WE HAVE YOUR FRIEND. IF YOU WANT HIM BACK, COME TO PIER NUMBER 4.
What have they done?
Who the hell are they, anyways?
Tsurushi Hachiya…
He's a genin who was in my class at the Academy.
He's a genin?!
A guy like that?!
He can't stand the fact
that our village has turned into a tourist destination.
We have to go save Denki soon or else—!
No, we have to inform Lord Chojuro first.
We can't do that.
If this thing blows up, our field trip will be cancelled!
Hey, you're strong, right?
I think we can do this without relying on the adults.
That's…
We'll make sure this doesn't turn into a big deal.
So lend us a hand, will ya, Kagura?
I got it.
A lot of time has already passed…
We've gotta hurry!
A Shinobi Bout of Friendship
It should be around here…
Denki!
Are you okay?!
Boruto!
Hey, let Denki go right now!
Well, that all depends on you.
If you all get on your knees and bow your head,
I might just consider it.
Huh? That's ridiculous.
Don't get carried away, you jerk!
Hachiya, are you out of your mind?
What's the point of doing something like this?!
Shut up and stay out of this!
You're just a lapdog sucking up to the Hidden Leaf.
This is war between the Leaf and us!
A war? In this day and age?!
You guys are so dumb, it's clichéd.
This is really a drag.
Hey, you said you wouldn't cause trouble…
But they seem bent on fighting.
We'll teach you to fear the might of Blood Mist Shinobi!
That sign!
Crimson Mist Barrier Jutsu!
The mist—!
Now, one can see anything from the outside.
In here, no one will be able to help you…
while we beat the hell out of you.
So, no matter how much noise we make, no one will notice?
That's convenient.
No kidding. If we get found out, our field trip is over.
Wait, you guys. Calm down!
Say that to them!
We've got a lot more guys with us.
It won't be like earlier this afternoon!
Get them!
Super Beast Scroll!
Fall back and regroup!
What the hell—?!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Things are tough if you fall into your own trap!
Die!
Is that sword still just for show?
A coward like you
becoming one of the Seven Shinobi Swordsman…
is a disgrace to the Blood Mist Village!
Kagura!
Stay away!
What? Why don't you just kill him too?
You know, like you did before!
Shut up!
Kagura…
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret…
This guy changes when he draws his sword.
When he was at the Academy,
he dropped a bunch of his classmates into a sea of blood.
Quit saying stupid things!
I'm not lying!
After all…
this guy's the grandson of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura.
Seriously?
And look at how pitiful he is now.
He's so afraid of cutting someone, he can't even touch his sword.
So sad!
If you're Yagura's grandson, act like it!
I'm not…like Yagura!
That's for sure.
You're not like him at all.
You're just an idiot!
Kagura!
I got 'im!
What's that? A wooden sword?
K-Ka…
Kagura!
What?!
Hey, could...you...wait?
Just shut up.
The mist is…
Denki! Are you okay?
Uh-huh.
I was waiting for an opportunity to jump in.
Heh… Not bad!
We were outnumbered though.
Are you really genin?
Hachiya!
Damn it…
You'll be sorry!
Let's go!
Get lost, you guys!
Is anyone there?!
Security's on their way!
That's not good. Let's run, ya know!
I'm beat!
It looks like our sensei haven't gotten wind of this.
So, mission accomplished!
You guys…
Hey, are you really Yagura's grandson?
Yes, it's true.
Is it also true that you hurt your classmates at the Academy?
When I snapped out of it,
everyone was on the ground around me…
I realized then…
that I really am Yagura's grandchild.
Even now, I struggle for control when I hold a sword.
I…
I'm afraid of wielding a sword.
No wonder you looked so relieved after sparring with Boruto.
Huh?
Was it that obvious?
This is a personal problem that I have to bear.
Please forget about it.
Now let's go back.
After that beat down,
I doubt if Hachiya and his group will try anything else.
Regarding the peace treaty
between the nations surrounding the Middle Sea…
the Lands of Fire, Water, Waves and Sea…
Lady Mei, perhaps you should go easy on the alcohol.
I'm fine.
I just need to control my internal chakra…
See?
It's a knack we kunoichi have.
Very well…
Now, what we should be doing…
is analyzing the state of affairs.
Because the Land of Water does not wish to sign…
a peace treaty.
That is our conclusion.
The Feudal Lords of our nation believe
that instability along the Middle Sea
provides more opportunities for power and expansion.
If only they could limit their lust to other things…
I agree.
Let's just finish up this discouraging discussion
so you can enjoy the Hidden Mist's nightlife.
All right?
Then is it all right to conclude that
the Hidden Mist does not agree with the Land of Water?
Yes…
Exactly.
The Land of Water can say what it likes.
We, the Hidden Mist, only wish to preserve stability.
However, if the Lands of Wave and of the Sea
continue their quests for expansion,
the Land of Water will be put in a risky position.
If the two nations clash, our village will be forced to act too.
I understand that.
And Hidden Mist Village cannot go back
to being called the Blood Mist.
Don't worry…
Both Lord Sixth and I…
will do all we can to support the peace treaty.
I think we're okay now…
but you shouldn't go out alone anymore.
I understand.
Okay, I'll leave you here.
Hold on a minute!
Come and have some fun with us.
I'm sorry, I just don't feel like it right now.
Just come.
Our sensei aren't here!
C'mon, I said no!
Don't worry!
Wait a second!
So that's your move?
Well then, here!
What?!
Okay then…
How's this?!
Shinobi Bout!
No way… already?!
H-Hey wait!
Hey, can't you use that card?
We're already done here…
Guess I win again.
I'll win the next one for sure!
That's the spirit, Kagura.
Huh? You still wanna play?
You can't just win and run!
I didn't know you were like this.
Oh, uh…
Just ignore him.
I didn't think you'd get this hooked on Shinobi Bout, Kagura.
I'm surprised at myself too.
I hardly ever played any games…
I never knew they could be this fun.
Right?
That sad expression you had earlier is completely gone.
Huh?
You guys…
Thank you.
Well, you don't seem to have any friends, so…
Isn't that Hachiya a friend of yours?
What makes you think that?!
Well, they were classmates at the Academy.
It's true, Hachiya used to be my classmate…
But he got hooked on the stories about the Blood Mist Village
and started hanging out with a bad crew…
and just like that, we'd grown apart.
It's not like I had friends before, but it hurt.
The fact that you were Yagura's grandson bothered you,
so you put up a wall, right?
That's right.
O-Okay, I'll start!
So, Kagura… Why did you become a ninja?
To survive.
That's all there was,
if you didn't want to be poor and struggle.
But Yagura's blood flows in me.
So people were always distant with me.
But I met someone who saw me as a human being.
But during our first combat training…
You got—
Yagura's blood flows in me.
That's my fate. Nothing can change that.
Ever since that moment,
I've fought against the voice inside me.
So it never happens again.
Like what happened with Yagura so long ago?
The memories of the Blood Mist Village and its sins…
will never fade.
Just like the blood that flows in my veins.
Yagura's sin…is my sin.
That's got nothing to do with you.
I'm me.
And you're you.
What our dads and grandpas did has nothing to do with us.
We do things our own way.
That's all that matters for Boruto.
But you're so diligent and never mess around.
You're like someone who's really driven, aren't you?
To keep thinking about something beyond your control…
Isn't that a drag?
You came to my aid, Kagura!
So I only have words of gratitude for you.
Although that swordplay earlier
didn't belong to someone who's in a dilemma.
Why are you guys…
so nice to me?
‘Cuz we're friends. What else?
You threw off criticism that you're Yagura's grandson,
and made something of yourself.
That's why Lord Mizukage chose you to be
one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
So why not just be up front about it and accept it?
It's the same with games.
You never know if it's gonna be fun until you try it!
You may be right…
Shinobi Bout!
– Huh?! – Huh?!
Hey, just like that?!
Without any warning?!
Um… What just happened?
Having three cards is rare.
I win.
Damn it!
Thank you.
That was really gutsy…
The way you blocked those successive red cards.
But I lost…
Shall we play again?
Boruto! It's time for evening roll call!
Who cares! It's just roll call anyways.
Now let's play again!
Do you know what your role is here?
I guess it's time to call it for today.
I got it.
Here, you can have these.
Huh? Really?
Yeah.
Boruto!
I'm coming, okay?
Let's play again.
S-Sure.
SHINOBI BOUT
It's been a while… since you drew water for me.
So, how are you?
Are things going smoothly with the Hidden Leaf?
Yes.
I'm glad.
They call me "friend" and treat me as an equal.
I can't remember the last time… I had so much fun.
It brought back memories… of how I used to be.
Lord Chojuro…
About the candidacy test for the Hiramekarei…
I'd like to take it.
I see…
So Kagura went to see the Mizukage.
That's fine.
It all starts now…
Hey Kagura, and Boruto Uzumaki…
Hey, you're the guy we saw at the harbor!
Mr. Shizuma!
Now that you have a Shinobi Sword in your possession,
it's time for war!
What are you talking about?
To fight until killed is what Blood Mist Shinobi do.
We need guys like you now, in this era, Kagura.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"A Declaration of War!"
I'll protect you.
A DECLARATION OF WAR