How is it? Is it too tight?
It's just a scratch.
Oh really?
Acting tough is fine and all,
– but just be careful! – Oww!
I mean, it doesn't hurt at all.
It actually hurts, doesn't it?
I said it doesn't hurt!
There's no doubt that the shinobi hired by the Pale Blue Valley is our enemy.
Because they left this…
"You've ignored repeated warnings, so this is our last resort.
Bring the deed to the bridge in exchange for Kiri's life."
The deed to the bridge?!
What do they mean by repeated warnings?
The village head seemed to know.
Huh?
In other words, the storehouse attacks were the warnings.
I thought something was weird, for her to request your protection.
But why didn't she discuss it with us?
I think I understand how she feels.
Oh?
I mean, she wanted to handle it alone…
Like her old man!
Strength in Unity
All you had to do was turn over the deed.
How long have you been dealing with them?
Since a little before I killed your father.
Killed?!
Yeah.
In these parts,
the deed to the bridge is worth a bar of gold.
The Pale Blue Valley offered to buy it for a very high price.
And later, I acquired poison from the shinobi,
and made your father drink it…
Damn you!
If you succeeded your father,
knowing how you hate to lose,
I figured you would keep it all to yourself
and try to outdo your father in resolving things, and ultimately fail.
That's what I thought, and yet…
You requested help from the Leaf shinobi.
I certainly wasn't counting on that.
Without a doubt, our predecessor was a great man.
And part of his greatness was
because he never kept problems to himself,
but listened to everyone's opinions.
Lady Kiri is still young, and very honest.
We know very well,
how sincere her desire is to protect the Green Banks is.
That's why I wish she had consulted us
and tried not to handle everything all by herself.
If she did that, it wouldn't have come to this, right?
Boruto…
Will you rescue the village head?
Please, for our sake!
I understand.
So, getting the village head back is gonna be our mission?
Um…
Please take this.
Is this the deed to the bridge?
Are you sure about this?
The village head tried so hard to do everything herself, for that!
It's okay. This is nothing…
It can't take the place of Lady Kiri's life.
That's how we all feel.
I understand.
Let's go, you guys!
– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!
Listen up, from here on,
rescuing the village head is our top priority.
Judging from their recent attacks, they're very violent.
We don't know their strength, so I'll deal with them.
You three find an opening,
rescue the village head and return to the village.
But that will leave you vulnerable, Sensei!
She's right.
I'll lend you a hand, Big Bro.
Boruto…
Considering the situation,
this is the best way to ensure the mission's success.
Don't worry, I'm not a wimp.
Okay, got it.
Well, I certainly didn't expect
your first mission to turn into something this tough.
Expect the unexpected, and don't take any chances.
Especially you, Boruto.
Do you understand?
Let me handle this!
But why didn't she discuss it with us?
I got it, ya know...
Sensei…
I sense some kind of movement.
Hey, you're late!
Bringing her here is one thing,
but the fact that I'm after the deed might have been exposed!
Is everything okay?
Yeah, everything is going fine.
Well, I hope so.
I hired you shinobi because I heard that you were trustworthy.
I'm satisfied as long as I get the deed!
A big fiasco isn't what—!
Shut up…
Yes, you can trust shinobi.
Iori!
We forgot to tell him…
that we're ex-shinobi.
Hidari.
Yeah, I know.
Shall we make a deal… Leaf shinobi?
Things don't seem too harmonious.
Don't let it bother you.
As long as we both get what we want,
what's the problem?
Huh? Not that!
Why did you bring that?!
I told you just how precious it is!
I'm sorry we're late.
Forget about me!
The deed!
I missed getting them, huh?
Boruto!
I got it, ya know!
Let's retreat!
Yeah.
It's probably from that earlier attack.
Are you all right?
Konohamaru Sensei!
I'm okay.
Take the village head and go!
That won't be possible.
I'm going to kill all of you here.
You have the deed to the bridge.
You see, having that girl around is going to be troublesome.
That goes for you guys too.
Don't underestimate us just 'cuz we're kids…
Boruto!
Calm down.
Stick with our strategy.
But—!
You saw the way they operate!
I can't fight them and protect you at the same time.
Don't worry, I'll catch up right away.
Listen to me.
The three of you will complete your first mission successfully.
I'm counting on you.
You got it!
Why did you come back for someone like me?!
On top of that, you brought the deed…!
You still don't get it, do you?!
Everyone in the village asked us to save you.
They did?
How do you like my special Clone Trap?
Can't move, can you?
Ashimaru, I'll take care of this guy.
I'm leaving those brats to you.
Yeah, I'll kill 'em.
The rumors are true…
Hidden Leaf shinobi are pushovers.
Is your arm okay?
Yeah…
Boruto, I don't think she's okay.
You—!
EXPLODE
I set all the traps we have.
That'll buy us a little time.
Bear with me just a bit longer.
If you don't speak up, how can we tell if you're in pain?
Forgive me.
I didn't want to be any more of a burden than I already am.
The trouble with you is, you try to do everything by yourself.
Are you that determined to be like your old man?
But if I'm to protect the village, I have to be like my father…
Yes…
He was a great man.
All right, put your back into it!
All right!
Okay! Who's next?!
In strength or wisdom…
no one could come close to my father.
I won't let you touch a hair on the villagers' heads!
He confronted enemies all by himself…
and single-handedly protected the Green Banks
and all of the villagers.
He also had many successful undertakings.
When my father was alive, the power he exuded
prevented the Green Banks from being attacked.
The village head of Green Banks is determined by hereditary succession…
And just because I was his daughter,
I became the village head.
I know that I'm weak.
That's all the more reason why…
I must be as resolute as possible,
otherwise it will make everyone more anxious.
And all this time, I thought I'd been giving it all I've got…
But…it ended up like this,
and I couldn't protect the villagers who are like my family…
as my father had done.
SEVENTH
Oh?
Did you just get reminded of yourself?
Huh?
Lord Seventh and the village head.
You and Kiri.
I'm saying that's what you were thinking about right now.
What?! No way!
I think you hit the bull's-eye…
What? Not you too, Mitsuki!
I guess those traps didn't stop them.
Damn it! We have to go now.
Wait, Boruto you idiot.
W-What?
What'll we do if we take Kiri and run,
and they overtake us?
Well…if that happens…
We'll "figure it out then." Right?
You're not that stupid that
you don't know how outmatched we are, are you?
I have an idea.
Instead of running away,
if the three of us engage them right here,
we have the advantage.
I'd like to try out…
our teamwork that Konohamaru Sensei mentioned.
M-Mitsuki, you too?
I… I didn't reach out to anyone,
and carried the burden by myself…
and this is where it got me.
So please show me… this teamwork of yours.
I guess we have no choice.
Then I'll show you…
just what teamwork is!
– "We'll show you," okay? – "We'll show you," okay?
Guys like us lost their jobs after the Great War ended.
And the Leaf sends brats like that on a mission.
The Leaf's so soft.
If I were you,
I wouldn't take them too lightly.
How you can say that in your current situation?
It's over for you too!
There's a lot of talk about trouble in remote areas
along national borders.
I've heard rumors too,
about Rogue Ninja looking for places to get violent.
Just be aware of that.
Yes.
Also, young shinobi don't understand
how difficult missions can be.
Please guide them with a steadfast grip…
Yes! I've got to get a grip!
Rasengan!
You used Wind Style to undo the jutsu by force?
Did you say earlier that the Leaf are soft?
Want to test that out?
Everyone…
Come on out quickly.
Damn it!
I wanna get a hit in somehow!
You shouldn't.
If you get too close, you'll die.
Not yet?
No backbone, after all.
I thought so…
You're late, Sarada.
I know. I'm sorry.
And? How was it?
Well, maybe it's because he has confidence in himself…
He doesn't even bother to dodge most attacks…
he takes the hit, then counters.
So, we'll look for an opening,
and finish him all at once!
Which means…that, right?
Yeah.
Looks like you have some backbone.
Let's go!
– Yeah! – Right!
We're counting on you…
Sarada!
So fast!
But…it's over.
I don't have the eyes to read his attacks.
I don't have the speed to toy with an opponent.
I don't have the frame of mind
to use the Wind Style as creatively as you do.
– But… – But…
– We can beat him! – We can beat him!
Cha!
What's up with that monster strength?
It worked!
She might kill me one day.
You've got your hands full with Himawari and Sarada.
Hey! Don't turn your back on me, Mitsuki!
Amazing!
I'm sorry I'm late.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Our mission is complete.
– So? Wouldn't you say – Don't get so high and mighty!
– those three are something? – I should say that about you.
Shut up! Wanna fight?!
All right, let's do this.
I mean when we get back home…
– Yes, they are. – Let's do this here!
- We'll settle it when we get home. - Let's do this right here!
I'm…back.
Yes, I'm glad you're unharmed.
Please forgive me.
I didn't consult anyone, and acted hastily on my own…
and all this happened as a result.
I'm very sorry!
We understand.
Please raise your head!
I'm not much of a village head…
But, will you give me your support?
Yes. Please come to us anytime, without hesitation.
You know… I'll never be like my father.
No, watching how you did everything with all your might…
You're just like your father when he was young.
You'll keep gaining experience and become just like him…
No, I think you'll be an even greater village head!
Right?
All right, it's time for us to leave.
Please wait!
I must thank you all as well.
I learned much from your teamwork that rescued me…
You did?
Anyway, hang in there and do your best.
What gives you the right to act so high and mighty?
I couldn't agree more.
Shut up, you guys!
TEAM 7 OF THE HIDDEN LEAF REST AREA
We're finally home!
I'm starving!
It was tiring, as one would expect.
You did great on your first mission, guys!
– Yeah! – Yes!
Thank you for your hard work, Konohamaru.
Sir!
Looks like it turned out to be quite a difficult mission.
Yes, but…the three of them did a great job.
I see!
That's because you guided them well.
I'm counting on you to keep up the good work, Captain of Team 7!
Yes, sir!
Well? How did your first mission turn out?
LIGHTNING BURGER Don't ask.
It's a drag to even remember it.
This thing had dug in deep underground,
and we had to beat 'em out.
No kidding?!
Was it a monster? Was it strong?
N-Nah, we popped it out smoothly!
What? I wanna hear more about this.
Well… It wasn't like we exterminated it…
It's more like… we had to go help…
pull out a giant turnip…
What? That's so uncool!
What?!
Then what kind of mission did you have?
Huh? You wanna hear it?
I fought against shinobi.
Are you serious?
Yeah…
The enemy was pretty strong, but I brought 'em down fast.
Amazing! Tell us all more about it, Boruto!
Sure!
The enemy were these horrible guys.
Even Big Bro Konohamaru got himself all in a panic too…
That's where I burst in with my jutsu and saved the day!
And the incident…
– Damn it! – was resolved in a flash!
– He's really getting too carried away. – was resolved in a flash!
Konohamaru Sensei's sent out an emergency summons!
It's probably just gonna be a mission
to look for a lost cat or dog…
That's not what it's for!
We're to apprehend a robber who's barricaded himself in a bank!
A bank? A robber? Barricaded himself?
That's the kind of mission that's worthy of my attention!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"A Ninja's Job"
My chance is finally here!
A NINJA'S JOB