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.
You framed us!
You're shinobi from the Haze, right?
How sharp of you.
We're not handing over the Hashirama Cell.
You die here.
Is he the Haze shinobi?
Yeah.
We finally caught up to you!
You put us through hell, you know that?
Seems like you didn't like the scent of the perfume.
I washed that off a while ago!
Are you the only one here?
That's right!
Are you trying to take on all five of us on your own?
Well…
Under normal conditions, it might be futile.
What's he about to–?
Stay on guard.
I know that!
I'm sorry, but we don't have the time to deal with you.
Let us pass.
I won't let you go after my big brothers!
The Forbidden Jutsu of Death
Haze Ninja Art:
Forbidden Jutsu: Ephemeral Life!
What is that?
I'm getting a really bad feeling from that.
I beseech thee, One who beckons all to the otherworld…
What is that thing?
Hear…
my plea!
Wha—?!
It's all over…
for you now!
A barrier?!
Not good!
What…is that?!
Yuuga.
Let's go…
Yuuga fulfilled his duty admirably.
We must embrace his wishes… and move onward.
Yuuga…
Cha!
Above you!
You're not getting away!
Earth Style: Stone Pistol Jutsu!
You're not going anywhere!
Rasengan!
Boruto!
Run, Konohamaru!
Right!
Go on ahead!
I'll handle this!
What?!
Now's our chance! Hurry!
I don't sense it coming after us.
I see.
What was that thing?
Boruto, are you sure you're okay?
Y-Yeah.
I'm okay now.
When I made contact with his hand…
I felt all the power inside my body ebbing away.
He was absorbing your chakra, that's why.
I know I don't have to say this, but…
when a living creature's chakra is taken from it, it dies.
Who knows what would have happened
if Konohamaru's counterattack was even a little delayed?
He called that thing,
"The One who beckons all to the otherworld."
It's something beyond the realms of human comprehension.
That's like–!
Yeah.
It's like when Lord Third exchanged his life
to summon the Reaper Death Seal long ago…
or like Soma from Daidai Village.
They're strange creatures called forth from somewhere not of this world.
Judging from this situation, I'm sure that's what it is.
I see. What a problematic enemy.
Even if we get away, he catches up with that speed of his.
If we confront him directly, he targets our chakra.
Not only that, he seems to be able to recover
from any damage he sustains with the chakra he steals.
Does that mean he's not coming after us because he's recovering?
To me, it seemed more like
he was merely moving in reaction to any nearby chakra.
Recovery just happens to be another result of it.
So, he's just going after whatever he can get his hands on?
He's like a monster that devours the chakra of any prey
that's sealed inside the barrier.
That Haze Shinobi exchanged his life for that jutsu to summon it.
They're desperate.
Does that mean they don't care what happens to them?
I know it's a mission… but to go that far?
Anyway…
Let's get out of here immediately.
If the Hashirama Cell leaves the Land of Silence,
pursuing it will become more difficult.
But how do we bring down that monster?
If we use Rasengan…
like we did earlier, we'll manage somehow, right?
You're right–!
I object!
Huh?
We'll check out the barrier first.
It may be possible to escape by destroying the barrier.
Then why don't we defeat the enemy and make the barrier disappear?
He's using a special jutsu.
There's no guarantee the barrier will disappear.
But we can't keep doing this!
If we fight well, our chances of winning—!
We don't need to win.
Don't lose sight of our goal.
Our top priority is to retrieve the Hashirama Cell.
It's not to beat that thing.
Don't take action if you can't understand something so simple.
You'll only end up burdening everyone.
You don't have to put it like that!
I'm trying to think of other solutions, too!
What's already transpired doesn't matter.
How it ends up is what's important.
Open up your outlook and think…
about what we have to do to execute the mission!
Konohamaru!
Huh?
You've spoiled them too much.
The way they keep flying off the handle…
you can't call them shinobi!
What did you say?!
Calm down, Boruto.
Mugino, I get where you're coming from.
But these guys have gone through their share of adversity.
They're quite dependable, you know?
I wonder about that.
Hey, everyone…
He's coming our way.
Seems he's hunted down all the animals in the vicinity that we were in…
So, he's going to start sensing our chakra.
That's bad.
In any case, let's move closer to the barrier!
– Right! – Right!
It's right here.
It's a formidable barrier,
but with the two of us, it's possible to break it.
All right.
Mugino and I will break the barrier.
Boruto, you three guard the area. Got it?
I got it!
We don't have much time.
Let's start immediately.
– Right! – Right!
RELEASE
All right, let's do this!
Yeah.
Oh, c'mon… You still can't accept this?
It's not that!
I accept the strategy completely, ya know!
But you know…
Mr. Mugino doesn't have any faith in us.
It can't be helped. He's a jonin.
He's way more experienced than us.
Still, he didn't have to put it like that!
We've been working together for quite some time now.
Shouldn't he trust us a little at least?
Boruto!
He's closer than we thought.
What did you say?!
Big Bro Konohamaru!
Not yet! It's going to take more time!
Then we'll just have to buy them time.
All right.
But don't overdo it.
If things start getting dangerous, we're retreating, got it?!
– Okay! – Okay!
Mitsuki, you okay?!
Yeah, I'm fine.
Boruto!
Yeah, I'm okay!
Damn it!
He's big…and fast!
You two, we have no choice, but to go to Plan B!
– Roger that! – Got it!
Team 7, commence the operation!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
– Wind Style! Gale Palm! – Wind Style! Gale Palm!
Striking Shadow Snakes!
– Sarada! – Sarada!
Cha!
Did we get him?
This is bad! It's going towards the sensei!
Damn it!
Konohamaru!
Big Bro!
Multiple Striking Shadow Snakes!
Are you okay, Big Bro?!
Sensei! How's the barrier?
We were almost able to break through it, but—!
Then we'll try stalling again.
It's no good!
Why's that?!
The situation's changed.
We'll take him down here.
Huh?!
Konohamaru and Boruto, prepare your Rasengan.
Hey, wait!
Fighting's fine…
But how are we gonna stop him from moving?
That's not a problem. I'll take care of that.
Mugino, are you gonna—?
There's no time.
Sarada, back me up. Let's go!
Y-Yes!
Hey, wait!
Boruto! Leave this to Mugino!
Got it.
Lightning Style: Lightning Ball!
Don't assume…
that you can just take all of my chakra…
that easily!
Boruto! Konohamaru!
– Right! – Right!
Rasengan!
They did it!
Look!
The barrier's disappearing!
Serves…you right!
Mr. Mugino!
Mugino thought all of this through logically.
Even if we took on that monster,
and won, it wouldn't happen without injury.
If we all got hurt, our battle strength would be drastically reduced.
So, he thought ahead, avoiding fighting
and sought the safest route to breaking the barrier.
But the enemy caught up to us faster than we anticipated.
Yeah.
In that situation,
even if we had bought time to break the barrier,
we would have sustained a lot of damage.
He thought of a way that carried the least amount of sacrifice.
He made such a rational decision in a split second!
And he sacrificed himself without the slightest bit of hesitation.
I was wrong about Mr. Mugino.
Don't get the wrong idea here.
Mr. Mugino!
True, my goal was to get the enemy to attack me.
But I had no intention of sacrificing myself.
I deduced that I had enough chakra to hang on against him
until you guys attacked.
You don't get anything unless it's explained to you, do you?
I told you earlier to open up your outlook and think.
I've told you already, if you don't want to die,
to learn to use your head more!
Aw man. Yeah, yeah.
But if you don't get better at your communication skills,
no one's gonna follow you.
What was that?!
Hey, I agree!
We've wasted quite a bit of time.
We can't let them put more distance between us.
Let's hurry and catch up to them.
Yeah!
But we have to proceed with the utmost caution.
If it's for a goal,
these guys won't think twice about risking their lives.
What's the matter? Let's go!
– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!
You're not as good as you say.
– Mr. – Omoi!
Oh, what? You're still alive?
You guys sound so pitiful.
Marui, Kakui!
– Mr. Omoi! – Mr. Omoi!
Well, let me ask while you can still talk.
Where is the Hashirama Cell?
Like I'd know!
I see.
Then I'll ask your subordinates.
If you want this man to live,
tell me where the Hashirama Cell is.
Mr. Omoi!
Not a word!
We can't let this guy get the Hashirama Cell!
Your mission before your life, eh?
That's what a shinobi's all about.
Then die.
Stop!
Please stop!
Well?
The Land of Haze.
The Land of Haze?
That's right!
Shinobi from the Land of Haze stole the Hashirama Cell and escaped.
What did you do?!
I'm sorry, Mr. Omoi…
M-Mr. Omoi!
I gave my word.
You're the only one I'm letting live.
The Land of Haze, huh?
They should've stayed in their place.
Kakui! Marui!
They're finally here, huh?
You're all going to accompany me to hell!
No way?! You're willing to die too?
Why are you so willing to throw your lives away?
We're not throwing our lives away!
By releasing our lives, there are lives we can save!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"The Quadruplet's Duty"
THE QUADRUPLET'S DUTY
We only live for the sake of the mission!