Sarada Uchiha tapped her foot impatiently, glancing at her watch. The aromatic scent of grilled burgers wafted through the air, teasing her senses. She adjusted her glasses, scanning the crowd for any sign of her friend. "Jason's never late," she muttered to herself, the anticipation of their dinner gnawing at her.
Sakura Haruno, with her pink hair catching the fading light, approached her daughter with a calm smile. "Don't worry, Sarada. I'm sure something just came up," she said soothingly. Sarada sighed, crossing her arms. "But he promised to be here," she replied, determination flickering in her eyes.
Sarada and Sakura moved briskly, weaving through the throng of villagers finishing their day. The chatter of people, the clinking of shop signs, and the distant laughter of children created a lively symphony. [@ch_1]Sarada[/@ch_1_d] "Let's find him. He might be at the training grounds," [/@ch_1_d] she suggested, her resolve evident.
Jason, a young ninja with a mischievous grin, stood in animated debate with Boruto Uzumaki, who wore his usual confident smirk. "Come on, just one more round!" Boruto pleaded. "I really should be going," Jason replied, glancing nervously at Sarada approaching. "Jason! You promised," she called out, her voice firm.
Sarada walked up to the pair, her patience worn thin. "Boruto, enough. Jason's coming with me," she declared, grabbing Jason by the arm. "Sorry, I should have been on time," he admitted sheepishly. With a swift motion, Sarada hoisted Jason over her shoulder, her ninja strength surprising even him, as "Let's eat," she insisted.
Sarada and Jason sat across from each other, the table piled with burgers and fries. "I'm sorry for dragging you," Sarada said, her voice softer now. "No, I should have been more considerate," Jason replied, smiling. They laughed, the earlier tension melting away, as they enjoyed their meal, the bond of friendship stronger than ever.
