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The news of Naruto and Hinata's divorce shook Konoha like an earthquake. Though they tried to keep it private, rumors quickly spread, and within days everyone was talking about the split. Naruto, always the center of attention, now found himself surrounded by people who offered comfort… or something more.

Between the curious glances and encouraging words, his confusion grew. He wasn't ready for that kind of attention. So, as always, he decided to turn to his trusted friend: Sakura.

"I don't know what to do, Sakura..." he confessed, while looking at the ground, with his hands buried in his pockets.

Sakura looked at him with a mixture of compassion and firmness. She had always been his anchor in difficult times, and this would be no exception.

Naruto sighed deeply, as if all the weight he carried was condensed into that single breath.

—I don’t know, Sakura. This all happened so fast. One day things seemed fine, and the next… everything fell apart. I want Boruto and Himawari to be okay, but… I feel like I’m failing them.

Sakura crossed her arms and looked at him seriously.

—You're not perfect, Naruto. But you've always put your family first. And that's what matters most. Talk to them, be honest. They need to know that even though things have changed, you'll still be their father.

Naruto nodded, though doubt still haunted him. After all, being Hokage and a father at the same time had never been easy.

“Thank you, Sakura.” He paused, scratching his head. “I don’t know what I would do without you.”

She smiled slightly, the kind of smile she always reserved for him when she saw him vulnerable.

—That's why I'm here, isn't it? To remind you that you can't do everything alone. And also to give you a good kick if you try.

They both laughed, though the weight on Naruto's chest didn't completely disappear. Still, something inside him told him that everything was going to be okay. As he walked towards the door, Sakura stopped him.

—Naruto… remember that no matter what happens, you don't have to prove anything to anyone. Live your life the way you always have: being yourself.

Naruto smiled. For the first time in weeks, something about those words made him feel a little lighter.