Who would have thought Ao was with the Kara?
But in the end, he gave his life to protect Boruto.
Mugino as well. He sacrificed himself to protect us.
I understand. It was a painful mission...
Yes, sir.
It's painful when a comrade dies.
That's all the more reason why we can't just mourn.
We must do everything we can to ensure
that their loss was not in vain.
This is the data we downloaded from the container
that was aboard the airship.
It might provide some clues.
Understood. I'll send this to the Cipher Corps for analysis.
And now, the question is...
What do we do about the boy I informed you about?
He has the same mark that Boruto has, doesn't he?
That's right.
He called it a Karma.
We considered bringing him to the village.
But for safety reasons,
we're having him examined at the lab in Ryutan.
We can't let someone that we don't know anything about,
just enter the village, after all.
It seemed like the Kara were after him.
They referred to him as "The Vessel"
and it looks like he's important to them.
They're after him, huh?
I wonder if that's really accurate.
According to your report,
he has violent tendencies and will lash out with the intent to kill.
But he's still a child, right?
We shouldn't be suspicious based on that information.
No, I think we should anticipate every scenario, and be suspicious.
Wishful thinking will only invite danger.
Also, there's one more thing has been bothering me.
Go on.
The shinobi who killed Ao.
You said his name was Koji Kashin, right?
He used the Rasengan.
There are only a few shinobi who can use the Rasengan.
Maybe you mistook it for something else.
No, I confirmed it with my own eyes.
There is the possibility that he copied it
with a Scientific Ninja Tool.
Thank you for telling us. I'll take over from here.
Damn it!
Escape
Rapid cellular division is occurring inside of that young man's body.
Because of that, he's able to instantly
strengthen or weaken his body during combat.
His regeneration abilities are very high.
He was unconscious during our examination,
but he'd already recovered some of his chakra.
Does that mean it wouldn't be unusual
if he started using the power of the Karma?
We don't know much about that mark called the Karma.
But, we don't think he has enough chakra
to transform his body or use his powers.
Karma...
Why do we both have this thing?
We have no way of knowing at the moment.
Please forgive me, young lord.
We shall continue our research.
There's no need for you to apologize, Dr. Katasuke!
Anyway, he seems to think we're his enemies.
It might be dangerous to just let him loose.
It pains me to isolate this young man,
but you make a good point, young lord.
We must be careful.
Try not to interact with him more than necessary.
I'm counting on you all.
– Yes, sir. – Yes, sir.
Okay.
Yes, sir.
Miss Sumire...
If that boy loses control,
it's possible that Nue will also, in response.
Please be very careful.
Oh... Yes, sir. You're right.
What was that noise?
Dr. Katasuke, we have an emergency!
He's raging.
We have to stop him quick, or he might escape.
This is not good if he keeps this up.
Are you saying the door won't hold?!
No, it's built durably to withstand the experiments
we do on various ninjutsu.
But his body won't withstand such reckless actions.
How strong is this thing?!
Damn you!
I don't have the strength.
Usually, I could knock down a door like this!
Damn it!
I need to...
...get out of here quick...
...away from him!
What was that?
There's no need to worry.
We're just going to have him sleep for a little while.
He might be dangerous if he's trying to escape.
Once you give him up, you'll never get your son back.
Do you understand?
From this moment on...
I am your father, Kawaki.
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Now... come with me.
Why can't I use it at a time like this?!
Damn it!
I can't be locked up like this right now!
Oh, it's you guys.
We've brought you some food.
Though it might be difficult to eat while being handcuffed.
Sorry about all of this.
We can't let someone who might suddenly rampage roam freely.
You're gonna have to be like that for a bit.
Here you go.
Class Rep, are you all right?
Y-Yes.
Hey, you bastard! What do you think you're doing?!
It's poisoned or something, right?
I'm not eating that.
No way! We wouldn't poison you!
Where am I?
What are you trying to do by keeping me here?
We're not trying to do anything!
But we can't just release someone we know nothing about!
Boruto!
Oh!
S-Sorry, I didn't mean to!
I'm sorry.
This is the Advanced Technology Lab.
We conduct research on Scientific Ninja Tools here.
We have no intention of causing you harm, so please...
Don't worry.
Class Rep!
But he must be feeling uneasy about being confined!
Anyway, please just bear with all of this for the time being.
Let's go.
O-Okay.
Boruto, you went too far.
He's still injured.
I-I know that!
Everyone, look.
What's going on?
Hey, you can hear me, can't you?
If you can hear me, come back to my room.
I have a request.
You just wanted to use the bathroom?
There's no need to be so dramatic.
It's important!
I can't believe the Hokage himself is going there.
I've got no other choice, do I?
Anyway, we won't know anything unless we meet him first.
That said, he could be allied with the enemy.
We have to be very careful and confirm.
Yeah.
Since the Kara is involved, we can't let our guard down.
Hey, the bathroom is this way, ya know!
Okay...
I'm not feeling great. Go slow.
We just have to take this to the testing room, right?
Yeah, be careful with them.
If they explode,
they'll mess with your eyes and ears.
Hey! What are you doing?!
We're so sorry!
I'll help with picking these up, so go on ahead.
All right.
What the hell?!
Sorry, but we can't let you out of our sight.
You guys have such a tough job.
Damn it! This is difficult.
Well, take all the time you need.
All right.
I can't hear anything!
What happened?!
Damn it! Where did he go?!
Here you go.
Thank you!
He's escaped!
It's possible he's stolen some Scientific Ninja Tools!
It's too dangerous for all of you,
so please stay away from the lower levels!
How did he know about the Scientific Ninja Tools?
I can only assume
he found out somehow about what we do here.
No way!
Sumire, what's the matter?
Hold on!
Miss Sumire!
This all happened because I told him about this place.
Nue, you wait here!
No! Please understand, Nue!
My ears are ringing bad!
These are–!
Outta my way!
I can't do that!
You tricked us, and I can't let you escape.
So much enthusiasm.
Well, thanks to your info, I can get out of here.
I'm not thanking you, though.
I won't let you escape!
Quit acting so tough!
If you don't move, you're gonna get hurt!
You're so–!
I'm going to have to restrain you.
Damn it. I thought you were meek.
You totally fooled me, liar.
We will not listen to any of your requests
until Lord Hokage arrives.
I want you to regret trying to escape!
That was close.
Wait...
Nue! Stop!
Damn it! Let me go!
Nue! Please!
Stop, Nue!
You bastard!
Stop! You've done enough!
You keep that thing as a pet?
You're quite a monster, aren't you?
I guess you're just like me.
Damn it!
I'm so hungry, my arm isn't regenerating fast enough!
I can't find him anywhere!
Damn it! Where did that jerk go?!
He might have escaped outside.
You're quite a monster, aren't you?
I guess you're just like me.
We have to go after him.
Anyway, I have to get outta here!
As far as I can.
As far as I can... from him!
It's great that I escaped from that weird place...
But the injuries I got on my arm from that monster
aren't healing fast enough!
I gotta eat something and recover fast!
But I don't know where the pursuers are.
I can't stand out right now!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"Stray Dog"
STRAY DOG
Damn it! I can't waste my time here!