So, he's Tanuki Shigaraki?
Yeah. A missing survivor from the Foundation.
Seems he was a talented researcher and ardent follower of Danzo.
He was the brains behind a plan
to develop a new weapon utilizing the Hashirama Cell.
The project's code name was "Gozu Tennou."
Even after Danzo's death, he didn't give up.
But he disappeared quite some time before
these recent incidents even began…
What a letdown.
After we successfully uncovered his hideout too...
It was just a waste of our time.
I guess we're back to square one with our investigation…
Captain Sai?
What's wrong?
That's it…
The incident started at the Academy.
Why didn't we notice?
What do you mean?!
Huh? You know who the perpetrator is?!
Yeah…
The culprit is…
Who is it?!
I've been thinking about it for a long time.
How I can confirm if you're the sun or not.
What? The sun?
That's why I've been keeping watch
ever since I arrived at the village.
I wanted to see how you would react.
You dove straight into every incident
and restored everyone back to normal.
I don't get what you're saying, but…
That's only natural, ain't it?!
However,
I wonder about this time?
The culprit is…
the Class Rep.
"The Demon Beast Appears"
HOKAGE That's what's going on…
The one who caused this series of incidents
is the daughter of a survivor from the Foundation.
Sumire Kakei.
Boruto's classmate, huh…?
Her father's name was Tanuki Shigaraki.
Just before he died,
he entrusted her with the Gozu Tennou, which he had perfected.
Sai is searching for her now
since she's disappeared from her hospital room.
Putting that aside,
complaints are coming in that these incidents continued
because the Leaf Police didn't thoroughly vet everyone involved.
What do we do?
Well, it was Lord Fifth and I who put a stop
to exposing the identities of everyone connected to the Foundation.
Kakashi Sensei!
That's totally not funny, Mitsuki.
There's nothing funny about it!
But it's the truth.
Think about it.
Every victim had some contact with her just before an incident.
You're saying that's when she implanted the Ghost on them?
Besides, the Class Rep is a victim in the first place!
I think that was a feint to deflect suspicion from herself.
I'll tell you more if you're not convinced—
That's enough!
Even so, why?
Why would the Class Rep do such things?!
You're not responsible. for this, Boruto.
I can't believe it!
If you don't want to believe me, do as you please.
Although, I think it's too late.
What do you mean by "too late"?
She's realized she can't hide it any longer.
There's no doubt, she's already started moving.
Manipulating her victims into rampaging
wasn't the purpose of The Ghost Incidents.
It was just a way to absorb their chakra.
Just a way?!
W-What's that?!
It's coming from Senju Park!
Looks like it's begun…
Not seeing through Sumire Kakei's ruse
was a big mistake on our part.
But wasn't a background check on every villager ruled out
because we wanted to avoid people becoming suspicious of each other?
Back then, the village was in shambles
after the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Everyone lost someone precious to them.
In that environment, if we provoked any suspicion
that a family member or colleague was a survivor from the Foundation,
the village would have been devastated through doubt and suspicion.
You made the right decision.
Otherwise, someone like Sai
would have been among the first to be suspected.
But the problem now is Sumire.
Her late mother wasn't a ninja or anything associated…
We confirmed that when we received her Academy application.
Her father's background is unknown.
But we probably knew that he was a Rogue Ninja, right?
There's no rule that someone can't be accepted
if you don't have a parent.
However, whatever her reasons,
it's a fact that she embroiled many people
who were unrelated to her circumstances.
Even if she is a child…
You think we should punish her as a criminal?
Our role now is to maintain order in the Hidden Leaf Village.
We can't be soft on everyone.
You're so "by the book" at the strangest times.
Please don't make fun.
Besides, why are you here, Lord Sixth?
Weren't you supposed to be at the hot springs?
To be honest,
I wanted to take it easy in my retirement.
But Danzo and I were somewhat linked by destiny…
So, I've been looking for traces of his research.
And? Did you find anything?
Yeah, something I wish I never found out…
Danzo's legacy…the Gozu Tennou.
In all likelihood,
it's imbedded within the body of this girl, Sumire.
Well, no wonder we couldn't find it no matter how hard we looked.
Her father probably took that measure…
It means Sumire Kakei is the very gate
through which Nue is summoned.
How could he—?!
Then about now, Sumire is…
What just happened?
Danzo Shimura…
The man who used every despicable means
in order to protect the Hidden Leaf.
However, his actions were ultimately based
on his own personal view of what was best for the village.
To avenge him by destroying the village
is mistaking the cause for the end.
Furthermore, if another cycle of
tragedy and hatred starts up again,
people whose pasts are connected to the Foundation
will be seen with cold eyes.
So, if there are still others living under this curse,
I must free them…
It's my duty, as someone who was liberated in the past.
- Never forgive them. - Listen well, Sumire?
- Avenge the Foundation in my place. - You understand, don't you, Sumire?
- You are the only one. - Sumire, do not fail to wreak vengeance
- You are the only one. - on the Hidden Leaf!
Well done.
Are you really just a kid?
Stay on your guard.
Who knows what she'll do…
I'm sorry.
I know that you are Inojin's friend.
As long as I'm around, nothing bad will happen to you.
However, I'm going to keep you restrained for now.
Nu…e…
Can you still move?!
Y-Yes…
W-What the hell is that?
Nue…
The Gozu Tennou is being summoned
through chakra gathered in an intermediary.
If something like that goes on a rampage,
the village will be wrecked, ya know!
What are you going to do?
What can you do, if you go there?
I don't know!
But I ain't believin' anything until I talk to the Class Rep myself!
That's all I know!
Boruto…
What do you want?
I'm a little occupied right now.
Weren't you going to let her live and observe her?
Why now?
All right, fine.
Mission accepted.
My new orders are…
to eliminate Sumire Shigaraki.
I'm sorry, Captain.
It's all right.
There's no way we can handle that thing ourselves.
It's coming!
Purple Lightning!
Lord Sixth?!
We can't let that thing loose in the village.
First, create a diversion, please.
Right!
Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll!
Earth Style:
– Multi Mud Wall! – Multi Mud Wall!
What do we do?
M-My strength is…
Their chakra is being absorbed…
This isn't good.
What the hell's goin' on?
I wouldn't get any closer if I were you.
Mitsuki…
It's just like The Ghost incidents.
At this rate,
the chakra of everyone in the village will be extracted.
Everyone in the village?!
Damn it, what're we gonna do?!
There is a way.
If the jutsu user dies, Nue will stop.
Dies?
You don't mean—?!
Now, what will you do?
The lives of your family and the village…or the Class Rep.
Which do you choose?
I don't even…
have to think about it.
I'll save both sides!
I see…
That's an answer you wouldn't hear from me.
And…
You show me choices that I wouldn't make.
Huh?
I want you to show me more about our differences.
I want to feel it more.
What have you been trying to say since earlier?
However, it's different this time.
I'll control myself.
W-What're you doing?!
I must get rid of the source.
That's what I've been ordered to do.
What do you mean by ordered?
Are you okay with it?!
At the very least, I feel this is the best choice right now.
Oh, and if you come with me, you'll definitely regret it.
W-Wait!
Mitsuki!
I'm sorry, but until my real self finishes its task,
I'd like you to take a short nap.
L-Like I'd let you!
A shadow clone…
always has a shadow clone!
Never mind me! Just do it…huh?!
I'm sorry about this.
Oww…!
Go a little easy, will ya?!
You said to do it.
Right?
Damn it, I can't hang around here.
I've got to get to the Class Rep.
But where is she?!
This thing that looks like a chakra current…
Could it be…?
It's gotten bigger.
Is it because it absorbed chakra?
The wall's reaching its limit.
Let's give it one last push.
Yes!
Barrier Team!
– Yes! – Yes!
All right!
However…
I guess we're going to have to take this thing on ourselves.
In a fist-fight with a monstrosity like this…
I wish we could borrow some power from Choji and the others…
Are you two okay?
H-Hey!
Who's commanding the relief operations?
Shikamaru and the others are on it.
I'll settle this in one move.
Wait, Naruto!
SEVENTH Using that isn't wise!
SEVENTH
That thing absorbs chakra.
If it uses your immense quantity of chakra as fodder,
it'll be beyond our control.
And, as a last resort, the jutsu user will detonate
the chakra that's stored inside Nue.
Then we'll all be blown to bits.
Are you saying Nue is a giant bomb?!
That was its original purpose as a summoning.
The user of the Gozu Tennou would be sent
into enemy territory to go on a rampage,
and then, he would blow himself up along with everyone in the vicinity.
The cold rationality of it makes me want to vomit.
I want you to join the Barrier Team.
If the barrier should collapse, it's all over.
Okay, I get it.
But…is that all we can do?
They put up a barrier, after all.
Nue doesn't have enough chakra yet to break through, right now.
Should I detonate?
After coming this far?
Just a little more…
If I can give it a little more chakra,
Nue will be complete.
You're good when you put your mind to it, huh, Class Rep?
Not really, Mitsuki.
How did you find me?
Hiding is my specialty.
When I visited you at the hospital…
I did a little prepping.
It took some time though.
Are you going to kill me?
Yeah, I think so.
It's an order, so I have no choice.
I don't believe Lord Seventh's the one who ordered it.
So, who do you work under?
That doesn't matter.
I'm sorry.
But this ends now.
Stop it, Mitsuki!
Boruto!
Class Rep…
Are you really the culprit?
The Ghost that only I could see…
Are you really the one who implanted it?!
Boruto…
Yes, I am.
So, you really were the only one who could see Nue, after all.
So, it's true…
It was all for the purpose of manifesting Nue
and destroying Hidden Leaf Village.
And what about Wasabi and Namida?
And Sarada and Chocho… All of our classmates?!
It doesn't matter to me.
Revenge. That's the reason why I was born…
and why I've lived until now.
From the very start, I have existed solely for revenge.
And this is the proof.
I've lived until today in order to do what my father couldn't!
What your dad couldn't do…?
The child shall accomplish…right?
You guys are too extreme!
Following orders…revenge?
Well, I'm not gonna let you!
Then what are you going to do?
Are you going to stop me by killing me here?
Can you really do it?
I knew it would turn out like this.
Hey, Mitsuki!
That's why I told you…
You'd regret it if you came.
Stop…
Stop, Mitsuki!
Stop!
Boruto…
Cut it out already.
Do you really want to kill each other?!
Up until now, you've been—!
What?
What happened?
Transportation Ninjutsu?
One thing after another…
What the hell is going on?
Fine.
Take my chakra.
Class Rep…
Wait.
Class Rep!
I nurtured it especially for revenge.
The ultimate weapon.
Hey, Class Rep…
Let's go back!
I attacked the Leaf Village.
To me, this is war!
Your parents thought that!
It has nothing to do with who you are now, Class Rep!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
The Path That Boruto Can See.
Sumire Kakei never existed from the beginning!
THE PATH THAT BORUTO CAN SEE