I can't believe he called us out this early in the morning.
Damn it, Pervy Sage!
It's because we need to get even just a little stronger
before Urashiki attacks again.
We have no choice.
In the first place, is there even time to train?
That guy is super cautious.
If he messes up once,
he won't come back at us right away, ya know.
Oh, yeah? You know quite a lot about him.
Yeah, I guess so.
Though I'm just repeating what Mr. Sasuke told me…
In any case… If you're a ninja,
you should've told me that from the beginning.
A traveling performer, my butt!
Sorry, my bad!
I've revealed my identity to you, but this is a secret mission.
That's why I can't let anyone from other villages
know my name or identity.
I've got my reasons too.
Fine, I guess it can't be helped.
You said that guy Urashiki wants to take the Nine Tails' Chakra inside of me?
Yeah.
And preventing that is our mission.
Well, it doesn't change the fact that we're training to bring him down,
so I'll trust you.
All right!
Ah, you guys are here!
Well then, shall we get started?
Jiraiya's Assignment
Now listen up. That guy who calls himself Urashiki
is enigmatic and he's strong.
His target is Naruto, and since he knows who you are,
we're gonna have to work out a countermeasure.
That's why we're training, huh?
Why do I have to train with Boruto?
For some reason, your Chakra Natures are extremely similar.
The two of us?
Wonder why that is?!
In that battle earlier, Naruto's chakra was synchronized with yours.
Usually synchronizing chakra is difficult.
Let's get the hell out of here!
Okay?
Therefore…
I'm gonna have the two of you train
to consciously synchronize your chakra with each other.
Make our chakra…
…synchronize?
Exactly! If we can get you two to synchronize,
it's possible that we just might get a Collaboration Jutsu
that's never been seen before!
Something that will catch that Urashiki totally off-guard. Right?
Whoa, that sounds great!
What kind of move is it?
Is that more awesome than the Rasengan?
I have no idea!
– Huh?! – Huh?!
Well, it might become clearer as you train.
First, let's get your bodies moving!
All right! Let's do this!
Yeah!
It's difficult, isn't it?
One more time!
What the hell, we can't do this at all!
Are you even doing it right?
What did you say?!
Maybe you're the one who can't infuse chakra properly!
Hey! No fighting!
There aren't many jonin who can synchronize chakra either.
So, what should we do?
To synchronize,
picture aligning your chakra wavelength to your partner's as you infuse.
POWER FLOW NATURE It's easier said than done.
POWER FLOW NATURE You must sense your partner's chakra, breathe in unison,
POWER FLOW NATURE and match its flow and power, and then, change its nature.
It's very difficult!
So, the main thing is to match our flow and power, right?
Unlike Naruto, you're quick to catch on!
That's exactly what you do.
Even I figured that out!
Flow and power.
If you can't breathe in unison,
you won't be able to synchronize your chakra.
Since this is something that's intuitive,
there's no other way but to learn by doing it.
We just have to breathe in unison, right?
Piece of cake!
Hey, let's do it one more time!
Okay!
Huh? What's wrong?
It's nothing!
Damn it!
One more time!
It's not happening.
That was no catnap… I went out like a light.
Oh!
Were you able to synchronize?
You know, give us a hint at least!
What do you two visualize when you're infusing your chakra?
What do I visualize?
Usually, I just imagine gathering it in the palm of my hand…
I see.
So, you can do the Rasengan.
I can, but…
Huh?! You can do it too?!
How? Where'd you learn it? Hey!
Um…well…
C'mon, no need to pry!
You probably have some secret
that you don't want to tell us, right?
Y-Yeah!
Hmm…
And, how is the Rasengan related to all this?
I get it!
If we're trying to synchronize our chakra,
concentrating on a single point like we do with Rasengan
will make it easier to match our flow and power.
Exactly!
So, what does that mean?
It means, until now,
we've been going blindly at trying to synch our chakra.
But that only makes it easier for our strength to scatter
instead of synching together.
With Rasengan,
you gather highly dense chakra at a single point,
inside your palm.
That should be easier to do.
I get it!
In other words…
Don't tell me, not again!
A rubber ball…
You need to go back to the basics.
But doesn't Rasengan training begin with a water balloon?
Well, we can already do Rasengan,
so, we just need to practice
getting our rotation and power in unison.
Unlike Naruto, you're quick to catch on,
and that's a big help.
I was just about to say the same thing he did!
Really?
Step one is to create flow, or namely rotation,
and power at the same time, like you did in Rasengan training.
And if you can break that ball, you've cleared it.
Leave it to me!
Let's do it!
Damn it!
But we know what to visualize now, so I think we can do it.
I've taught you the technique.
Now, the key is to get your breathing into harmony with each other.
Where're you going, Pervy Sage?!
I have a small errand to run.
Keep at it now!
He's probably going to peep again.
Anyway, let's continue!
Yeah!
Breathing in unison…
It's easier said than done, but…
I wonder what will happen?
One more time!
Damn it!
Hey! Get in synch with me better!
You're too erratic, that's why we're messing up!
Do it one more time!
Let's take a short break.
No, not yet.
I'm not gonna give up over something like this…
I've gotta get stronger, so I can bring my friend back.
I can't afford to stop.
I understand.
Oww!
M-My bad, my bad!
I think I'm out of chakra.
Hey, are you all right?
I'm sorry.
No, it's—!
I'm sorry.
Let's take a little break, okay?
Uh—!
Damn it!
Why'd I do that?!
I'm horrible!
I can't talk to anyone about this.
That voice!
Not even close!
It's Mom and…
Uncle Neji?
HYUGA
You've improved, Lady Hinata.
It's all thanks to you, Big Brother Neji, for training with me.
But I still have a long way to go.
No, you've grown stronger.
Your spirit is strong, and your body is catching up to it.
Thank you!
Well, let's call it a day.
Oh, stay and have some tea at least!
You belong to the main family of the Hyuga,
whereas I'm from the branch family.
For appearance's sake, you shouldn't treat me as an equal.
I'm sorry.
Perhaps I can have some tea with you
when I return from a mission next time.
Yes, Brother Neji!
Not good!
You've been here for a while, what do you want?
You knew?
Of course!
Lady Hinata might not have noticed,
but to me, you were in plain view.
Why are you so formal towards my mom—!
I mean, Lady Hinata?
She is the heir to the main family of the Hyuga Clan…
I belong to the branch family, so she is like my lord.
Hmm?
But she calls you Big Brother.
We were raised together like siblings.
I've told her not to call me that, but…
Lady Hinata won't listen.
Did something happen?
Uh…
I see, so that happened with Naruto.
Has stuff like that happened before?
I don't know the details.
But I'm sure this isn't the first time
his power has gone out of control.
Really?
A power like that with so many unknowns…
And that's why it seems he's always been a loner.
Do you pity Naruto?
Huh? Wouldn't anyone?
You've got it all wrong.
Don't just write him off as someone you should pity.
No one can decide your fate.
What?
Naruto personally taught me that.
To you…Mr. Neji?
I used to curse my fate long ago.
Just by being born into the branch family,
I would never be considered an equal of the Hyuga Clan.
Then my father passed, and I resigned myself
that I'd never escape my destiny of being from the branch family.
However…
The one who beat that twisted cowardice out of me…
was him, who also had a terrible fate forced upon him.
I told you, didn't I?
I don't know when to give up!
Can I ask you one thing?
Why do you go so far to defy your fate?
It's because I was called a loser!
If you say that it's impossible,
then you don't have to do anything!
After I become the Hokage,
I'll change the Hyuga for you!
I didn't know that happened between Dad and Uncle Neji.
Even now, Naruto is fighting his fate.
The cruel and lonely fate
of harboring a dangerous power within his body from birth…
A heartless fate that
could pit him against friends to the death.
So, does that—?!
What's with me?
I think I said too much.
How unusual.
Huh?
To think I'd talk about this,
to a traveling performer whose name I don't even know.
It might be because
you kind of remind me of Naruto.
Anyway…
He doesn't need pity or compassion.
It's natural to be afraid of immeasurable power.
But facing him head on and moving forward with him
will have an effect on your strength…
That's what I think.
Ouch!
Thanks, Mr. Neji!
I'm gonna head back, ya' know!
All right.
I should've asked what his name was.
Step right in! Step right in!
Oh, there you are!
Could I ask you a favor?
Would you mind taking them something to eat after they train?
Why me?
I can't seem to find your companion,
and I have to get some things ready.
I'm counting on you!
– Hey! – All right!
Make sure you bring it to them!
Hey, you'll catch a cold!
Mister!
Are you worried?
That you ended up hurting him?
You didn't hurt him on purpose, did you?
Of course not!
But, that's not good enough.
If I let myself get swallowed up by the Nine Tails…
Hey, mister, do you have a friend who's important to you?
Yeah.
I have a friend, or a rival too…
But right now, because of our differing opinions,
we fought and went our separate ways.
But I can't ignore him.
He probably thinks it's none of my business
and I'm just being a pest.
So, all that training you're undergoing with Jiraiya…
I have to get stronger.
So, I can talk to Sasuke one more time.
But, it's hopeless.
I went out of control and I hurt Boruto.
At this rate—!
I'm going tell you a story about my friend.
Long ago, in order to achieve a goal,
he chose a path that would separate him from his friend.
He believed that
strength meant severing his bonds with everything.
He didn't understand.
More like, he didn't try to understand
that he had a good friend who thought about him more than anyone else…
What happened to him?!
In the end, his friend finally knocked some sense into him.
His friend never gave up on him when others would have,
and he never went back on his word.
I guess he really hated losing.
A sore loser, huh?
I can kinda relate to that!
I'm sure you can.
Hey, so were those two able to laugh together in the end?
Yeah.
Well then, I can't be whining about something like this!
Ouch!
Thank you, mister!
I'm not gonna lose to that friend of yours!
I'm gonna get stronger…
Strong enough to protect Boruto too!
Oh yeah!
What's your name?
I can't tell you.
Huh?
Don't be a meanie, meanie!
C'mon, after you eat,
go make up with Boruto and continue your training.
Got it!
Hey!
At first, I didn't know what you were all about,
but you're a surprisingly nice guy, mister!
I don't know about that.
All right! I'm getting all fired up!
I'm exhausted again, today!
Lady Tsunade is so strict!
No! This is all to make me stronger!
Cha!
I'm sorry!
Wait, you're… the traveling performer?
Be careful.
Oh! Hey, hold on!
This is—!
Hey!
What do you want?
I just wanted to express my gratitude
since you've been awfully kind to Naruto,
even though you've just met him.
Oh, no.
It's just that he looks like someone I knew in the past.
Hmm…
I see, I see…
In the past, huh?
Sorry, but I'm in a hurry.
By the way, are you…
Sasuke Uchiha?
Hey…
Why did your friend leave the village?
To gain power and avenge his clan.
Sasuke said he'd gain power
by breaking our bond and experiencing pain.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"A Village Without Sasuke"
I've got to get just as strong so I can't lose,
and make him open his eyes, or else—!
A VILLAGE WITHOUT SASUKE