Chapter 8

"I was thinking about what to do after graduation—should we go take a look at some other villages?"

"We've been staying in the Hidden Leaf Village since we started school. And now we've met Luo En. Even though we're not strong enough right now, we still have Luo En. How about we go out and experience things?"

Hearing Sarada's words, Boruto thought for a moment, then nodded. "Actually, I had the same idea too. But my family is all here, so I'm a little uneasy about it. Let's think it over some more."

At that moment, Mitsuki walked over. Hearing Boruto's words, he asked in confusion, "What idea? Are you talking about leaving the Hidden Leaf Village?"

After thinking for a while, he added, "I still think it's better not to leave the Hidden Leaf Village. We'll have to take on more genin missions later, and if they can't find us, they'll definitely be very angry."

Meanwhile, hearing Luo En's words, Uzumaki Himawari scratched her hair a little sheepishly.

"Big Brother Luo En is so smart—Himawari was being silly. Where does Big Brother Luo En live now?"

As she spoke, Uzumaki Himawari's curiosity was piqued again.

"I've never heard my brother mention Big Brother Luo En before. Did Big Brother Luo En just meet my brother?"

Luo En nodded.

Seeing that, Uzumaki Himawari's eyes lit up. "Then if Big Brother Luo En has nothing to do, come to my house for a meal!"

Uzumaki Himawari looked at Luo En's delicate features and liked him even more. "My mom's cooking is really delicious."

In her heart, she was scheming a little—her mom would definitely like such a good-looking big brother too if she saw him.

"You little brat—now that you've met Big Brother Luo En, you're not being as close to your own brother anymore."

Hearing Mitsuki's words, Boruto paused to think for a moment, then watched Uzumaki Himawari come over and heard those words. He immediately pretended to be angry and flicked Uzumaki Himawari's nose bridge with his finger.

Himawari stuck out her tongue and immediately started acting cute toward Boruto. "What are you saying, brother? How could that be?"

"Boruto." At that moment, a boy appeared with white hair, wearing a simple training robe, with a gray headband on his head.

"Looks like you got your graduation certificate too. What did you think of this genin exam?"

Hearing the voice, Boruto smiled.

Luo En looked at the boy, who was honestly a bit too short, with an amused look in his eyes.

He knew this boy too, but this boy didn't know him. This boy's name was Mitsuki, and he had always made following Boruto his duty.

Boruto and Sarada leaving the Hidden Leaf Village was also related to him. Later on, this boy helped the two of them quite a lot—considering him a major helper.

"I think it was alright. There's a chance I'll pass the exam, but right now I'm more curious about something else—that person on the stage who made me overjoyed and whom I deeply admire."

The person who made him overjoyed and whom he deeply admired?

Hearing that, Boruto was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized.

That person was probably Luo En.

Just as Boruto had guessed, Mitsuki turned his gaze toward Luo En as he spoke and extended his hand to Luo En.

"Hello, my name is Mitsuki. I'm very glad to meet you. I saw every move you made from the audience, and I'm very curious about your skills. I think you're really amazing."

"Just average," Luo En replied modestly.

"You're being modest," Mitsuki laughed. "I've never seen someone at the genin level as impressive as you. If possible, could we have a one-on-one match?"

Hearing Mitsuki's words, Boruto was stunned again.

Mitsuki was being a little impulsive.

Recalling the scene of his previous duel with Luo En, he hurriedly tried to dissuade Mitsuki. "Mitsuki, we just became genin. Luo En just sparred with an old Hokage."

"The old Hokage praised him endlessly. Let's wait until we become Kage before we spar with him."

As he spoke, Boruto winked at Mitsuki, signaling him not to bring trouble upon himself.

But Mitsuki shook his head. "No, I think sparring with Luo En is a great opportunity."

After saying that, he looked at Luo En again. "I wonder if you can give me this chance?"

Luo En smiled faintly and said something intriguing. "I'm not the type to go looking for trouble."

Hearing that, Mitsuki was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "If you win, I'll do tasks for you. How about it?"

Though it sounded like a joke, Mitsuki had other calculations in his heart.

This Luo En appeared out of nowhere and was hanging around with Boruto and Sarada—who knows if he's deliberately trying to get close to them.

Boruto trusted Luo En, but he still thought it was better to test him. This person's strength was extraordinary, and he could also be on guard.

At that moment, the system's voice suddenly appeared: 【Duel with Mitsuki. Victory grants the Lightning ability.】

For Luo En, this was undoubtedly a good reward.

"Alright." Luo En agreed immediately.

Although he didn't think Mitsuki could help him much, he had to get this Lightning ability.

"Mitsuki, think it over again."

Hearing Luo En's answer, Boruto couldn't help but get anxious. He knew Mitsuki's abilities—how could Mitsuki possibly beat Luo En?

Besides, even that old Hokage hadn't beaten Luo En.

Sarada and Mitsuki walked over and heard their conversation. Sarada couldn't help but be surprised.

"Mitsuki, what are you doing? It's not like you didn't see Luo En's performance from the audience. This sparring is pointless."

Mitsuki also chimed in from the side, "I agree. It's better to improve yourself more before sparring."

"It's fine, we're just sparring, not killing anyone. Even if I can't beat Luo En, he won't go hard on me."

Hearing Mitsuki so determined, the others couldn't say anything more. Boruto patted Mitsuki's shoulder, then looked at Luo En.

"When are you planning to spar?"

"I'm free anytime. Luo En, when do you have time? We've already got our graduation certificates, and I don't have anything big coming up."

"Tomorrow." Luo En thought of Konohamaru's matter, his gaze drifting into the distance as he fell into thought.

He didn't know where Konohamaru had gotten to now. The system wouldn't give him a location, so for now it was best to stick with Boruto.

In the original plot, it was Boruto who ran into Konohamaru. As long as he followed Boruto, he would definitely run into Konohamaru.

"Let's do it here tomorrow. This stage will be taken down tomorrow, and this place is easy to find." Mitsuki suggested.

"No problem." Luo En looked around. The leaves on the trees around the platform had been trimmed very neatly, so it really was easy to spot.

1. The person is in the East Sea, starting with a sign-in for Sun Breathing (1/10)

East Sea, on a small, unknown island.

A thin, small black-haired little boy rested his chin on his hand, sitting on a reef by the island's shore, gazing at the sea before him.

His tender little face was full of a worry unsuited to his age.

Grumble, grumble.

The little boy lowered his head, rubbed his belly, and let out a long sigh:

"Sigh~~"

"I've been in this pirate world for two months now. I thought I'd roam freely in all directions, but I can't even fill my stomach. This transmigrator of mine is doing way too terribly."

"Sigh~~"

As the little boy spoke, he couldn't help but let out another heavy, long sigh.

"If only I could get some kind of system, that'd be so great…"

"Luo En!"

A voice sounded behind the little boy. He turned his head to look.

A freckled, blond-haired boy was waving at him.

"Old Man's brought food back."

Hearing this, Luo En's eyes lit up, and he immediately jumped down from the reef.

"Coming."

He jogged over to the blond boy's side.

"Luo En, what'd you come here for?"

"Nothing. Speaking of which, Ma Ersi, did Old Man bring meat back this time?"

Luo En said expectantly.

"Seems like it, I think."

The blond boy said uncertainly.

"That's great! Then let's hurry."

The two of them entered the mountain forest together and arrived in front of a small cabin within it. By the time they got there, quite a few children had already gathered.

They stared at the food laid out on the open ground before them, eyes shining, some even unable to resist reaching out to grab it.

But halfway there, their hands were slapped down by a middle-aged woman.

"No. You have to wait until everyone's here before you can eat."