1 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:09,630 FIRE 2 00:00:11,270 --> 00:00:12,130 Hmm… 3 00:00:15,670 --> 00:00:17,600 How's it going? Have you come to a decision? 4 00:00:18,070 --> 00:00:21,930 Hey, do you think this is something I can decide easily? 5 00:00:24,630 --> 00:00:28,630 The Chunin Exams were suspended because of the Otsutsuki. 6 00:00:29,300 --> 00:00:33,430 Consequently, we've put off promoting anyone to chunin. 7 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,930 I'm getting pestered by so many departments 8 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,730 to hurry up and decide! 9 00:00:38,170 --> 00:00:39,600 I know that. 10 00:00:40,130 --> 00:00:41,500 But it's really hard, 11 00:00:41,570 --> 00:00:45,100 working under the rule that we can promote only one person. 12 00:00:46,570 --> 00:00:48,730 All right, who do we choose to promote to chunin? 13 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,630 HOKAGE'S OFFICE 14 00:02:22,630 --> 00:02:25,570 HOKAGE'S OFFICE The Chunin Selection Conference 15 00:02:25,570 --> 00:02:27,330 This is pretty hard, isn't it? 16 00:02:28,370 --> 00:02:30,200 A chunin is the leader of a team. 17 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:33,030 This isn't about individual fighting skills, 18 00:02:33,100 --> 00:02:35,200 but the ability to lead a team, 19 00:02:35,270 --> 00:02:37,770 discern battle situations and make decisions. 20 00:02:38,530 --> 00:02:40,500 We have to match up those qualities with the participants 21 00:02:40,570 --> 00:02:41,830 and choose carefully, right? 22 00:02:42,430 --> 00:02:45,700 Part one of the exams was Sai's True-False quiz. 23 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:47,830 …is a true or false quiz. 24 00:02:47,900 --> 00:02:49,600 Huh!? 25 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:51,730 A-A quiz?! 26 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:00,670 EXPLODE 27 00:03:02,500 --> 00:03:03,470 The correct answer is—! 28 00:03:03,500 --> 00:03:06,230 Quite a few were eliminated in that round. 29 00:03:06,670 --> 00:03:09,570 We started out with 32 teams, and only eight teams made it. 30 00:03:09,570 --> 00:03:10,370 It's ink! We started out with 32 teams, and only eight teams made it. 31 00:03:10,370 --> 00:03:11,170 A pool of ink! 32 00:03:12,670 --> 00:03:16,330 We definitely can't promote anyone who failed in the first round. 33 00:03:17,900 --> 00:03:18,870 Boruto! 34 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,770 Four Hidden Leaf teams made it through. 35 00:03:32,430 --> 00:03:34,970 …the instant you realize you were backed From the other villages, there were two from the Mist 36 00:03:34,970 --> 00:03:37,530 …the instant you realize you were backed and one each from the Sand and Cloud. 37 00:03:37,530 --> 00:03:38,730 into a difficult situation. 38 00:03:39,670 --> 00:03:41,470 Did you give up, or did you refuse to give up? 39 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:47,430 Which means, we have to choose from among these guys. 40 00:03:50,470 --> 00:03:53,070 In a team battle, the leader of the team 41 00:03:53,130 --> 00:03:54,670 influences if they win or lose. 42 00:03:55,230 --> 00:03:59,730 It's the ideal test to look for chunin qualities. 43 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:02,300 Of course, that leaves out anyone 44 00:04:02,370 --> 00:04:04,730 who disregards team coordination and rushes out on their own. 45 00:04:05,230 --> 00:04:07,130 Yeah, that reminds me… 46 00:04:07,570 --> 00:04:10,930 Shinki of the Sand rushed out on his own, didn't he? 47 00:04:11,100 --> 00:04:13,870 Uh yeah, you're right. 48 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:16,130 But he was way ahead of the others in skill. 49 00:04:16,630 --> 00:04:20,570 He took on Iwabe, Denki and Metal all by himself and won. 50 00:04:20,970 --> 00:04:23,570 Just what you'd expect from Gaara's son. 51 00:04:23,630 --> 00:04:25,730 You lost when you got caught up in my provocation, 52 00:04:25,770 --> 00:04:27,600 and forgot about the rules. 53 00:04:28,400 --> 00:04:30,630 Shikadai and his team's coordination was perfect, huh? 54 00:04:30,700 --> 00:04:34,970 No, Shikadai's strategy just happened to work out, that's all. 55 00:04:35,270 --> 00:04:37,800 Inojin and Cho-Cho just followed along. 56 00:04:37,930 --> 00:04:41,230 That's how it's been since your Ino-Shika-Cho days! 57 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:43,870 I think, when you or Shikadai are in the lead, 58 00:04:43,930 --> 00:04:46,530 there's no choice but to follow your strategy. 59 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:47,870 I got it! Think so? 60 00:04:48,230 --> 00:04:50,600 Sumire's team failed in Round Two. 61 00:04:50,670 --> 00:04:53,630 They had a strong team, but back then, 62 00:04:53,700 --> 00:04:56,470 they lacked balance in their abilities. 63 00:04:57,030 --> 00:05:00,100 Sumire's joining the Scientific Ninja Tools team, right? 64 00:05:00,170 --> 00:05:03,100 Yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that she's a shinobi. 65 00:05:03,530 --> 00:05:05,770 Sumire qualifies as a candidate. What do you think? 66 00:05:05,900 --> 00:05:07,130 Let's look at Team 5. 67 00:05:07,130 --> 00:05:08,130 Just kidding. Let's look at Team 5. 68 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:11,570 I was surprised by Iwabe and Metal's improvement. 69 00:05:11,670 --> 00:05:12,100 Yeah. 70 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:13,030 But they're the type to succeed on the front lines of battle. 71 00:05:13,030 --> 00:05:14,770 We did terribly. But they're the type to succeed on the front lines of battle. 72 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:17,400 We got our butts kicked. Rather than putting them in charge as team captains, 73 00:05:17,500 --> 00:05:19,330 I didn't get nervous! it's better for them to gain more experience in actual combat. 74 00:05:19,970 --> 00:05:22,670 Me too… I held back everyone. Also, with Wasabi and Namida, 75 00:05:22,770 --> 00:05:25,100 What's done is done. Don't sweat it! they've gotten stronger, 76 00:05:25,700 --> 00:05:28,470 We probably weren't ready for this. but I get the feeling that they haven't progressed enough to be team captains. 77 00:05:28,500 --> 00:05:30,230 For sure, there were jutsu we never saw before… progressed enough to be team captains. 78 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:33,000 And we knew nothing about our enemies. Does that mean we keep Denki and Sumire on the list? 79 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:34,570 Maybe we were… Does that mean we keep Denki and Sumire on the list? 80 00:05:35,330 --> 00:05:37,370 You think so? Sumire was strong to begin with. 81 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:39,100 Don't lose, you guys! She's sharp and has the qualities to be a chunin. 82 00:05:39,100 --> 00:05:40,270 That is right! She's sharp and has the qualities to be a chunin. 83 00:05:40,430 --> 00:05:42,730 Yup. We'll be rooting for you. As for Denki… 84 00:05:43,430 --> 00:05:47,800 I think he's shown the most growth as a shinobi. 85 00:05:48,300 --> 00:05:49,370 I see. 86 00:05:50,300 --> 00:05:52,930 Originally, he had no desire to become a shinobi. 87 00:05:53,630 --> 00:05:57,430 But now, he's a genin along with Boruto and the others. 88 00:05:58,230 --> 00:06:02,730 Also, the way he analyzes situations from the back 89 00:06:02,730 --> 00:06:05,230 makes him suited to be a team captain. 90 00:06:06,770 --> 00:06:08,730 As you can see, it's five against three. 91 00:06:09,130 --> 00:06:11,300 So, you know who has the edge, right?! Okay, next up is Team 7… 92 00:06:12,230 --> 00:06:14,370 It seems Boruto thought 93 00:06:14,370 --> 00:06:17,000 Ah… Nine on five isn't gonna work. he could use his Shadow Clones and do more than he could. 94 00:06:17,270 --> 00:06:18,900 He failed miserably, huh? 95 00:06:19,070 --> 00:06:20,400 And as a result of that… 96 00:06:20,430 --> 00:06:21,500 Okay, reverse! 97 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:24,230 I'm not gonna…let you! 98 00:06:24,570 --> 00:06:26,770 We learned afterwards 99 00:06:27,330 --> 00:06:29,130 Water Style Bullet: Orca! that he was using a Scientific Ninja Tool during the test. 100 00:06:29,130 --> 00:06:30,100 that he was using a Scientific Ninja Tool during the test. 101 00:06:30,470 --> 00:06:32,330 By rights, he should be disqualified. 102 00:06:36,030 --> 00:06:38,400 Well, setting Boruto aside… 103 00:06:38,900 --> 00:06:41,000 Regarding Mitsuki and Sarada, 104 00:06:41,070 --> 00:06:43,430 I can't think of a reason to drop them. 105 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:51,430 He used a Scientific Ninja Tool 106 00:06:51,500 --> 00:06:54,400 because he wanted me to acknowledge him. 107 00:06:56,770 --> 00:07:00,100 Still, there's no way I can promote him. 108 00:07:00,530 --> 00:07:03,230 Sadly, Boruto won't make the cut this time. 109 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:06,900 If we went strictly by ability, Boruto has grown as well. 110 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:08,730 I have high hopes for him going forward. 111 00:07:10,070 --> 00:07:12,230 Round Three consists of individual matches! 112 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:14,830 The individual battles in Round 3 was fun 113 00:07:14,900 --> 00:07:16,270 because everyone had unique personalities. 114 00:07:16,370 --> 00:07:19,030 Yeah. Nowadays, we keep hearing that 115 00:07:19,100 --> 00:07:20,470 fewer people want to become shinobi. 116 00:07:20,630 --> 00:07:23,730 So, it's amazing how people with real ability show up each time. 117 00:07:24,870 --> 00:07:25,730 Shikadai struggled quite a bit. 118 00:07:25,730 --> 00:07:27,800 Damn it. You have such a bad attitude. Shikadai struggled quite a bit. 119 00:07:28,100 --> 00:07:29,600 If anything, he's the type of shinobi who supports from the rear, 120 00:07:29,600 --> 00:07:31,370 Fine. It's gonna be a drag, but I'll attack first. If anything, he's the type of shinobi who supports from the rear, 121 00:07:31,400 --> 00:07:33,930 whereas Yodo's skills are in actual combat, 122 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,430 so it was a poor match-up. 123 00:07:35,730 --> 00:07:38,670 However, leave it to Shikadai. 124 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:41,470 He came up with the right tactic and won, didn't he? 125 00:07:41,700 --> 00:07:45,470 According to him, it was just sheer luck. 126 00:07:46,530 --> 00:07:48,470 When you took your hood off, your earphones were gone, 127 00:07:48,470 --> 00:07:50,030 so it crossed my mind… Shikadai said he accidently stepped on a piece of gum 128 00:07:50,030 --> 00:07:52,570 but who would've imagined that you could hear the slight sound that was left from the previous match and 129 00:07:52,630 --> 00:07:56,530 of me shifting my weight as I turned to control my shadow! he was able to figure out that his opponent had the ability to discern sound. 130 00:07:57,030 --> 00:07:59,330 That explains why your reaction was a beat delayed Seriously?! To be able to figure out Yodo's ability 131 00:07:59,330 --> 00:08:01,170 when I stepped on the gum earlier. just from that demonstrates amazing perception, right? 132 00:08:01,530 --> 00:08:03,770 Being modest is just like Shikadai. 133 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:05,730 Your hearing is frighteningly good. 134 00:08:14,970 --> 00:08:18,600 There was no other way to muffle the sound of my shoes… 135 00:08:22,870 --> 00:08:24,400 Shall we call it a match? 136 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:30,430 Sarada won her match easily. 137 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:32,500 The winner…Sarada Uchiha! 138 00:08:33,300 --> 00:08:35,070 Ninja Art! Super Beast Scroll! 139 00:08:36,870 --> 00:08:39,500 And in the following match-up, Inojin… 140 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:40,970 Lost. 141 00:08:41,630 --> 00:08:42,330 How's that?! 142 00:08:42,400 --> 00:08:44,770 Araya was using a puppet to battle. 143 00:08:44,870 --> 00:08:46,330 Inojin lost because he wasn't able 144 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,200 to see through his opponent's abilities. 145 00:08:48,270 --> 00:08:50,500 He lost that match, but I understand 146 00:08:50,570 --> 00:08:52,430 No reaction to the explosions? he's been using the Mind Transfer Jutsu recently. 147 00:08:52,430 --> 00:08:53,500 he's been using the Mind Transfer Jutsu recently. 148 00:08:53,870 --> 00:08:56,200 His future looks promising. 149 00:08:56,530 --> 00:08:57,300 No way! 150 00:09:02,100 --> 00:09:03,030 Snakes?! 151 00:09:04,800 --> 00:09:06,600 Then Mitsuki won easily. 152 00:09:06,900 --> 00:09:09,670 And the next match was… 153 00:09:09,930 --> 00:09:11,970 I…give…up! Cho-Cho versus Shinki. 154 00:09:12,870 --> 00:09:17,570 Well, seeing Cho-Cho so motivated was very unusual! 155 00:09:18,170 --> 00:09:22,000 But of all the luck, she got Shinki for an opponent. 156 00:09:22,100 --> 00:09:23,730 Partial Expansion Jutsu! 157 00:09:30,100 --> 00:09:31,880 Empty… 158 00:09:32,300 --> 00:09:33,660 Crash! 159 00:09:36,530 --> 00:09:40,470 Had it been anyone else, she might have won. 160 00:09:40,770 --> 00:09:42,530 I kinda feel sorry for her. 161 00:09:42,830 --> 00:09:47,170 I wish she had displayed that determination a bit sooner. 162 00:09:47,700 --> 00:09:49,600 And, the next match… 163 00:09:50,070 --> 00:09:51,730 Hey, hold on! 164 00:09:52,170 --> 00:09:55,200 We have to narrow down the list or we'll be here all night. 165 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:59,070 Human Boulder! I get what you're saying, but… 166 00:09:59,270 --> 00:10:03,030 It's like they're all so close and it's such a waste… 167 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:15,030 Roll, roll, roll, roll, roll! 168 00:10:18,570 --> 00:10:20,870 You need to be strict here! 169 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:23,700 The team captain is entrusted with the lives of their subordinates. 170 00:10:23,770 --> 00:10:24,930 It's a huge responsibility. 171 00:10:25,630 --> 00:10:27,100 We have to be stringent and 172 00:10:27,170 --> 00:10:28,830 drop anyone who doesn't have the right qualities. 173 00:10:29,830 --> 00:10:30,630 Yes, sir. 174 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:34,070 Inojin isn't ready to lead people. 175 00:10:34,730 --> 00:10:38,330 Cho-Cho is… Well, it goes without saying, right? 176 00:10:42,830 --> 00:10:45,670 Next up, the match between Shikadai and Boruto. 177 00:10:46,770 --> 00:10:50,170 Boruto used a Scientific Ninja Tool in that match too. 178 00:10:50,570 --> 00:10:53,030 Under normal circumstances, Shikadai would have won. 179 00:10:53,370 --> 00:10:54,070 No. 180 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:54,800 Hmm? 181 00:10:55,070 --> 00:10:57,500 Even though Boruto used a Scientific Ninja Tool, 182 00:10:57,570 --> 00:10:59,600 he only called one Shadow Clone out. 183 00:10:59,630 --> 00:11:00,630 Shadow Clone Jutsu! 184 00:11:00,730 --> 00:11:03,800 Boruto could've managed something like from training alone. 185 00:11:04,730 --> 00:11:06,930 But deciding that four was Boruto's limit, 186 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:09,400 only highlights Shikadai's inadequacy. 187 00:11:09,470 --> 00:11:12,730 Hey, c'mon! Isn't that a bit harsh? 188 00:11:12,730 --> 00:11:13,470 Gotcha! 189 00:11:13,470 --> 00:11:17,230 Misinterpreting things like that causes death in battle. 190 00:11:33,030 --> 00:11:33,870 Damn it! 191 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:40,900 I'll retrain Ino-Shika-Cho from scratch. 192 00:11:41,070 --> 00:11:43,100 Wow… Are you serious? 193 00:11:47,070 --> 00:11:50,030 Sarada's match against Araya was a surprise, huh? 194 00:11:55,700 --> 00:11:57,130 Lightning Style: Lightning Ball! 195 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:01,270 Who would've imagined that the real Araya 196 00:12:01,330 --> 00:12:03,300 was manipulating a puppet from a distance? 197 00:12:03,930 --> 00:12:07,670 What's more shocking was Sarada's ability to see through that. 198 00:12:09,430 --> 00:12:12,730 She used the Sharingan, and the Fire Style on top of that. 199 00:12:13,230 --> 00:12:15,500 She's another Sasuke! 200 00:12:19,470 --> 00:12:21,570 The leadership skills to command a team. 201 00:12:21,630 --> 00:12:25,270 The ability to analyze battle situations. She's definitely got them. 202 00:12:25,800 --> 00:12:28,270 Qualities necessary in a chunin, huh? 203 00:12:29,270 --> 00:12:30,400 Wind Style: Breakthrough. 204 00:12:31,730 --> 00:12:33,570 Since we're talking about that… 205 00:12:33,830 --> 00:12:36,330 There's a part of Mitsuki that lacks awareness about the world. 206 00:12:36,670 --> 00:12:39,430 In that way, he's far from the makings of a chunin. 207 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:43,270 The most critical issue is that he deserted the village. 208 00:12:43,830 --> 00:12:46,100 After being the epicenter of an incident like that, 209 00:12:46,170 --> 00:12:48,730 no one will accept his promotion to chunin. 210 00:12:48,930 --> 00:12:53,530 But according to Konohamaru's reports, he's changed recently. 211 00:12:53,930 --> 00:12:56,300 He's started to speak his mind. 212 00:12:56,330 --> 00:12:57,470 Wind Style: Wind Scythe. 213 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:00,800 Well, I guess you can say that Mitsuki is maturing too. 214 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:08,670 Sarada made it to the finals and battled Shinki. 215 00:13:09,130 --> 00:13:11,170 Although she lost there. 216 00:13:11,700 --> 00:13:14,270 I've got no qualms about her qualifications to become a chunin. 217 00:13:14,800 --> 00:13:17,430 Compared to Denki and Sumire, 218 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:19,830 you could say Sarada's abilities far outshine theirs. 219 00:13:24,070 --> 00:13:25,030 All right… 220 00:13:25,430 --> 00:13:29,030 I guess it's decided. We'll promote Sarada to chunin. 221 00:13:29,370 --> 00:13:30,400 Sorry to interrupt. 222 00:13:35,030 --> 00:13:35,870 Sasuke?! 223 00:13:42,300 --> 00:13:45,100 Sasuke, you're back? 224 00:13:45,630 --> 00:13:49,230 Yeah. I thought I should report in. 225 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:51,570 Did you find out about the whereabouts 226 00:13:51,630 --> 00:13:53,530 of the man with the fishing rod? 227 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:57,030 No, not yet. 228 00:13:57,600 --> 00:13:58,330 But… 229 00:14:01,940 --> 00:14:03,330 SEVENTH HOKAGE 230 00:14:03,330 --> 00:14:07,170 I found several markers that place him in certain locations. 231 00:14:07,770 --> 00:14:10,530 It seems he was gathering intel here 232 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,700 even before the arrival of Momoshiki and the others 233 00:14:13,300 --> 00:14:15,230 Before Momoshiki and his group came here? 234 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:19,100 So, he was working reconnaissance? 235 00:14:20,500 --> 00:14:21,670 I don't know that for sure. 236 00:14:22,300 --> 00:14:28,330 But it wouldn't surprise me if he appears again in the near future. 237 00:14:28,930 --> 00:14:31,270 Damn it. I guess that means 238 00:14:31,570 --> 00:14:34,970 this unpredictable situation is gonna continue… 239 00:14:35,870 --> 00:14:36,630 Got it. 240 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:38,170 Thanks for the report. 241 00:14:38,900 --> 00:14:41,470 No problem. I'll continue investigating. 242 00:14:45,730 --> 00:14:47,270 Oh, this is… 243 00:14:48,070 --> 00:14:50,370 Are you going to promote Sarada to chunin? 244 00:14:50,970 --> 00:14:51,530 Huh?! 245 00:14:51,870 --> 00:14:53,570 How'd you know? 246 00:14:54,100 --> 00:14:58,370 You and Shikamaru, two of the Leaf's top officials, 247 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:00,600 poring over genin photos this late at night? 248 00:15:00,670 --> 00:15:01,830 It's pretty obvious. 249 00:15:02,630 --> 00:15:03,830 Well, you're right. 250 00:15:04,630 --> 00:15:08,300 Be happy! It's been decided. Sarada is our pick. 251 00:15:10,900 --> 00:15:11,830 Huh? 252 00:15:11,900 --> 00:15:13,300 Aren't you happy? 253 00:15:14,070 --> 00:15:17,330 Well, it's the logical outcome. However… 254 00:15:22,100 --> 00:15:25,530 Shikamaru, don't you still have something on your mind? 255 00:15:25,700 --> 00:15:28,670 N-No. I was just thinking that a lot of time 256 00:15:28,730 --> 00:15:30,900 has passed since the Chunin Exams. 257 00:15:31,400 --> 00:15:34,030 And during that interim, a pretty major incident occurred. 258 00:15:34,270 --> 00:15:36,170 You mean the incident where… 259 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:38,730 …genin deserted the village? 260 00:15:39,330 --> 00:15:42,130 Hey, how did you know? 261 00:15:42,630 --> 00:15:45,200 I'm Sarada's father. She's one of the participants. 262 00:15:45,930 --> 00:15:47,870 Sakura told me all about it. 263 00:15:48,300 --> 00:15:49,600 I see. 264 00:15:50,230 --> 00:15:54,870 But what's that incident got to do with promoting her to chunin? 265 00:15:55,430 --> 00:15:58,200 Mainly, Shikamaru probably wants to say that… 266 00:15:59,100 --> 00:16:00,330 I'm gonna trust Mitsuki. 267 00:16:00,770 --> 00:16:02,530 Right now, that's my will. 268 00:16:07,030 --> 00:16:09,800 Let's take that snake to Orochimaru's research lab. 269 00:16:11,370 --> 00:16:13,930 We can probably get more information there. 270 00:16:15,270 --> 00:16:19,070 Until we find out what Mitsuki's thinking, 271 00:16:19,500 --> 00:16:20,630 Are you okay with that? 272 00:16:20,900 --> 00:16:23,270 You'll end up being pursued too. 273 00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:27,300 You and Mitsuki aren't the only members of Team 7! 274 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,100 Hey, Boruto… It was a significant incident instigated by the Hidden Stone. 275 00:16:29,100 --> 00:16:31,570 Do you really think we'll be able to get there? It was a significant incident instigated by the Hidden Stone. 276 00:16:31,670 --> 00:16:33,230 Experiencing an incident that serious 277 00:16:33,230 --> 00:16:34,830 It's not whether we'll be able to. Experiencing an incident that serious 278 00:16:34,830 --> 00:16:35,900 We have to! is sure to have had a huge impact on them. 279 00:16:35,900 --> 00:16:37,270 Found them! is sure to have had a huge impact on them. 280 00:16:37,270 --> 00:16:39,370 is sure to have had a huge impact on them. 281 00:16:40,470 --> 00:16:43,230 Exactly. And since we didn't take that into consideration 282 00:16:43,300 --> 00:16:44,500 when we made our choice… 283 00:16:44,530 --> 00:16:45,330 I have my doubts if we should go with Sarada as our pick. 284 00:16:45,330 --> 00:16:47,830 You're not getting past us, Boruto! I have my doubts if we should go with Sarada as our pick. 285 00:16:48,500 --> 00:16:50,600 Well, unlike you two… 286 00:16:50,670 --> 00:16:52,670 My job takes me to straight to the scene of an incident. 287 00:16:53,370 --> 00:16:56,200 From my perspective, I'd rather you send someone 288 00:16:56,270 --> 00:16:58,130 Cha, damn it! picked for skills in actual combat than test scores. 289 00:16:58,130 --> 00:16:59,230 picked for skills in actual combat than test scores. 290 00:16:59,500 --> 00:17:03,170 Hey c'mon, you make it sound so simple, but… 291 00:17:04,330 --> 00:17:05,370 I wasn't expecting such valuable advice from someone in the field… 292 00:17:05,370 --> 00:17:06,670 Don't you dare underestimate me! I wasn't expecting such valuable advice from someone in the field… 293 00:17:06,670 --> 00:17:07,730 I wasn't expecting such valuable advice from someone in the field… 294 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:09,970 Still, taking that into account… 295 00:17:09,970 --> 00:17:11,170 Die! Still, taking that into account… 296 00:17:11,170 --> 00:17:14,970 Sarada has more than met and exceeded the conditions to become a chunin. 297 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:16,930 You okay with this? 298 00:17:17,300 --> 00:17:20,600 I heard that she had her genin rank stripped. 299 00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:21,500 Lightning Style: Lightning Ball! 300 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:22,670 That's true… 301 00:17:23,100 --> 00:17:26,270 But Sarada managed to fight off several formidable assailants. 302 00:17:26,630 --> 00:17:30,000 And in resolving the Hidden Stone incident, 303 00:17:30,070 --> 00:17:33,730 the Tsuchikage herself requested that she not be blamed. 304 00:17:41,500 --> 00:17:44,400 Oh well, use your empty head and think about it long and hard. 305 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:47,400 Huh? You're leaving already? 306 00:17:47,870 --> 00:17:49,870 You're here, so let us hear your thoughts! 307 00:17:50,130 --> 00:17:52,270 An idea popped into your head, didn't it? 308 00:17:52,930 --> 00:17:55,530 It will probably be faster if I stay… 309 00:17:55,970 --> 00:17:59,530 But I don't want to take away from your job as the Hokage. 310 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:01,330 What did you say? 311 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:03,830 Even if you're not here, I can— 312 00:18:03,900 --> 00:18:05,370 And he's gone. 313 00:18:06,170 --> 00:18:08,430 Hey, so what's this idea of yours, Naruto? 314 00:18:08,870 --> 00:18:10,230 Huh? Well… 315 00:18:10,770 --> 00:18:14,700 Boruto and the others went to another village and returned safely, right? 316 00:18:14,900 --> 00:18:17,470 Yeah, they did, but… 317 00:18:22,200 --> 00:18:23,470 What's going on?! 318 00:18:24,030 --> 00:18:25,070 From one angle, 319 00:18:25,130 --> 00:18:28,170 what they all accomplished counts as an S-rank mission. 320 00:18:28,600 --> 00:18:31,270 And the fact that they all came back safely, 321 00:18:31,800 --> 00:18:34,970 speaks volumes about Shikadai's strength. 322 00:18:38,500 --> 00:18:40,300 Hold on a minute! 323 00:18:40,830 --> 00:18:43,200 I have to see Mitsuki one more time Only Team 10 was sent on the manhunt to find Boruto's team. 324 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:44,770 and confirm things with him! Only Team 10 was sent on the manhunt to find Boruto's team. 325 00:18:45,270 --> 00:18:47,700 I'm saying it's a dangerous situation Shikamaru, that was your plan. 326 00:18:48,030 --> 00:18:51,200 because you're rushing in while you're frantic! Yeah, because I thought 327 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:54,170 because you're rushing in while you're frantic! Shikadai's analysis of the incident would be on a level equal to mine. 328 00:18:54,930 --> 00:18:58,530 That's why I entrusted Shikadai to act on his own. 329 00:18:59,270 --> 00:19:00,800 The game board's changed. 330 00:19:02,030 --> 00:19:03,130 Sorry, Dad. 331 00:19:03,430 --> 00:19:05,770 And Shikadai felt something was out of place with the incident, 332 00:19:05,830 --> 00:19:07,170 and went with Boruto… 333 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:10,100 Everyone said during the debriefing, 334 00:19:10,170 --> 00:19:12,130 that Shikadai took leadership, 335 00:19:12,130 --> 00:19:15,300 That's why in order to clear up this mystery… and thanks to him, everything worked out. 336 00:19:15,300 --> 00:19:17,230 I'm gonna go with you, Boruto. Yeah, I kinda thought that would happen. 337 00:19:17,230 --> 00:19:19,030 Yeah, I kinda thought that would happen. 338 00:19:20,400 --> 00:19:22,670 I knew they'd act without thinking. 339 00:19:22,730 --> 00:19:25,170 And I thought it would be safer with Shikadai around. 340 00:19:25,730 --> 00:19:28,030 And back then, you could say that 341 00:19:28,100 --> 00:19:31,970 the only ones who could move around freely were genin. 342 00:19:32,470 --> 00:19:34,500 And just as you predicted, 343 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:37,570 Shikadai got crucial intel about the incident. 344 00:19:37,630 --> 00:19:41,200 And immediately sent word to the Leaf…to us. 345 00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:44,900 And thanks to that, we were able to take immediate action. 346 00:19:46,030 --> 00:19:47,100 All right! 347 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:50,300 The village has been taken over! 348 00:19:50,800 --> 00:19:52,070 I understand the situation. 349 00:19:52,470 --> 00:19:55,170 Now listen, just lay low. 350 00:19:55,630 --> 00:19:58,370 If you get captured again, there's no guarantee you'll stay alive. 351 00:19:58,430 --> 00:20:00,470 Naruto, what have you been trying to say? 352 00:20:00,470 --> 00:20:02,100 Dad, but I… Naruto, what have you been trying to say? 353 00:20:02,100 --> 00:20:03,400 Dad, but I… In other words, you sent Shikadai to Boruto, 354 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:05,330 In other words, you sent Shikadai to Boruto, 355 00:20:05,330 --> 00:20:08,430 in your place…correct? 356 00:20:08,530 --> 00:20:11,030 I've got to do what I can! 357 00:20:11,700 --> 00:20:12,700 Wait, Shikadai! 358 00:20:13,370 --> 00:20:16,630 "The knight that jumps far, falls prey to a pawn," huh? 359 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:21,470 Dad, I'm sorry for acting so selfishly. 360 00:20:23,130 --> 00:20:26,500 But I came here of my own will. 361 00:20:28,500 --> 00:20:32,170 Because of our position, we couldn't move around easily. 362 00:20:32,500 --> 00:20:36,630 But Shikadai could act in your place. 363 00:20:37,130 --> 00:20:40,830 He can stand in for the Hidden Leaf's most brilliant intellect. 364 00:20:41,330 --> 00:20:43,470 It's pretty remarkable, wouldn't you say? 365 00:20:43,930 --> 00:20:45,430 Naruto… 366 00:20:46,700 --> 00:20:50,000 You're strong…stronger than us. 367 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:52,470 We just have to compensate 368 00:20:52,570 --> 00:20:54,900 with another kind of strength to make up the difference. 369 00:20:55,800 --> 00:20:57,400 Another kind of strength? 370 00:20:58,430 --> 00:20:59,870 The strength of the heart. 371 00:21:00,500 --> 00:21:03,800 We're able to put our lives in the hands of our friends… 372 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:06,370 Friends we trust with all of our heart. 373 00:21:14,500 --> 00:21:17,470 Do you know why you were selected? 374 00:21:18,600 --> 00:21:19,730 It's because… 375 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:22,370 a chunin must have the ability to lead the team, 376 00:21:22,430 --> 00:21:26,270 and discern battle situations and make judgments. 377 00:21:26,330 --> 00:21:29,130 And I can, right? 378 00:21:30,100 --> 00:21:32,900 That alone, isn't the right answer. 379 00:21:35,130 --> 00:21:37,970 It's also because you have the most important quality 380 00:21:38,030 --> 00:21:39,370 required of a chunin. 381 00:21:39,730 --> 00:21:41,830 You care about your comrades. 382 00:21:45,170 --> 00:21:46,500 Will you accept? 383 00:21:51,130 --> 00:21:52,070 Yes, sir! 384 00:23:27,230 --> 00:23:29,730 My first mission as a captain? 385 00:23:29,800 --> 00:23:31,530 Your team's been assembled in a rush, 386 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:34,030 but it will be a piece of cake for you! 387 00:23:34,300 --> 00:23:35,770 What does that mean? 388 00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:38,470 This seems like it's gonna be a drag. 389 00:23:38,770 --> 00:23:41,230 Well, do your best, new captain! 390 00:23:41,870 --> 00:23:45,500 Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: 391 00:23:45,570 --> 00:23:46,930 "The Qualities of a Captain" 392 00:23:47,570 --> 00:23:51,700 If it comes down to it, I can manage it myself, right? 393 00:23:51,770 --> 00:23:54,600 THE QUALITIES OF A CAPTAIN