We have to do whatever it takes to avenge Lady Seiren!
We have to take Boruto Uzumaki down!
If we go right now, we might be able to avenge her,
but it will make it difficult to ambush the Hidden Mist later on.
That's not true!
There's no way we can lose!
We lost many comrades in that last battle.
We cannot afford any more casualties.
For now, our best option is to focus on getting prepared.
We got hit pretty badly, didn't we?
Yeah. Kagura died too.
I hope the villagers are okay.
Yeah.
Despite everything that's happened, there's no time to rest.
You're right.
Hey! The food storage warehouse was destroyed,
so it looks like we don't have much food left!
No way...
Our food supplies?
Yeah.
At this rate, it doesn't seem like it will last long.
What should we do, Captain?
Since coming here, our problems just keep piling up, huh?
And we don't know when Funamushi will come back.
What should we do?
For Kagura
You're going to search for food?
In order to prioritize the ambush,
there's a possibility the enemy may avoid the village, right?
Indeed...
This won't help to prevent that,
but we'll keep an eye out for them while we look for food in the area.
If we do this, we'll be able to prevent them from passing us by
without our knowledge.
Also, we can return immediately if anything happens in the village.
Got it.
All right, I task Team 5 to go search for food.
Leave it to us!
Let's get going right away.
Yeah!
Regarding the enemy's location...
I can search for them over a wide area
using my snakes from here.
Will you leave it to me?
Yes...
In that case, please search for them.
Roger.
Everyone else, please help the villagers
reinforce the village.
If we do that, we won't be defenseless
when we prepare to intercept them.
Hold on a second.
Boruto?
Protecting the village is important,
but don't you think we should be the ones making a move?
Yeah.
There's a possibility they might get away from us.
There's no need to discuss it.
Let's go take them down!
You say you want to take them down,
but we don't even know where they are.
We could find them quickly
if we all went out looking for them, right?
We also have his snakes.
If we all left right now, this village would be defenseless.
Who would protect the village?
If they attack in that situation, this village will be crushed.
Also, if they make it past this location,
they'll launch their ambush on the Hidden Mist Village!
If that happens, that will place the Mist Village in danger.
So, does that mean... we just have to face them here?
Can't we get them before they get here?
I can't just calmly wait for them.
This is a battle to avenge Kagura!
When I became the captain in Kagura's place,
I decided I wouldn't let anyone die.
That's why I need you to follow my orders completely.
Sarada.
Also, all the villagers are...
We won't let Kagura's death be in vain!
Yeah, we won't lose to them!
Like you, I also want to take down Funamushi.
But Kagura was trying to protect this village.
That's why I'm going to take the best possible actions
to protect this village!
What were his— Tenma's final moments?
He didn't listen to my attempts to stop him
and charged into the enemy camp by himself.
Then, he was killed by the Mizukage.
You seem quite calm despite the fact your brother just died...
No, I feel bitter and frustrated by it as well.
But at the moment,
I don't have time to give in to sorrow.
Now that our diversion has failed,
it's significantly less likely our ambush will be successful.
We need to come up with some sort of plan.
But isn't Tenma dead and Seiren on the brink of death
because of your plan?
That's—!
Seiren will definitely recover.
And when that happens,
I intend to make her the captain of the assault unit.
And then she can get total revenge on the ones who did this to her.
Do you think the people who did this to Seiren
were the ones we ran into at the prison?
Yeah.
Kagura of the Mist and one other person.
Apparently, he's the son of the Hokage.
Sinking Tenma's mobile fortress was also his doing.
If I'd only taken him out back then!
I'll carry on the mission to take down the Hidden Mist.
We'll make sure to teach them a lesson!
Father?
From here on out, I will personally take command.
Please wait!
I was left in charge of leading the Funato!
If we change leadership now,
the plans I've been working on until now will be for nothing!
Tenma is dead and Seiren is her current state
because I allowed you to launch this ambush.
Furthermore, as a clan of the sea,
the Funato are not the type to ambush others.
From now on, under my command, we will fight them head-on!
I wanted to launch an ambush
because I knew the difference in our strength.
Even now, Funamushi's unit is following through with the plan.
Please take some time to calm down and—
Silence!
Call off the ambush!
Someone!
Inform Funamushi that we're calling it off immediately!
Yes, sir!
I only left you in charge of operations
because I acknowledged your role in rescuing me.
But it seems that decision was a mistake.
I want you to stay put for a while.
That's all?
There were no fish in the river.
And it looked like all the nuts in this area
were already harvested.
Since the war has escalated,
transportation of supplies has become delayed.
There may not be any more food in this region.
The food storage warehouse was blown up,
so most of the food was unsalvageable.
We have no choice but to ration food for the time being.
But if this continues,
the villagers may not have the willpower to carry on.
We've finished preparing the meal.
Despite everything, you can't go without eating anything.
Let's eat.
You're right.
Even though we're supposed to endure this, is this all we get?
This isn't enough for me at all!
That's because you're so ridiculously big.
Do you want me to whittle you down a bit?
Hey, c'mon!
Hey, wait...
Where's Kawaki?
You guys are so clueless.
Huh?
What do you mean?
It seems the villagers have decided to forgo eating for our sake.
I told you not to come over here!
No way!
Please don't worry. Just eat.
After all, if you collapse, our village is done for.
No way.
Miss Hebiichigo?
Huh? I can eat this?
Go right ahead. You can have it.
B-But...
It doesn't suit the palate of my affluent upbringing.
I would appreciate it if you took it off my hands.
Th-Thank you!
Thank you!
Everyone...
I'm so sorry!
Please, don't apologize.
We'll be fine without eating,
so please let the villagers eat.
Besides,
since Kagura was killed, we haven't had an appetite anyway.
Kawaki.
That's true.
Miss Hebiichigo!
I knew that you were a kind person!
Like I said,
it just didn't suit my palate.
Is that really true?
I do not think that is the case.
I never had a family.
My earliest memories are of living in a trash heap!
A trash heap?!
So, when I saw those children,
it reminded me of those times.
Stop doing such pointless things!
If you have time to do this,
then bring me something that I can sell!
Otherwise, I'm not paying you for today!
I suppose that's hard for a brat with a sheltered upbringing
to understand.
Oh... I am sorry.
That was just beyond what I had imagined.
I don't mind.
Why did you decide to become a shinobi, Miss Hebiichigo?
No matter what I did, I was never praised.
But then,
a Rogue Shinobi showed up.
A Rogue Shinobi?
It was an impoverished region, so there was no order.
He was probably running away from something.
And unfortunately for me,
that Rogue Shinobi saw me.
To keep me quiet, he tried to kill me.
But without realizing it...
with the pole I had in my hand...
I ended up stabbing him.
Upon learning that I had taken care of him,
the shinobi who were pursuing him praised me.
They said I had a talent for killing people.
That was the only time I had been praised, even now.
And so, believing that killing people was my only talent...
I became a shinobi.
And even from here on out,
I believe I will continue to live my life killing people.
Miss Hebiichigo!
There are much more amazing things about you!
I have never met anyone
who is better at sewing in my entire life!
Brats shouldn't try to flatter others.
Let's hurry on back.
N-No way!
I am being serious!
With this, our plan to hunker down might just work.
Sarada!
We still haven't found Funamushi and his men.
We're going to continue searching for them.
Understood. Thanks.
Sorry for putting this burden on you.
It's no problem.
That aside...
I wish Kagura could have seen this.
You're right.
Everyone is doing this for Kagura.
Everyone liked Kagura.
Boruto...
I'll never let Funamushi get away with killing him.
As we thought, this isn't enough food for everyone, huh?
After all that's said and done,
going without food might become a problem for us.
Is that true?
It sure is.
We've seen it before!
If you go far, far beyond the village
towards those mountains,
there are trees that grow fruits!
Is that true?!
Could you tell us a little more?
Like she said, they're far, far that way!
It looks like it's pointless to ask any further.
I'll head out with these guys.
You will?
Yeah.
If we leave and come back quickly, there should be no problem.
Wait, hold on!
Denki and I will go.
Huh?
You got a problem with me doing this?
I hate to admit this...
but you're a clutch fighter in a pinch.
That's why you need to stay here.
All right, then could you show us the way there?
Yeah!
You two...
We don't know where the enemy is,
so be careful.
Yeah.
Understood.
Since you're the ones going..
Make sure you find something.
Yeah, leave it to us!
We'll be back by nightfall.
Ninja are amazing!
So fast! So fast!
Don't fall off now.
The fruit trees are past this river!
From this point out,
it wouldn't be unusual for the enemy to be anywhere.
Yeah.
Let's brace ourselves.
When Kagura was little,
everyone around him hated him,
so he was brought to this village...
He didn't trust anyone besides his sword.
And it seems he used to spend his time swinging at large trees.
But...
the people of this village accepted Kagura.
Since then,
this village became an important place to him.
And I will do whatever it takes to protect this village...
Even if it costs me my life!
I couldn't do anything!
Kagura gave his life to protect this village...
and us!
You're not alone.
I couldn't do anything, either.
I can't believe he died before I could repay my debt to him.
What an annoying jerk.
Hey, Boruto.
You know, right?
The next time we run into that guy,
we won't make the mistake of letting him escape.
Yeah... I know.
For Kagura, who's gone...
this time, for sure.
See?
There's a lot, right?
Yeah!
With this, we won't have to worry about food!
Hold it!
You bastards are from that village, aren't you?
We won't lose against these guys.
Yeah. Let's go all at once.
Get out of here!
Iwabe!
We've received a dispatch from Lord Araumi.
Give it to me!
"Seiren is showing no sign of recovery."
"The ambush is cancelled. Return immediately."
He wants us to return at this point?!
We will avenge Lady Seiren!
And when we kill them...
we shall launch a successful ambush!
Don't try to stop me this time!
As soon as we're prepared, we're heading into battle!
Get ready, Boruto Uzumaki...
I shall crush you with these hands!
The Funato got Denki and Iwabe?!
The Funato are pirates, after all.
Once they're mad,
I don't think they'll release anyone they've caught.
But we don't know what's going on yet!
Hey Boruto, you saw didn't you?
You saw how Funamushi killed Kagura.
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
ANOTHER FIERCE BATTLE
"Another Fierce Battle"
I'll take down Funamushi!