt something lightly tug at the hem of his clothes, and immediately looked over. "Himawari?"

Hearing Luo En's words, Uzumaki Himawari widened her eyes. "How did Brother Luo En know it was me?"

"Because you're the only little runt here." Luo En rarely spoke so gently, the corners of his mouth half-smiling, half-not.

The sunlight shone through, and Luo En's profile was as exquisite as a doll's, yet carried a man's heroic air.

10. Victory and Defeat (no need to read)

The moment Sarada turned her head, this was the scene she saw, and she couldn't help but freeze.

Boruto looked at Sarada's expression and somewhat oddly patted her shoulder.

"Rana, what are you looking at?"

Sarada realized her own behavior, felt a bit embarrassed, gave an awkward laugh, and made an excuse as she spoke.