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Damn it! It's not working!
Since I can't use my Rinnegan,
we'll need you to use your Karma to open a way back home.
But I'm not really sure how to use Transportation Ninjutsu
to begin with!
What a dilemma!
Loosen up.
Are you scared...
...that he'll come out again?
I never want to experience that again.
But...
I honestly can't guarantee that it won't happen again.
My Karma's gone...
thanks to you and everyone.
I couldn't do anything about it on my own.
Same goes for you, probably.
So, stop thinking about it.
That's easy for you to say!
Listen, don't be scared of the Karma.
You have to just use it.
Use it?
How am I supposed to do that?
Quit freaking out and just do it, you idiot!
Huh?! What the hell?
After what happened to me earlier?!
That proves you're scared!
Stop bossing me around like you know everything, damn it!
That's—!
Since we don't know the situation on the other side,
we need to act with discretion.
Right now,
just tell them to focus on the mission at hand.
Oh dear,
I wonder how things are going to turn out?
What?! Are you sure?
All right, rush the Medical Corps there.
We'll head there right away.
Naruto and the others are back.
It looks like things went well, somehow.
What?!
Oh!
Thank goodness, Boruto!
Hey, is Kawaki all right?!
Yeah, he's injured, but they're all fine.
I see, thank goodness.
I'm beat!
It looks like we were able to get back
to our village.
Barely, but somehow.
Told ya you could do it if you try.
I don't think I could do it again, though.
But I feel like anything's possible,
as long as I'm with you.
You gotta be joking.
Hurry up and stand on your own, damn it.
Young Lord!
Hey, everyone!
It looks like you did it!
Yeah...
But...
Dad, what happened to your eye?!
It's my fault.
You can punch me until you feel better.
You did that, Boruto?!
If I hadn't tagged along,
this wouldn't have happened...
...and Mr. Sasuke would still have his eye!
I don't know what happened,
but I doubt it's your fault.
I know at least that much.
Sarada...
That's right, Boruto.
If you weren't there, I would have died.
Mr. Sasuke!
The fact that we're alive and victorious is fortunate.
Don't blame yourself.
Also, this sort of thing happens when shinobi go into battle.
My mom and I were prepared for this.
I'm sorry.
Let's head back...
to Sakura.
Okay!
I know you just went through a lot,
but once you're done getting treated,
I'd like to hear a detailed report on what happened.
Okay, got it.
I see...
It seems like
Isshiki was completely destroyed.
Well done.
Yeah...
The sacrifice was huge, though.
I called you here
because there's something I wanted to confirm about Kara.
Is it safe to assume that Kara's disintegrated?
Seems like it.
I doubt Koji Kashin got out alive.
I see...
And you shut down Delta, didn't you?
That's right.
Their spare bodies are empty too.
There's no danger of them falling into enemy hands.
Are there any enemies left?
An Inner known as Code.
So, that means if we can just deal with him,
Kara will be eliminated, right?
Don't underestimate him.
Code is special.
Special?
Aside from Kawaki, there's actually another surviving Vessel.
No way—?
That person is Code.
What did you say?!
As a Vessel, he's a non-functional reject...
But...
he has a Karma imbedded by Jigen.
He retains the Karma's aspect of being a weapon.
In other words, he's an abnormality.
Hold on!
If Jigen imbedded Karma on him,
then didn't it disappear with his resurrection?
No...
Since he's a reject,
it's non-functional, but it also doesn't disappear.
There's still a lot we don't know about the Karma.
And the reaction that took place in Code is especially astounding.
Almost every member of Kara
has had their body modified to strengthen it.
But in Code's case, it's the exact opposite.
He's been modified to put his formidable strength in check.
Like a limiter?
That's right.
If Code were to demonstrate his true power,
there's absolutely no telling what would happen.
He's that powerful, huh?
To tell you the truth,
there were several cyborgs among those I had created
that greatly surpassed Jigen's power.
Aside from Code, they were all disposed of, though.
Why didn't you tell us earlier about something this important?!
Don't panic.
There's no way Code can remove his limiter himself.
Is that true?
He himself wanted it that way.
He let himself be weakened?
Why would he want that?!
To ensure that Jigen's authority as leader wouldn't be undermined.
Code's desire was to be a faithful subordinate.
What's that about?
He harbors a kind of religious devotion toward the Otsutsuki.
He worshipped and adored Isshiki as a god.
And for that reason,
he was insanely jealous of Kawaki
for being chosen as Isshiki's legitimate Vessel.
That's pretty crazy.
Code's loyalty has kept him from being disposed of.
Now that Isshiki has been defeated, he will likely seek retribution.
He'll come after Boruto, Kawaki and me, right?
And me too, for betraying Kara.
Let's just keep this between us for the time being.
Yeah...
Oh no.
I overslept.
There, there. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Looking after the Ten Tails is boring.
I wonder if Jigen's captured Kawaki by now.
Damn it, Kawaki!
You supplanted me and got chosen to be a Vessel.
Why would you be mad about that?
Damn it!
I wish I had a real Karma instead of this defect, because then I'd—!
It's—!
Finally... my voice has reached you.
Jigen—no, Isshiki Otsutsuki?!
Code, my most loyal beloved servant.
I can't believe you'd appear before me!
My soul... will soon be destroyed.
What?
Does that mean your resurrection failed?
No way!
That's right...
But you're still here, Code.
Isshiki...
Thanks for saying that.
But I won't be able to meet your expectations.
I can't serve as a receptacle for your soul
with this defective Karma.
The non-Vessel White Karma...
That is my legacy dwelling within you in the form of pure power.
What?
With that Karma, you shall inherit the will of the Otsutsuki...
The will of the Otsutsuki?!
...my one and only successor.
Isshiki...
Today felt like it was just one really long day.
Yeah, it did.
I'm starving!
I want to eat my mom's cooking as soon as possible.
Huh? What's wrong?
You managed to come back alive.
You should take the time
to enjoy a rare moment alone with your family.
What, Kawaki?!
I won't run away, so don't worry.
Hurry up, just go back to your house.
You're wrong.
Huh?
It's our house. Right, Brother?
Tell me what's going on with my body.
Be frank with me.
All right.
Since you've lost Kurama in the battle with the Otsutsuki,
you no longer have superhuman chakra.
Of course.
Even I could figure that out.
You probably can't use jutsu like you could before.
Well, what I've been able to do kind of felt like cheating.
Likewise, Mr. Sasuke has also lost power.
A shinobi fights with the hand he's dealt.
It's not a problem.
However...
I don't know how to say this, but...
I totally thought...
I was going to die too.
I didn't expect him to be the only casualty...
It's like...
there's an empty hole...
Don't worry about me.
Kurama would be furious if I was depressed.
He'd say, "You're the Hokage, quit being pathetic."
That's true.
I'm more worried about Boruto and Kawaki's test results.
Yeah.
You don't mind if we inform them, do you?
Please do. I'm sure that's what they'd want.
It's shocking to get confirmation
that our bodies are 80 percent Otsutsuki, huh?
Well, it's to be expected.
My entire body's been modified
and I've dealt with the Karma for a long time.
At this point...
Well, I suppose that isn't the case for you.
Don't be so gloomy.
I'm sure that we have more time before anything happens.
Kawaki.
We just have to find a way to do something about it
before that bastard Otsutsuki revives.
Well...
I suppose you're right.
I'll help you out.
I promised to help you until we get rid of your Karma, didn't I?
You have a surprisingly strong sense of honor, don't you?
It just doesn't feel right if I don't return a favor.
Just go home already.
Lord Seventh told you to lay low, remember?
Well...
I should just do what I normally do, right?
MEDICAL
What are you doing, Dr. Katasuke?
Y-Young Lord!
Huh?
Actually, the media is—
Oh, he's out!
W-What's going on?!
Excuse me!
Is it true that Lord Seventh defeated the Otsutsuki
and saved the village?!
Hey, did you get to see your dad in action?!
H-Hold on!
The power of the Hokage
was the reason the Otsutsuki was defeated, right?
Did you get in his way?!
Hey! Think before you speak!
You have no idea how the Young Master feels!
Uh, Dr. Katasuke?!
Without the Young Lord's help, they wouldn't have been victorious!
Hey, that's—!
In fact, it's not an exaggeration to say that the Young Lord
played a crucial role in saving the village!
Is that true?!
Give us the details, Boruto!
W-What?!
Please tell us!
Oh, what have I done?!
THUNDER BURGER
There's no need to be modest.
You practically saved the village!
Uh, it really wasn't all that, ya know.
Let's applaud Boruto Uzumaki,
the little hero who saved the village from the Otsutsuki!
Wow...
I don't know what to say.
What's with Boruto?
He's being so sloppy
just because he got on TV and is getting flattered...
Aw, cut him some slack.
He can't just come out with what really happened.
Well, if it puts the villagers at ease, what's the harm?
Sure, I get that, but...
It's all good though, right?
He's on TV and he gets to be famous.
How great is that?
It must be nice to be so carefree.
Excuse me, I do care about things!
Like how I'll appear on camera or how my makeup looks!
What's the matter, Class Rep?
Oh, umm, well...
I was worried that Boruto might be pushing himself too much.
Pushing himself?
Yeah...
It's just the feeling that I get.
You watch Boruto quite closely, don't you, Class Rep?
Huh?
Th-That's not true!
So this is where you were, Sarada.
Mitsuki!
To tell you the truth,
Mr. Shikamaru told me something earlier.
Good work! That was great!
Thanks!
What are you guys doing here?
Don't give me that, damn it!
Huh?
Team Seven has been banned
from taking on missions for the time being!
Huh?
We're suspended from taking on missions
until we find a way to deal with the Karma?
Mr. Shikamaru is overreacting.
Overreacting?
Do you understand how serious this is?
Something could happen with that Karma at any time, right?
If someone sees it going out of control during a mission,
the village would be in a panic.
That may be true, but...
Honestly, this is your fault for getting carried away
and appearing on TV.
Should I not have done that?
People's emotions can turn in an instant.
The bigger the hero,
the bigger the outcry when you fall.
I see...
It's tough being popular, isn't it?
Listen, stop being so flippant—
Sorry, Sarada and Mitsuki,
for getting you all involved in my situation.
What?
W-Well...
there's nothing you can do about the Karma anyway.
The three of us are Team Seven, after all.
I'll make it up to you guys someday.
O-Okay...
Anyways, are you all right?
What do you mean?
See you later!
Hey!
Yet again, I've said more than I should have.
But I can't wallow in self-pity!
I must help the Young Lord find a way to deal with the Karma!
What's this?
What's the matter?
Oh!
Sorry, I couldn't help it.
Are you worried about the Young Lord?
Boruto's situation...
It can't be helped.
I know, why don't I make you a cup of coffee?!
I've got some good beans!
Why am I...
...so concerned about Boruto?
Naruto, would you be able to take down your own son?
I'll do what needs to be done if and when the time comes.
I don't think you understand completely.
I'm saying it's too late once something happens.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
REMAINING TIME
"Remaining Time"
Are you thinking about measures to take before anything happens?