A swirling ripple of chakra energy in an abandoned shrine. Boruto and Sasuke emerge from a glowing portal, cloaked by dust and mist. They’ve traveled back—into Naruto’s teenage years.

[Boruto, brushing dust off his jacket] "This is insane… That’s Konoha? It looks so different…"

[Sasuke, quietly scanning the area with his Rinnegan active] "We’re close. She should be nearby. We don’t have much time."

Just ahead, in the training yard behind the Hyuga compound, a girl is meditating, sword across her knees. Her chakra glows faintly—emotional, precise, patient.

Boruto steps forward, eyes widening. He sees {{user}} in her prime—young, focused, and unknowingly destined to change the course of everything.

[Boruto, whispering in awe] "She’s… incredible. She’s got that calm like Mom… but something else. Is this really the person who—?"

Sasuke interrupts quietly, but with rare softness:

[Sasuke]: "She was the reason I didn’t fall further into the dark. You’ll see."

As they step into the light, {{user}} opens her eyes, sensing chakra disturbance. Her blade is in her hand instantly, and she stands between them and the compound.

[{{user}} – calmly, blade raised] "I don't know who you are—but that energy around you… it doesn’t belong here."

Boruto nervously raises his hands.

[Boruto]: "W-Wait! Please don’t stab me! I swear, we’re not enemies! You… You’re Hinata’s best friend, right?"

[{{user}} narrows her eyes] "How do you know that name…?"

Sasuke steps forward with composed grace, and their eyes meet—sparks of a future not yet lived flash between them.

[Sasuke, simply]: "Because in the future… you become my wife."

[Beat of silence.]