Ryogi!
See, you're still doing it, even now.
You're a full-fledged shinobi,
but you aren't even trying to capture me.
You're only talk, after all.
Ice Style: Mangehyo!
Don't go…Ryogi!
Shikadai!
What are you doing here?
Oh… Nothing.
Shikadai, hurry! We've been called to assemble.
Assemble?
There's big trouble at the Kaminarimon Company!
We won't forgive the Kaminarimon Company!
FOR THE SAKE OF TRUE JUSTICE EQUALITY PROTECT… We won't forgive the Kaminarimon Company!
Protect the workers!
Ryogi, I didn't expect your strategy to work this well.
We can even leave them, and the chaos will keep growing.
Once the current begins to flow, there's no stopping it!
That's reality.
You're with…
the Byakuya Gang, aren't you?
Protect the workers!
What's the matter, Ryogi?
Oh, nothing.
All right, let's continue with the Crest of Night Strategy!
You won't make a move…
And even if you did, there's nothing you can do.
LEAF POLICE FORCE Go! The Crest of Night Strategy!
Since yesterday, this flyer has been scattered all over the village.
"The Hidden Leaf Village is about to be reborn…"
"Those of like minds, gather tonight at midnight
in front of the Kaminarimon Company,
the symbol of depravity in this village…"
"For the sake of true justice."
What a dirty trick!
So the recent disturbances were all leading up to this…
We can't ignore this.
If this grows any bigger,
innocent villagers might be put in danger.
Of course… We wouldn't allow that.
We've already sent in as many police as possible
to tighten security to the Kaminarimon Company.
The problem is…
The protestors aren't ninja, but ordinary citizens.
We can't do anything rough.
So we'll have to be nice and placate them
and convince them to disperse…
That will be our job.
What's up, Boruto?
Oh…
I never imagined going on a mission like this.
We're not gonna take down the enemy.
We're gonna have to confront regular people.
And that's kinda…
Yes, that's our job,
and it's our duty to figure out how to do that.
I'm going to give each team their section assignments.
Please get to your positions quickly,
and stand by for further instructions.
– Right! – Right!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
It's decided.
You've been assigned to a spot
very close to the company headquarters.
It's an important location.
Okay, so it's important, but how do we proceed?
Yeah, yeah.
Well, the always cool-headed Shikadai is with you,
so just deal with it by adapting to the situation as necessary.
See, you're still doing it, even now.
You're a full-fledged shinobi,
but you aren't even trying to capture me.
You're only talk, after all.
Damn it!
It's a big job that even the jonin are involved!
And all we can do is stand by and watch!
I can't stand it that we're suspended!
It's aggravating, but we just have to endure it.
To a ninja, an order is absolute.
KAMINARIMON COMPANY
There are so many people on guard…
Oh!
Everyone, please be careful.
Wow! These are all the protesters?
They weren't kidding.
If all these people make a move, there will be chaos.
Dad and the others are guarding the front of the building,
so I'm sure things will be okay, but…
This arrangement…
I've seen it somewhere before…
Hey, is something up with Shikadai?
I don't know.
Ever since we got called to assemble, he's been like this.
Anyway…all these pieces lined up are like that thing…
you know, that game Shikadai is always playing.
Shogi?
Now that you mention it, it does look like that.
My decoy move worked.
You fall for it a lot.
You might think you're protecting the King over here…
Actually, there are a lot of openings.
Hey, Inojin, what's here?
Oh yeah, there's no one in position there…
It should be okay since it's quite a ways from the company.
Not that!
I mean this…building!
Oh…
It's that place Boruto visits often these days…
The research lab run by that guy named Katasuke.
You don't see it because you don't go on the offensive.
A decoy?!
So their real target is the research lab!
Huh? It's time for a late-night snack already?
What's up?
The protestors will be assembling soon.
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.
Damn it!
What's with that scary face?
Here, I'll give you some chips.
You're the one who's running away.
– What a drag! – Did Shikadai just snap?
H-Hey, Shikadai?!
Sorry…
I just remembered something!
– Huh?! – Huh?!
What was that?
I have no idea.
What's with this place?
It doesn't look like somewhere the protestors
or the Byakuya Gang are gonna show up.
We're on a mission.
Stay alert.
Damn it!
I wish we were stationed close to the company!
Shikadai?!
I wonder what's up?
Hey, Boruto!
Sorry… I'm gonna go check it out.
What? Are you leaving your post?!
Wait.
Something must've happened.
Boruto's instincts are usually right at times like these.
But…
We have no choice.
Let's just do this ourselves.
Seriously?!
It's not my problem if he gets yelled at later.
We won't forgive the Kaminarimon Company!
We won't forgive…
– Here they come, Kiba. – the Kaminarimon Company!
– They aren't ninja. – Protect the workers!
– So try not to use ninjutsu. – Protect the workers!
– Hah, fine with me! – Protect the workers!
SCIENTIFIC NINJA TOOL RESEARCH LAB
Found you.
That's what I came to get.
The Byakuya Gang! What're you doing here?
Isn't your target the Kaminarimon Company?
The villagers all seem to believe that.
But our real objective…
was your ninjutsu data.
The Byakuya Gang's real target is old man Katasuke's research lab?
I don't have proof though.
You don't?!
And you're just acting on a hunch?
You're really not yourself today, Shikadai.
But if you believe it, I'm with you.
'Course! Because we're a team.
Y-You guys…
Let's hurry!
We're almost at the lab!
KAMINARIMON COMPANY
Sarada!
What's the matter, Denki?
I've been monitoring the protestors' movements,
but something's weird.
Weird?
Yeah…
Their actions are out of character for normal people.
What do you mean?
Destroy the Kaminarimon Company!
That's…!
What is it?
SCIENTIFIC NINJA TOOL RESEARCH LAB
Hey, get a hold of yourself!
Where's the old man?
Oh!
Hey!
Are you okay, old man?
Y-Young Lord?
Owww…
This is an embarrassing defeat…
Where's the Byakuya Gang?
That's right!
Please go after them!
They stole my magnum opus!
Your magnum opus?
Uh well…please just hurry!
I placed a transmitter on the Byakuya Gang's leader!
Young Lord, here…
Huh?
What's this?
As long as you have that,
you'll be able to track where they are…
even if you don't sense any chakra.
Wow, amazing!
Please get it back for me, Young Lord.
Yeah, you can count on me!
Are you sure everything's okay?
The uproar is getting bigger.
Please rest assured!
We will protect the Kaminarimon Company, no matter what.
Excuse me!
Mr. Kotaro!
Denki!
You're under suspension right now, aren't you?
I realize that.
But, I have to report this to you.
Okay, I'm listening.
Yes… This isn't an ordinary protest.
What do you mean?
Several of the people out in the front
have a seal on their necks.
What did you say?!
It's possible they're under a genjutsu
and are inciting the others.
Damn Byakuya Gang!
I understand, we'll go confirm this right away!
You did well to report this.
Oh, no…
Right now, this is about all I can do…
Denki…
Seems like you're doing exceptionally well!
Uh…
Yes!
Boss, just what is that anyway?
It doesn't look too valuable…
This is a storage device.
Storage…device?
Every ninjutsu that exists in this world
is recorded in this thing as data.
Be they Secret Ninjutsu or Kekkei Genkai…everything.
There are so many people who want this, I can't keep count.
Wow… So we can get a high price for it then.
Yeah, our haul up until now is nothing compared
to what we'll get for this!
That's going to benefit the people of this world, right?
Yeah…
It's selfish to keep something that's good for the entire world,
for yourself.
Anyway, this is for true justice!
We won't let you get away!
We caught up, you rotten thieves!
How did you know we were here?!
It's useless to try to run away.
Mr. Katasuke's brand of science told us where to find you.
What?
Boss, on your back!
I riled up the demonstrators into such a frenzy
so no one would detect our chakra…
To think science is the thing that gave us away.
Give it back…
That's Mr. Katasuke's precious…
precious…
Uh…What is it anyway?
You came after us without even knowing that?
This is something that's way beyond your heads, brats.
Shut up!
Whatever it is, give it back!
Boss, leave them to us, just go!
Yeah, take care of them!
You, come with me.
Yes!
Wait!
Shikadai!
Well? Should we go too?
Let's…deal with them first!
TRUE JUSTICE EQUALITY PROTECT THE WORKERS! I heard it myself!
The Kaminarimon Company works us to the bone,
and keeps all the profits to themselves.
Who'd you hear that from?
Huh?
Who told you that story?
Who? Well…
Uh, who was it anyway?
Just as you said, Kotaro.
They're under a genjutsu.
Release!
What… What am I doing here?
What are all these people doing here?
Super Beast Art!
Partial Expansion Jutsu!
You're the only one left, mister.
You stuck-up brats!
Fire Style: Fox Fire!
Die!
Huh?!
Whoa… Too sudden!
Chubs!
I'll turn both of you into ashes!
Stay alert until the very end.
Uncle Shikamaru?!
So, they're the Byakuya Gang?
You managed quite a feat, you guys.
Huh?!
Uh-uh…yeah.
Actually, genin aren't authorized to take part in battle…
But since this was an urgent situation, I'll let it pass.
H-How come you're here?
I heard from Mitsuki, that you guys were headed this way and came to check.
In other words, to try and subdue this rebellion.
Although it's a drag…
We'll have to engage with the people face-to-face
and hear them out.
Huh? What am I doing here?
Everyone!
Listen to me!
That's Lord Hokage?
False rumors about the Kaminarimon Company
were spread by these men.
Who are they?
He's the guy who stopped me back then,
and chatted with me.
They used genjutsu to make you believe lies.
Genjutsu?
That's right.
Why would we fall for stories like that anyway?
However…
I believe there are many who are dissatisfied.
This village is still undergoing development.
And during all this,
there are those who are facing hard and demanding times.
Perhaps there are people who believe that
changing things in an honest, direct way is too hard.
But I don't agree with that.
Changing the things before us, a little by little,
even one thing at a time,
will make the world a better place.
I want the Leaf Village to be a place
where people smile and enjoy their lives.
And for that,
I need the help of every person who lives in this village.
Will you lend me your strength?
Let's change the Hidden Leaf Village together!
SEVENTH HOKAGE
It's time for us to get down to business.
So Shikadai and Boruto went after them?
Yeah.
I think you should follow them immediately!
I wish I could, but…
The chaos from the protests hasn't calmed yet.
With everyone's emotions running high…
There's no way even for Naruto to find the enemy.
Then…
We'll just have to let them handle it.
Still, I can understand Boruto going, but Shikadai too?
Yes… He looked unusually determined.
I wonder what happened?
I see…
He looked determined, did he?
Do your best…my idiot son.
No way…
Those two didn't?!
Nice…
Exactly as planned.
Hurry!
Ryogi…
What're you doing, Shikadai?!
They're getting away!
Yeah, I know that!
Once we're on here…
it's a direct line to the other side of the border.
No one can stop us now.
I wouldn't be so sure!
Checkmate.
Shikadai!
Ryogi, why do you go so far to protect him?
It's because he saved my life!
Is this the kind of life that you really want?!
In this world,
you have to accept the role that you've been given!
This is just one way of living…!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"The Figure I Want to Be"
You're just straining to fit into a mold that's too tight!
THE FIGURE I WANT TO BE