With Sasuke As the Goal
I'm so hungry!
Don't tell me you're gonna eat all of that!
Tomorrow's the first time in a long time I've had a day off.
Gotta boost my stamina, right?
Hey, go easy there.
I'm not helping if you drop from overeating on our trip.
No worries.
You're going away together?
Yup, a four-day, three-night gourmet crab extravaganza tour.
What about you, Inojin?
Dad got some time off too, so our family's going fishing.
Wow, that sounds like fun! What about you, Shikadai?
I have to go to my mom's family's house in the Land of Wind.
Yeah, me too. I'm going on a camping trip with my grandpa.
It's me, your grandpa!
Grandpa…
Grandpa!
I'd rather go on a mission.
My condolences.
I wish I could be training with Sasuke!
You still haven't heard from him?
You asked him to train you, right?
Yeah. Sasuke said he'd get in touch with me through his hawk,
so I've been waiting and waiting.
You think my dad can keep a promise?
We don't know where he is or what he's doing!
I wonder what he's doing right now?
It's like he's out camping alone all year round,
there's no way we can know what he's doing.
That's what's great!
He's not tied down to the village,
but goes all around the world
supporting the Hokage from the shadows…
That's so cool!
I agree that Dad's job is important, but I think
there's still a lot to learn right here in the Hidden Leaf Village.
There you go with that textbook honor student answer.
Could you please not put a damper on my fiery spirit of adventure?!
Hey, over here.
I said, I'm over here!
FIRE
Is it a message from Sasuke?
Yeah, I'll have the Cipher Corps look at it.
As Sasuke's number one student,
I have the right to know what's inside, right?!
Looks like Sasuke's facing an uphill battle as usual.
The area he's investigating is too big!
That Otsutsuki guy can teleport through dimensions, right?
But because he's so elusive, Sasuke's our only hope.
Look here,
it says he might be right on Urashiki Otsutsuki's tracks!
Looks like Sasuke's heading south.
The next communication we'll have with him is in four days…
In the 37th district, west of the Land of Sand…
What's here?
Three stone pillars.
Hey, come back. Come back here!
What's with all the commotion?!
I'm sorry!
The hawk's escaped!
I could've sworn we locked it!
Damn it!
All right! I got Sasuke's location!
I'm pretty sure there's a train
to the Land of Wind tomorrow morning.
Talk about a great start!
What are you getting all excited about by yourself?
Oh, Sarada. I have some amazing news.
Let me tell you…
What? Another one of your fantasies about traveling across the world?
It's okay, never mind.
What is it?
Oh, it's nothing.
All right then, have fun on your gourmet food tour.
Sorry, but this time, I'm going alone.
Being with Team 7 all the time can get kinda boring.
Damn it, you're so wrapped up in yourself.
A training camp? With Team 7?
Oh, didn't I tell you?
I thought I told Dad.
Then you can't come with us, Big Brother?
Hima…daily training is important for shinobi.
Try to understand…
Grandpa's gonna be sad!
I feel bad too, but I know Grandpa will understand.
Where will you stay for a whole week?
Umm…at Mitsuki's house?
Then I have to go thank him.
He's going to be taking care of you.
It's fine! He lives alone!
Anyway, you should get going soon.
Well, if Sarada's with you, I don't have to worry.
That's right. You can always count on her.
If I don't hurry, I'll be late for the Thunder Train!
CENTRAL TRAIN STATION
THUNDER
So, Dad gets to stay home, huh?
You're his only nephew.
It's nice to stop by on your day off, at least!
All right, damn it!
Give Grandpa my best!
I wish you were coming with us!
Maybe next time, okay?
Oh man, this is bad!
The next one is in three days?!
You wanna buy a ticket?
No! By then…
Sasuke will be in a different location!
You know, I wish I could help you, but…
What about that one?
Oh, that… It's bound for the Land of Wind…
But it's a freight train. It can't take passengers.
Mom, Hima, Grandpa… I'm sorry!
It's so cold, I'm gonna die.
I shoulda learned Fire Style from Sarada!
All clear!
All right, proceed.
Land of Wind, here I come!
Whoa, that was close.
I almost missed my transfer station.
Is this really it?
Damn it! It's the next one!
It's only one station…
But how could it be this far?
Until…I see…Sasuke, I have to…
Water…
It's unusual… to see someone out here!
Where am I?
Oh, thank goodness!
I was afraid you weren't going to wake up.
You're the one who saved me?
Yeah, I'm Isago. This is me and my dad's house.
I'm Boruto.
How long was I out?
A whole day.
That means…
Sasuke's coming tomorrow!
The heat got to you and you collapsed.
You need to rest.
How long will it take me to get to the Thunder Train station?
Even if you leave now, you won't get there ‘til evening.
It's that far?
Yeah, we're in a pretty isolated area.
Oh man. I gotta get on tomorrow's Thunder Train.
Why don't you stay one more night?
You'll make it if you leave in the morning.
Hmm…
Okay? Do that! You should definitely do that!
So, he's awake?
Um, I…
If you're up, get out of here.
Don't be mad.
My dad…
doesn't like ninja.
Does your garden get damaged by animals?
Yeah, more or less.
Please let me help.
No, I want nothing to do with shinobi.
Why do you live in such an isolated area?
Isago doesn't have friends and seems pretty bored.
I'm sure at your age,
you must not know about the Fourth Great Shinobi War.
It was a horrible war.
The village I lived in was burned to the ground…
and not by enemies, but by our own side.
What?
"Destroy any areas where enemies might lie…"
That's what the shinobi who burned down my village said.
To protect headquarters, it was a sacrifice that needed to be made.
They closed their eyes to small sacrifices,
so that bigger goals could be attained…
It's typical of how a shinobi thinks.
I'd never think like that!
Who knows?
When push comes to shove, people change.
I don't ever want Isago to go through the same thing…
And that's why I live here.
Ah! Not this one again!
Isago, stay right there!
Where are you?! Show yourself?
What is this?
I can't imagine animals doing something like this.
There's a bunch of people
who want to turn this area into a power plant.
They keep harassing us, trying to make us move out.
Yeah, but you own the land, right?
I do, but putting a power plant here
will enhance the lives of many people.
Apparently, it's just a small sacrifice to make.
But that's—!
There's no way I'm handing it over!
I worked hard for the life I have here!
Dad!
I told you to stay inside.
It's dangerous outside.
You should stay one more night!
No, I'd better go, or I won't make it in time.
You're a meanie, Boruto!
Come on now!
Thank you as well, Mister!
What the hell?
Be well, Isago!
Who cares if you collapse again!
Damn it, I'm cutting it close!
Please wait for me, Sasuke!
Hm?
Don't tell me those guys are—!
This is some potent weed killer!
That father and kid's gonna move out for sure now, bro!
Of course, they are!
They're gonna pay for what they did last time,
a hundred times over!
They're in danger!
Today's the day, you're gonna get outta here.
You wanna get beat again?
Come on man, it's just what you call a small sacrifice.
I refuse!
Hey, we're just trying to be nice here.
Isago!
Stay away from my daughter!
In that case, how about you put it in writing?
That you'll hand over the land in its entirety.
Don't do it, Dad!
All right. I'll do what you say.
All right!
To celebrate our agreement, spray away, boys!
But we still have to harvest—!
It's in the way of the power plant!
He completely bought it!
How pathetic are these hicks?
So, it was all made up?
Ouch!
You came back, Boruto!
Who the hell is this kid? Stay outta this!
Hey, you should…
observe your opponent before opening your big mouth.
Rasengan!
I could tell Uncle Gaara all about this…
Quit lying!
Think I'm lying?
Don't think this is over!
Don't you ever come back, you idiots!
Boruto, why did you come back?
I just happened to run into those thugs…
Are you guys okay, Mr. Gojyo?
You're friends with Lord Gaara?
Well…he's more like a friend of a friend?
Boruto, it's time for the Thunder Train!
I doubt I'll make it now.
It's to go see someone you rarely see, right?
You gave that up to come back for us?
Well, I just couldn't ignore you guys
after seeing what was going on!
Thanks so much for coming back, Boruto!
Boruto, come with me.
I built this trolley
just in case we got involved in another fight,
so Isago could escape.
Boruto, take this to the station.
Thank you so much, Mr. Gojyo!
See you, Boruto!
I'll come back to visit before too long!
I think I need to speed this up a bit.
Amazing!
This track will lead you to the Thunder Train's track.
Hop on the Thunder Train from there and you'll get to your destination.
This is around where Sasuke's supposed to be!
Looks like he's not here yet.
I can't wait for him to train me!
Huh?
This is—!
This is Sasuke's—!
Is he fighting with someone?
Go, Gaara!
I'll hold 'em back.
Not so fast!
Before the main event, I'll be taking both of your chakra.
Sasuke!
Boruto?!
What are you doing here?!
Well, well?
We have more prey.
Damn it! You're—!
Urashiki Otsutsuki.
Pleased to make your acquaintance!
Boruto, get out of here!
He's no match for you!
I can't just run away, ya know!
Listen to me!
These dolls Toneri gave me sure come in handy.
Sasuke!
What nice chakra!
Don't underestimate me!
You're so weak.
Sasuke!
If this continues, Shukaku will be taken!
Shinki! Boruto! Take Shukaku to the Leaf!
Why do I have to, with him?
Leave it to me!
If it's a request from you, Gaara, I'll do it!
I object to this…
Just don't fall behind, Boruto Uzumaki!
Quit calling me by my full name all the time!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
"The Entrusted Mission: Protect the One Tails!"
I'm gonna see this mission through successfully, ya know!
THE ENTRUSTED MISSION: PROTECT THE ONE TAILS!