Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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In her memory, there was indeed Kawaki, the "brother" who had suddenly changed his personality three years ago and ruthlessly tried to kill Boruto.

He also faces repeated accusations from everyone around him that "Boruto is a traitor."

She had never witnessed her parents disappear; all her knowledge came from what others had taught her.

But... there's that faint yet stubborn voice in my heart, that inexplicable sense of peace and familiarity when I see Boruto.

They are all silently refuting those imposed "facts".

She looked into Naruto's blue eyes, which were full of encouragement and trust.

She then secretly glanced at Boruto, who was silent beside her, his eyes filled with a barely perceptible tension and anticipation.

Finally, Himawari nodded vigorously, her little hand gripping Naruto's finger tightly. Her voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear:

"I...I don't know what happened."

"But in my heart, Boruto shouldn't be the bad guy I remember him to be."

So...I believe Dad! I believe what Dad says!

At that moment, it was as if sunlight pierced through the gloom.

Naruto's face lit up with a bright and gratified smile as he ruffled Himawari's hair again: "Good boy! What a smart and well-behaved boy!"

He stood up and looked at Boruto, whose body trembled slightly and whose eyes darted around because of Himawari's words.

He raised an eyebrow smugly, conveying a message with his eyes:

See, you brat! Blood ties and genuine emotions can't be completely erased by those messy spells!

You've always held a true place in your sister's heart!

Don't underestimate the power of family ties!

Boruto looked at his sister, who trusted his father and was willing to believe him, and then at his young father, whose face seemed to say, "Praise me!"

Something seemed to quietly melt away from a corner of my heart that had been frozen for three years.

He turned his head slightly to conceal the turbulent emotions in his eyes, but the barely perceptible, relieved smile at the corner of his mouth could not be hidden no matter what.

Chapter 402 Naruto VS Delta

Just as Boruto's hand was about to touch his sister Himawari's hair.

Just as he was about to receive that hard-won warmth of family affection, the hairs on his body stood on end!

A sense of danger stemming from one's own race coursed through my entire body.

He shouted sharply, and almost instinctively, he grabbed the still somewhat bewildered sunflower and hugged her tightly.

Chakra erupted beneath his feet as he retreated rapidly, clutching his sister!

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

The instant they left their spot, three sharp black rods, as black as ink and gleaming with an ominous light, appeared.

It appeared out of thin air and precisely nailed itself to the spot where Boruto had just been standing!

The black rod pierced the ground silently, yet it emitted a chilling wave of chakra that sent shivers down one's spine.

"This is……!"

Naruto's gaze sharpened, and he instantly recognized the familiar weapon.

This is so similar to the black rods used by Pain, which could disrupt chakra!

Could it be... that another enemy with the Rinnegan has appeared?!

He turned around abruptly, his sharp gaze shooting towards the sky like that of a hawk!

In mid-air, a young man wearing a black high-collared robe and with short black hair was floating there.

His face was cold and stern, his eyes like ice, looking down at Boruto below.

The undisguised, almost tangible killing intent in his eyes seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

"who are you?!"

Naruto questioned in a deep voice, his body already subconsciously on high alert.

However, when faced with Naruto's questioning, the young man in the sky, Kawaki, showed an extremely subtle yet rapid change in his expression.

It was a mixture of shock, bewilderment, and a hint of...panic?

He stared intently at Naruto, as if he were seeing some impossible phantom.

"The Seventh Generation...?"

Kawaki's voice trembled slightly with uncertainty.

But he immediately suppressed it, his eyes becoming even sharper and more wary: "No... your chakra... and at this age... you..."

Boruto shielded the still-shaken Himawari behind him, then glared angrily at Kawaki.

His voice trembled with anger: "Kawaki! Was that... serious?! Did you want to kill Himawari too?!"

Kawaki seemed not to hear Boruto's question; all his attention was focused on Naruto.

He took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm the turmoil within him, but his tone remained cold and stiff: "No matter who you are... if you have this appearance, don't get in my way!"

Naruto looked at Kawaki, and based on Boruto's previous explanation, he had already guessed the other's identity.

He stepped forward and stood beside Boruto, his once gentle gaze now absent from his deep blue eyes.

"You must be Kawaki, right?"

"I don't care what the person I am in this world said to you. Now, I'm giving you a chance—"

He raised his hand and pointed at Kawaki: "Immediately, release me and my wife from the seal!"

Kawaki remained silent for a moment, a complex struggle flashing in his cold eyes.

But ultimately, it was overshadowed by a deeper obsession: "I refuse. That was... your own request and choice, Seventh Hokage, to protect you from the harm of the Otsutsuki."

“I will not do that until all the Otsutsuki are gone.”

Naruto frowned, his voice suddenly rising in intensity, carrying an unyielding authority: "I'm not asking you! This is an order! Release the seal immediately!"

Kawaki's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something to defend himself or insist on his point.

But Naruto didn't want to listen anymore!

"It seems like there's no point in trying to reason with them!"

He let out a low shout, and his body suddenly vanished from the spot!

Without warning or any premonition, golden chakra appeared before Kawaki as if by teleportation!

A fist enveloped in dense chakra, accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, slammed mercilessly toward Kawaki's face!

This turn of events happened so quickly! So decisively!

Whether it's Kawaki in the sky, or Boruto and Hikaru on the ground.

Even some Konoha ninjas who had noticed the situation from a distance and were used to the Seventh Hokage's kind and tolerant style were all stunned!

When did the Seventh Hokage become so... ruthless and decisive?

They acted without hesitation or persuasion.

Even Kawaki was momentarily stunned by Naruto's sudden attack, which was completely contrary to his understanding of the Seventh Hokage's code of conduct!

The fist, imbued with terrifying power, was about to strike Kawaki—

A red figure darted between them like a ghost!

She raised her arm, covered in scientific ninja tools, and precisely blocked Naruto's sudden punch!

Their fists clashed, producing a dull, loud thud!

A violent shockwave swept outwards from the two of them!

Diruda felt the immense power emanating from his arm, a flicker of surprise crossing his face, but it was quickly replaced by the excitement of battle.

Her eyes were fixed on Naruto, who was standing close to her, and her tone was slightly amused: "Not bad strength! But..."

Naruto's eyes were icy as he confronted her, his voice as cold as ice: "Get out of my way!"

Delta grinned, a hint of arrogance in her eyes: "Although I'm also quite annoyed by that stubborn brat Kawaki!"

"But—I've been entrusted by my beloved Ada-chan to protect his safety! So, whoever attacks him is my enemy!"

Before he finished speaking, Delta's blocking arm suddenly exerted force, and at the same time, the scientific ninja tool on his other arm lit up!

A powerful impact erupted from Delta, forcefully knocking Naruto back!

Naruto adjusted his posture in mid-air, and after landing, he still slid backward for dozens of meters, leaving two deep tracks on the ground.

Upon seeing this, Boruto immediately wanted to rush forward to help.

Kawaki's target is him; he doesn't want to drag his father from another timeline into this destined-to-be-difficult battle.

Naruto steadied himself and shouted without turning his head, his voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Since you can't bring yourself to do it, or have some reservations... then I'll fight for you!"

"Protect the sunflowers and the light!"

Boruto paused, looking at Naruto's resolute yet unfamiliar back, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Diruda cracked his neck, making a snapping sound, and scoffed, "Ha... quite the boast!"

"Even the Seventh Hokage at his peak couldn't completely suppress me!"

"You little brat who looks like he hasn't even grown any hair yet? You think you're qualified to stand up for others?"

Naruto slowly straightened up and rubbed his finger joints, which were a little numb from the collision.

Those deep blue eyes burned with a fighting spirit and coldness beyond their years, forged in the crucible of war.

A wild smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and the golden Nine-Tails chakra around him rose up like flames once again, his aura rising steadily!

"Then... let's wait and see!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto's figure transformed into golden lightning once again, charging towards Delta!

This time, he was faster, stronger, and his attacks were more ferocious!