It's been several weeks since that time,
and the strange power in my eye stopped activating.
Is it because the Ghost is gone…or?
Boruto…?
Hurry and eat your breakfast, or you'll be late!
I'll be right there, ya know!
Oh well, whatever.
THOUSAND HAND PARK FREE ADMISSION "A New Path"
Over here! Over here!
Everything's back to normal here, huh?
It was such a drag.
So, what happened to Sumire Kakei?
She confessed about everything.
I see…
One thing still sticks…
What made her stop at the very last minute?
It was Boruto…
To be more exact, all her friends at the Academy.
She had been all alone for so long.
The life she had with her friends was really fun for her.
What?
So that's what it was?
There were students from the Academy at the scene?
No.
She experienced Nue's power firsthand.
Maybe the terrifying thought of destroying
the village that holds the memories of her friends, stopped her.
Is that really it?
I'm sure that…
Okay, I understand.
Children can't choose their parents.
But they can choose their friends.
Thank you!
I'm glad…
That we approved her admission into the Academy.
Yeah.
About that…
Letting her stay on at the Academy might cause a strain.
SAFETY FIRST
3 PEOPLE, ONE TEAM
Construction at the school will be completed soon.
In other words, that spells the end of having classes out here.
Finally, we're free from being out here!
So today, we'll be forming new three-man teams.
Are you saying we'll be in different teams from the ones we formed before?
Yes.
We'll try different formations
to find which members will be compatible as a team after graduation.
What about Class Rep…
I mean, Miss Kakei?
She's been absent for so long.
We don't know when she'll return.
Until she's physically better,
it's impossible for her to participate in shinobi training.
Is it possible that she's quitting the Academy?
I…don't know.
The only thing we can do is wait.
Anyway, we'll be forming teams
with whoever is in attendance for today.
I understand.
I tried to go and visit her, but we were turned away.
Maybe Sensei's right and we should leave her alone.
After you team up, confirm each of your formations.
We'll be starting practical training from tomorrow.
Who should we choose this time?
I'm teaming up with you, Boruto.
Again?
Isn't there anyone else you can choose?
I want to keep watching you up close.
I knew you'd say that.
But right now, only Mitsuki and Iwabe can keep up with you, Boruto.
Who are you gonna team up with?
Denki and I are teaming up.
Huh?
For real?
Yeah, Iwabe asked me.
Got a problem with that?
Well then, maybe we should ask Shikadai?
Sorry, Boruto. I'm already on a team.
Hey! You guys are the Ino-Shika-Cho trio!
I didn't see why we had to be on the team
just because our parents were,
so I kept avoiding it all this time.
I know that our jutsu compatibility isn't bad…
Besides, some comedy groups aren't friends at all,
but as long as their skills and talent are on point…
There's a little bit of underlying tension that's good for our relationship!
So, for you guys, this is kind of the ultimate match up!
It's a drag, on all fronts.
Well, too bad.
Let's go check out the others.
By the way, I already asked Sarada.
I see…
You'll be the front man, with Sarada and Denki assisting?
How did you know?
Your end goal is simple.
But it's not bad.
R-Really?
No luck here either, huh?
What about Metal?
Oh, he's not bad.
When he controls his nervousness, he's really strong!
Personally, I wanted to ask the Class Rep.
Since she's strong.
Hey, Mitsuki!
Don't say it so loud.
That's right.
The Ghost hasn't appeared since then.
Yeah.
My eye stopped activating too.
Once the Leaf Police took over, there was nothing left for us to do.
I guess the case is closed.
I wonder how the Class Rep is doing…
She committed treason against the village.
It's probably impossible for her to return to the Academy.
No way!
She's definitely gonna return.
How do you know?
Because the Class Rep is the Class Rep.
What's that mean?
Anyway, what happens will be up to the grown-ups.
The grown-ups, huh?
Hey…
What are you gonna do about our third member?
PERSEVERANCE AND HARD WORK
The report on Sumire Kakei just came in.
Yes…
She's currently under the Leaf Police's custody
to prevent contact with other Foundation survivors.
When will she be returning to the Academy?
Ultimately, she'll probably fall under protective surveillance…
But whether they'll allow
a student who caused such a disturbance back into the Academy is…
I'll watch over her.
If she's allowed back into the Academy,
I'd like to take her under my wing.
I understand how you feel.
Then—!
Hold on.
The issue is how she herself feels.
She's in an extremely tough position right now.
And if she doesn't want to come back…
I'm going to go see her now.
Because I'm her homeroom teacher.
I'm home!
– Welcome back! – Welcome back!
Oh, welcome back!
Dad! How come you're here?!
What's wrong with me being here?
Even I get to come home early sometimes.
Huh?
What's the matter?
Dad…
There's something I wanna ask you.
What is it?
You rarely ask me anything.
It's about a friend from my class…
Oh, you mean Sumire Kakei?
She got hurt and she's recuperating, right?
No, not that!
I know what she did, ya know!
Himawari, can you come help me with dinner?
Okay!
The Class Rep is our friend.
I know that.
She's in a difficult spot right now.
But let me handle this.
I won't let her down.
Then let her return to the Academy!
I can't answer that right now.
Why not?
You're the Hokage, aren't you, Dad?!
Being the Hokage doesn't mean I can do whatever I please.
I have to consider the welfare of the entire village.
Don't worry.
Like I said, I won't let her down.
But try not to stick your nose into dangerous situations.
What's that supposed to mean?!
When I do something, I do it, ya know!
Dinner's ready!
All right.
Something smells really good!
Hey wait!
Let's eat before the food gets cold.
Just listen to what I have to say, stupid old man!
Are…
Are you feeling better?
Yes.
Sensei…
I know that what I did was unforgiveable.
I have to take responsibility and make amends,
for the sake of everyone who considered someone like me, a friend.
There's no need to rush into a decision.
But, Sensei, I took your chakra!
Don't worry about it.
Huh?
That actually gave me the opportunity to grow as a teacher.
How can you say that?
Your detention is about to end.
The reason is because… fortunately, no one was hurt.
But let me say just one thing.
If you don't give up on yourself,
the choices you failed to see until now,
will become clear to you.
If you wish,
I can get them to prepare a place outside the village
where you can think this through.
That's because sometimes,
running away isn't something to be ashamed of.
You have time.
The Gozu Tennou no longer is inside your body.
Your body is yours, and yours alone now.
Sensei…
Out of the blue,
my dad's gathered files on academies in other villages.
Huh? You are going to transfer, Inojin?
Why would I?
Could it be the Class Rep?
Huh?!
I don't know,
but my dad was the person in charge of the recent investigation…
I guess returning to the Academy would be a little tough…
That's…
You didn't tell Boruto about this, did you?
No.
If he finds out,
something troublesome is gonna happen.
We should keep this quiet for now…
Today, we're going to conduct battle training
at this scaffold that was built at the school.
It's similar to that last lesson
when we ended up demolishing the school.
Then this is probably going to turn out the same way.
I believe in you all.
However, I want to emphasize one thing.
The most important thing for this training session is that…
…you absolutely must not damage the school in any—!
All right! I can't wait to get started!
Two teams will begin at the same time,
and make their way from the bottom to the top.
The first team to have their member reach the top, wins.
Obstructing your opponent is allowed.
This training is bad for my heart…
Are you okay, Sensei?
Yeah… I'll manage.
Um… Can I ask why you decided to do this training?
We don't want you to be traumatized
by the fact that you destroyed the school…
So, the principal wanted to give you an experience
that was positive and successful.
We're not traumatized or anything…
Aburame Sensei…
What? Sumire Kakei has—?!
Sorry, can you take over?
Oh, Sensei!
Go, Chubs!
Chubby but I've got moves!
Humph…
Hey, Metal!
Everyone's watching you.
You've gotta be kidding…
Cho Cho, go on ahead!
Show them your latent chubby power!
When chubby moves, no one else is stronger!
I'm not done yet!
Mitsuki!
These guys don't amount to much.
You're right.
But it all depends on how I use it…
I see…
That's what it is.
Well?
Just as good as Boruto, eh?
Mitsuki!
We can't win like this.
I knew it…
These guys make tough opponents.
Hey, Boruto.
Is it okay if I try something new too?
Sure! Try anything!
Damn it!
Here, maybe?
Looks like we win!
There you go, doing something super messed up…
What are you talking about?
It's what we always do.
Besides, Boruto recognized what I was trying to do.
One fool just multiplied into two.
How was that, Shino Sensei!
What?
Sarada, where's the Sensei?
I don't know.
He rushed off saying something about the Class Rep.
Could it be?
Do you know something?
Huh? Oh no…it's just…
The Class Rep might transfer to another school.
What the hell is that about?
That's the first time I'm hearing this.
I wonder what's going to happen to the Class Rep?
Wait, Boruto!
Shut up!
While we're wasting time here, the Class Rep might…
Oh!
Huh?
Sensei?
I'm back, everyone!
Sumire!
– Class Rep! – Huh? Hey…
Class Rep!
We were worried…
Just a sec, everyone…
Aw, Class Rep, where's your usual reaction?
It seems one more person made an unthinkable choice.
So everything's back to normal?
Who knows?
Maybe it's gotten worse than before.
What's wrong, Sumire?
Hey, what'd you do to her?!
Why are you looking at me?
I didn't do anything!
Cut it out!
Sasuke!
You're late.
You know…
I may be a clone, but it took me a while to get here.
I don't even know the way home now, damn it.
Where are we anyway?!
Don't ask me.
So, where's the scroll?
It's hard to believe
that Danzo got this close to Kaguya's Hidden Jutsu…
Is that what it is?
I didn't get it at all.
But with this, I may be able to get closer to
the Time-Space where Kaguya existed.
Hey, you're leaving already?
What's wrong with coming back to the village for a while?
Naruto…
Give Sakura a message for me.
Tell her, I'm sorry for everything.
I'm the one who's sorry.
The gate that Nue opened has been sealed.
Jougan's turn won't be coming up for a while.
However…it's only temporary.
In time, the gods will…
descend upon this land.
Hmm…
Finally, an adequate harvest.
How did it go?
I found tears in Kaguya's world.
The space curvature exceeds 16.
Oh?
We were supposed to wait to harvest that world.
Anything over ten in the space curvature is an abnormality and
must be reported immediately to the clan. That is law.
That she's chosen to disobey, means…
How very out of character.
Or…
Kinshiki, make preparations to depart.
Right.
Denki, don't you think you're being a little impatient?
It's the first time I haven't been able to pass a test.
If I fail the ninjutsu test,
I'll be known as The Repeater Denki!
Huh?
Actually, you were being called The Repeater Iwabe before…
Huh?!
At this rate, I'll end up being your senior!
Huh!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"Crisis: The Threat of Failing!"
I'm depending on you, Iwabe!
Oh…
CRISIS: THE THREAT OF FAILING!