"Delicious!"
After taking a bite of the dish on the table, Boruto couldn't help but let out a heartfelt exclamation. What Naruto meant by "making a feast" was completely literal—dinner was incredibly lavish, with the table laden with all sorts of delicacies. The only drawback was that red dishes occupied half the spread.
Facing Naruto's top-tier culinary skills, Boruto could honestly say that he had never tasted such delicious food, even in Konoha's most luxurious restaurants. Even the tomatoes, which he usually wasn't very interested in, became incredibly palatable under Naruto's skillful preparation—that red half of the table was filled with unique tomato dishes.
Sasuke silently sampled the brightly colored red dishes on the table. Tomatoes had always been his favorite ingredient, although this preference had once been scorned by his daughter. Sasuke didn't think Naruto had specially prepared these for him; he looked somewhat unable to bear watching Satsuki, who was also enjoying dinner across from him, and seemed to understand why the "self" of this world would develop special feelings for Naruto... Mikoto secretly worried about whether her future daughter could become a suitable wife while enjoying the food. But then she thought, if Fugaku had such cooking skills, she probably wouldn't want to cook either.
This was exactly what Mikoto was most satisfied with regarding Naruto—his consideration and care for Satsuki could almost be described as excessive indulgence.
Of course, Naruto prepared food that everyone liked, but the proportion of tomatoes was particularly high because "two Nizhu Zis" were present. While preparing dinner, Naruto vaguely recalled a setting he had seen in *Boruto*—
Boruto's favorite food seemed to be... So, while everyone was enjoying the main course, Naruto went back into the kitchen. A small pot was bubbling on the stove. When he lifted the lid, a pungent, spicy aroma instantly filled the entire kitchen, making his eyes sting slightly.
Naruto strongly resisted coughing, carefully scooping out the special chili sauce, preparing to add it to the hamburger he made based on his memory. He remembered the setting stated that Boruto preferred strong flavors and was especially fond of hamburgers.
When Naruto walked out of the kitchen holding the freshly made hamburger, a strong, spicy aroma immediately spread throughout the room. This pungent smell caused Satsuki and Sasuke to frown simultaneously—in fact, the only person in the room who truly enjoyed such strong flavors was Boruto, while Naruto wasn't picky.
"Try this," Naruto placed the special hamburger in front of Boruto. "Konoha doesn't currently sell that 'Kaminari Burger' you mentioned this afternoon. I tried to replicate it based on your description. See if it suits your taste?"
"Oh... then I won't hold back." Boruto was surprised, realizing that Naruto had remembered a food he had only casually mentioned.
He forced himself to hold back the address "Dad" that almost slipped out, while simultaneously feeling his taste buds fully awakened by the tempting aroma.
After smelling the unfamiliar spicy scent, Boruto's mouth involuntarily began to water. He eagerly took a large bite and instantly widened his eyes.
"...Delicious! It's a hundred times better than what they sell in the shops!"
And so, Boruto tasted perhaps the most delicious hamburger of his life. He mumbled indistinctly while enjoying large bites. "I can't stop eating it! I feel even hungrier now."
"Really? I'm glad you like it," Naruto replied with satisfaction.
Hearing Naruto's gentle voice, Boruto finally snapped back to reality. He looked at the smiling Naruto across from him and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
"Um... thank you for going to all this trouble, making a separate dish just for me."
"It's nothing," Naruto shook his head. "Do you know? All of my friends' relationships got better and better because we did things for each other."
He continued with warm eyes. "So now, I especially cherish everyone I get to do something for. Making you happy when you eat makes me particularly happy too."
"Huh? Haha... Is that so?" Boruto scratched his head awkwardly, his cheeks slightly flushed.
For some reason, hearing Naruto's words made Boruto feel shy. Naruto couldn't help but wonder if he had said anything strange.
Just then, a cold notification sounded in Naruto's mind.
[Attention! "Uzumaki Boruto" is not a main *Hokage* canon character, therefore establishing a bond will not earn System points!]
This sudden notification left Naruto speechless, but he quickly dismissed it. Since the System said so, it meant he had already established a bond with Boruto.
Halfway through dinner, undercurrents stirred beneath the warm atmosphere. Kushina occasionally looked at Mikoto across the table, feeling both anticipation and nervousness—her best friend was about to become family through marriage; what wonderful fate this was. While she was hesitating whether she should be the one to bring up the matter, Mikoto broke the silence first.
"Kushina, have you decided?" Mikoto's voice was gentle yet serious. "Satsuki doesn't have any objections. But, have you asked Naruto for his opinion?"
"Eh? About that..." Kushina blinked slightly in surprise. "Does that even need asking? Haven't those two always enjoyed spending time together?"
"...Just as I thought." Mikoto showed a knowing smile. "Little Naruto probably won't have any objections either. So, should we explain things clearly to the children now? Although they've already made a private agreement, we, as elders, should formally settle this matter."
"Matter?" Noticing that the topic seemed to revolve around him, Naruto put down his chopsticks and interjected curiously.
Satsuki, sitting next to Mikoto, had already shyly lowered her head, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. She gently tugged on her mother's sleeve, gesturing with her eyes toward Sasuke and Boruto—there were still outsiders present now; couldn't they wait a bit longer to discuss this?
Satsuki rarely displayed such girlish shyness, yet Mikoto, who knew the true identities of those two, was somehow looking forward to seeing Sasuke's reaction when he heard the news.
"It's alright, Satsuki, don't worry about it." Mikoto patted her daughter's hand, her tone reassuring.
"Aunt Mikoto, what exactly is going on?" Naruto, who was completely in the dark, couldn't help but ask again.
"It's a very important matter," Mikoto said with a smile. "Before you were even born, Naruto, Kushina and I made an agreement—if Kushina's child turned out to be a boy..."
She deliberately paused, ensuring everyone's attention was focused on her next words.
"We would arrange a Childhood Engagement."
"Pfft!"
"Cough, cough!"
The moment Mikoto finished speaking, Boruto immediately spat out the drink in his mouth, while Sasuke began coughing violently, having choked on his tea.
Under the confused gazes cast by Satsuki and Kushina, the two people from the future simultaneously showed expressions that could only be described as utterly terrified, staring intently at the stunning Uchiha Mikoto.
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