"What does it take to be a true ninja?"

"The power of comrades".

It has been nearly 5 years ever since the children came back from their first ever mission with the Seventh Hokage and it has changed them a lot.

"Shikamaru, what time is it now?" sighed Naruto as he placed a paper onto the desk.

"12:30. Just in time for lunch but you're not gonna have any." replied Shikamaru.

"WHY DATTEBAYO?" yelled Naruto in frustration.

"You have 100 papers left to overview. You've got the Chuunin Exams, scout reports, letters from the feudal lord-"

"Alright, alright I get it." pouted Naruto as he knew it was his duty to complete those heavy tasks.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in" replied Shikamaru.

"We've just finished a B-ranked mission father!" shouted Boruto with a wide grin. He was now in a three man team with Sarada and Mitsuki, much taller than Sarada and proudly wore the hitate over his forehead.

"As expected of my son-ttebayo! Let me see your report." said Naruto with a smile as he recieved a file from Sarada.

"Hokage-sama, do you have any other missions to give us?" asked Mitsuki.

"I think it's best if you guys take a break first. Come back tommorow alright?"

"YAHOO! A DAY OFF!" screamed Boruto in joy.

"Just in time for Himawari's graduation ceremony!" said Sarada.

"Oh yeah! Hima-chan's graduating today! Quick, we have to be the first ones there!" said Boruto in excitement as he pulled his two teammates away.

"Hey! Don't just pull me like that you idiot!" shouted Sarada in anger.

"Have a good day Hokage-sama." smiled Mitsuki as the two followed Boruto out.

As soon as the doors closed, Shikamaru could only sigh.

"Why does your son have to be an exact replica of you? It's so troublesome."

"Haha! He's gonna grow up to be a fine ninja like me!" said Naruto with pride.

"I didn't know your daughter's graduating today...."

"Time is passing really fast Shikamaru. I can still remember the days when we became ninjas."

"Now it's time to let the younger generation take over huh? We've become old. Really old." sighed Shikamaru. Naruto could only grin as the two happily reminsce their past.

There is a clutter of young academy students standing outside the school field, each waiting in line to recieve their very own hitaite band. From outside the gates, Boruto Sarada and Mitsuki are glued to the bars trying to find Himawari among the crowd.

Himawari was a small, dainty girl who always wore light yellow clothes at school. She was often weak but teachers knew of her strong willpower. The boys at school would often bully her until Boruto arrived to kick their asses. But overtime, the boys fell for Himawari's cute innocence especially her strong dedication of putting sunflowers at Neji's grave every morning.

"There she is! HIMAWARI-CHAN!!!!" screamed Boruto.

"Shut up you idiot!" whispered Sarada as she quickly covered his mouth.

"Oh look. The teachers are coming." said Mitsuki.

From afar, Himawari could easily recognize the loud voice and could only giggle. She took forward with Boruto's cheer and proudly took her hitaite from her teacher's hands.

"Thank you for teaching me Shino-sensei." said Himawari as she recieved her hitaite.

"Grow up to be a strong ninja like your father but don't take after your noisy brother okay?" replied Shino with a smile.

"My brother is on a different level." giggled Himawari.

~X~

After the graduation ceremony, the students were allowed to go to their parents. Naruto was busy with duties as a hokage and Hinata had Hyuuga duties to attend to but Himawari was more than happy enough to see her brother instead.

"Congratulations on becoming a genin, Hima-chan!" said Sarada as she patted Himawari's head.

"Shall we celebrate with some cinnamon buns? Or do you want ramen?" asked Mitsuki.

"WAIT! WHO IS IN YOUR TEAM DATTEBASA?!!" shouted Boruto.

"I haven't gotten them yet. We'll get the arrangements next week...." replied Himawari.

"Is there anyone in mind that you would want to have?" asked Sarada.

"Well......" said Himawari softly as there was a slight tint red on her cheeks.

"Ah of course, Himawari too must have someone she likes." said Mitsuki.

"WHAT?!! HIMAWARI TELL ME NOW!"

"E-Eh?! N-No!" said Himawari as she blushed heavily.

"It's the boy with the strange eyebrows right?" giggled Sarada.

"LET ME MEET WITH HIM NOW! I MUST FIGHT WITH HIM!"

"What's up with all the yelling so early in the morning?" sighed a voice from behind. It was the new Shika-Ino-Cho team, Shikadai, Inojin and ChoCho.

"You missed the ceremony." said Mitsuki.

"Whatever. It was troublesome to walk all the way here." sighed Shikadai.

"Congratulations on becoming a genin Himawari!" said Inojin.

"Now you're on the same ranks as us! Woohoo!" said ChoCho

"Thank you everyone! I'm thankful that all of you came to my graduation!" smiled Himawari.

"Since everyone's here, let's all go eat lunch dattebasa!"

"Like what? I'm not paying." shrugged Shikadai.

"Himawari's favourite. And I'll pay." said Inojin.

"Oh wow, what a gentlemen." said ChoCho.

"Did I say I'll pay for all of you? I'm only going to pay for Himawari's and myself." answered Inojin.

"WHAAAAAAT?!!!" shouted Boruto and ChoCho in unison.

Both Sarada and Himawari giggled at this scene. The laughter brought happiness to the Konoha village. Their very first mission 5 years ago brought the five of them closer, as if they were siblings.

They had high expectations from the Seventh Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto. He had a great hope of the future of ninjas. It was the start of everything.

Uzumaki Boruto, Uchiha Sarada, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Inojin, Akimichi ChoCho and Uzumaki Himawari.

Their names will soon go down into the history of ninjas and become the new guidance for the next generation of ninjas.