Why did you call me in so suddenly?!
Are you alone?
Yeah, I am.
Where's Amado?
Right now, we need to do whatever it takes
to retrieve the Vessel as soon as possible.
And you're going to do that?
I'm the perfect one for the job.
If you're feeling confident, I'd be willing to take you on, Code.
I'll pass.
Honestly, what is that geezer doing?
I can hear you, Delta.
I said it so you could hear me.
We're not all here yet?
It looks like it.
Koji Kashin's on a mission and I'm sure that Victor is already—
He was a good source of funds…
but he was greedy and led an unscrupulous life.
Victor's dead.
The Hand
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
All right, we've arrived.
This is Ryutan's Advanced Technology lab?
Is this all? It's a lot smaller than I expected.
I heard the testing facilities here were larger
than the research center in the Hidden Leaf.
Most of the facility is underground.
And this is where we are developing the latest Scientific Ninja Tools.
You're not in charge here, Dr. Katasuke?
One of my juniors is in charge of this place.
She's still young and she's very talented!
Thank you for coming all the way here, Doctor!
Hello!
A young woman!
That's amazing!
Yes, well, she does have some eccentricities!
It's been a while since you've been here.
When we heard you would be coming,
everyone has inspired to double down and focus on their research, more than usual!
Shadow Paralysis Jutsu!
I knew it.
We still need to make adjustments to keep you from going out of control.
And miniaturization is a must.
Akita!
Long time no see!
Oh, Doctor!
You're always so handsome!
What?!
Handsome?
This our director, Akita Inuzuka.
What? The director?
Aren't you Nue?
Which means…
Boruto?!
– Class Rep! – Class Rep!
I'm sure you're surprised.
We were in the middle of testing a new Scientific Ninja Tool.
What were you testing?
We were trying to see if I could synch my sight with Nue's
to keep him from going out of control.
I see.
The reason you joined the Scientific Ninja Tools team
was to find a way to coexist with Nue, right?
Sumire has been a big help since coming here.
Currently, she's my valuable right-hand man.
You're working hard, Class Rep!
I've still got a lot to learn, though.
Here's what you've been waiting for!
It's the prototype of the new prosthetic limb.
Your newest creation!
On man! I'm so excited!
I'm glad to hear it.
Take a look at the scroll included with it for the working data.
You even have the working data!
You're the best, Doctor!
Altering the raw material for the artificial nerves
as you suggested was spot on!
Right? Right?!
But the slight reaction lag bothers me.
It seems there are still issues with the actuator's chakra sensing.
I see…
"Chakra sensing" my foot!
That's Dad's—Lord Seventh's hand!
It's not some toy for the Scientific Ninja Tool team, ya know!
Also, you keep saying,
that what matters is how you use it, but I'm not convinced.
Young Lord…
Well, we've completed our mission, so we'll be going now, Class Rep.
Huh? You're leaving?
But isn't your mission just beginning?
Huh?
This underground facility really is amazing, isn't it?
Y-Yeah.
I never heard that we'd be helping to test out Scientific Ninja Tools!
You're the one who rushed out of the Hokage's office
before he was done talking.
If I'd known, I would have turned this down.
It's too late.
Since you're here, you might as well join us.
The Class Rep is asking us as well, after all.
And besides, it seems kind of fun, doesn't it?
All right then, Sarada,
I'll let you decide how to use that "thing" I gave you!
What thing are you talking about?
It means that she'll be able to take on two people at once.
Well, rather than explain it to you, I'll just show you.
You're sure about this? I'm gonna go all out.
If you hold back, this wouldn't be an accurate test.
Fine, come at me however you want.
Sorry, Sarada!
I've got you!
No, I've got you!
What was that?
That unbelievable sound and light disrupted my senses!
Sorry, boys.
I win.
All right, stop right there!
What did you think of the Smoke-Flash Bomb's power?
Huh?
The Smoke Flash Bomb?
It's a Scientific Ninja Tool that deadens the senses
using intense sound and light.
Pretty neat, huh?
I'm not your guinea pig!
This is why I hate Scientific Ninja Tools!
All five of my senses were completely shut down!
It seems like it would be useful in actual combat.
But if you don't warn your allies first, they'll get caught in the blast.
What the hell? What a coward's move!
Okay! Then let's go on to the next one!
Aren't you going to put it on?
I don't feel like using unfair tools.
I don't approve of them!
Are you okay with this, Mitsuki?
I think if they're used in a good way, it's fine.
And besides, this is an important mission.
Just like the feet of wall-climbing geckos,
these gloves and boots use Van der Waals forces.
Isn't it fun?!
With the binding power of macromolecular clusters to—
Listen, are you mocking ninja?
We can easily walk on walls using chakra.
These are quite nice.
By not having to expend chakra on wall-climbing,
you're less tired,
and you'll be able to focus on the battle at hand.
I get it now.
You look like you're starting to enjoy this a little.
Huh?
Who'd enjoy these Scientific Ninja Tools?!
Whoa!
Amazing!
I'm flying, ya know!
Amazing!
He's totally having fun now.
This is so cool!
Help me!
Boruto?!
Oh, my…
Are you all right?
This is why I hate Scientific Ninja Tools.
Oh dear, it seems like it's still difficult to control.
Maybe I should add some wings for stability.
Are you all right, Boruto?
I can't believe…
I let myself get carried away.
Stay still for a moment.
What is this?
It's one of Dr. Katasuke's latest creations.
It heals wounds by boosting your innate healing powers.
This foam does that?
It also forms a film that seals open wounds too.
Boruto, have you been training a lot since we saw each other?
I think it's really great that you're brushing off
the pressures of being the Hokage's son.
I never want to cheat again by using Scientific Ninja Tools…
Oh, sorry!
You're part of the Scientific Ninja Tool team now, Class Rep.
It's all right.
People reject and fear unfamiliar powers.
Just like with Nue.
Despite that, you and Miss Akita accepted us.
I want to create a Scientific Ninja Tool to prevent
Nue from going out of control,
so I can support the village someday.
Class Rep…
In order to continue my research,
I'll be transferring to headquarters, where Dr. Katasuke is based.
You're coming back to the village?
Yeah. I'll be working hard as the Doctor's assistant.
QUEST IN SCIENCE, ANY AND ALL THINGS ARE PURSUED. SCIENTISTS, THROUGH SUCH PURSUITS, EXIST TO SUPPORT EVERY AND ALL PEOPLE. -KATASUKE TONO
"To support…" huh?
Hey, come on, Chamaru!
Whoa!
Who's this?!
You're really friendly, huh?
Oh? I see…Your leg!
Aww, what?
Come here, Chamaru!
This little guy is an Inuzuka Clan Ninja Hound.
He lost his leg during a mission.
For a fighting dog—a Ninja Hound, that's career-ending.
I was just glad that he survived,
but he seemed so sad…
One day, Dr. Katasuke visited me after learning what had happened.
Let's create a leg to support him as a Ninja Hound!
It was after that…
That I became his assistant.
Now, he's more energetic than before he was injured.
Oh!
To give the powerless,
and those who have lost something precious…
a ray of hope that will return smiles to their faces.
I believe that's what Dr. Katasuke considers to be science.
You may not care too much for Scientific Ninja Tools,
but you and the Doctor both share the desire
to support everyone in the village, right?
Please try to understand that.
Young Lord!
What do you think of this?
What is it?
You hold it like this.
Hold down the white button with your thumb
and pull the trigger with your pointer.
Like this?
It's a sword that converts your own chakra into a blade.
It's a Chakra Blade!
Amazing…
Chakra's being used to form a blade?
I feel it… draining my strength, ya know.
Oh, sorry…
At the moment,
its chakra expenditure is so high that it's not all that practical.
You should have told me that sooner.
They really are useless!
I'll work on it.
Listen, Doctor.
Yes?
That prosthetic, Dad's hand…
is an important hand that protects the village and everyone in it.
So…
Could you make it as cool and amazing as this thing?
Young Lord!
Of course, absolutely!
There's a phone call for Boruto… from Lord Seventh.
From Dad?
Honestly, you've made my body so annoying.
Why do I need emergency maintenance?
Don't complain. It's just to be safe.
We keep having problems lately.
That aside, why did Koji Kashin get to eliminate Victor?
It should have been me!
It must be tough trying to score points with Jigen.
I'm not interested in who did it,
but I didn't expect we would lose two Inners
with the completion of the Vessel coming so soon.
How is the retrieval going?
Koji hasn't reported in, has he?
Knowing him, we don't have to worry.
Should you be that confident?
We finally entered Phase 3.
Phase 3?
Oh, didn't you hear from Jigen?
You're so close to him, but maybe he doesn't trust you!
Jigen's just busy.
But now, I understand.
Do you remember Victor's final words?
He said that he was sabotaged.
That geezer was just making excuses.
What do you want to say?
If the Vessel is already in Phase 3,
there might be someone who wants it for himself.
Oh? Who might that be?
There's a possibility it's Boro, since he's so greedy.
Since that fraud didn't show up,
does that mean he died like Victor?
Oh, you're still alive…
Is there anyone out there who can kill me?
I thought I told you to come straight here!
If you want something, then you come to me.
So anyway, what's happening with the Vessel?
If Koji's dragging his feet, I'll go retrieve it.
Our orders are to stay put until Koji returns.
During that time, I want to perform maintenance on all of you.
Whoa, sorry, someone else is calling me.
It's tough being a man chosen by god.
Unlike that Victor, who was forsaken!
Don't you think it's strange he knows that Victor's dead?
It just means we don't know where his spies are.
He's crafty.
Is that you, Boruto?
This is about Konohamaru
who's on a mission near the nation's border right now.
He's inspecting a crashed airship, right?
We've lost contact with him,
and frankly, a while back too.
– What? – What?
His partner Mugino is with him, but we don't know if they're safe.
Your team is the currently the closest to the scene.
Can you do this?
Of course! We'll do it, ya know!
Good.
Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki,
I hereby order you to abort your current mission.
You are now to search for Konohamaru and Mugino.
Roger!
However… Don't be reckless.
If the threat appears too great, wait for reinforcements.
Assess the situation and deal with it calmly.
I know. Just leave it to us!
I know you're worried.
But since you gave them the order, just trust them.
They know the procedure.
Yeah.
Boruto and his teammates are truly skilled.
That's not what I'm worried about.
It's just…
The Kara, huh?
I think we should consider them a possibility.
If it was a malfunctioning transmitter or signal interference,
they would have found an alternate way
to get in touch with us by now.
The fact that two highly-adept jonin haven't done that means…
…it's a pretty dangerous situation.
An airship of unknown origin and purpose,
slipped past the Land of Fire's air defense network
and suddenly appeared.
If it hadn't crashed for whatever reason,
we never would have noticed it.
Every nation insists that they don't recognize that airship.
Such a large-scale shipyard is beyond our village's capacity too.
So what we know for sure right now,
is that we're dealing with a group that can procure
a state-of-the-art airship without anyone else finding out.
And that they're our enemy.
Anyway, right now, we need to wait for
confirmation of Konohamaru and Mugino's safety.
I scanned them during maintenance,
but at the moment, there wasn't anything suspicious.
All that's left is Boro and Koji.
I see.
I'll make sure to find the true traitor.
For the sake of our plan.
There are several fallen objects scattered around the area.
They're a Puppet Jutsu User's Puppets!
Did they take Big Brother down?
This is turning into a bad situation!
But where's Big Brother?!
Since there are puppets,
there must have been a Puppet User here too!
Maybe they're pursuing them?!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
PUPPETS
“Puppets”
Be careful everyone, they're starting to move!