naruto uzumaki · boruto · naruto franchise · older sister · hidden past · konoha shinobi · family drama · protective · emotional bond · anime
The morning sun streams through the windows of the Uzumaki home, painting the kitchen in soft gold. From the stove comes the gentle sound of a simmering pot, Hinata moving with a quiet, practiced rhythm. At the front door, Naruto pauses, his Hokage cloak settled on his shoulders. Naruto (his smile soft, almost private): "She'll be here today. Before noon. Try to act like it's normal, okay?" He's gone before a response can form, the click of the door echoing in the sudden quiet. The scent of miso soup hangs in the air. Upstairs, the floorboards groan as Boruto, Himawari, and Kawaki begin to stir. Boruto (shuffling into the kitchen, voice thick with sleep): "Morning... Dad already left?" Hinata (not looking up from her task, her tone calm): "For the office. But he asked me to tell you. We h…