Ghost Incident (Pt 2)

A few weeks later

Again, we were too late to save another person from nearly dying from getting their chakra absorbed by the ghost. This has been going on for a few weeks and we haven't been able to get a lead on who or where the source of the ghost is coming from. It's gotten to a point where we started skipping school to find the ghost and it's the source. Once our parents found out we were doing we were forced to not go after the ghost and that my dad would investigate the ghost incident. But the past few weeks nothing changed so nice going dad.

And here we are on the academy rooftop during lunch playing video games. Currently playing is Shikadai, Inojin, and Metal Lee, who are using my controller. As the nervous wreck he is, Metal Lee breaks my controller after being pressured by Shikadai and Inojin. "NOOO," I yelled while trying to fix my controller. As I trying to fix my controller Metal Lee was too busy apologizing, my friends were too busy laughing their asses off.

"Gone but not forgotten," I said when I gave up trying to fix my controller and threw it to a nearby trashcan, all the while my last words made my friends laugh harder.

"So what now," I asked turning towards my friends. Shaking their heads having no idea, we all went to our classroom to wait for our sensei hoping for something interesting to happen. Wouldn't you know it our sensei came in and told us that we would be doing a workplace study? If you don't know what a workplace study is well your in luck because I don't know what it is either. As he was explaining e are to do in our workplace studies, deep down in my 'stomach' I could tell something was going to happen. Once Shino sensei finished explaining what is a workplace study he told us to group up with two people. As I was looking around I could see Shikadai and Mitsuki approaching me.

"Hey Boruto wanna group up with us," asked Shikadai.

I smirked and responded "Funny I was gonna ask you guys the same thing"

"Well, who cares since were all a group" claimed Shikadai.

As I was looking around I could see a few groups one being Iwabe, Denki, and Lee. Another was the purpled haired Sumire, green wearing cat lover Wasabi, and finally Lee's gender opposite Namida. And then I see Sarada with ChoCho and INOJIN what the fuck is up with him. After the class picked groups we proceeded to head to our selected workplace study, which was the postal service center.

Once we arrived at the postal service center we met, who seems to be the manager of this place, Tayori Kuroyagi who seemed like an overreacting but chill dude. He explained to us that we were to go to designated houses and deliver mail to them. With that explained we each headed off to our designated homes to deliver mail, but before we could do that we decided to split up and try to find the ghost. With that being said we secretly decided to rush our mail delivery.

Once all of our mail had been delivered we all regrouped to talk about anything suspicious but so far neither have seen anything. Without anything to deliver we all came back to the postal service center only to find a pissed off manager. He claimed that people have reported getting wrong mail and that he would lecture us on the importance of patience and giving everything 100% all the time when doing a job. Once he finished his lecture he told us we were free to go home for the day and to come back for the next day.

Saying our goodbyes to each other we all went to our homes. Upon entering and greeting my family I went towards my room, locked the door, dispelled my Henge, and went to bed. 'Huh, ever since my transformation I've started to become more tired and lazy since then' I thought as I soon fell asleep.

Next day at the postal service center

Upon waking up getting dressed in my usual attire along with my oh so comfy slippers, I was heading towards the postal service center by the roof of a train. 'You know it's not so bad up here' then all of a sudden I could hear this smoothing song from out of nowhere. (AN: Proceed to play 'Snowy' from Undertale if you know what it is). I don't care anyways, this is relaxing as well, but where is it coming from. Deciding to find the source I activated my Jougan, looking around I couldn't see anything until looking down I could see movement in my chest. Taking a closer it was my cyan-colored heart, playing music 'Oh wow who knew this could happen'. The soothing once ended when I entered the postal service center 'Aw I enjoyed it' I thought waiting for my friends.

Once they arrived we all went and patiently delivered our mail to the right houses. And we kept this up all day and not many noticed but I usually take breaks when they don't know, I usually do this after delivery.

5:00 p.m.

Oh my kami, how many hours has it been since I last took a break oh wait it's been 10 minutes since my last break. And would you look at that it's 5:00 p.m. you know what that means, I wait for everyone to get back and we're done for the day? It was until we met Inojin on our way to our home's only to tell us that Wasabi, Sumire, and Namida had been injured due to an individual who acted possessed by some ghosts.

With no words spoken, we sprinted to where the hospital where the three girls were currently getting treatment. When reaching the hospital and ignoring nearby staff members, I burst through the door containing the rest of my friends currently visiting the injured people.

"I'm here, I'm here *pant* ok tell me what happened, and also I'm sorry for not being there soon," I told as soon as I entered the door. And looking at the injured people I could see Wasabi and Namida having a few scratches which should be fine for them. But for Sumire, she looked worse as if a building fell on her.

"No it's okay Boruto, I know you're trying your best to figure this whole ghost incident out" she responded with a reassuring smile.

Feeling a little calm I responded, "But still you got hurt and I'm sorry I fail that I wasn't there to stop the ghost. Anyways I came here to wish you all well on your recovery and I promise to stop this as soon as possible". With that said I turned around to leave towards my house.

Uzumaki Household

Once reaching my house I ran straight to my room after greeting my parents as usual and locked my door, dispelled my Henge, and fell asleep with my clothes on cause I'm too tired for this.

Next day

Upon waking up and leaving to head to the postal service center I quickly bought some ketchup since I haven't eaten in a few days. And once that was over I finally arrived. When entering I could see Shikadai and Mitsuki smiling at me and so were all of my friends including Sarada and ChoCho. I smiled and waved getting ready for today's work- wait a minute. I turned around when I noticed 'all' of my friends here at my workplace study.

"Okay, what are you all doing here, don't you have your workplace study to do" I questioned them.

"Well, we finished all of our workplace studies and decided to help you since you seem to have the most fun when we're around you" responded Iwabe.

"Yeah, we're going to help you and you going to like" followed Denki.

I looked at them in shock then nodded as I knew that they won't back down. Stepping in front of a map of roads and streets of Konoha we began planning. I kept looking at the map and where the ghost incidents happened until Shikadai announced a plan for all of us 'Damn he's fast when thinking'.

"Okay here's the plan, Boruto, Mitsuki, and I will check the north while Lee, Iwabe will check the south while Sarada, ChoCho, and Inojin will head east and if there's nothing to report on your locations head to the west side of Konoha. Is that clear" explained Shikadai.

We all nodded and headed towards our assigned locations looking to see any suspicious activity.

Nothing was happening us in patrol in the north side of Konoha and after a while, it was getting pretty boring out here. So with nothing to do, we went on our way to the west side of Konoha to see anything strange.

Southside of Konoha

Walking together were three academy kids who seem to be investigating a mystery. And what a mysterious mystery this one is, there are no leads, no clue, and no source to this ghost incident.

"Man this is getting boring" yelled Iwabe.

"Agreed this is getting us nowhere" responded Denki.

"Well let's go toward the west side, as planned then" suggested Lee as they all ran towards the west to meet up with everyone.

Eastside of Konoha

On the east side of Konoha, is Sarada with her friend ChoCho and their partner Inojin and they appear to be investigating something. That is until they suddenly encountered someone who charged at them while saying random stuff. As soon as they noticed him, he was gone like the wind.

"You think he acted possessed" asked Sarada.

"The answer should be obvious Sarada" answered ChoCho.

"Well, he seems to be heading to the Westside of Konoha. So what are we waiting for let's get him" bellowed Inojin as he chased the madman.

Westside of Konoha

When I arrived with Shikadai and Mitsuki it seemed that Iwabe's group arrived as well, all's that's left is Sarada's group. That's when we heard the ground shaking. In front of us, we could see a huge man running towards us with Sarada's group close behind. When Sarad's group reached us she claimed that the man was possessed and even without my Jougan I could tell she was telling the truth. We all quickly surrounded the mad man and tried attacking him from all sides. But nothing was working 'Man it seems that every person is more damage resistant to the previous victim' I pondered. With his back turn towards me, I quickly rushed forward and used my Wind Style: Gale Palm on his back making him lose his balance and drop to the floor.

Seeing the opportunity Mitsuki used his Hidden Shadow Snake Technique to apprehend the victim. And finally, Iwabe used his metal staff to knock the guy out cold.

Finally, after a few minutes, the man woke up and acted normal again. After that event was over we decided to go to our times since it was the afternoon. But I never saw Mitsuki after we knocked out the man 'Hm wonder where is he' I thought as I was heading home.

Inside the sewers

Silently walking in the middle of the sewer was Mitsuki. He left when the man was knocked unconscious as he sensed the ghost's presence leading him here.

He suddenly stopped when a masked figure emerged from the shadows.

"I knew it was you the moment when everyone left the hospital" claimed Mitsuki.

"Yet you are too late to stop me" replied the masked figure as it returned to the shadows.

'I must warn Boruto' was Mitsuki's last thought before leaving to catch up to Boruto.

Uzumaki Household entrance

Upon seeing my house I was soon stopped when I heard Mitsuki calling out to me claiming about who the source of the ghost is. That immediately caught my attention when I questioned "Really what or who is the source of the ghost incidents".

"Listen, the source of these ghost incidents is-

(End of Chapter)