1 00:00:05,057 --> 00:00:05,977 Please excuse me… 2 00:00:09,227 --> 00:00:11,027 Oh? Where's Lord Seventh? 3 00:00:12,027 --> 00:00:13,937 He's with the Feudal Lord. 4 00:00:14,817 --> 00:00:17,947 I'm taking care of whatever work I can, 5 00:00:17,987 --> 00:00:19,947 otherwise, the work will keep piling up. 6 00:00:20,277 --> 00:00:22,537 As always, there's so much work. 7 00:00:22,617 --> 00:00:23,697 Well, yeah… 8 00:00:23,947 --> 00:00:27,037 Oh, here's the report from the last mission. 9 00:00:27,327 --> 00:00:29,037 Can you put it in that box over there? 10 00:00:29,337 --> 00:00:29,957 Sure! 11 00:00:31,997 --> 00:00:33,877 Oh, is this…? 12 00:00:34,007 --> 00:00:37,007 Yeah, that's the outline for the upcoming Chunin Exams. 13 00:00:38,087 --> 00:00:39,597 It's ready? 14 00:00:40,297 --> 00:00:43,677 We're in charge of the test this time. 15 00:00:43,927 --> 00:00:46,347 A lot of VIPs from each village will be attending, 16 00:00:46,387 --> 00:00:48,517 so there's a mountain of things to prepare. 17 00:00:48,847 --> 00:00:51,357 Seems like it's just going to get busier! 18 00:00:51,477 --> 00:00:52,817 It already is. 19 00:00:53,567 --> 00:00:56,197 When the applications are printed, I'll contact you. 20 00:00:56,567 --> 00:01:00,237 In the meantime, think about what you'll do with your genin. 21 00:01:00,827 --> 00:01:01,487 I will. 22 00:01:02,447 --> 00:01:03,407 THE CHUNIN EXAM OUTLINE 23 00:01:03,407 --> 00:01:04,617 THE CHUNIN EXAM OUTLINE The Chunin Exams, huh? 24 00:02:46,837 --> 00:02:47,707 JOINT FIVE-VILLAGE CHUNIN EXAM The Chunin Exams: The Recommendation Meeting 25 00:02:47,707 --> 00:02:50,677 The Chunin Exams: The Recommendation Meeting The upcoming Chunin Exam will be a huge event. 26 00:02:51,467 --> 00:02:53,427 Seems we'll be getting many visitors from each village. 27 00:02:54,217 --> 00:02:56,637 Establishing friendly relations is a good thing. 28 00:02:57,097 --> 00:02:59,427 It makes preparations that much more stressful, 29 00:02:59,517 --> 00:03:02,017 and security during the event will be an ordeal. 30 00:03:02,267 --> 00:03:04,187 I'm not looking forward to that. 31 00:03:04,767 --> 00:03:06,017 Now, don't say that. 32 00:03:06,817 --> 00:03:08,187 It's the test where the future of 33 00:03:08,277 --> 00:03:10,237 the genin you're responsible for hangs on the line. 34 00:03:10,647 --> 00:03:12,157 You're right. 35 00:03:12,657 --> 00:03:16,277 Becoming a chunin means making it to team captain level. 36 00:03:16,827 --> 00:03:18,947 It also means you must bear the responsibility for unsuccessful missions, 37 00:03:18,997 --> 00:03:21,957 and your subordinates' injuries or deaths. 38 00:03:22,457 --> 00:03:25,497 Yeah. We need to make sure they meet the qualifications, 39 00:03:25,587 --> 00:03:27,547 so they can be a good fit. 40 00:03:27,917 --> 00:03:32,427 Well, this year's rookies who you taught, Shino Sensei, 41 00:03:32,507 --> 00:03:35,097 are the most problematic ones we've had in recent years! 42 00:03:35,847 --> 00:03:38,517 Boruto, in particular, has been getting into trouble 43 00:03:38,597 --> 00:03:40,017 since the day of the entrance ceremony. 44 00:03:40,597 --> 00:03:42,687 I'll never forget how he rammed 45 00:03:42,727 --> 00:03:45,057 a Thunder Train into the Great Stone Faces. 46 00:03:47,727 --> 00:03:48,937 Cho-Cho Akimichi. 47 00:03:49,227 --> 00:03:49,817 Here! 48 00:03:50,647 --> 00:03:51,817 Boruto Uzumaki. 49 00:03:53,737 --> 00:03:54,817 Boruto Uzumaki. 50 00:03:54,867 --> 00:03:55,567 He's not here? 51 00:03:55,617 --> 00:03:57,987 The time came and went, and he didn't show up. 52 00:03:58,697 --> 00:04:02,707 Just when people were starting to talk, something unbelievable happened. 53 00:04:16,887 --> 00:04:18,177 We made it. 54 00:04:24,187 --> 00:04:26,097 Boruto Uzumaki 55 00:04:26,187 --> 00:04:28,057 …is here, ya know! 56 00:04:30,477 --> 00:04:32,027 B-Boruto… 57 00:04:35,447 --> 00:04:37,197 That sure was flashy! 58 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:39,407 It's nothing to laugh about, Moegi! 59 00:04:39,527 --> 00:04:42,827 I was so shocked, I thought my heart was gonna stop! 60 00:04:42,947 --> 00:04:47,127 That was the worst incident in the history of the Academy. 61 00:04:47,457 --> 00:04:49,917 If all it takes to become Hokage is getting into mischief, 62 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:51,917 Boruto will surpass Lord Seventh easily! 63 00:04:52,087 --> 00:04:54,217 That's nothing to brag about. 64 00:04:54,927 --> 00:04:58,797 Speaking of which, who paid for all the repairs anyway? 65 00:04:58,927 --> 00:05:00,137 There were no issues. 66 00:05:00,217 --> 00:05:03,017 The Kaminarimon Company paid for everything. 67 00:05:03,517 --> 00:05:05,437 This isn't public knowledge 68 00:05:05,517 --> 00:05:07,807 but that incident was the result of Denki rebelling 69 00:05:07,847 --> 00:05:14,187 because his father tried to force him to attend the Academy's ninjutsu program. 70 00:05:14,817 --> 00:05:17,857 If he was so against it, why did he attend the Academy? 71 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:21,487 I'm not sure what occurred, but it seems he saw Boruto 72 00:05:21,577 --> 00:05:23,537 and ended up wanting to become a ninja. 73 00:05:24,617 --> 00:05:25,907 Denki from my team? 74 00:05:26,667 --> 00:05:27,957 I didn't know that… 75 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:30,127 How could you not know? 76 00:05:30,707 --> 00:05:32,167 It wasn't just Denki. 77 00:05:32,247 --> 00:05:35,627 Iwabe Yuino caused trouble with Boruto too! 78 00:05:35,717 --> 00:05:36,837 Oh, really? 79 00:05:37,177 --> 00:05:40,467 Don't get all friendly with me… damned Hokage's son. 80 00:05:42,347 --> 00:05:43,887 Iwabe at the time, was so frustrated, 81 00:05:43,967 --> 00:05:46,267 because despite having the physical skills, 82 00:05:46,347 --> 00:05:49,437 his grades were so low, he had to repeat. 83 00:05:50,187 --> 00:05:52,437 I'll take you on! 84 00:06:03,617 --> 00:06:06,957 I had heard that he had a temper during his years at the Academy, 85 00:06:06,997 --> 00:06:09,367 but taking part in a duel… 86 00:06:09,827 --> 00:06:12,247 There was nothing about this in his student record. 87 00:06:12,837 --> 00:06:14,747 We try not to include too many problematic details 88 00:06:14,837 --> 00:06:16,207 in a student's record. 89 00:06:16,297 --> 00:06:17,087 That's because… 90 00:06:17,797 --> 00:06:20,467 Of course, I understand that. 91 00:06:20,677 --> 00:06:25,467 You rarely came to observe at the Academy, Udon. 92 00:06:26,597 --> 00:06:28,847 I-I was busy and had a lot of things to do! 93 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:31,687 And sometimes, it's better to not have 94 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:34,767 any prior contact or information that could cloud your judgment. 95 00:06:35,357 --> 00:06:36,277 Besides, 96 00:06:36,317 --> 00:06:38,817 ARITHMETIC there are no problems with Iwabe now. 97 00:06:38,817 --> 00:06:39,487 there are no problems with Iwabe now. 98 00:06:40,197 --> 00:06:42,867 It's all due to his perseverance. 99 00:06:43,487 --> 00:06:46,117 He accepted Denki Kaminarimon's help 100 00:06:46,157 --> 00:06:48,787 and got through the subjects he was weak in. 101 00:06:50,667 --> 00:06:54,587 I'm not riding on… the Hokage's coattails! 102 00:06:57,757 --> 00:07:01,377 By the way, Boruto won the duel… 103 00:07:01,717 --> 00:07:03,887 That's nothing to brag about. 104 00:07:05,387 --> 00:07:06,807 But really… 105 00:07:06,847 --> 00:07:09,137 When there's an incident, 106 00:07:09,177 --> 00:07:11,557 Boruto Uzumaki is always at the center of it all! 107 00:07:11,847 --> 00:07:13,017 I don't deny that. 108 00:07:13,347 --> 00:07:15,517 Boruto is like Lord Seventh, 109 00:07:15,567 --> 00:07:18,147 and has the knack of drawing people together. 110 00:07:18,187 --> 00:07:19,817 That's a polite way of putting it. 111 00:07:20,067 --> 00:07:21,317 Now that you mention it… 112 00:07:21,487 --> 00:07:23,697 When the school building got destroyed, 113 00:07:23,737 --> 00:07:25,447 they were the cause too. 114 00:07:25,617 --> 00:07:26,487 Th-That's right. 115 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:29,537 What's wrong, Shino? 116 00:07:32,247 --> 00:07:33,207 Well… 117 00:07:35,037 --> 00:07:37,377 Wait a minute! 118 00:07:37,667 --> 00:07:38,877 The early bird gets the worm. 119 00:07:38,877 --> 00:07:41,627 That time, it all started with Boruto and Sarada 120 00:07:41,627 --> 00:07:45,097 arguing over yakisoba buns… 121 00:07:45,797 --> 00:07:47,217 If they were gonna fight anyway, 122 00:07:47,307 --> 00:07:50,267 I figured if we turned it into a ninjutsu battle at the new school, 123 00:07:50,347 --> 00:07:52,227 it would let them understand 124 00:07:52,307 --> 00:07:54,687 the strengths and weaknesses of men and women. 125 00:07:55,477 --> 00:07:56,187 All right! 126 00:07:57,067 --> 00:07:59,437 Get ready…go! 127 00:08:01,277 --> 00:08:02,897 That took some resolve. 128 00:08:02,987 --> 00:08:04,487 And everything turned out okay? 129 00:08:04,657 --> 00:08:07,947 It wasn't okay. That's why it turned out like that. 130 00:08:08,407 --> 00:08:09,787 Oh, I see… 131 00:08:11,327 --> 00:08:15,377 Shino, Paper Bombs had been planted in the building that time, right? 132 00:08:15,457 --> 00:08:17,787 Huh? For what reason? 133 00:08:18,377 --> 00:08:22,087 Traps were set, to make it feel like a real battle. 134 00:08:23,417 --> 00:08:26,847 I regret that it may have been a bit too powerful. 135 00:08:27,597 --> 00:08:30,847 Wasn't that part of the cause of the building getting destroyed? 136 00:08:34,267 --> 00:08:37,267 Still, that training was worth it. 137 00:08:38,437 --> 00:08:40,647 Even though it was so soon after entering the Academy, 138 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:41,897 everyone did their best… 139 00:08:41,987 --> 00:08:44,197 …utilizing Secret Ninjutsu passed on to them by their parents, 140 00:08:44,277 --> 00:08:47,317 as well as Shuriken Jutsu and taijutsu that they had just learned in school. 141 00:08:49,277 --> 00:08:53,997 Anyway, the girls took the lead and the boys were backed into a corner. 142 00:08:54,077 --> 00:08:55,747 It was do-or-die and 143 00:08:55,787 --> 00:08:59,087 Boruto's Shadow Clones used their taijutsu to charge to the rooftop. 144 00:09:01,207 --> 00:09:05,797 However, the girls' team appeared on the roof a second after them. 145 00:09:06,887 --> 00:09:08,217 And then? And then? 146 00:09:08,717 --> 00:09:12,307 And then, Boruto took the last measure. 147 00:09:14,017 --> 00:09:15,687 Summoning Jutsu! 148 00:09:16,387 --> 00:09:17,517 A Summoning? 149 00:09:17,727 --> 00:09:19,647 He wasn't even a genin yet, 150 00:09:19,687 --> 00:09:21,267 and he used such a high-level jutsu? 151 00:09:21,687 --> 00:09:24,937 In class, I just went over the basics of Summoning. 152 00:09:25,397 --> 00:09:27,407 I didn't teach them exactly how to use it. 153 00:09:27,987 --> 00:09:30,067 So he failed then? 154 00:09:30,367 --> 00:09:31,487 That's the thing… 155 00:09:31,907 --> 00:09:34,867 He summoned something terrible… 156 00:09:35,457 --> 00:09:37,287 Huh? Don't tell me it was…! 157 00:09:37,997 --> 00:09:41,127 Yup, it was. It was Nue. 158 00:09:41,837 --> 00:09:45,417 Still, it's not that Boruto was successful with the summoning. 159 00:09:45,587 --> 00:09:47,297 It's more like his chakra went haywire and 160 00:09:47,377 --> 00:09:51,257 some of it appeared by chance in the outside world, coincidentally. 161 00:09:51,847 --> 00:09:55,227 At that time, even I couldn't understand what it was. 162 00:09:59,227 --> 00:10:00,267 Rasengan! 163 00:10:07,487 --> 00:10:10,107 I don't care about what you did! 164 00:10:10,317 --> 00:10:12,367 Ultimately, the school building was destroyed. 165 00:10:14,947 --> 00:10:16,117 Anyway… 166 00:10:16,287 --> 00:10:18,997 So, had Nue already appeared at that point? 167 00:10:19,207 --> 00:10:20,627 It's the first I've heard of it. 168 00:10:20,707 --> 00:10:21,537 Yeah. 169 00:10:21,577 --> 00:10:24,127 We kept that under wraps to avoid creating panic. 170 00:10:24,747 --> 00:10:28,257 But as a result, Sai and the others began a serious investigation. 171 00:10:29,427 --> 00:10:30,837 Nue… 172 00:10:36,307 --> 00:10:39,097 Danzo's negative legacy… Nue. 173 00:10:39,517 --> 00:10:42,357 I couldn't believe such a thing still existed… 174 00:10:42,977 --> 00:10:45,647 When I heard about it later, it sent shivers down my spine. 175 00:10:46,067 --> 00:10:46,897 Yeah… 176 00:10:47,067 --> 00:10:50,817 The monster created out of the Foundation's… Danzo's hatred… 177 00:10:50,857 --> 00:10:52,617 crossed through time and was resurrected. 178 00:10:52,947 --> 00:10:56,117 And it tried to destroy the village. 179 00:10:57,617 --> 00:10:59,997 Originally, it was a living bomb 180 00:11:00,077 --> 00:11:02,457 that was developed to protect the village. 181 00:11:02,747 --> 00:11:06,207 How ironic, that it would attack the village. 182 00:11:07,337 --> 00:11:11,127 Thanks to Lord Sixth, Sai and the Barrier Team, 183 00:11:11,217 --> 00:11:12,967 the worst-case scenario was averted. 184 00:11:13,297 --> 00:11:15,387 Still, it was a close call. 185 00:11:16,887 --> 00:11:19,927 And to think the one who brought it into the village 186 00:11:20,017 --> 00:11:23,097 was the daughter of Tanuki Shigaraki, Sumire Kakei… 187 00:11:23,307 --> 00:11:24,767 who was mixed in amongst the students at the Academy. 188 00:11:24,807 --> 00:11:26,187 She's not to blame. 189 00:11:30,947 --> 00:11:32,817 She's a victim of circumstance, 190 00:11:32,907 --> 00:11:34,567 it was the environment she grew up in. 191 00:11:34,617 --> 00:11:37,237 There is nothing wrong with her character. 192 00:11:38,407 --> 00:11:41,457 As her teacher, I know that better than anyone. 193 00:11:41,997 --> 00:11:45,787 I-I'm sorry. I misspoke. 194 00:11:46,207 --> 00:11:49,257 I didn't mean to criticize her! 195 00:11:49,507 --> 00:11:51,337 Udon understands that. 196 00:11:51,837 --> 00:11:53,507 And of course, so do we. 197 00:11:53,587 --> 00:11:54,337 – Yeah. – Yeah. 198 00:12:08,977 --> 00:12:11,187 I'm back, everyone! 199 00:12:11,607 --> 00:12:14,817 Boruto and the others aren't affected by adult prejudice, 200 00:12:14,907 --> 00:12:16,947 and have all accepted Sumire as their friend. 201 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:20,237 Having them as friends has been her salvation. 202 00:12:20,867 --> 00:12:23,157 So, there's no need to worry about her anymore. 203 00:12:35,507 --> 00:12:36,797 SHINOBI 204 00:12:36,887 --> 00:12:38,717 Everything's back to the way it was. 205 00:12:40,217 --> 00:12:41,887 Since that incident, 206 00:12:41,967 --> 00:12:45,647 Shino's been getting by with only instant noodles for lunch… 207 00:12:45,687 --> 00:12:46,847 Huh? You're kidding? 208 00:12:47,607 --> 00:12:49,477 You're too gullible, Moegi! 209 00:12:50,067 --> 00:12:52,607 That scared me… Don't tease me like that! 210 00:12:53,237 --> 00:12:54,947 That's a trivial thing. 211 00:12:55,197 --> 00:12:55,987 For real?! 212 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:59,617 That incident raised the morale of the students. 213 00:13:00,367 --> 00:13:01,737 They accepted each other as friends 214 00:13:01,787 --> 00:13:05,207 and they began to work more diligently. 215 00:13:05,617 --> 00:13:06,997 Shadow Paralysis Jutsu! 216 00:13:08,497 --> 00:13:11,297 Shikadai Nara… heir of the Nara Clan. 217 00:13:12,337 --> 00:13:14,337 He uses the jutsu passed down from his father, 218 00:13:14,417 --> 00:13:15,427 and he has a sharp intellect. 219 00:13:16,087 --> 00:13:18,847 Until now, he's shown a lack of ambition, 220 00:13:18,887 --> 00:13:20,717 but lately, it's like something happened 221 00:13:20,757 --> 00:13:22,847 and his demeanor has changed. 222 00:13:25,517 --> 00:13:27,187 Ninja Art, Super Beast Scroll! 223 00:13:32,227 --> 00:13:33,687 Inojin Yamanaka. 224 00:13:34,187 --> 00:13:35,987 He's mastered the Super Beast Scroll, 225 00:13:36,027 --> 00:13:37,197 the jutsu that Sai perfected. 226 00:13:38,157 --> 00:13:41,987 But like Sai, he can be very sarcastic. 227 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:44,747 It would be great if he didn't make too many enemies. 228 00:13:45,997 --> 00:13:48,117 Partial Expansion Jutsu! 229 00:13:48,617 --> 00:13:50,127 Cho-Cho Akimichi. 230 00:13:50,787 --> 00:13:53,627 She's already mastered the Akimichi Clan's Expansion Jutsu. 231 00:13:53,837 --> 00:13:55,257 GALBI POTATO CHIPS Her motto is "Life can't be bound by calories!" 232 00:13:55,257 --> 00:13:58,007 Her motto is "Life can't be bound by calories!" 233 00:13:58,887 --> 00:14:01,597 I kind of envy her audacity. 234 00:14:03,927 --> 00:14:07,227 The Ino-Shika-Cho trio is alive and well in this generation too. 235 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:10,347 Subordinates to be proud of, if I do say so myself! 236 00:14:10,977 --> 00:14:13,187 Everyone on my team is doing their best too. 237 00:14:14,027 --> 00:14:16,107 Earth Style! Mud Wall! 238 00:14:18,647 --> 00:14:19,857 Iwabe Yuino. 239 00:14:20,487 --> 00:14:24,657 It took some time, but he's starting to show his true potential. 240 00:14:24,987 --> 00:14:26,867 Repeating paid off. 241 00:14:26,907 --> 00:14:29,077 Having to study the same thing over and over again 242 00:14:29,117 --> 00:14:31,707 gave him a solid foundation in jutsu. 243 00:14:32,077 --> 00:14:36,257 His tenacity despite being a repeater is admirable. 244 00:14:37,127 --> 00:14:39,877 Could you please stop saying "repeater"?! 245 00:14:40,217 --> 00:14:42,297 Leaf Hurricane! 246 00:14:43,217 --> 00:14:44,217 Metal Lee. 247 00:14:44,887 --> 00:14:46,887 Proficient in taijutsu, and works extremely hard. 248 00:14:47,017 --> 00:14:48,887 His grades were also excellent, but… 249 00:14:50,307 --> 00:14:53,807 His mental toughness isn't getting better. 250 00:14:56,067 --> 00:14:57,277 Denki Kaminarimon. 251 00:14:58,187 --> 00:14:59,397 I think, perhaps, 252 00:14:59,447 --> 00:15:01,737 he has shown the most drastic growth among the genin. 253 00:15:02,487 --> 00:15:03,737 I predict that his intellect 254 00:15:03,817 --> 00:15:06,367 will be of critical importance in the coming years. 255 00:15:06,617 --> 00:15:09,157 The other two will act without thinking. 256 00:15:09,247 --> 00:15:12,287 He'll be like the command center that keeps them under control. 257 00:15:12,497 --> 00:15:15,547 Well yeah, but I think there's a kinder way of putting it… 258 00:15:15,917 --> 00:15:18,257 But Iwabe could be repeating grades again, 259 00:15:18,337 --> 00:15:20,127 if it weren't for this kid, right? 260 00:15:20,257 --> 00:15:21,337 There's no denying that. 261 00:15:21,797 --> 00:15:24,097 You two have no mercy… 262 00:15:25,807 --> 00:15:28,677 And finally, there's Konohamaru's troublesome team. 263 00:15:28,717 --> 00:15:31,517 They're not trouble! 264 00:15:32,097 --> 00:15:35,307 First, Mitsuki. He has real skill. 265 00:15:35,687 --> 00:15:38,357 He's already mastered countless Escape Jutsu. 266 00:15:38,437 --> 00:15:39,647 Wind Style: Breakthrough! 267 00:15:49,327 --> 00:15:50,577 Snake Lightning! 268 00:15:51,867 --> 00:15:54,077 However, he is a child of many mysteries. 269 00:15:54,417 --> 00:15:57,667 I don't even know many things about him. 270 00:15:58,127 --> 00:16:00,417 So, you haven't heard? 271 00:16:00,547 --> 00:16:01,917 Huh? Heard what? 272 00:16:02,087 --> 00:16:03,377 I don't know either! 273 00:16:03,547 --> 00:16:04,297 I see… 274 00:16:04,387 --> 00:16:05,087 Okay, let's move on. 275 00:16:05,137 --> 00:16:06,177 Hey, hold on! 276 00:16:07,927 --> 00:16:08,967 Sarada Uchiha. 277 00:16:09,177 --> 00:16:11,387 Cha! 278 00:16:13,347 --> 00:16:15,937 She's the daughter of Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, after all… 279 00:16:16,017 --> 00:16:17,567 She excels in everything. 280 00:16:18,647 --> 00:16:20,857 She awakened her Sharingan quite some time ago. 281 00:16:21,567 --> 00:16:24,317 And she's inherited her mother's power. 282 00:16:25,027 --> 00:16:27,067 She still needs to build up her stamina, 283 00:16:27,117 --> 00:16:28,527 but her future is full of promise. 284 00:16:32,537 --> 00:16:34,247 – Wind Style: Consecutive Wind Fist! – Wind Style: Consecutive Wind Fist! 285 00:16:34,287 --> 00:16:35,827 Take this! 286 00:16:36,287 --> 00:16:38,247 Lethal Boruto Stream! 287 00:16:40,207 --> 00:16:42,257 And, Boruto Uzumaki. 288 00:16:43,297 --> 00:16:44,757 He's got a lot of issues. 289 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:48,047 However, in terms of ninjutsu, taijutsu and intellect… 290 00:16:48,387 --> 00:16:51,137 there's no denying that he's a prodigy. 291 00:16:52,347 --> 00:16:53,767 During the field trip, 292 00:16:53,847 --> 00:16:56,187 he stuck his nose into an incident in the Land of Water, 293 00:16:56,267 --> 00:16:57,687 and ended up settling it. 294 00:16:58,687 --> 00:17:00,357 And even in the Nue incident, 295 00:17:00,437 --> 00:17:03,687 it was because of Boruto that Sumire was able to resolve it. 296 00:17:04,817 --> 00:17:07,817 Boruto's ability is no joke! 297 00:17:11,617 --> 00:17:12,747 I see… 298 00:17:13,117 --> 00:17:16,287 So it's only natural that he'll be taking the Chunin Exams, right? 299 00:17:20,127 --> 00:17:21,417 Konohamaru? 300 00:17:29,907 --> 00:17:32,157 You're not gonna let him take the Chunin Exams?! 301 00:17:33,037 --> 00:17:35,037 It's not that I won't allow it… 302 00:17:35,407 --> 00:17:36,537 I'm wavering. 303 00:17:37,707 --> 00:17:39,327 What do you all think? 304 00:17:39,707 --> 00:17:41,587 Of course, we'd let him take it. 305 00:17:42,837 --> 00:17:43,837 Me too. 306 00:17:43,917 --> 00:17:47,127 If they want to take the exam, I think they should be allowed to. 307 00:17:49,257 --> 00:17:50,677 What's on your mind? 308 00:17:53,007 --> 00:17:54,177 IDIOT 309 00:17:54,847 --> 00:17:56,937 This year's rookies are all prodigies, in a way. 310 00:17:57,637 --> 00:17:58,937 Especially Boruto. 311 00:17:59,557 --> 00:18:03,277 He didn't want to be labeled the son of the great Hokage, 312 00:18:03,317 --> 00:18:05,737 and tried to show up his father all the time. 313 00:18:06,447 --> 00:18:08,907 Ordinarily, you'd expect kids like that to fail 314 00:18:08,987 --> 00:18:10,367 and experience huge setbacks. 315 00:18:10,737 --> 00:18:15,247 But he has the unusual knack of overcoming every obstacle. 316 00:18:15,787 --> 00:18:16,997 That's certainly true. 317 00:18:17,537 --> 00:18:19,167 Even during the Genin Exam, 318 00:18:19,207 --> 00:18:21,037 he was driven into a corner by Lord Sixth, 319 00:18:21,077 --> 00:18:22,997 but he figured out the answer. 320 00:18:23,997 --> 00:18:25,707 When he went to file an appeal 321 00:18:25,797 --> 00:18:27,837 because he was dissatisfied with his three-man team, 322 00:18:27,877 --> 00:18:29,507 he outwitted Mirai, a chunin! 323 00:18:30,927 --> 00:18:32,507 And during their first mission, 324 00:18:32,597 --> 00:18:34,967 despite the fact that their foe was a powerful Rogue Ninja, 325 00:18:35,017 --> 00:18:37,427 those three worked together and brought him down. 326 00:18:37,847 --> 00:18:41,477 That's amazing. So, what's the problem? 327 00:18:43,317 --> 00:18:46,357 Cha! 328 00:18:47,607 --> 00:18:50,607 But that was all was due to luck! 329 00:18:51,487 --> 00:18:54,327 It's essential for shinobi to come face-to-face with power 330 00:18:54,407 --> 00:18:56,537 that totally outmatches them. 331 00:18:57,287 --> 00:18:59,207 They've never been in that position, so they're weak! 332 00:19:00,537 --> 00:19:01,747 I can't argue with that, but… 333 00:19:02,207 --> 00:19:03,837 Then that's all the more reason 334 00:19:03,917 --> 00:19:05,837 to let them participate in the Chunin Exams! 335 00:19:06,167 --> 00:19:07,757 And if they go through a hard time there, 336 00:19:07,837 --> 00:19:09,877 maybe they'll realize how naive they've been! 337 00:19:10,087 --> 00:19:10,927 No! 338 00:19:11,337 --> 00:19:14,387 What if the severity of the exam crushes them?! 339 00:19:14,637 --> 00:19:15,347 Huh?! 340 00:19:15,597 --> 00:19:17,097 So, what? 341 00:19:17,217 --> 00:19:20,097 If that's all it takes to beat them, go ahead and crush them once. 342 00:19:21,057 --> 00:19:22,477 Oh, there you are! 343 00:19:23,097 --> 00:19:24,607 I can't do that! 344 00:19:25,437 --> 00:19:28,397 Oops, did I come at a bad time? 345 00:19:28,817 --> 00:19:30,397 Hanabi, hear us out… 346 00:19:30,447 --> 00:19:31,987 about Konohamaru's dilemma. 347 00:19:39,037 --> 00:19:41,327 I totally understand, Konohamaru Senpai! 348 00:19:41,407 --> 00:19:44,037 Yeah! You get what I'm getting at, Hanabi? 349 00:19:44,207 --> 00:19:46,167 How did we end up like this? 350 00:19:46,417 --> 00:19:47,747 That's right! 351 00:19:48,337 --> 00:19:51,547 Just the thought of something happening to Boruto… 352 00:19:51,837 --> 00:19:54,507 fills me with worry and dread. 353 00:19:56,637 --> 00:19:58,927 Boruto's such an honest kid. 354 00:19:59,177 --> 00:20:00,477 Whenever we see each other, 355 00:20:00,557 --> 00:20:03,897 he calls me "Big Sis" and is real sweet. 356 00:20:07,897 --> 00:20:09,317 Now that you mention it… 357 00:20:09,397 --> 00:20:11,107 Actually, it makes me happy 358 00:20:11,187 --> 00:20:14,567 when he calls me "Big Bro Konohamaru." 359 00:20:14,907 --> 00:20:17,077 Sorry, Big Bro Konohamaru. 360 00:20:17,527 --> 00:20:20,537 You know… Boruto is my precious kid brother 361 00:20:20,617 --> 00:20:23,537 that Big Bro Naruto's entrusted me with. 362 00:20:23,867 --> 00:20:25,207 Konohamaru Senpai! 363 00:20:25,747 --> 00:20:30,207 I'm so touched that you care so much about Boruto… 364 00:20:31,457 --> 00:20:32,757 This is so stupid. 365 00:20:32,917 --> 00:20:34,297 – You don't want to let him – We sure get along! 366 00:20:34,337 --> 00:20:35,387 – take the Chunin Exam – We sure do! 367 00:20:35,467 --> 00:20:37,257 because you're just being overprotective. 368 00:20:37,547 --> 00:20:39,807 Fine. Call me overprotective! 369 00:20:39,887 --> 00:20:41,137 Yeah, that's right! 370 00:20:41,427 --> 00:20:43,177 Say something, Udon! 371 00:20:46,097 --> 00:20:47,107 C'mon! 372 00:20:47,557 --> 00:20:49,437 Please, Shino Sensei! 373 00:20:50,107 --> 00:20:53,187 Well, let's talk again when everyone's sober. 374 00:20:53,487 --> 00:20:56,907 You're on our side too, right… Shino Sensei? 375 00:20:57,317 --> 00:20:58,487 C'mon, have a drink. 376 00:20:58,617 --> 00:21:00,117 Thanks, I don't drink… 377 00:21:00,407 --> 00:21:02,787 Don't you care about Boruto, Sensei? 378 00:21:02,997 --> 00:21:04,287 No, it's not that… 379 00:21:04,407 --> 00:21:05,667 Then have a drink! 380 00:21:08,997 --> 00:21:10,747 Oh, I'm sorry… 381 00:21:11,457 --> 00:21:13,167 Are you all right, Shino Sensei?! 382 00:21:16,337 --> 00:21:18,047 Heh… Why do you ask? 383 00:21:18,757 --> 00:21:22,097 Isn't the reason Shino Sensei doesn't drink—? 384 00:21:22,217 --> 00:21:23,217 Yeah… 385 00:21:23,347 --> 00:21:26,097 It's so he can control the insects inside his body. 386 00:21:29,187 --> 00:21:30,437 Huh? What—? 387 00:21:31,647 --> 00:21:33,107 Sensei, get ahold of—! 388 00:21:37,907 --> 00:21:39,317 Yes, Hokage's office… 389 00:21:39,947 --> 00:21:41,787 Yeah, I just got back. 390 00:21:42,197 --> 00:21:43,037 What?! 391 00:21:43,077 --> 00:21:44,697 Shino's insects are out of control?! 392 00:21:46,537 --> 00:21:48,497 The hell, what's he doing anyway? 393 00:21:49,127 --> 00:21:51,247 I haven't even slept! 394 00:21:52,797 --> 00:21:55,217 Discussing the Chunin Exams…? 395 00:21:56,007 --> 00:21:57,337 Since this afternoon? 396 00:21:58,637 --> 00:22:01,297 In any case, I'm heading out there right now! 397 00:23:35,787 --> 00:23:37,377 Just like I'd thought, that stupid old man! 398 00:23:37,667 --> 00:23:40,837 Well, it's not like I had my hopes up anyways. 399 00:23:41,297 --> 00:23:42,797 There must have been an emergency… 400 00:23:42,837 --> 00:23:44,547 Look, he is the Hokage… 401 00:23:44,627 --> 00:23:45,587 Oh yeah, I get it. 402 00:23:45,627 --> 00:23:49,507 I guess it can't be helped the Lord Hokage would put off my birthday. 403 00:23:50,007 --> 00:23:50,847 Hey… 404 00:23:51,217 --> 00:23:52,467 I'm all right… 405 00:23:52,927 --> 00:23:53,807 I am. 406 00:23:54,427 --> 00:23:57,517 Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations: 407 00:23:57,597 --> 00:23:58,897 "Boruto's Birthday" 408 00:23:59,397 --> 00:24:01,727 You'd better be here for Himawari's! 409 00:24:01,777 --> 00:24:03,527 BORUTO'S BIRTHDAY