All right!
Sarada!
I'm passing on the role of heroine…
to you today!
Thank you!
Sorry for getting into the finals before you.
It's fine, I'll be right there with you soon.
Don't get careless and let him slip you up.
Be extra careful around that Araya guy!
He doesn't even blink if an explosion goes off near him.
His composure shows he's gone through considerable training.
That guy's not normal.
Who do you think you're talking to here?
I'm going to become the Hokage!
I won't let it end here.
The Hidden Leaf vs. The Hidden Sand
Hey…
Good job, you guys, you were all so close too!
Well, no use getting depressed about it.
You guys experienced the same thing, right?
Let's just cheer for them and give them our full support.
– Yeah! – Right.
It's starting!
The match two of the semi-finals…
Sarada Uchiha of the Hidden Leaf versus Araya of the Hidden Sand.
Begin!
Go!
You're keeping calm and just observing?
In that case, I'll do that too!
I can't keep up with my Sharingan!
Sarada is amazing!
She's using her Sharingan to anticipate her opponent's moves!
But that Araya guy is countering everything!
As expected, the Uchiha's Sharingan is quite something.
You can talk?
You've been so quiet, I thought maybe you couldn't!
Nonsense!
Watch out!
It's not over yet.
Sarada!
Did Sarada try to use genjutsu to stop her foe's moves?
Yeah…
But it seems like it didn't work out.
That's impossible!
Surprise attacks don't even faze him…
Genjutsu don't even work…
What's going on?!
Is he really human?!
Why won't genjutsu work on him?
My timing was perfect. But still…
As one would expect for a Sand Shinobi.
Is he just stronger than me?!
No, it can't be!
At the very least, someone who isn't affected when faced
with a Sharingan-based genjutsu for the first time would…
Doesn't the Hidden Sand Village—?
If this continues, it's gonna be bad…
Sarada!
Move away from him!
Seems you can still move, even with that wound.
But it's useless.
I've done my research on the shinobi of the Hidden Leaf.
I know you're really smart too.
It'll be a drag if this gets drawn out,
so why don't we wrap this up quickly?
Did you use up all your strength?
Well then…
Lightning Style: Lightning Ball!
Leaf Hurricane!
Where was she aiming at?
No…
Look.
What the hell?
Thank you, Metal!
That was nothi—!
Everyone!
– Uh…it's not…ah! – What's going on?
SARADA UCHIHA vs. ARAYA
All right.
SARADA UCHIHA vs. ARAYA You can't run away anymore.
There's someone all the way up there!
Wha—?!
Huh?
What? A twin?
No way!
You're the real one, aren't you?
You Puppet User!
What?!
Did she say puppet?
W-When did you f-figure it out?
I sensed something wasn't right from the very beginning.
No matter how disciplined,
when something suddenly happens before your eyes,
humans react unconsciously.
But you definitely didn't…
Also, your almost inhuman, machine-like movements that
my Sharingan couldn't keep up with, that were unaffected by genjutsu…
That's when I remembered.
That the Sand Village possesses an outstanding puppet technique.
I-is t-that all?
Oh, and one more thing.
When I was at a disadvantage, you rushed to finish the fight.
Don't you get it?
If you did research on me,
you should know about the Sharingan's weakness…
The Sharingan consumes an enormous amount of chakra.
So Sarada's weakness is…
– Stamina, huh? – It's stamina.
If you intended to beat me, the wisest move would've been
to prolong the battle and force me to run out of chakra.
Instead, you tried to end it all at once.
And that's what convinced me that
you were afraid of a long, drawn-out battle, weren't you?
Because if I were to observe you carefully,
you wouldn't be able to keep your secret hidden.
Those Chakra Threads you use to control your puppet!
Hey! If a challenger leaves the battle arena,
isn't that a disqualification?
Sure, if you leave in the middle of a match,
you're disqualified.
If you weren't there from the very start,
there's no cause for disqualification.
Right, Lord Kazekage?
Do you have a complaint?
We need to amend the rules, you know.
He hasn't moved for a while.
What's he after this time?
No…
He's…trembling.
W-What am I s-supposed to d-do?
I-I…don't like… being the c-center of attention…
Is he nervous because we're all looking at him?
He's just like Metal.
A-Am I…like that?
No wonder he uses a puppet to fight!
There's his bad habit…
Araya…
Shinki…?
I-It's too late!
You can't turn the tide… in the condition you're in!
I wonder about that.
Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!
The match ends here!
The winner is Sarada Uchiha!
You didn't do enough research!
We're progressing every day!
Don't you dare underestimate Leaf Shinobi!
You did it, Sarada!
Yeah well…
Those were amazing jutsu!
I haven't mastered it yet,
so I can only use it against someone coming directly at me.
But never mind me. Mitsuki, you're up next.
You know, right?
The finals will be between Team 7, okay!
Mitsuki, in the next one, show 'em how serious you are!
We will now move on to match three of the semi-finals.
MITSUKI vs. SHINKI Mitsuki of the Leaf versus Shinki of the Sand!
MITSUKI vs. SHINKI Begin!
MITSUKI vs. SHINKI
Amazing…
Wind Style: Breakthrough.
I've got you.
Interesting magic trick.
What will you pull out next?
A pigeon?
I can only produce snakes.
You use unusual jutsu as well.
How do you manipulate Iron Sand like that anyway?
It's probably the same type of technique that Uncle Gaara uses.
That's right…
He's the adopted son of the Kazekage, isn't he?
Well, he may have the Kazekage, but we have guts!
Mitsuki!
My father personally taught me this jutsu.
Although you couldn't possibly understand.
Hmm…
I see… Well, I don't really care either way.
Wind Style: Wind Scythe.
It's pointless.
Dodge it, Mitsuki!
Snakes again… Was it a clone?
Striking Shadow Snake Assault.
That's what I call an impenetrable iron wall…
But how about this?
Striking Shadow Snake Burial.
Hey, c'mon…
I know a battle's a battle, but…
…he might die.
Yeah, you're right.
I felt no resistance in my hands.
An Iron Sand Clone?!
Damn it…
I thought he had him!
To think that surprise attack had no effect on him!
I've taught Shinki everything I know.
His true skills are much greater than this.
You didn't even take a step until now,
and you resorted to a clone?
So, did I surprise you a little?
Yeah.
But Father taught me to never let my guard down,
especially in a situation like this.
He said his former rivals long ago were like that.
That's what he taught me.
What about you, Mitsuki?
Show me more… of your strength!
Mitsuki, go for it!
Cheap tricks won't affect him anymore.
What would Boruto do in a situation like this?
Lightning Style: Snake Lightning!
Damn it, he got him!
He deliberately let Mitsuki destroy his Iron Sand wall
and made him think he had an opening to attack.
Yeah, in that situation, anyone would have done that.
He's using a considerable amount of jutsu.
He only has a slight amount of chakra left!
What are you going to do, Mitsuki?!
Is this it?
I know you have something more up your sleeve…
I understand where your complacency comes from.
I'm going to make you show me.
With that attack earlier,
I placed an Iron Sand Marking on you.
I take it that you know about the properties of the Iron Sand.
Magnetic force.
That's right.
My inescapable spear will pierce right through you.
It's true, I have no choices left in this situation.
For me to defeat him,
I'll have to undergo Sage Transformation…
Now, show me!
That power!
I give up.
Did I hear you correctly?
You heard me correctly.
I just said, "I give up."
Mitsuki, what did you just say?
I submit.
But…!
It's fine…this way.
I understand.
MITSUKI vs. SHINKI The winner, Shinki of the Sand!
What?
What happened to Mitsuki?
Did he get injured somewhere?
Don't ask me! I don't know!
Wait!
Damn you, why?
If we had continued any further, it might inconvenience my parent.
It's because I want to stay here longer…
Compared to that desire,
I don't really care about the outcome of this match.
It seems I was totally wrong about you…
Well…
I still don't know if I would've won
even if I actually got serious.
What are you doing, Mitsuki?!
Did you get hurt somewhere?
W-What is it?
Sorry!
– Huh? – Huh?
No, that's not right.
It's more like I look forward to working with you from now on?
Yup. I have a feeling it's gonna be like that.
What happened to him?
The finals will be held tomorrow.
They are…Shinki of the Sand,
Sarada Uchiha of the Leaf,
and also from the Leaf, Boruto Uzumaki.
Finalists! Please bring your absolute best to the matches!
– Sir! – Sir!
BARBE-Q
What is this?
I brought you here
because you said you were craving barbecue…
Sure, it's too bad that you lost, but…
you guys put your all into it and I'm sure everyone saw that.
The meat is…so thin.
Huh?
Well, it can't be helped.
Payday hasn't rolled around yet!
Moegi Sensei…
Are we lacking something?
Well…
You know, you don't have to know the answer to that yet.
Just now, were you thinking of how to beat Boruto in a rematch?
Okay then.
Your training for the next Chunin Exams has already begun.
And from tomorrow, we'll begin special training again!
Right!
Thanks for waiting!
Yay!
Our special combo platter…
– 20 servings! – The meat's here!
Huh?!
W-What's the meaning of this?
I think you have the wrong table!
You guys were deep in conversation,
so I went ahead and ordered for us.
Well, we can't let it go to waste.
Let's eat.
Hey Cho-Cho… Don't you want some?
You guys!
– And here's your bill! – Cho-cho, give me some meat too.
Don't you want any?
If you don't want any,
– I'll eat it for you! – Hey, don't eat it!
Are you okay, Sarada?
Yeah, it doesn't hurt anymore.
You were pretty reckless out there.
Well, I am your daughter, after all.
Seriously!
So, when did you learn the Fireball Jutsu?
I asked Dad to teach me.
I can't do it that well yet, though.
Hey, Dad's not coming home tonight again?
He should just relax at home since he's back.
It's fine this way for him.
And besides, he comes home to sleep late at night once in a while…
when you aren't aware.
Your father's been helping Lord Seventh all this time,
and the work he does is very difficult.
It's hard, but his work is for the benefit of this world.
Hmm…
That's very brave of you, Mom.
Hey, don't tease your mother!
Okay!
Chidori!
Amazing!
That's Old Man Kakashi's jutsu, huh?!
Hey, teach me that jutsu!
I can't.
Aw, meanie!
This jutsu comes into being
only when you have the visual insight of the Sharingan.
Then why did you show it to me?
Your chakra has a strong Lightning Nature.
Work to improve the precision of seals
that configure the Lightning Style.
In time, you'll be able to use powerful techniques.
Start off by trying the basics.
Yes sir…
So, you're telling me if I work hard at it,
I'll be able to use techniques like the Chidori, right?
I got it.
There once was a man who refused to heed the words of others,
and sought power regardless of the method…
and tried to change the world all by himself.
Yeah?
And what happened to him?
He paid for it dearly.
However, in the end, a friend saved him.
So, in short, friends are important, right?
I'm all good when it comes to that.
I have great people all around me!
I see.
And now, we'll begin the finals!
My jutsu's good for facing multiple opponents simultaneously.
I'll take you two on at the same time!
Do you want to join forces for this?
It would be disgraceful for two Leaf Shinobi to lose.
We can't let the Five Kage see that!
I can't lose either!
All right! It's official, we're teaming up!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"The Iron Sand User: Shinki"
I'll show you that you can't destroy my impenetrable Iron Wall!
THE IRON SAND USER: SHINKI