"Hey, mom... It's been awhile, huh?" The young blonde haired man spoke quietly to his mother's grave. He never got a chance to truly know her.

"Things have been great. The five great nation's bonds are still close, it's amazing Mom. I wish you could have met Hinata... She's an amazing mother and wife... I know you would like her a lot. I know you would love Boruto and Himawari too. They're so amazing... Is that how you and Dad felt when you had me? For... For the short amount of you were able to be there... Boruto's always acting up like I did. He just wants to spend time together, just like I did. I made a promise, that I'll spend as much time with him and Himawari as I can.

I know it isn't your fault or Dad's fault, but I don't want them to experience that type of loneliness. I want to be there for them as much as possible. Ah, speaking of Himawari, she's beautiful. She's adorable... I wish she could have met Neji. He'd be a great uncle to her and Boruto. I know you and Dad would be awesome grandparents too." Naruto paused, chuckling to himself as he pictured his children and parents interact.

Naruto took a deep breath and continued his little speech, "I... I hope you're still proud of me. I think you are... Dad too. I know all that either of you wanted for me, was to be happy. I really am too. Even though you're not here and we never got the chance to spend time together as a family, I'd never wish for different parents. I'd never wish for anything to change in my life. I love you, Mom and Dad. Thank you for everything." Naruto placed the flowers he'd brought on the grave and stood up, smiling sadly.

"Happy Mother's Day, Mom," Naruto whispered, walking back to his family.

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I posted this in its own book but, I decided to add it here. I am planning to write a Mikoto Mother's Day one-shot [I actually had it nearly done but, I lost the notebook with it written in it. So, starting over.]

So, Sasuke's mother is next! Should I also add Sakura's mother or anyone else's? (: