All right!
Do you have a minute, Inojin?
What's up?
Coming up at the Academy, I'll be…
What are you doing?
Oh, this?
It's tiresome drawing every time in battle, so…
I thought it would be more efficient making copies in advance…
Good idea, huh?
But…that's…
I've been thinking about it for a while now.
Drawing a picture is a drag…
So, I thought there must be a better way.
Don't you agree, Dad?
No, I…
Inojin… Dear… Dinnertime!
Coming!
We're starting practical skill sessions to prepare for graduation exams.
I'm going to test it out
during our Ino-Shika-Cho trio training tomorrow.
That's a little different…
They say there's more than one way of doing things,
so maybe save your critique until the end…
C'mon, we'd better go downstairs before we get it from Mom.
Partial Expansion Jutsu!
If that's all you've got, you won't be able to beat me.
Gotcha!
Away we go!
Hey?!
Huh?
Oww…
Your tactics are becoming monotonous. Your chakra isn't infused either.
It's not fair when we're up against your brute strength.
Hey, I have something good up my sleeve.
Oh? What is it, Inojin?
Just watch!
Super Beast Scroll!
Interesting.
Huh?
Oh…
Hey… So what's so great about that move?
That's weird…
Whether I draw it or make a copy, it's the same drawing, right?
Pay attention!
I get that it's a drag, but can you get it together?
Yeah, it really is a drag.
Super Beast Scroll!
W-What?
I can't perform… my Super Beast Scroll?
The Super Beast Scroll Slump
Why couldn't I do the Super Beast Scroll?
Maybe this wasn't good enough?
No.
This has nothing to do with not being able to do the jutsu.
I infused enough chakra too…
And if the problem is with the copy,
it's weird that it doesn't work even when I draw.
Actually, that's probably the reason.
Huh?
COMMUNITY BULLETINS What do you mean?
LEAF VILLAGE ART COMPETITION ACCEPTING ENTRIES
Why don't you try entering this?
LEAF VILLAGE ART COMPETITION ACCEPTING ENTRIES Me? Enter some kids contest like this?
Why would I want to draw for something like this at my age?
Just tell me why can't I do my Super Beast Scroll?!
You have some idea, right?
My telling you probably won't solve anything.
The answer is something you must find out yourself, Inojin.
I wish Dad wouldn't be so vague. Why can't he just tell me the reason?
Oh well, I just have to win this thing, right?
Not that I know why though.
Anyway, winning a kid's art contest will be so easy.
LEAF VILLAGE ART COMPETITION
What?!
FIRST PLACE HIMAWARI UZUMAKI
Himawari Uzumaki?!
LEAF VILLAGE ART COMPETITION
What's going on?!
My drawing is obviously better…
But Himawari's drawing is really good.
Huh? That picture? It's awful.
But, Himawari is the winner.
Isn't this just about having the right connections?
She's the Hokage's daughter.
I wish he wouldn't put on a silly farce like this,
just because he wants to brag about his daughter, damn it.
So? Was this supposed to mean something?
No, I guess it didn't have any meaning.
Huh?
At this rate…
you might not be able to use the Super Beast Scroll anymore.
Huh?!
However, if you still want to be able to perform the Super Beast Scroll…
I suggest you think about what's different between you and Himawari.
MODERN ART ON ART BRUSH PAINTING EASY LANDSCAPES ART OF THE WORLD LEAF SKETCHING GUIDEBOOK
I just don't get it.
What does he mean by different?
One's good and one's bad… What other difference is there?
Yes?
What is it?
I'm sorry, I know the timing's bad, but…
ART ROOM
From today, Sai will be coming in as a guest lecturer.
Hello, everyone.
Why does it have to be Dad?
When you are on tracking missions,
there will be times when you must draw maps or likenesses of people.
Unless the drawings are good, they'll be useless.
Since I draw all the time, I will be evaluating your drawings.
Today, I want you to draw people.
And I'm going to ask…the pretty girl over there to be the model.
Pretty?! Me?!
He called Cho-Cho "pretty." Your dad's weird.
I'll say.
Okay, everyone!
I give you permission to draw… my selfish body…
to your…heart's…content!
Here…you…go!
What's this about?
I'm really sorry.
This really is a coincidence.
Shino had asked me quite some time ago.
Yeah, sure.
But I think this might be a good opportunity for you.
I'm done!
Yup… It turned out just the way I wanted.
Let's see…
I gotta say, it's outrageous as usual.
It's terrible. This is worse than a toddler's drawing.
Huh? Are you serious?
I think it's drawn pretty good… like right here.
Huh? Where?
I could draw with my foot and it would be better than this.
It's a fun, interesting picture.
I like it.
– Huh? – What?!
See?
I think you could possibly do the Super Beast Scroll.
Really?!
Maybe I'll try practicing.
The Super Beast Scroll with a terrible drawing like that?
Super Beast Scroll!
Damn it!
Why can't I do it?
I suggest you think about what's different between you and Himawari.
So, it doesn't matter if the drawing is good or bad?
Should I keep a stack of Boruto's drawings?
No…That's no different from what happened with the copies.
As for why the copies didn't work for the Super Beast Scroll…
Aw man!
Hmm… How unusual.
What is?
You're usually not the type to get worked up like this.
I get really mad when I can't open a bag of potato chips the way I like…
even if I love potato chips.
So I know the feeling.
You love it so much, it hurts your pride, right?
No way! You couldn't be more wrong, chubs!
I'm not upset at all,
and I could care less if I can't do the Super Beast Scroll!
Whatever, I'm chubby but I've got moves!
Hey, you're forgetting all of your stuff!
Now that I think about it, drawing only makes me irritated.
I don't need it.
Super Beast Scroll isn't the only jutsu around.
I'll just practice my mom's jutsu from now on.
See ya, chubs!
You are so obvious.
You'll be fighting in three-man teams from today.
It's possible that teams with poor showings
will not qualify to take the graduation exams.
So, try not to lose focus.
Okay, that's the troublesome trio who've been on a roll lately.
I hope you're up to this, Inojin.
I'll be fine this time. You can count on me.
All right, let's start with your Super Beast Scroll.
Watch over my body, okay?
– H-Hey… What do you mean? – The team battle…
begins!
Ninja Art!
Mind Transfer Jutsu!
H-Hey?! Inojin?
What was that just now?
Iwabe?
Oh, this is good.
Hey, maybe we should've been starting with this all along.
– I-Iwabe's smiling! – I-Iwabe's smiling!
Okay, what shall I do from now?
What now?!
Is this Aunty Ino's jutsu?
You see?
You haven't practiced that one as much.
There's no way you can infuse chakra properly.
You've really done it this time…
It's our turn now!
Yeah, let's go!
– Right! – Right!
They're coming!
Damn it!
How's that?!
They're trying to split us up.
Can you do it, Inojin?!
Hey!
Inojin!
Don't just stand there all dazed!
Come on, hurry!
You're open!
Team Iwabe wins!
All right!
We did it, Denki!
I never thought we could win!
They've really improved.
What a drag.
What is with you? You're not yourself.
What's gonna happen if someone who loves potato chips
can't eat them anymore?
How did Inojin do in class?
He seemed bored.
He asked me to teach him the Mind Transfer Jutsu this morning.
Before he actually gives up, can't you give him some advice?
If he completely loses interest,
it would be mistaking the cause for the end, wouldn't it?
I really feel this is something he has to discover for himself,
or it'll have no meaning.
But…
It will be fine. He is our son.
W-What are you doing all of a sudden?!
C'mon!
To me, art connects me to people.
That's why I love to draw.
And…did you tell that to Inojin?
No… It's not necessary to spell it out, is it?
You're as awkward as ever.
Well, I think sooner rather than later…
Huh?
What's going on?
What's Himawari doing here?
She won the art contest.
I asked her to be the teacher today.
I'm your teacher, Big Brother.
Big Brother? So you're…
Boruto's younger sister?!
Oh, she's s-so cute!
I didn't expect him to bring her here…
Your dad's too weird.
Since you submitted your drawing in a contest,
you must love to draw, Himawari.
I love drawing!
What's more, it was a drawing of my dad, so I had even more fun!
Inojin, you should ask Himawari Sensei questions too.
Nah, I…
Himawari!
Inojin's jutsu has drawings that can move, and they're amazing!
The drawings move? Awesome!
Show her, Inojin!
I wanna see, I wanna see!
Sorry, I don't plan on drawing anymore.
Why?
I probably didn't have the talent for art in the first place.
Huh?!
Hey, Himawari…
Inojin's having some trouble, so.
I understand.
Are you really going to throw them away?
I don't need them anymore.
How was Himawari today?
She kept asking me to draw.
My drawings probably wouldn't interest her.
I don't really think so…
They don't move… They don't win prizes…
It's useless for me to draw.
I just had a knack for it, but I wasn't any good.
Nope, I was bad.
Well, you drew that when you were little!
But do you remember?
Your dad was so happy when you showed it to him.
Was he?
That brings back so many memories.
You drew it so well!
That really surprised me back then, and then…
Metal said this…
Boruto!
Do you have a minute?
Become my pupil?
He wants to learn about art.
I really need to find the answer.
So please…
I really want this!
Sure, but…
What am I supposed to do?
Hey, Hima…
What do you think about when you draw?
Well…
Daddy!
What?! Dad?
Sure. When I do my best and draw, Daddy always praises me.
What's different… Could this be what Dad meant?
Hey! Let's draw together!
Huh?!
Don't you…want to draw?
I…
Come on, Himawari Sensei is asking you to draw!
Yeah! You must draw, Inojin!
O-Okay…
I brought it.
This will be Sensei's model.
All right.
Hmm… Very good, I say!
Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll!
Oh no! At this rate…
Huh?!
The drawing of Daddy!
Damn it!
Wait!
Found it?
Where is it?!
Big Brother!
It's gonna fall in!
Don't worry!
Is Himawari's drawing…
the same as the drawing I made copies of?
Is that drawing…
the same as the one that I made?
It's not the same!
That drawing has… feelings and emotion in it!
I can't let it be lost!
No question about it!
It's all good… I can do it, this time, definitely!
Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll!
Amazing!
The drawing's really moving!
Here you go. Your drawing is safe!
Oh, thank you!
No, I should be thanking you!
Hey, will my drawing move too?
Huh? Well, I don't know…
Do it, do it!
B-But…
Why not?
Okay…
Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll!
This is awesome!
Amazing!
What a really fun drawing.
Huh?! What?
I want, more! More!
All right!
Thank you, Sensei!
Thanks to you, I finally remembered what's important.
Are you able to do it now?
It seems I had it all wrong.
Art isn't just the means to do a jutsu.
There's meaning behind the things you feel like drawing.
That moment, when I was desperate to protect Himawari's drawing,
I felt chakra passing into the drawing.
Like I should talk, after failing initially, but…
This is my favorite drawing.
I knew you'd be fine, if you were able to draw like this.
And that applies from now on too.
Huh?!
The people in the drawings disappeared and didn't come back?
Uh-huh!
It's because of the Super Beast Scroll that time…
I-I'm sorry!
No, it's okay!
Huh? It is?
Sure. I can always draw another drawing!
And Daddy will be even happier with the next one!
You're no match for me, Sensei!
Yeah, so let's draw some more!
Something even more fun!
All right, let's draw!
Ugh, I hate this.
Everyone's so serious about training now.
No one wants to hang out lately too.
Who cares about graduation?
Must be nice not to have any worries.
Everyone has their reasons,
so it might be best not to bother them.
But didn't they say friendship is eternal?
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"The Night of the Shooting Stars"
I think you might be the only one who thinks that…
THE NIGHT OF THE SHOOTING STARS