Mr. Jugo…
I'm sorry, but it looks like it's beyond our control now.
I think we should just let them handle it.
I know you're worried.
But we're not experts,
and I don't think there's anything more we can do.
I know that.
Besides, Mr. Tosaka is with them, so…
right now, I think we should go and look for Sumire.
It's hard to think that she returned to the Leaf Village all by herself.
Yeah, but…
I just have a bad feeling about this, ya know.
Jugo's Reinforcements
Are you sure we can keep going this way, Nue?
Wasabi, Namida…
If I just follow your chakra…
What is it, Nue?!
Oh?
You noticed my presence?
What an interesting summoning!
Who are you?!
I want to ask you some questions.
Is that all right with you, young lady?
This man is…
strong!
Nue!
No, don't!
Whoa!
I see.
If that's how you wanna play…
Water Style: Great Water Arm!
Hey!
Sumire!
Hey! Class Rep!
Damn it! Where did she go?
Mr. Jugo as well as the Class Rep…
At this rate, we're at a dead-end!
What was that just now?
Nue…
Damn it. What was that?
Hey, don't fight with kids!
She's the one who started it.
Sumire?!
Who are you?! What did you do to the Class Rep?!
Wait, Boruto.
Huh?!
It's been a while, Suigetsu.
What are you doing here of all places?
Hey! What a coincidence, Sarada!
Ms. Karin?!
Huh?
What's going on?
She just fainted from exhaustion and shock.
Her life's not in danger.
Thank goodness!
Hey, what did you do to the Class Rep?!
I went easy on her. Besides, I'm the victim here.
The beast that hangs around her suddenly attacked me.
You mean, Nue?
She can't even control her summoning.
Talk about being inexperienced!
What are you two doing here?
What else?
To take Jugo back to Lord Orochimaru's.
To take Mr. Jugo back?
Judging from your reaction, you know where Jugo is, don't you?
Start talking.
Well…
So he came here to save the birds, huh?
Then we can't waste any time.
Where are you going, Suigetsu?
To get him back from that investigative team
from the Land of Rivers as soon as possible.
Are those his orders?
Of course.
His Curse Mark is special.
If outsiders find out about it, no good will come out of it.
Same goes if they find out
about his link to Orochimaru as well.
Well, I highly doubt that they can treat him.
But the villagers rejected us.
That's none of our business.
If they try to interfere, I'll just use force.
Just a minute! Are you serious about that?!
Listen, I'm not playing little kid games here.
It can't be helped if a few outsiders get mixed up in this.
A few—?
Then what about the birds?
Mr. Jugo stayed here to save the birds
that were infected with the Curse Mark…
Who cares if that's delayed?
I don't know what Jugo was up to, but this takes priority.
Aren't you Mr. Jugo's friend?
You'd let everything that Mr. Jugo's risked his life for go to waste?!
Hey, you're being annoying.
You just met Jugo so you know nothing, kid.
Why should I listen to you lecture me?
What about you?
You don't know a thing about how much Mr. Jugo has done here!
Hey, Boruto!
Yeah, I don't.
But you're still the one who doesn't understand.
What did you say?!
Okay, okay. That's enough.
They're just kids. Don't take it so seriously.
I'm not.
Okay, so do you have any other ideas?
Please.
Just wait until the Class Rep regains consciousness.
What good will that do us?
Wasabi and Namida were attacked and infected with the Curse Mark.
Don't you guys want to find out
about the connection with the Curse Mark too?
I see…
It would definitely be good to have that info.
Ms. Karin!
Hey, don't go deciding things on your own…
Don't be hasty! Don't act without proper intel.
Weren't we told that before we left?!
Whatever… Suit yourself.
All right, then!
Huh?
Sarada and I will take over from here.
So go away, boys.
She probably just wants to talk to Sarada alone.
You're actually quite a softie, aren't you Suigetsu?
You're annoying. Got that?
Don't worry, she'll wake up soon.
Right.
How are those glasses? Are they working out okay?
Thank you, they are!
That's great, I'm so glad!
We hardly had any time together the last time we met.
Um… Thank you so much, Ms. Karin.
Back then, and just now too. You always seem to be saving me!
Oh, don't worry about it! I've known you since you were born.
We're not related, but you're very dear to me.
You mean, I'm like family to you?
I wonder about that.
For people like me, it's natural not to have any family.
But, for better or worse, I guess Jugo and Suigetsu are like family.
That's why, even though Suigetsu acts like that,
he's worried about Jugo.
You've known each other a long time, my dad as well.
Well, yeah.
And your dad has his very own family now.
She'd get better instantly, if she could only bite me!
Huh? Bite?
Yeah, we could revitalize her if we made her bite my arm or wherever!
I have that ability!
Wanna try biting me, Sarada?
Uh… No, I'll pass!
Oh, you're awake, Jugo!
That's right. I…
Don't push yourself.
The tranquilizer should be taking effect.
Where am I?
A facility set up by the investigative team
from the Land of Rivers.
I'm here because they asked for my help.
It's well-equipped,
so I should be able to formulate a serum to help the wild geese, too.
Please help me, Jugo.
The wild geese?
But…
Boruto and the others asked us to, as well.
I see.
There you go.
I haven't forgiven you for hurting the Class Rep, okay?
Sure, as you wish.
So… What do you want?
I want to warn you.
Since you don't seem to understand Jugo at all.
What do you mean?
His Curse Mark.
It's a burden he was born with and he's destined to have for life.
He can't escape it.
He knows that better than anyone else.
That's why he tries to isolate himself as much as possible.
Is that so he doesn't get people involved and hurt?
We tried too for a time, to find a way to help him.
We don't need you to lecture us.
That's—!
But it was no use.
He's accepted it.
That's why he's chosen a solitary path of existence
away from people.
And now, to have strangers suddenly bust into his life…
Isn't that a little irresponsible?
A destiny he was born with?
Huh?
There was someone who suffered from something like that…
But they're trying their hardest to live the way they want to live.
I think Mr. Jugo must feel the same way.
He's in so much pain,
but he desperately suppresses himself with medicine,
just to help the birds.
If he's really has given up on himself,
would he really expose himself to so much danger to help the birds?
Aren't you just making your own assumptions?
Maybe I am.
But ultimately, it's Mr. Jugo's decision!
Not mine, or yours!
Supporting Mr. Jugo's decision to the very end…
Isn't that what a friend does?
You sure can talk, kid.
You're like Mitsuki and just as annoying.
Well excuse me!
Hey, you guys.
Looks like the Class Rep is awake.
Twins who can perform a Curse Mark Transformation?!
And they both wear collars.
Twins with collars?
It's them, from earlier!
Then the guys from the investigative team were lying!
If they attacked us
to prevent us from returning to Hidden Leaf Village,
I think they're doing something that they don't want discovered.
I knew it! Their stories lined up a just little too perfectly!
But why would they go so far?
Most likely, their goal is Jugo's Curse Mark.
It makes sense if the enemy has Curse Mark abilities.
They're definitely up to something.
Damn it! Those guys!
This is bad.
If the village is the enemy's headquarters…
Konohamaru Sensei, Wasabi and the others,
who are being treated there, are in danger!
Yeah…
And even Mr. Tosaka who's helping them without knowing about this!
It's decided!
We'll gonna save everyone and get Mr. Jugo back!
It's impossible for just you three.
It's gonna take all of us together!
Hey, Karin, why are you making the call?
The Curse Mark could be used on the ones being held there,
and they could attack us.
We have to be careful.
You really underestimate me, don't you?
You think I'd lose?
If in the process, the village is destroyed…
What do you think these kids will report to the Leaf?
Do you want Lord Orochimaru to seriously scold us?
And you think these kids are gonna be useful?
I see… A diversionary tactic, huh?
If we're able to lure those two from the village…
We can save Mr. Jugo and everyone in the village.
Exactly.
As long as we get Jugo back,
we can extract the Curse Mark and treat them.
Got that, Suigetsu?
Yeah fine.
But I'm not gonna be a stupid lure.
Then the rescuing will be done by Suigetsu, me,
and how about Boruto?
Sarada and I will be the lure.
Please wait.
Let me go too!
Class Rep?!
You should rest more…
No.
I want to help save Wasabi and Namida.
Please let me go too!
Just a word of warning.
I'm not rescuing anyone who drags me down.
That's fine.
It's okay, Class Rep. We'll save them together!
Man, the power of the Curse Mark is amazing, huh?!
And you'll be getting a really good taste of it soon!
You know, Big Brother…
Biting to pass on a Curse Mark kinda gives me a thrill.
Damn it!
Sumire!
Looks like it hurts.
Well, the Curse Mark hasn't established itself yet.
This serum here would remove it…
Of course, we're not going to give it to you.
Damn it!
Oh, you're here.
You've got work to do.
Huh?
You mean, we have to go?
We have things we must attend to right now.
Besides, you have to clean up your own mess.
Is this the spot?
Where those Hidden Leaf shinobi were wandering around?
Big Brother!
Oh, it's that little girl.
We won't let her get away this time!
How did it go?
I think we hooked them nicely.
Since they were looking for the Class Rep.
I don't think they'll figure out that it's Sarada transformed.
Let's get going soon.
I don't need to remind you that I'm only interested in Jugo.
Who knows what'll happen if you go alone?
So, I'm coming along.
Fine, fine. Suit yourself.
Let's split up. I'll look for Konohamaru Sensei.
I'll look for Wasabi and Namida.
Class Rep, you sure you're okay?
I hope your Summoning Beast doesn't go crazy like last time.
Oh yeah, Class Rep…
What's this about not being able to control Nue that well?
Is that true?
Nue's gotten so strong, I had a hard time reining him in.
Fine, whatever. But I'm gonna get going.
Playing chase, eh?
Wait, Big Brother.
Huh?
There's something strange about her movements.
She doesn't get too close or too far from us.
Almost as though she's luring us.
What?!
B-Boruto?!
Wasabi! Namida!
Sumire?
You came for us?
Uh-uh. I'm sorry, you two.
On that desk…
There's supposed to be a serum for the Curse Mark.
Got it! I just need to inject you both, right?
Where did he go?
I see… So that's how it is.
I thought there was something strange
about that research team leader since getting here.
If you know where Jugo is, could you take us to him already?
Okay.
By the way, Boruto, who is this guy?
It's all right. I'll explain later.
All right. Follow me.
Just one?
No way!
How do you feel?
I'm starting to feel better…
But I think the serum is going to
take a little longer to take full effect.
I figured as much!
No way, right?
This time, you're not getting away.
All three of you!
He's over here.
Mr. Jugo!
Are you okay?!
Hold on a minute. We'll get you out quick.
We came to save you.
No, don't!
Huh?
Why you—!
Mr. Tosaka?!
Thank you for all your hard work, Boruto!
Also…welcome to my research lab!
I'm sorry, Boruto.
You see, all of this was in the name of research!
Unbelievable!
So this being a mission was a lie from the very beginning?!
Jugo's Curse Mark is no doubt the original.
It's very rare and it has unknown qualities.
It's the very best research subject!
Next time on Boruto Naruto Next Generations:
"Melee!"
I'm not gonna let you do whatever you want to Mr. Jugo
just to satisfy your curiosity!
MELEE!