In order to capture the Byakuya Gang,
we need your help as genin!
They're very elusive.
Regrettably, our standard search procedures have fallen short.
That's our current situation.
We need you to keep your eyes open
for anything unusual in the village as you go about your usual missions.
If you notice anything,
report it immediately to the Police Force
or a shinobi who is ranked higher than a chunin.
Sounds like a serious mission.
We have to do our best!
However...
your mission is limited to observation and reporting,
and depending on the situation, tracking.
Only chunin and above are authorized to do anything beyond that.
Does that mean we can't fight?
We cannot authorize you genin to take part in any combat.
Do not act recklessly!
We can't fight the enemy even if we find them…
That's going to be a tough mission.
Hey, what if the enemy attacks, even if we don't intend to fight them?
Then…
We have no choice but to fight!
Or if it's possible, capture them.
Right, Boruto?
W-Well, I wonder about that.
What?
I thought for sure you'd agree, it's not like you.
Shut up!
I've been thinking about it a lot too.
Shikadai's Doubts
Earth Style: Mud Wall!
Hey, your talents are going to waste as ninja!
How about it? Wanna come and work for our company.
SAFETY FIRST Robbers!
SAFETY FIRST They're wearing owl masks!
Contact the Police Force right away!
There's not enough time!
We're gonna capture them!
Iwabe!
Wait!
Ignore them!
Earth Style: Mud Wall!
You're amazing, Iwabe!
This must be the result of daily training!
It's my Mud Wall made of fortified bedrock.
I've gotten stronger too!
I'll go notify the Police Force now.
Denki!
Are you okay, Metal?!
I'm sorry I caused you all to worry!
Ow...!
Metal…
Don't exert yourself.
It's a serious enough injury that you won't be able to get around for a while.
A wound like this?!
As long as I have some mobility, I can train!
I'm sorry. It's because of me…
No, I was careless.
It wasn't carelessness.
Iwabe…
Your arrogance made this happen.
You were told to report immediately upon finding the Byakuya Gang.
Why did you disregard orders?
Udon Sensei…
You are all still inexperienced genin.
Learn to face that reality.
This time, you got off with just this happening.
But one mistake could have cost your life.
I'm sorry…
Iwabe, you're to be confined to your house for now.
You guys, be more careful!
I'm going to make the report.
Iwabe, don't worry.
I'll do physical therapy and get stronger, and be good as new!
Enough, Metal.
Udon Sensei just told us to get realistic.
Uh…well…
The higher-ups make assignments to match our abilities.
Over-reaching will only turn out to be a drag.
And that's the reality.
Next…a report regarding the Byakuya Gang
who have recently been disrupting the village.
They've gotten away with a huge haul this time.
The Byakuya Gang has been stealing items of gold and jewels from the wealthy,
NARIKIN BUILDING then selling them, and ultimately, distributing the proceeds
to the poor in remote areas, calling themselves noble thieves.
We had a water shortage,
and thanks to the Byakuya Gang, that has been resolved.
We're very grateful.
They're our saviors!
Within the Land of Fire too,
there are increasing numbers of people who support the Byakuya Gang.
It's probably an indication of the growing discontent in the nation.
Why is the Byakuya Gang so popular?
They're just thieves, right?
It's probably because people just don't like the wealthy.
Right?
Huh? That's not fair.
Not everyone in the world is going to be successful.
Hey, Mama!
Is the Byakuya Gang good? Or are they bad?
Why the sudden curiosity?
I saw on TV that the gang gives money to people in need.
And that people like that are noble thieves and should be admired!
Well…
There's no such thing as a good thief, ya know.
Huh?
Helping the weak is fine, it's just the way they're going about it.
Hurting others in the process is wrong.
I see… You're right.
But Dad's at the root of all this, because he's ineffective.
It's the Hokage's job to help people who are in trouble.
Not everything has an easy fix.
There are problems that can only be resolved little by little, over time.
Papa's doing his best, right?
Yes, he is!
I know that without you telling me!
Anyway, I don't support the Byakuya Gang!
I believe in helping people fairly and out in the open!
Worrying isn't gonna do anything.
Just take it easy for now.
But…
Cheer up.
We'll come over to keep you company when we have time.
Thanks, Boruto.
But I wonder why the Byakuya Gang operates in such a way?
For the sake of justice! Was that it?
Shady people always come up with slogans like that.
It's the way that they do things that bothers me.
It's not cool.
But it's a fact that there are people who are grateful to them.
What, Shikadai?
Don't tell me you're on their side?
I don't like guys like that either.
But there are things in the world that defy logic, right?
If we only cling to one view and destroy the balance,
and make the situation deteriorate, we'll be worse off.
Instead of talking,
we have to hurry up and capture the Byakuya Gang.
We can't keep letting 'em do whatever they please!
Only chunin and up can capture them.
Don't forget that our role is to track only.
I know that!
But as long as we're on it, I'd like to catch them myself.
And I just said, we can't do that.
Face reality, will you?
I know!
I have to get going.
'Kay.
Then I'm gonna go and settle
the real-life problem that's right before me.
And just what is that real-life problem?
My problem right now…
is I'm running low on my allowance and can't buy games.
So I'm gonna borrow them from Mr. Katasuke.
You're going to see that weird guy again?
That guy has tons of games.
Later!
– See you. – See you!
Katasuke?
I tagged along once.
He's a weird adult who does scientific research on ninjutsu.
He must be really weird then, for you to call him that.
You're back.
Yes.
Okay, let's start.
Our next target is this pawn shop.
I've scouted the place.
We'll enter from the back,
steal the goods, and escape from the front.
This place has a really bad reputation.
If things go well, support for us will grow.
Oh…
What is it?
Can I go on ahead?
I want to memorize the layout of this area.
Fine.
Right!
You sure about this?
Let him go.
He's my loyal pawn.
He won't betray me.
NINJUTSU RESEARCH CENTER Hey Mister, I came to borrow games.
NINJUTSU RESEARCH CENTER Young Lord! Welcome!
Please feel free to take any one you like.
Wow!
This one's the newest limited edition!
Wow!
That one's great.
I already pulled an all-nighter and cleared every level.
You're amazing, Mister!
When do you work anyway?
I work and play with the same seriousness.
I'm an adult, so I can balance everything I do well.
I'll have you know,
right now I'm working on revising the ninjutsu database.
If every ninjutsu is analyzed scientifically, in the future,
anyone will be able to use all kinds of jutsu with ease.
Technology that can help people's lives quicker and at less cost!
That is my science!
That said, reality doesn't move forward as fast as one wants at all.
What? Are you also someone who goes on and on about reality?
To find a way to make it work for you…
That's what it means to be an adult.
Shikadai?
Mom!
What're you doing here?
Oh, well… Waiting for a friend.
Is it Boruto?
He has no interest in this.
I see.
Well, I'm going on a mission, so I'll be coming home late.
Mission?
Thanks to the Byakuya Gang,
everyone who's chunin and above, is being mobilized.
Oh, Moegi Sensei said something about that too.
Dinner's all ready. You just have to heat it up.
I know.
Don't worry about me. Focus on your mission.
Don't be such a smart aleck.
What happened the other day?
Been busy?
Sort of.
I guess it couldn't be helped.
Aren't you going to ask why?
Hmm?
You probably have lots of stuff going on, right?
Huh?
You used that tactic last time too.
I've been studying this tactic lately.
Then I'll move here.
That hand again?
My decoy move worked.
You fall for it a lot.
Really? It's not like I meant to.
You might think you're protecting the King over here…
Actually, there are a lot of openings.
Huh? Like where?
Here.
Oh… Right there, huh?
I didn't see it.
You don't see it because you don't go on the offensive.
What? Already?
You could have still recovered.
Never mind. It's a drag.
You're different.
I thought you're the type to stick to one thing,
but you make decisions quickly too.
You think so?
You're so mature.
And you haven't asked a lot of questions about me.
Prying is just a drag.
Can I ask you a question?
What's with all the seriousness?
How do you feel about this village?
I think it's a comfortable place.
Is that all?
Rapid modernization is causing a lot of strain on this village.
Don't you feel that?
Maybe…
But stuff like that is…
such a drag.
I see…
At this point in my life, there's nothing I can do.
If all this strain causes huge problems,
there's not much I can do…
The ones who can are the adults who have real power.
Hey, it's your move.
Adults with power…
If kids like us try to do the impossible,
it will just make things into a drag.
So we should just take care of our own business as best we can, right?
I never really thought of it like that.
But you're right.
Then what do you think about the recent incidents?
Those robbers?
They're noble thieves.
I can't condone stealing.
But I can't totally condemn them either.
There's even a term… necessary evil.
I knew you'd say something like that.
The guys around me don't quite see my way though…
I understand how you feel.
There you are, Shikadai!
Check this out!
Wow! Is this the limited edition?
Huh? Who is he?
Oh, a friend I met here.
Oh yeah, I didn't catch your name.
What's up with that?
Introductions are such a drag.
I'm Ryogi.
I'm Shikadai.
He's Boruto.
Nice to meet you!
Have we met before?
Probably just someone who looked like me.
I just came to this village recently.
I see.
Hey, how'd you get this?
Oh yeah…
I borrowed it from Mr. Katasuke.
Seriously? This Mr. Katasuke's pretty cool!
Right?
Oh, sorry.
This one's a rare limited edition, so I got carried away.
Even you get carried away sometimes, huh?
Anyway, so this Katasuke's lab has lots of unusual things?
Most of it's junk though.
Well, I'd better get going.
Huh?
What?! Stay and play the game with us.
Sorry.
You'd better go home before it gets dark too.
There's been a lot of trouble lately.
Hey, wait.
So cold!
You're late.
I'm sorry.
Did something happen?
There were Leaf genin at the park.
Did you engage?
No.
We probably don't want any trouble,
so we should avoid the park area during our escape.
Okay, understood.
Good job.
Sir!
Okay, time to move out!
Namida is late.
Isn't there a jonin nearby?
Oh no, they're coming out!
What do we do, Sumire?
FUKUTOKU STORE
They're leaving…
Wind Style: Gale Raging Wall!
I'm sorry I'm late!
You all stay back.
– Yes! – Yes!
Gale Raging Wall!
Like I'd let you get away!
Ice Style: Mangehyo!
Hold it!
Hey! You're that guy from last time!
Wait!
We can't!
We don't have authorization to engage!
You guys!
Lend me a hand!
Huh? But…!
Just create diversions!
Right!
Hey, don't you think we should just keep an eye on the situation?
Boruto!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Ice Style: Mangehyo!
Shikadai! Shadow Paralysis!
Huh?!
From this distance?
Wind Scythe Jutsu!
Let's grab him!
Did a suspicious-looking man pass by?
Oh, he went that way.
Thanks. Let's go!
Damn it! Where did he go?
Does this mean he uses jutsu we don't even know about?
So Shikadai…
Why did you hesitate back there?
No, I wasn't hesitating…
I know you.
Your discretion is your strong point.
As long as you choose the right time and place.
I was there with you.
It's okay to take a risk sometimes.
I know.
Good grief…
At this rate, when push comes to shove,
you'll end up letting the most important thing pass you by.
I'll go submit the report.
Good work, everyone.
No, thank you for coming to our rescue.
Let's go home too, Shikadai.
Shikadai?
Oh, it's nothing.
That took you long enough.
I'm sorry.
Well, it's fine.
Because you were the decoy, we made a clean getaway.
You're a good son.
Boss…
It seems we had some help from those particular villagers.
I see.
Our goal has sunk in deep enough.
We're moving on to our next strategy.
Checkmate.
You really got me.
I guess there are no take backs, are there…
Well, by nature, that's usually the case…
But I will take it into consideration…
only if you answer a question for me.
What? You'd be fine with just that?
Yeah.
You're…
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"Memories from the Day of Snow"
That's the place where I belong.
That's how I decided to live my life, ever since that day.
MEMORIES FROM THE DAY OF SNOW