What do you think about Kokuri?
He's originally a member of the Mujina Gang, after all.
I think he's still hiding something.
Yeah, seems he's hidden the money he stole from the Mujina Gang.
And he committed aggravated robbery
that landed him here at Hozuki Castle, right?
I think we just have to ask him directly.
Hey, Kokuri. You got a minute?
What is it?
Where's the money you stole?
I hid the money in a safe place.
You can't tell us?
I will!
When I get outta here.
But you know—!
If you're talking about cash, let me in on it too.
We're not talking about anything like that.
I'm done.
You're going already?
My appetite's not great.
I understand.
Who can eat the rotten food they serve here?!
Hold on!
We're not done talking about the money.
Hey! Since it's the gang's money we're talking about,
it's a lot, right?
How much are we talking about, anyway?
How should I know?
Don't act dumb!
We're friends, right?
Let's be pals.
Those guys—!
Although our mission to protect him for the time being
is going smoothly,
Kokuri isn't going to tell us anything, huh?
You're right.
We just have to confirm if Kokuri is someone we can trust.
Kokuri's Secret
Have you given any thought to what we talked about?
About getting rid of Kokuri? I already said no to any murder.
It's not murder.
All you have to do is send him
to Hozuki Castle Number 2 where my underlings are.
It's nothing bad.
You just have to authorize it.
My underlings will take care of the rest.
Transferring a prisoner isn't that easy.
Kokuri stole our money and ran away.
What he took is many times more than the jewels I gave you.
What would you do if I said you get to keep it all?
I'm just spreading the luck around.
Be careful who you say things to.
Are you that afraid of Mujo?
Don't underestimate me.
I'm the warden around here.
If Kokuri is up to something, I'll make sure he's punished.
Hold it.
You both smell fishy.
We haven't done anything bad.
What's your connection to Kokuri?
There's nothing.
We're just friends.
Friends?
I don't know what you're scheming,
but don't think you can fool me!
We're not scheming anything, Warden Benga.
Well, I've got many ways to find out about their secrets.
You seem to be friendly with Boruto and Kokuri.
No way!
They're such pains!
You really get what I'm talking about.
I don't wanna get involved with them.
In fact, I wish I could be in another cell.
By the way…
You made quite a lot from that bet with Doragu, didn't you?
Me?
I didn't win anything!
Don't lie.
Whenever you lie, your nostrils flare up.
What?!
Well, never mind.
I hear your little sister's sick and needs money.
Huh?!
I'm sorry, Warden Benga!
You're so thoughtful!
Want one?
Can I?
No need to hold back.
Delicious, aren't they?
I haven't eaten one in so long!
Thank you!
No need to thank me.
I bought them with your money.
You sure had a lot squirreled away, didn't you?
Unauthorized savings is prohibited at Hozuki Castle.
I'm confiscating your money.
Please wait!
Is your sister that precious to you?
"Your big brother's traveling in the Land of Lightning right now.
"Recently, I helped a young boy who was being attacked by Rogue Shinobi.
"Everyone showed me so much respect.
"I was wounded in the battle,
"but I consider it my badge of courage, so don't worry."
Really?
The guy who's known
as the coward of Hozuki Prison fought with Rogue Shinobi?
I don't think you're capable of such bravery!
I wouldn't mind letting your little sister know
that you're a convict.
On top of which,
if she learned that you committed aggravated robbery
in order to get money to pay for her surgery…
your sister's illness is bound to get worse.
Please… don't let my sister know.
I understand she's in the hospital after her surgery
thanks to the aid from the Medical Foundation.
Yes.
Don't you want to see her?
What do I have to do?
Find out what Kokuri and Boruto are up to.
If I turn into a rat,
everyone will hate me like Kedama, and I'll get beaten up.
Don't worry.
This is just between us.
No one will find out. And you'll get your money back.
But—!
Who cares if the other inmates hate you?
Isn't your little sister important?
You'll really let me see her?
I'm not a liar.
I can't believe they did something so horrible.
Everyone's bored and has time on their hands.
Do you like flowers?
It's not about liking or hating them.
Then why take care of them?
I've forgotten already.
What did you want to show me?
Come with me and you'll find out.
This is for my little sister.
Don't hold it against me.
It's in here?
Yeah.
Hold on for a minute.
Boruto?
Are you over there?
Tsukiyo!
I thought you were in solitary!
I came out to kill you.
Boruto!
Are you okay?!
Guard!
Help!
Why isn't anyone coming?!
Boruto!
Run!
But—!
Where'd you hide our money?
I don't know!
Want him to die?
Stop!
All right! All right!
The money's…
all gone!
You were the accountant.
We know you took the money, there's no mistake.
And there's no way you can spend that much!
I'm not lying!
The day I ran away,
I donated all the money!
Release!
Tsukiyo?
Are you serious?
I never heard of anyone donating the money they stole.
It's certainly not something
a member of a gang of robbers would do.
What's going on?
Sorry we were rough with you.
We used genjutsu on you in order to find out the truth.
Damn it.
I wonder if the Leaf will believe us
if we report that the entire amount was donated?
But I believe you.
Boruto.
Boruto and that girl are Leaf Shinobi?!
HIDDEN GRASS TIMES MYSTERY! A LARGE DONATION HELPS THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION!
It's hard to believe, but it seems to be true.
C'mon, Mitsuki!
You don't have to double check everything.
This is part of our mission too, right?
It's his fault for hiding it from us.
I'm sorry for lying.
So, you were a good guy, after all!
Hey, what are you doing?!
Actually, I'm not a good guy at all.
I wasn't good at ninjutsu,
so I was hired as an accountant at a certain company.
Here's today's sales.
Deposit it at the bank.
Okay.
Later, I found out that
it was money that the Mujina Gang stole.
LAND OF FIRE NEWS VIOLENCE! SUCCESSIVE INCIDENTS FROM THE GANG OF ROBBERS
HIDDEN GRASS TIMES ANOTHER BANK ROBBERY! LARGE SUM OF MONEY STOLEN!
LAND OF RIVERS NEWS NOW A JEWELRY STORE! GANG OF ROBBERS EVADE CAPTURE MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS?!
When I learned that the money
was all from the previous day's attack,
my mind went blank and I ran away in desperation.
Then I realized that I ran off holding the money.
In the middle of my panic and confusion,
MEDICAL FOUNDATION GIVE CHILDREN A HELPING HAND I saw a poster.
MEDICAL FOUNDATION GIVE CHILDREN A HELPING HAND
This was stolen money.
I wanted it to be used to help sick kids.
So, I donated it all!
I can't believe you survived.
I didn't feel alive.
A Mujina Gang member spotted me, and I ran like hell.
Swimming was the one thing I've always been good at.
And it saved my life.
I felt like I'd been given a second chance,
and I swore I'd atone by helping people.
What are you doing?! Hand it over!
Hey, let go!
One day,
I was trying to help a woman who had her wallet stolen.
I punched the pickpocket and returned the wallet to the woman.
Of all the luck,
it turned out the woman was the pickpocket,
and the man I punched was the victim!
I was charged as the woman's accomplice,
and sent here for aggravated robbery.
But what could I do?
I was guilty of being a member of the gang, after all.
I got it, ya' know.
Boruto.
Okay, no more secrets from now on!
But I don't have the money!
And you're still going to protect me?
Is that what you're worried about?
The money doesn't matter at all.
Just trust us Leaf Shinobi.
We'll protect you for sure!
Okay, thank you!
HIDDEN GRASS TIMES MYSTERY! A LARGE DONATION HELPS THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION!
He donated all the money he stole?
Kokuri is such an idiot.
But now, I know everything about them.
I'll be able to see my little sister.
And I'm taking this as proof.
HIDDEN GRASS TIMES MYSTERY! A LARGE DONATION HELPS THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION!
The money that Kokuri donated…
Was that—? My sister—?!
We got word from the Hidden Grass.
Kokuri's going to be paroled.
It seems his prison term had been unfairly lengthened.
Damn it, so irresponsible!
I've always known Mr. Mujo to be strict about regulations.
He may be the Lord of Hozuki Castle,
but I guess it's hard to oversee everything.
Well, once he's released on parole,
Boruto and the team's mission to guard Kokuri will be over.
That's a relief.
Please notify Boruto and the others quickly.
I'll contact Mr. Mujo.
Yes, please do.
All that's left is for Kokuri to get to the Leaf
where we can question him.
We'll finally get intel on the Mujina Gang!
I hope you learned something about Boruto and Kokuri.
Yes…
About Boruto and the others…
They…
…don't have any secrets between them.
You're gonna lie to me?
Useless bastard!
It's true!
There's nothing on those guys!
That's not the case at all, is it?
Do you want your little sister to know you're in Hozuki Castle?
Neither Boruto nor Kokuri have any secrets!
Why you—!
You realize what's going to happen?
Mr. Benga!
Lord Mujo is summoning you.
What a pain!
Hey, Haie!
Make his term longer and throw him into solitary.
Yes, sir.
Scum!
You messed up, defying Mr. Benga like that.
Your big brother fought with that jerk Benga
and protected the man who saved your life.
This will be my real badge of courage.
Kokuri's going to be released on parole.
Parole?
Is there a problem?
No, but—!
He's a criminal!
This was decided by the Hidden Grass Village.
I understand.
By the way, I got word that
you've been extending prison terms arbitrarily.
Is that true?
It was just to punish rebellious behavior!
Whatever the reason,
I cannot overlook such improper actions taken against the inmates.
Are you siding with criminals here?
That's not what I'm doing.
Benga…
you're on indefinite suspension.
Expect harsh punishment from the Hidden Grass.
You don't have a future here anymore.
Lord Mujo!
Think hard and repent on your actions.
That's—!
Please, I'll never do it again!
I cannot bend the rules.
I'm very sorry!
Please forgive me, Lord Mujo!
Benga!
We're done talking.
You may leave—!
Think hard and repent on my actions, you say?
Don't get smart with me.
As long as this doesn't exist…
Hozuki Castle and Kokuri's money are mine.
Mr. Mujo!
What happened?
Stand back!
Mr. Mujo!
I didn't expect you to come to me.
I'm transferring Kokuri to Hozuki Castle Number 2.
Satisfied now?
It seems that luck has smiled on you as well!
Where's Kokuri's money?
Don't be so hasty.
I have an idea where he hid it.
If you betray me, you know what will happen, don't you?
I don't stand for betrayal either.
Keep your word.
Luck is within our grasp.
Something's not right.
It's past dinner time, but we're still locked up.
Not only that, old man Kamata's gone.
I wonder if something happened?
I haven't seen him since this morning in the cafeteria.
Maybe his stomach's bothering him?
Things aren't the same without that loudmouth.
Attention!
From today, I'm standing in as the lord of the castle,
and I'll be looking after you all!
Standing in as the lord of the castle?
What happened to Mr. Mujo?
That deserves a punch,
but it's a good question. Let me give you an answer.
The lord has fallen ill.
What did you say?
I don't know what you're scheming,
but there's no one here to protect you anymore.
What happened to old man Kamata?
He's in solitary.
What's going on?
You're gonna be released from this castle.
Really?
Your transfer to Hozuki Castle Number 2 has been authorized.
By early next week,
you'll be reunited with your old friends.
That's not good! Not there!
What are you doing?!
Be friendly with each other while you can.
It's all over.
I'm gonna be killed.
Don't worry, Kokuri.
You have us.
But why are they in a rush to transfer you?
I don't know!
Hozuki Castle Number 2 is where
members of the Mujina Gang are locked up.
If I'm transferred there, there's no doubt I'll be killed.
The transfer will take place at the start of the week.
Without Lord Mujo, we can't contact the Leaf Village.
It's over for me, after all!
I told you it'll be okay, didn't I?
But—!
The way it stands,
we have to do it before you're transferred.
What are we going to do?
We're gonna take Kokuri and break out of here.
Break out?!
I made a promise to get Kokuri out of here
and take him to the Hidden Leaf.
I'm gonna protect him for sure!
We don't have much time before Kokuri gets transferred
to Hozuki Prison Number 2.
For us to break out of here with Kokuri…
…we have to find a safe route
and a way to release the Celestial Prison Jutsu.
We've got a bunch of obstacles to overcome, don't we?
We have to proceed carefully without any missteps.
Honestly, this is going to be tricky.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
“Breaking Out of Hozuki Castle”
We'll do it tomorrow morning.
We have to do everything we can
to make sure the prison break will be successful by then!
BREAKING OUT OF HOZUKI CASTLE