I can't believe you're qualified to be a Vessel.
What makes you so special?
I don't think I'm special at all!
I'm jealous of you, Kawaki...
And I hate you so much that it's unbearable.
If you weren't the chosen Vessel,
I'd kill you right now with my bare hands.
Qualifications
Kawaki, your checkup is over.
You were groaning.
Did you have a bad dream?
Yeah.
That damn Code, whiny and resentful as always... even in my dreams.
Even though I'm not a Vessel anymore.
Your assessment is wrong.
You're still Otsutsuki Isshiki's Vessel
and that will never change.
What are you talking about?
Isshiki's soul, which was supposed to be placed into a Vessel,
was extinguished,
eliminating any chance of him possessing you.
But...
It doesn't change the fact that you are still his Vessel.
Stop saying that at this point!
I don't want to hear it!
Your body remaining Otsutsukified is proof of that.
Were you listening, old man?!
I told you to stop.
I'm fed up with you!
You want to protect Lord Hokage, right?
In the long run...
quite simply, you just need more power to deal with Code.
Enough to overwhelm him.
Do you think Lord Seventh...
can win against Code?
Now that he lost the Nine Tails chakra,
if he takes on Code one-on-one, I suspect...
the Hokage will most likely die.
You want power, don't you?
I'll bet you've been thinking about that
since you lost your Karma.
Get to the point.
Take it for yourself.
Now that Isshiki is gone...
gain a brand-new power...
in the form of Karma that's purely a weapon.
You have the qualifications.
You want me to get a Karma again?
You already know.
You know you subconsciously want it.
And I'm sure you already know...
how much I loathe the Karma.
I do indeed.
But I know that you're rational
and will use any means necessary to achieve your goals.
There's no point in talking to you.
I'm leaving.
You and I are nothing more than outsiders.
We can't complain about getting tossed out
once we're no longer useful.
You don't have the power to protect the Hokage,
so do you even have the right to remain in the Village?
Think about it.
It's all up to you.
The choice is in your hands.
Poor Kawaki...
He wants to protect the Hokage,
but he's frustrated that he can't do anything.
It's too painful for me to watch.
Hey, Code...
Won't you consider letting the Hokage off the hook?
Sorry, I can't do that.
Isshiki Otsutsuki was a god to me.
And regardless of their reasons, they killed that god...
They must all be punished without exception.
You promised not to kill Kawaki.
I know that.
I'll respect your wishes
by making an exception and removing him from the list.
That's all the more reason I can't budge on the Hokage.
I'll deal with him personally.
All right, fine. I get it.
I need to keep my connection to you a secret.
Otherwise, Kawaki will hate me.
B-By the way... how long are you two sticking around here?
Stop sweating the small stuff.
Look... My glass is empty.
How dare you boss me around, you bastard!
B-But...
there are a ton of armed soldiers in this facility.
It would be smart to leave the rest to me
and get going immediately.
It's no big deal.
No one can touch me.
Even so,
you won't get anything done if you continue to dawdle.
If you want Kawaki, you need to act!
Hurry up and get outta here, you bastards!
Don't be so hasty.
Kawaki and the others are accompanied by guards.
Also, all five Villages are hunting Code.
What should we do?
Let's take our time.
An opportunity is bound to present itself.
My Senrigan will spot it.
Good grief.
This would be so much easier if I could get my limiters removed.
Well, if we work together,
we might be able to take on the Hokage and the Uchiha.
Just so you know, don't expect much from my combat abilities.
I dislike barbarism.
And I hate pain.
I see.
You're quite delicate, aren't you?
She's making you soft!
Get a grip, Code!
That's exactly why you and I are well aligned.
I'll be your eyes and ears.
And in exchange, you'll be my guardian knight.
A knight, huh?
Not bad.
But what if you find yourself alone with Kawaki
and he tries to kill you, what will you do?
What kind of unpleasant question is that?
Kawaki and Boruto are Otsutsuki.
You can't bedazzle them with your charm,
so such unforeseen circumstances are possible.
I wouldn't want that to happen.
That's true.
I was hoping to avoid this, but...
Come with me, Code.
I'll introduce you to my other knight.
Oh, it's Kawaki.
And as usual, looking grim.
You want power, don't you?
I'll bet you've been thinking about that
since you lost your Karma.
Take it for yourself.
Gain a Karma that's purely a weapon.
Hey, Kawaki!
Shut up, stop talking!
Hey, don't stare at him!
Let's go.
Quit it with the glum face.
None of them know the real you.
Keep holding your head up high.
That's right!
No matter what anyone says, you belong in the Leaf.
Lord Seventh deemed it, so you have a right to be here!
I don't have that right.
Sorry for making you put up with me.
Anyway... don't worry about it so much.
Yeah, thanks.
I can't believe that Kawaki thanked you.
It seems he matured a little.
I guess that means he's gotten used to living in the Village.
Yeah, I sure hope so.
Hima, have you seen Kawaki?
No, I haven't.
That bastard said that he'd join me for training after his checkup.
Big Brother, if you have time,
could you do some Shinobi Sparring with me?
No way!
What if I injure you?
Please! I have a test next week.
Even if you don't practice, the test will be easy, right?
No, it won't!
Come on, Big Brother, please!
I told you that I can't do that!
I-I'm busy!
Maybe another time!
Big Brother?
What was that about earlier?
Hm?
About Kawaki's Karma.
What did you mean by that?
Were you told to find out more about it?
I bet Shikamaru put you up to this.
D-Don't change the subject!
I think the same goes for both of us.
Well, whatever.
Let's see...
Let's liken "Kawaki-the-Vessel" to a house.
The Karma would be a doorway.
Isshiki was the homeowner of "Kawaki-the-house,"
but with the doorway gone, he could no longer get inside.
And shortly after, his life span ran out.
Do you understand?
Even though the doorway is gone, the house still exists.
And within that house... Isshiki's power continues to sleep.
We just have to construct another doorway.
Does that mean you're going to reconstruct...
Kawaki's Karma?
I have no issues with that interpretation.
But that's...
The Karma is a powerful weapon.
In combat, it will be a great advantage.
And now, since Isshiki is gone, even if Kawaki regains a Karma,
there's no fear of him losing control of his body.
Therefore, he ought to pursue it.
Especially if he's being hunted by a major threat.
Is that really...
all there is to it?
Your reason for wanting to restore Kawaki's Karma...
Isn't there anything else?
What are you trying to get Kawaki to do
once he regains his Karma?
I'm not trying to keep it under wraps,
but it's a personal matter.
I'd rather not share it with you, since it doesn't involve you.
That's the truth.
But I assure you...
I've zero intention of doing any harm to the Leaf.
In fact, it's quite the opposite.
What's your other knight like?
Let's see...
He's the only one, other than an Otsutsuki,
who can kill me.
What?
Hey, why don't we call this off?
Not him. Anything but him.
Do it. Hurry.
Damn it!
There's no one here...
He's doing it again.
Hey!
Who are you?
Are you my sister's new man?!
When did he do that?!
Code, don't attack him.
Big Sis, this one's a nice ride!
Get off of him, Daemon.
You promised not to jump on people you've just met.
I hope you're serious about Big Sis!
If you make her cry, I'll slaughter you!
He's just a friend.
Obviously, he's not my type.
No way...
Oh, is that right?!
Stay away!
You'll be killed!
Bug, we'll wait ten seconds!
If you don't run, you'll be caught in the crossfire!
We've been ordered to immediately eliminate those cyborgs
if and when they emerge.
They found us.
Good grief.
Don't attack them.
Perfect timing.
Watch closely.
Counting down is a waste of time.
Let's kill them all!
What?
Bastard!
You idiot.
H-How did he do that?
You brat!
Is he reflecting... their attacks?
The moment his opponent has the intent to kill...
he immediately reflects the end result onto them.
The stronger the intent, the bigger the result.
You should be careful too, Code.
He's pretty scary.
Yay!
Allow me to introduce him once more...
this is my other knight and my actual little brother.
His name is Daemon.
Huh?
Where do you think you're sneaking off to, Bug?!
We haven't seen each other in forever!
You're so cold!
Damn it!
This is why I hate this kid!
What?!
It looks like it activates automatically,
regardless of his intent.
Hey, Code, knock it off!
What are these?
This is what I can do.
I can move freely from Claw Mark to Claw Mark.
And I can bring one other person through, like this.
It's much easier to show you than to explain, isn't it?
That's so cool! I like it!
Why, thank you.
Mind explaining to me in a bit more detail
how your ability works?
Huh? Well, you see—!
Daemon.
Shh, remember?
You shouldn't reveal your cards so readily.
Oh, my.
Guess you don't trust me.
I told you already.
Daemon reflects attacks.
That's all you need to know.
At least for the time being.
You really are a tough nut to crack.
Don't be offended, Code...
We only met a little while ago, remember?
For things like this, we need to take our time.
It's still too early to show you everything.
Bedazzlement and Senrigan.
Of course, I won't say that I know everything about you based on that.
But are you suggesting that you're hiding yet another ability?
Who can say?
Boruto, is Kawaki still out?
I haven't seen him since I went out this morning.
I wonder if something happened.
He usually comes home right before dinner.
That bastard...
Where did he wander off to?
Should I go and get him?
No, it's still all right.
It'll take a bit longer to get everything ready.
Huh? What?
Are we having a special fest tonight?!
Hey, with those moves, you're going to lose.
Oh, sorry!
You're playing like that because you're distracted by something.
Did something happen?
It's about Kawaki.
He seemed to be deeply troubled by something.
I just hope I'm worrying about nothing.
I see.
Dad...
Hm?
With those moves, you're going to lose.
Don't tell me that's what you're having for dinner.
Mom's making dinner.
I'm bored of it.
I can have this once in a while, right?
Come up with a better lie.
You've never left behind a single grain of rice.
You know...
I really like this spot.
I like gazing at the village that you protect from here.
However...
there isn't a place for me anywhere in this village.
When I think about it, it makes sense.
I'm a troublesome outsider who wandered into
this trouble-free and peaceful place.
To be honest, I was arrogant.
I'm so uncool.
Hey, what the heck are you doing?
Put me down!
We're going home...
my stupid son.
I said I've had enough of those dinners.
Let's hear what you have to say after you've seen it.
Kawaki, welcome home!
You're late! What were you doing?
Welcome home!
What's this... all about?
What's it about?
It's a welcoming party for you.
A welcoming party?
At this point?
Why not?
Just accept it for what it is.
Hurry up and sit over here.
You kept us waiting for so long, I'm starving, ya know.
You should get a new one already.
I use it because I want to.
The both of you are so weird.
Listen, Kawaki...
I was gonna give you something nice,
but since you keep being rude, I'm seriously reconsidering it.
Huh? Now you've got me curious.
You gotta show me, at least.
Seriously, you need to work on your attitude
when you ask people for things, you idiot.
Here.
What's the big idea, Boruto?
I broke your headband, right?
This is to make it up to you.
I can't accept this.
Then you won't have one.
I've got Mr. Sasuke's.
If you don't want my hand-me-down, then just consider it a loan.
Why not?
That's a pretty good idea coming from Boruto.
That's taking it too far!
Kawaki, why don't you put it on?
This is a bad joke.
What's the problem?
It won't do any harm!
Give me a break.
I wonder if Big Brother is worried about something.
He looks worried sometimes.
Kawaki, do you know anything?
Who knows?
I wonder if it's why he suddenly started to focus on training again.
It's nothing you need to worry about.
That may be true...
but you know how my brother tends to go overboard sometimes.
That's why I'm worried.
I can't help him that much yet.
Hey, Kawaki.
If my brother ever goes overboard again...
please look after him.
Yeah...
If that happens...
I will.
Kawaki...
You belong here.
If you can't feel the same way,
then I haven't done enough as Hokage.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about Code.
We'll make sure to do something about him.
There's no need to worry yourself about him.
After all,
this is the Leaf Village.
It's a place where someone like you or anyone else can live at ease.
I need it to be that way.
Or else...
there was no point in me becoming Hokage.
The Leaf Village...
The place where I belong...
Take it for yourself.
Gain a brand-new power...
in the form of Karma that's purely a weapon.
You've got to be kidding me...
I don't need a Karma.
There's still one thing that I can do...
to protect the Leaf and Lord Seventh...
Being watched 24-7 like this, I feel like I'm being spied on.
It's starting to stress me out.
Are you really that sensitive?
Just relax.
The village is protected by the sensory system.
Unless the enemy is able to erase their chakra signature,
the Sensory Team won't miss a thing.
Erase one's chakra signature, huh?
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
PRESENCE
"Presence."