Let's take stock of our situation.
The ones who tricked us and escaped with the Hashirama Cell
were those lookalike shinobi, right?
Yeah.
I remember seeing those earrings.
When we met Kirisaki at the pub, they were there in disguise.
So we were being watched since then?
Probably.
They used some method to get past the tight security
got one step ahead of us and…
…killed the Lady of the Castle and stole the Hashirama Cell.
We don't even know what village they're from, right?
This is just about the only lead we have.
Tracking…tracking…
Anyway, after making it this far,
looks like we don't have to worry about guys coming after us.
Don't let down your guard!
There are shinobi from other lands
trying to get their hands on the Hashirama Cell too.
I know that!
Boruto! Sarada!
Lightning Style?!
What was that, all of a sudden?!
Who are they?
Hey, you!
What?!
Are you guys after the Hashirama Cell too?!
Are you the guys who proclaimed you were Hidden Leaf shinobi,
who murdered Sakuya, the Lady of Fushuu Castle
and escaped with the Hashirama Cell?
No way, a little kid like him?
What a surprise.
Quit looking down on me!
Hand over the Hashirama Cell.
We don't have it, ya know!
We're gonna have to verify that.
What?!
I already said we don't have it!
So, are you gonna keep this up, or are you gonna come clean?
If you don't hand it over,
you're gonna get hurt.
You wanna do this?!
Wait!
Why are you stopping me, Big Bro?!
You're Mr. Omoi from the Hidden Cloud, right?
You're—!
Is that you, Konohamaru?
Yes!
You know him?
He's a close aide to Lord Raikage of the Hidden Cloud.
And also, he's a close friend of Karui's.
A friend of Cho-Cho's mom?!
First, answer my question from before.
Did you kill Sakuya and steal the Hashirama Cell?
Like I already said, you're wrong!
Someone framed us!
The Pursuers
A rumor was going around that
the Hashirama Cell was in the Land of Silence.
Lord Raikage felt it could turn into a dangerous situation…
so, he ordered Marui, Kakui and me
to sneak into the Land of Silence and investigate.
Then all of a sudden, there was a big commotion.
That's when we heard that Leaf shinobi murdered
Sakuya, the Lady of Fushuu Castle and stole the Hashirama Cell.
The guys who framed us spread those lies!
As a result,
we're being pursued by a bunch of different groups of people.
And? Do you know who the real perpetrators are?
No, other than the fact that they are shinobi.
This is the weapon they used to kill Sakuya.
Is that poison?
I've seen the same thing before.
Huh?!
It was when a VIP from the Hidden Cloud was assassinated.
Shinobi from the Land of Haze used the same kind of poison.
So they're shinobi from the Land of Haze?!
If Haze shinobi stole the Hashirama Cell,
and it gets into the hands of evildoers…
Or some kinda mad scientist…
This could turn into something really bad!
No, not just that!
What do we do if the cell drastically starts multiplying?
Even if we retrieve it,
it could continue to multiply until finally, it explodes!
If that happens, there's no controlling it!
Oh, man.
It's starting…
Mr. Omoi's going into a frantic thought spiral…
Huh?
That was a thought spiral?
That's not what it is!
It's fact that rumors about the Hashirama Cell
are spreading like wildfire!
Hordes of shinobi from around the world might be on their way.
If that happens, this could turn into something really bad!
No, what's "really bad" is your negative thinking, Mr. Omoi.
He's such a worrywart.
He's worse than a worrywart, don't you think?
I think an explosion is a bit far-fetched.
Normally, in situations like this,
you have to think about worst-case scenarios!
So, if things escalate, you can keep calm and deal with them!
– Yeah, yeah. – Yeah, yeah.
In the first place, the Hashirama Cell
has been under the Hidden Leaf's supervision.
It hasn't been determined how other people got a hold of it,
but we have to recover it, no matter what.
If that's how it is, we'll help you.
It's safe to believe that the Haze shinobi are planning
to take the Hashirama Cell back to their land.
Which means the shortest route back home for them
is over the mountains.
About that…
Apparently, if the Hashirama Cell is stimulated in any way,
it runs the risk of going out of control.
So, I don't think they would choose the mountainous route.
I see.
Then…
it's highly probable they took that road.
No signs of the Hashirama Cell going out of control right now.
Yeah.
No sign of any pursuers either.
The Leaf shinobi probably got trapped, just like we planned.
Let's hurry while we still have the chance.
Move.
Who are you?
Are you here to steal the castle's treasures?
Sorry, but it belongs to us.
If you get it, leave now!
Just move.
What?!
Didn't you hear us?!
What a pain!
Just get 'em.
You really are fools who just can't listen, aren't you?
You should've just obediently listened to me.
Then you wouldn't have had to die.
There's no point in lingering here any longer, huh?
Here, take these!
I have no interest in things like that.
I want to ask you something,
Where's the Hashirama Cell?
You know what will happen if you don't tell me, right?
It was stolen!
By whom?
Hidden Leaf shinobi stole it along with the treasures and ran off.
And where are they now?
They're not here anymore.
Word is that they used an underground route to escape.
I see!
Be careful, Hiruga!
If the Hashirama Cell goes out of control here,
our mission is over!
I'm sorry!
At the rate we're going,
it will take a while to get to the border.
Want to switch?
Yeah, thanks, Asaka.
As long as we cross our border,
they can't come after us.
Yeah…
The Hashirama Cell will help our nation.
We have to get it home safely, at any cost!
For Yoruga too.
His sacrifice will not be in vain!
So, what happens when the Hashirama Cell
is transplanted into someone?
A part of their body starts turning into wood.
The power of the Hashirama Cell is frightening.
Whoever gets their hands on it…
What about it?
Who's there?!
I finally found you.
It took a while to get information back in that village, but…
You're the shinobi from the Hidden Leaf?
How clever of you to use an underground route to escape.
It's one after another!
Who are you?
Introductions are unnecessary.
What does that mean?!
Let's just say that every person until now who has seen my face, is dead.
You've just seen my face, so I'll be killing you as well.
No one who knows of my existence, lives.
That's why introductions are unnecessary.
I was completely under the impression
that you had the Hashirama Cell.
But it seems that's not the case.
You think you can take us on by yourself?
Stop looking down on Hidden Leaf shinobi!
But if we all fight him…
Leave this to us.
You guys continue pursuing them.
"Them"?
I see, so you know who has it.
It's fine, so just hurry up and go!
We leave him to you, Mr. Omoi!
Just take care of this guy quickly and catch up to us!
Mr. Omoi, thank you.
Sure.
Let's wrap this up this quick.
If we take too long, we may not be able to catch up.
Like, we might not know which road to take…
Then, we'll lose them for sure and…
We won't have any clues to go on…
And before we know it, we'll get lost and
we might cross a nation's borders without permission…
Then we'll be branded as wanted criminals in the Bingo Book!
Everything will be fine.
You are so negative!
C'mon. Let's finish this and catch up with them.
You guys never take me seriously.
C'mon, let's do this fast!
– Right! – Right!
Someone's approaching.
It could be the Leaf shinobi.
Are they close?
No, I can't tell yet.
But they're definitely pursuing us.
We have to cross the national border before they catch up.
But if we speed up, it'll stimulate the Hashirama Cell…
Asaka, Hiruga…
What is it?
About our pursuers.
At this rate, they're going to catch us eventually.
If that happens,
we won't be able to fulfill our mission for our nation.
Let me stay back to stop them.
Yuuga—!
It's my turn now.
I'll do whatever it takes to stop them.
I understand.
Well said, Yuuga.
We'll complete this mission without fail.
Please take care of things here.
We live…
– …for the sake of the mission! – …for the sake of the mission!
So fast!
This guy's not your run-of-the-mill opponent.
That's for sure.
Don't let down your guard.
If you do, you're dead.
For once, I agree with Mr. Omoi.
Yeah, for sure.
I'm not letting you get away.
Oh, my!
All right!
Got him!
Let's go!
What?!
It didn't work?
Marui! Kakui!
Withdraw!
Marui! Kakui!
This is getting a little more fun.
Who are you?!
Both roads look flat and easy.
We have to find some clues that point us to which path they took.
Hey, look at this!
The grass has been stepped on.
I think they took this road.
I don't see any other tracks.
Knowing that…
Let me have a little more fun!
Lightning attacks don't work either.
He's countering my sword with just his fists!
Ordinary methods won't work on this guy.
Cloud Style: Deception Slice!
I knew it. He doesn't have any weaknesses, huh?
Is that all you've got?
Cloud Style:
Back Slice!
He countered that too, huh?
Then…how about this?!
Cloud Style: Crescent Moon Slice!
That has no effect on me.
Not much longer now.
Just as he's getting used to thwarting my sword in succession,
I'll—
Reverse Mist Slice!
How's that?!
You can't tell where the blade will appear, can you?!
I'm just getting started!
Such child's play!
Was that all just a diversion?
I'll use this jutsu that Lord Bee personally taught me…
My Personal Style: Reverse Mist Slice!
I guess it's about time I got serious.
No way, even after all this time?!
I wonder what's taking Mr. Omoi and the others?
That guy that showed up… was kinda strange.
Yeah.
I wonder who he is?
One thing's for sure, he's after the Hashirama Cell.
He said to leave 'em to us…
But Mr. Omoi's super negative…
What if he's still muttering nonsense?
Hey, you guys!
Just focus on what you have to do, okay?
Right now, think only about going after the Hashirama Cell.
I know that!
They got here faster than I expected.
I can't believe they got away from all those pursuers.
But I won't let them proceed any further.
No matter what I have to do.
It's you!
You framed us!
You're shinobi from the Haze, right?
How sharp of you.
What's more, I'm not letting you go after my older brothers.
What?!
We're not handing over the Hashirama Cell.
You die here.
I'm not letting you proceed any further.
Is he the Haze shinobi?
Are you the only one here?
Are you trying to take on all five of us on your own?
Well…
Under normal conditions, it might be futile.
But I wish you wouldn't look down on me.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
THE FORBIDDEN JUTSU OF DEATH
"The Forbidden Jutsu of Death"
What's going on? What is this jutsu?!