Did we make it?
Yeah.
When morning comes, the food supply ship should arrive.
We just have to bear with it a little longer.
This means we're getting out of Hozuki Castle, right?
I owe you guys, Boruto!
Don't worry about—!
Shall we test your luck one last time?
You're…Tsukiyo!
There's a full moon tonight.
And the moonlight is so nice.
The Fateful Moonlit Battle
So, that's Tsukiyo!
Yeah, he's the Mujina Gang's #2 guy.
So, young lady…
It seems you weren't just a student reporter.
And finally, we meet…
Kokuri.
Your luck runs out when you desert the Mujina Gang.
All that's left for you is…death!
It's a shadow!
There's another clan besides the Nara that can control shadows?
That's my Moon Shadow Jutsu.
Under a full moon, my jutsu can manifest at its utmost power!
What?!
You surprised me a little.
Are you thinking of taking all four of us on by yourself?
No, we're evenly matched.
Let me show you the essence of the Moon Shadow!
Boruto?!
I didn't know there's a jutsu
that can bring out someone else's clone?!
Cha!
The same power?!
Okay, then–!
Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!
Lightning Style: Snake Lightning!
Even jutsu?!
No way!
I told you, didn't I?
The light of the full moon activates my Moon Shadow to its utmost power.
You guys sure are unlucky!
Boruto, then–!
I know. We'll go for him!
I already know what you're gonna do, little boy.
Kokuri!
Damn it!
I've got it!
Oh, so close!
I wonder how long you can protect him.
It's over.
Our earlier luck with escaping has run out.
What's going on?
What's happening at Hozuki Castle?!
In any case, don't let a single prisoner escape!
We'll mobilize and handle the threat!
Kokuri, get away!
What do we do?
At this rate, at some point–!
Wait!
The chakra for the jutsu that those shadows use…
Where's it coming from?
If they use Tsukiyo's chakra, it can't possibly be limitless!
If so…
Rasengan!
Boruto?!
What's going on?
My chakra depleted faster than usual?!
Maybe they're using our chakra!
A wise observation!
So, the more we fight, the more exhausted we get?!
Use all the jutsu you want.
Fight your own clones with all the strength you've got.
If you're lucky, I might take you down before you run out!
Are you okay?!
Boruto, he's too strong!
Yeah.
If only there was something that would work!
Here!
I secretly noted every crime the Mujina Gang committed,
and secrets about the Boss that I was aware of.
Hang on to it for me, just in case he kills me.
Don't be such a pessimist!
Don't give up after coming this far!
When I learned I was part of the Mujina Gang,
I got so scared, I ran away…
without taking responsibility for the crimes I took part in.
And that's probably all catching up to me.
If you have regrets, it's all the more reason to survive
and go back and testify about the gang's crimes.
But that's—!
Just run!
Don't give up until your very last breath!
I won't let you get Kokuri!
It's hard fighting yourself!
Not good!
What a pain.
I have to wrap this up quick.
Boruto!
Boruto?!
What was that just now?!
They're avoiding the searchlights!
What is this?
Maybe that jutsu is–!
I have to let Boruto know!
But–!
That should do it.
Your luck runs out now!
These guys…
Unlike us, they don't get exhausted!
If this continues, then Boruto and the others will…
Just to protect me…
That's right! I've only been a burden all this time!
Kokuri?!
So, you came out on your own to die! How very commendable.
Cha!
Why did you come back?!
Just listen carefully!
What are they planning?
Found them! Over there!
You're interrupting!
I see!
If that's true…
Yeah, leave it to me!
Thank you, Kokuri!
I don't know if it will work…
But I don't wanna do nothing and end up dying with regrets!
It's okay.
We've got luck on our side!
What a nice moon to die under.
Don't you think so?
Nope, not at all!
Lightning Style: Snake Lightning!
You kids just don't learn, do you?
A smokescreen?
What?!
This match is over.
Why don't you give up already?
Where did he go…?
Kokuri?
Heh!
Over here!
What are you doing?
I won't let you!
No way!
Damn it!
W-We did it!
Shadows created by the moonlight…
…cannot exist in a different light.
Your hunch was spot on, Kokuri!
You're not getting another chance!
The Moon Shadow isn't all I have.
That sword doesn't disappear?!
He's strong!
Don't take the Mujina Gang lightly!
Getting rid of brats like you is nothing to me!
I doubt that you have much strength left.
Wanna test that theory out?
Not just with me!
But with the combined strength of all three of us!
Mitsuki!
I got it!
Sarada!
I see what you're doing!
Take this!
What?!
We did it!
Boruto!
Did you beat him?
Yeah, with our combined strength.
I hope I was a little useful.
Of course, you were!
Even though I was desperate…
If you think you're gonna die, and just do everything you can,
things really do work out!
What the hell? Quit exaggerating!
Luck's still on my side.
Kokuri!
Don't, Boruto!
The current's too strong.
It's no use jumping in to look for him.
But–!
Kokuri!
Didn't I tell you swimming's my specialty?
What about him?
It's okay.
He sank.
I think he ran out of strength.
It's just like you said.
Seems luck was on our side.
There you are!
Please wait, hear us out!
They're over here!
Hidden Leaf Shinobi?!
Thank you.
Yes, sir!
Mr. Sai!
What's going on?
When we lost contact with the Lord of the Castle,
Naruto became very concerned about the situation.
He spoke to the Feudal Lord of the Hidden Grass and dispatched us.
Is Lord Mujo–?!
Don't worry.
Where am I?
Did I lose consciousness?
Thank goodness!
Go, Dad!
Still, that was a bold prison break attempt.
Even though it was unnecessary.
What do you mean?
His prison sentence was unfairly extended.
Actually, it had ended long ago.
What?
Does that mean, I can walk out of here a free man?
What? That's kind of a letdown.
I feel kinda bad, sorry!
Oh, yeah!
Here are notes that Kokuri compiled about the Mujina Gang.
But it's probably faster if you just tell him yourself.
Uh, yeah, you're right!
I confirm receiving them.
– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!
I never want to come here again.
Really?
I enjoyed living here quite a bit.
Are you serious?
After heaving that sigh of relief, I'm hungry all of a sudden.
I'm gonna fill up with Thunder Burgers the instant I get back home.
You never change, do you, Boruto?
Anyway, this means…
Yeah! Mission accomplished, ya know!
HIDDEN LEAF POLICE FORCE
Shojoji.
So, that's the name of the Mujina Gang's boss?
According to this, he uses a jutsu known as the Corpse Clone.
A jutsu where he takes over the body of someone he kills.
You're absolutely sure about this?
Yes…
Everything is in the notebook.
THUNDER BURGER
Oh man, I ate so much!
There's nothing like the food on the outside.
What? You've changed after getting back from Hozuki Castle.
Congrats on your mission, Boruto.
My reputation's gone up, right?
Come on, it was just one week.
A week would have been too long for me.
I'd die if I can't eat what I want.
I bet Kokuri is relishing his freedom right now.
It seems he went on a long journey
to evade pursuers from the Mujina.
He's going to change his name and start a new life, huh?
I see.
I wish I could've said goodbye.
Oh well…
Hey, you're–!
Kokuri?!
You've got some nerve, coming back here.
Stupid… It's me!
Huh? N-No way!
Is that you, Boss?
That's right!
I'm Master Shojoji, your boss.
But when you were captured,
didn't you transform into Mr. Tsukiyo to hide your identity?!
There was a little accident…
and I had no choice but to switch to this guy in a hurry.
But I got rid of the traitor.
The Hidden Leaf ended up learning about the Mujina Gang and my jutsu…
But it can't be helped.
Whatever.
Luck will smile upon me again…
We're letting the thieves we're pursuing
escape and return to their gang, got it?
Hey, Boruto! Are you listening?
Oh, sorry.
We just have to catch them, right?
This will be easy!
We're letting them escape!
We're in the middle of a mission! Could you please focus?!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"A New Mission!"
I don't care what this mark on my palm is.
I just gotta complete my mission and become an amazing shinobi.
A NEW MISSION!