Thank goodness!
Yeah.
Thank you, Boruto!
Stop, Mom!
Daddy!
Oh!
– Welcome back, Dad! – Welcome back.
Are you okay, Big Brother?
Oh, this is nothing!
The attack by the gang calling themselves the Otsutsuki Clan
caused a lot of damage in the village…
and resulted in the cancellation of the Chunin Exams.
It was officially reported that the Five Kage joined forces
and put an end to the incident,
and things began to return to normal in the village.
Dad also went back to his hectic daily schedule.
Being a Hokage is really hard.
And as for me…
Are you sure you don't want a new one, Boruto?
Yeah! This one's cool!
My Story…!
I'm very sorry!
D-Do you think an apology changes things?
I can't undo the things that I did.
But I just want to say sorry for
putting you all through that.
Shinki…
I don't know what that Scientific Ninja Tool is capable of,
but don't you ever cheat like that again.
Later.
Are you going around and apologizing to everyone?
What, you guys?
If you're gonna make fun of me, go home.
The exams were cancelled, so maybe you should just forget it.
This is my way of taking responsibility for everything.
Well, it was your fault to begin with.
Shut up!
That's why I'm apologizing.
I'm thinking this isn't the end of things with them, is it?
As long as they're targeting the chakra from this land,
I'm sure they're going to attack again.
We just have to keep investigating
the ruins left by Kaguya for now.
I'm worried about the man who got away.
Yeah…
But you'd better be extra careful!
According to Gaara and the others, he hasn't revealed his true power.
I know. I'll see you later.
You're leaving?
Yeah, I'm the only one who can track them.
Why don't you stay and rest a little longer?
You know… with Sakura and Sarada…
You're in no position to talk.
Oh, by the way…
About the results of the Chunin Exams…
Even though it was cancelled,
we did get to see the skills of all the participants.
We'll be meeting with the other villages to discuss on how to proceed.
That's right…
Anyway, there's also Katasuke to deal with,
as well as what to do about the Scientific Ninja Tools.
Speaking of which…
We got word that Killer Bee returned to the Hidden Cloud Village.
Old Man Bee is okay?!
Thank goodness!
Oh, uh…
I want to take some time off too.
I shouldn't…huh?
Of course, that's fine!
You're the Hokage!
You decide when you want to take off.
R-Right!
But first, take care of these piles of documents, okay?
How long will this take?
JONIN CHUNIN GENIN
We've been so busy since the exams were cancelled…
I haven't been able to take a break.
After that incident, there's a lot of cleaning up to do,
as well as a lot of other little missions.
Since we're pros at public works!
Don't go saying misleading things.
Mitsuki, are you feeling better?
Yes, I'm okay now.
Thank goodness!
You were hurt so badly,
we were worried you weren't going to make it.
Back then, I infused more chakra than usual.
That's why I sustained greater damage.
Oh, I didn't know.
Yes.
It was a good thing my parent made me strong!
That's what saved me.
Your…parent?
Uh, yeah.
Oh man, I'm tired!
Just how many missions do we have to go on?
What a drag!
Well, it's all because somebody did too well at the Chunin Exams.
Shut up…
I gotta try hard sometimes, or my old man will lose face.
And, I don't want to lose to Boruto.
Oh!
– Shikadai—! – I'm sorry!
Huh?
Why are you apologizing?
I mean…
I told you I'd hear you out,
but I've been so busy and made you wait.
That doesn't matter at a time like this.
Sure it does.
I'm the one saying sorry now!
No, I'm apologizing too!
Hey, Shikadai!
Don't laugh at me.
You're so slow. You only noticed now?
Shut up!
Anyway, in the end,
you had to take on a lot of stuff all alone…
So, let me apologize for that.
I'm sorry.
I said, don't apologize first.
Oh, right.
Anyway…
I feel bad I cheated…
I'm sorry.
All right!
Well? How was the power of the Five Kage?
They were strong, like monsters!
Especially my dad!
S-Still, I haven't lost to him yet!
I swear I'm gonna become a greater shinobi than my dad.
Hey, Boruto…
Do you remember all the faces of the guys
who took part in the Chunin Exams?
Huh?
You remember what kinda guys were there?
That's easy.
Shinki used the Iron Sand and…
And the others were…
Hold on…
You weren't watching them at all!
There were lots of amazing guys, you know.
If you keep looking up, they'll end up getting a leg up on you.
What's that supposed to mean?
It means I didn't like losing to you either.
I've decided to be a shinobi on my own terms.
What my parents or the Nara Clan say won't affect me.
I'm the same way.
We said we wouldn't follow our parent's tracks…
But we've been on it without realizing it.
That's why I'm gonna go farther than my dad ever imagined!
There you go talking big again!
But before that, I'm gonna beat you!
Even if you use that Scientific Ninja Tool again.
I'm never using that thing again, ya know!
What's the matter, Shinki?
I was just thinking about Boruto Uzumaki.
He's foolish, reckless, and supposed to be just a trivial low-level ninja…
Yet…
He stood up…
to a formidable enemy he didn't have a chance against…
and took him down.
While you looked on passively?
I'm just kidding.
Don't glare at me like that…
Sorry, okay?
I'm the one that held you back.
I didn't allow you to fight.
I beg your pardon, Father…
That's not the issue.
Permission or not, I had no chance of winning.
If you faced Boruto Uzumaki, you would win hands down, Shinki.
That makes you even.
I-I'm able to fight because I have you, Shinki!
There's no need to be impatient.
From my point of view as a Kage,
you all have just started on your own paths.
Focus on your road ahead,
not the steps of those who walk beside you.
You need to first learn that
your Ninja Way stretches far into the distance.
Boruto Uzumaki…
Boruto!
Mr. Sasuke!
There's been nothing unusual for now…
I haven't seen that guy since…
and I haven't had that paralysis since then too.
That wasn't something simple like paralysis.
No one other than you, and I with my Rinnegan,
even seemed to have noticed what took place.
Look, I'm not trying to scare you or anything…
But what happened to you wasn't normal.
Be on your guard.
If you sense anything unusual, let me know immediately.
Got that?
Uh-huh.
No use brooding about it right now!
I'm just gonna focus on what's right in front of me.
Oh!
I'm returning this.
You hang on to that.
Huh?
It's proof that you're my pupil.
O-Okay!
When you come back to the village, please train me again!
Sure…only if you've mastered the basics that I've taught you.
You can count on that!
What were you and Boruto talking about, Dad?
Nothing much.
Hey, Dad… How long are you staying in the village?
It will take another day to analyze the data.
Then keep me company while you're waiting!
What do you want to do?
I want to perfect my Fireball Jutsu!
For the future, just in case…
Sounds good.
Yes! Let's go!
Oh yeah!
Tonight, Mom said she'll be waiting
and making something special for dinner!
Let's go, Dad!
It's rare for you to come in person.
I understand you almost used Sage Jutsu
in front of everyone in the village.
Do you understand what that would have meant?
That power cannot be used in front of others.
The average person won't know what to make of a power
that is beyond their comprehension.
I don't care about that.
What's worse to me is the light of the sun disappearing.
Is Boruto truly the sun?
In order to ascertain that,
you need to stay and live among the people.
However, if you are okay with this,
I have nothing more to say.
I'm sorry I bothered you.
If I stay too long, who knows what people will say…
So I should be leaving.
Come home once in a while.
Let me see in person, the changes that occur in you.
THUNDER BURGER And so, thanks to the efforts of the Five Kage,
THUNDER BURGER the incident has been resolved…
But regrettably, the Chunin Exams had to be cancelled.
Joining us today is the genin
who was at the scene and got caught up in the incident.
Let's talk to him now.
I see…
So, what do you think the most important thing is for a shinobi?
That's gotta be teamwork and perseverance!
I see… How inspiring!
And you know, my dad says…
what's up here doesn't matter as much as what you know and feel here.
Thank you for coming today.
We look forward to your future endeavors.
How come you're acting like
you're the spokesperson for all of us?
I was interviewed too, though.
I don't know!
I just answered the questions, is all.
Honestly, you're so glib…
I'm surprised you didn't drag down my dad and the others.
I'm just competent!
I should've tagged along, after all.
Actually, you're pretty amazing.
You truly are the grandson of Lord Fourth
and the son of Lord Seventh.
– Eventually, you'll— – Hey, Boruto…
Don't you really wanna be the—
Being the Hokage…
isn't for me!
Huh?
You're gonna become the Hokage, right?
Then I'll be your right-hand man and work hard to protect you!
H-Huh?
Being Hokage is just one track to me.
Just because my grandpa and dad were Hokage,
doesn't mean I have to walk that path too.
What I'm aiming for…
Is to become a shinobi like your dad!
I…
I've got my own Ninja Way.
Huh? What?
Do I have something on my face?
What? No, not really.
It's just…um…
Oh, I was just thinking your eyes…
are much bluer than Lord Seventh's.
Huh?
Mitsuki and I were just talking about that earlier!
Right, Mitsuki?
Oh, is that so?
I just remembered something I have to do.
I'm going home.
Hey!
What was that about?
Everyone's so busy!
I'm going too. I have to report in.
Okay, see you tomorrow!
Beware…
Those blue eyes will eventually…
take everything away from you.
And, know this…
Those who defeat gods cannot remain ordinary individuals.
I'm home!
Dad!
Hey!
Welcome home!
Your father bought this for us.
Dad did?
HIMAWARI BORUTO
Sorry it's late!
Thank you, Daddy!
Dad…
Seems you're not a Shadow Clone.
What's the big idea doing that, all of a sudden?!
But it's your fault to begin with!
What did you say?!
Daddy, Big Brother… Me too!
Watch out, Himawari!
Hey, cut it out, everybody!
I'm going to put the cake away!
– You can't do that! – Sorry, Mom!
I'm sorry!
Let's eat the cake now!
Yeah, you're right!
I'm starving.
Me too!
Boruto, go and wash your hands first.
I know.
Mommy, I'll help you!
All right!
Could you bring out the plates to the table?
Okay!
I'll help too.
Dad, you just sit down.
You must be tired, especially at your age.
Don't treat me like an old man, ya know!
HIMAWARI BORUTO
Happy birthday!
– Cheers! – Cheers!
Damn it, I overslept!
I'm late too!
That's because you stayed up late playing games, ya know?!
Well, you were just as willing to play!
Damn it, get it together!
Do your best, Lord Seventh!
Yeah!
My destiny…
So, I won't remain ordinary?
Fine, bring it on.
Whether it's destiny or a curse, just go ahead and try interfering…
I'm a ninja!
I never planned to be ordinary anyway.
That's right. I don't plan on becoming the Hokage.
That was Dad's story.
My story…
starts now!
Boruto Uzumaki…
I see!
So that's who Mr. Toneri was observing!
He could pose a threat to us in the future.
It would be best to take preemptive measures now…
Or rather…?
Either way, I think this is going to be quite interesting.
A mission to guard a handsome actor?
Finally!
Who knew such a beautiful encounter would just happen upon me?
How beautiful!
Hey! Don't get carried away, focus on your mission!
Hey Boruto, don't butt in!
A different kind of story is about to begin,
a story of romance!
Little kids should butt out!
All right, from now on, it's…
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"Super Cho-Cho Super Mode!"
…a story all about me!
SUPER CHO-CHO SUPER MODE!