I think it's a little scorched…
It's okay, it's okay.
I like it a little charred.
Do you want some?
Huh? S-Sure…
I'm going!
What about your headband?
I don't wanna be caught wearing something so uncool.
Come on…
In our day, nothing made us happier than wearing it.
It is just a sign of the times?
I don't think that's the case…
Lord Seventh, I'm sorry… but it's time.
I guess I don't have time anymore to even relax, huh?
You said you wanted to see him off today,
so I actually shuffled your schedule around.
And I'm grateful.
You have seven meetings,
and you have to observe a practice session.
So, get ready for a full day.
I guess I have no choice.
Okay, Hinata, I'm off, ya know.
Formation of the Three-Man Squad?
'Morning.
Formation of the Three-Man Squad? Hey, Denki, your outfit looks great!
You think?
Hey, hey Sarada, what team do you think we'll be on?
You know…we don't even know if we'll be on the same team.
But we're so in tune with each other.
There's no way we'll be separated!
But Cho-Cho, what about your legendary—
That would be interesting!
If that's the case, Shikadai, let's team up.
Listen, the Sensei are the ones who will decide.
Anyway, I'd hate to be teamed with someone
who leaves everything up to chance, like you.
You always act without a plan for success.
Haven't you ever heard the phrase, "playing it by ear"?
You're too close…
Your spit's flying.
What will be, will be.
You just have to stand ready for it.
Sensei's here!
W-We've been waiting for you!
Whoa!
I personally taught these new recruits,
and I'm confident about sending them off into the world.
Wow!
What just happened?
Ugh!
So filthy!
It's your fault!
I couldn't help it. I was pushed!
I don't care about that! You know what—?
What do you mean? You're—!
Attention!
You might have graduated from the Academy,
but that's nothing more than a checkpoint.
That's what he says,
but no one cried harder than he did during the graduation ceremony.
I know, right?
What was that?
Nothing!
Your training isn't over.
Don't think you can escape my "love," after this either.
– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!
Now before I announce the teams…
Sumire, what is a three-man squad?
I-It's a three-man team made in order for shinobi to fulfill missions!
You got half of it right.
A three-man squad is a team of comrades,
who hold each other's lives in their hands.
The reason is because teamwork is the factor
that distinguishes between life or death.
From this moment, as ninja, you will be beginning
a relationship that will continue for the rest of your life.
Never forget that.
All right, when I call your names, you will quietly go to the other room.
Denki Kaminarimon!
Yes!
Metal Lee!
Yes!
Iwabe Yuino!
Yes!
You three are Team 5!
– We did it! – We did it!
Good to be working with you!
Wasabi Izuno.
Yes!
Sumire Kakei.
Yes!
Namida Suzumeno.
Y-Yes!
You three are Team 15!
If you're gonna get emotional over something like this,
I dread what lies ahead.
Houki Taketori.
Yes.
Hako Kuroi.
Uh-huh.
Renga Kokubo.
Yes!
You three are Team 25!
You guys…
Good to be working with you.
Don't hold me back.
Enko Onikuma.
Yes!
Doushu Goetsu!
Yes!
Tsuru Itoi.
Yes!
Team 40!
In the end, the only ones left are the six of us…
Well, like they say… The last one gets the worm.
No, they don't say that.
This is exciting isn't it, Boruto?
Y-Yeah.
Okay, continuing on…
I knew it. It's Cho-Shika-Ino again…
It's Ino-Shika-Cho.
I don't want the role of setting you straight all the time!
What a drag to be on the same Team 10 as our dads.
The remaining ones automatically will be on the same team.
Your team will be…
Team 3!
Oh, not Team 7?
And your leader will be me!
Big Bro Konohamaru!
Will you just start calling me "Sensei"? C'mon!
Sensei…
What's the big idea, Sarada?
We're supposed to put our lives in the hands of our team mates, right?
If that's the case, compatibility and balance are crucial.
The same way that a shuriken will fly straight because of balance.
A shuriken that's unbalanced will not fly straight.
I acknowledge Boruto's skills, but our compatibility is another matter.
It's fun because you don't know where it'll end up.
If you don't even understand the beauty in that,
I sure don't wanna team up with you!
In other words,
you just want to be on a team where everyone gets along?
I request to be placed on another team!
Sarada, don't be hasty.
I'm not being hasty!
I made up my mind to become the Hokage!
I don't have the time to take detours!
If you're that adamant…
Both of you, come with me!
TEACHER'S LOUNGE
A direct appeal?
What's that?
FIRE It's this.
If we submit this to Lord Seventh,
he'll reconsider the team match-ups?
It's basically a relief measure.
Just give it directly to Lord Seventh.
Thank you very much!
Hey, Sarada!
You're not getting a head start!
So, it's happening again this year.
Yes…
Wait up, Sarada!
I said I'll submit it myself!
EXPLOSION
Why that—!
There are always genin who aren't happy with the team groupings.
But to my knowledge, in the past…
changes made as a result of a direct appeal…
Have been nil.
Like I'd let you have your way!
Don't get in my way!
Hey, is that the thing called the Sharingan?
It's none of your business!
Hey, let me see it!
Showing me won't wear it out, right?
You're so annoying!
Sh-Shadow Paralysis?!
I wondered what all that noise was, and I find you two.
We came to make a request to Lord Seventh.
We want to change teams!
This year too? What a drag…
Unfortunately, Lord Seventh is out.
We have to appeal directly to Lord Seventh!
He's on official business and I can't disclose his location.
Just give it up.
Anyway, do your best.
What did he mean by "can't disclose his location"?
Who knows?
Anyway, during times like these, it's really hard to see my dad.
So, you've been through this a lot, huh?
Let's call a truce for now, and just focus on finding my dad.
That good?
But what do we do?
Do you have any ideas?
No, not at all…
Boruto, Sarada…
Will this help at all?
It's a copy of Lord Hokage's schedule.
Mitsuki… Where'd you get that?
I just took a peek while you two were arguing on the rooftop.
Good job, Mitsuki!
All right. Try to stop me!
Let's do this!
At this rate, you won't be able to protect the village!
Okay, one more time.
Welcome back.
How did it go?
Notify the Hokage's escort.
They're heading their way again this year, with a direct appeal.
Right.
Who's the escort captain today?
Heh… Looks like Boruto and his friends drew a really bad opponent.
They're newbies, but we are not to go easy on them.
So, it's already that time of year?
What should we do, Captain Mirai?
Let's just torment them a little!
I see the bridge now!
All right! He's right up ahead!
Get back!
Unauthorized persons are not allowed beyond this point.
Oh hey, it's just you, Big Sis Mirai…
We need to see my dad.
We must see Lord Seventh and present this direct appeal to him.
My orders are to admit absolutely no one.
I guess we'll have to force our way through.
But she's a chunin.
If we attack directly, we're bound to lose.
I agree with Sarada.
Then what do you suggest?
We have to make use of our areas of expertise,
and fight effectively, or we don't have a chance.
Areas of expertise?
You and Mitsuki do whatever you can to distract her.
During that time,
I'll use my Sharingan to find what her weakness is.
Got it.
Well, Boruto?
Are you in or out?
Fine, let's go!
They just don't learn.
Boruto!
Oh, how fun!
You laid a trap!
Attacking without even checking…
How in the world did you ever become genin?
Mitsuki, hang in there!
Yeah, I'm fine!
Reality is painful, you know!
Shadow Clone—!
Boruto, get out of the way!
– Whoa! – Too slow!
Oh, your eyes have awakened!
What is this?!
Even though you possess the Sharingan…
seems you're still no match for me!
Sarada!
Sarada, don't let her trick you!
What? Was I…?
Damn it!
Sarada!
One more time!
I know!
I know that, but…
This isn't good.
Now do you get it?
Just turn around and go home!
It's no good…
I can't find any weaknesses.
Quit being so pathetic.
I'm just analyzing the situation calmly!
Then quit analyzing!
Didn't you say you were going to make a direct appeal, no matter what?!
Why do you always have to contradict me?!
That's my line!
Looks like you're fighting a losing battle here.
Konohamaru Sensei!
Konohamaru!
Is this your team?!
Can you go a little easy on them, Mirai?
Do you know her?
She's the grandchild of the Third Hokage,
and an expert personal bodyguard.
And what's more, she's my cousin!
Anyway, she's hardly an opponent genin should cut their teeth on…
If that's the best you've got, you'll get hurt badly in any mission!
I'm being nice by making them realize that right here and now!
I hate to admit it, but she's right.
Are you giving up?
Mitsuki, what do you think?
There's too much emphasis on fighting effectively,
and they're both cancelling out the other's strengths.
Exactly!
– "The other's strengths"? – "The other's strengths"?
Boruto, you're so concerned about Sarada's moves,
that you've lost your usual spontaneity.
Sarada, you usually balance your use of shuriken and taijutsu so well…
yet it seems like you're relying too much on the Sharingan.
We're such opposites to begin with.
Maybe we were wrong to try to become more compatible so haphazardly.
So, we should just "play it by ear"?
Mitsuki!
Sorry, but can you support us for just a bit longer?!
You might want to hurry…
I don't have much of a foothold…
Either way, I can't muster up any more strength!
Still not giving up?
Though I gotta say, I like that.
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Not bad!
Your aim is good, but you've still got a ways to go.
Boruto! Just keep doing that!
Where—?
Sarada, Boruto…
That was a brilliant "playing it by ear" battle.
To keep your clones hidden until the very last moment…
That sealed the victory.
You knew how hard submitting a direct appeal is…
and you still let us try.
Damn it, that was so nice of you, Konohamaru Sensei.
It's easy to team up with people you get along with.
But true worth comes only after overcoming confrontation and hardship.
But that sounds like a detour to me.
Long ago, Lord Seventh always used to say…
"There's absolutely no shortcut to becoming the Hokage!"
So, what will you do?
Do you still want to submit that?
If you're that against teaming up with me, Sarada…
I'd be more than happy to be on your team!
You're not being honest.
The minute you become a burden…
this team is disbanded!
Well then, I guess that direct appeal is unnecessary.
No, I'd like to request something else from Lord Seventh!
We don't know when the Hidden Leaf might be attacked again…
Focus all your energy and protect the safety of the village!
Lord Seventh!
You guys… this area should be off-limits!
What happened to Mirai?!
We have a direct appeal.
No way…
Do you want to change teams?
No!
Huh? Then what is it?
Please give us the number 7 for our team!
Well, I don't care either way, but it might be pretty fun.
I'd like to second their request!
We'll inherit Team 7 and… do even better!
All right, it's the birth of the new Team 7!
– Yes! – Yes!
You were all such a handful…
But I'm confident you will be able to overcome
the struggles that you will come to face…
The reason is because, you're students that I've acknowledged.
Hey, when are you gonna let me down?!
I'm Orochimaru, your parent.
My parent?
You are very special to me.
That's why we are going to go retrieve your memory.
Retrieve my memory?
You, as a child, ought to just listen obediently to me.
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"The Path Lit by the Full Moon"
I just want to know who I am…
THE PATH LIT BY THE MOON