A Tricky Assignment
Good work on this recent mission.
Chojuro already got in touch with me, ya know.
Yes! We all managed to return safely.
I heard what happened, Young Lord!
It seems you risked your life to stop the conflict!
You contributed greatly to the Land of Water's victory!
Please stop!
It was nothing like that.
Honestly...
We made it out safe and sound, but...
... I never want to go through that experience again, right?
Well, I couldn't think of anything better at the time.
Sorry to make you worry.
All's well that ends well!
Young Lord, thanks to your efforts,
the Hidden Leaf's reputation has been boosted.
You always exaggerate things, Dr. Katasuke!
What are you talking about?!
You're just being shy, Young Lord!
Is the Land of Water all right?
Regarding that...
Chojuro explained the situation.
Normally, he wouldn't reveal this to outsiders,
but I think went through the trouble to do so,
since you were all deeply involved.
Anyway,
the Funato army has lost much of its influence
and has been placed under the surveillance
of the Hidden Mist Village.
I'll become strong like my father.
Kobuna...
I'll raise you into a great man,
one that Lord Funamushi would be proud of!
Thank you.
I'll become stronger than anyone, so I can protect everyone!
Yeah.
Lord Isari...
I'm so sorry!
I'm... so...
One of the leaders of the Funato as well as Araumi
have apparently been imprisoned.
Seems everything else is being addressed now.
It's probably going to take a while until things calm down.
What about Ikada?
He didn't mention anything about him.
Yeah.
However, considering Ikada's position and involvement,
it wouldn't be unusual for him to be facing charges.
Dad!
Hurry and contact Old Man Chojuro for me!
What do you intend to do?
Isn't it obvious?!
I want to confirm what happened to Ikada!
He's not a bad guy.
If he's facing harsh punishment—
And what's the problem with that?
Ikawa was the commander of the Funato army.
It's only natural that he be punished,
regardless of his character.
But he stopped the fighting.
If they do that to him,
that might spark another war in the Land of Water!
Don't get the wrong idea.
We were just lucky this time.
Whatever the case, the war is over.
That's good, right?
How naïve.
What?!
Did you forget?
At that time, Araumi was planning to use the Chakra Cannon
to blow you and Ikada up.
Everything was on a razor's edge!
War isn't forgiving!
Those who don't get that will die!
I understand that, ya know!
All I'm saying is,
how do we stop people from hating one another?
If Ikada isn't forgiven,
the same thing will happen again!
And I'm saying that not everyone will understand!
Still—!
If someone doesn't stop this somewhere,
conflict will never end!
Where are you going?
We're done with our report, aren't we?
Let me go do what I want.
Honestly!
As for you,
don't get into fights here!
But—!
It will be all right.
I'm sure they won't do anything bad to Ikada.
I got it...
Kawaki!
You're not with Boruto and the others today?
Who cares?
Seems like you're in a bad mood.
Did you get into a fight with Boruto again?
That's none of your business!
Huh?
What's with that attitude?
Shut up!
C'mon, stop it already!
We just managed to get back from the Hidden Mist.
Can you guys try to get along, just a little?
That is right!
Let us stop fighting and talk it out!
'Suppose you're right.
Kagura would laugh at us for getting into such a stupid fight.
I see you're naïve as well.
What?!
If we could end conflicts just by talking,
there'd be no need for shinobi.
You bastard!
Please stop!
What has happened, Kawaki?
Did Boruto not move us with his life-risking actions
and make us realize the futility of war?!
Where are you going?!
Shut up!
They're all the same!
Is this the list of all of the damage?
Yes.
We'll need quite a bit of time to restore the destroyed facilities.
That's true.
But more importantly,
the number of casualties was far too great.
Kagura Karatachi.
It's regrettable that we've lost a shinobi like him.
I never expected the Hiramekarei would come back to me in this way.
But it's not just Kagura.
A lot of blood was shed in this war.
Including the Feudal Lord's son.
Concerning that,
the Feudal Lord has informed us
that he wishes for the Funato to be severely punished.
That again?
As for the ringleaders Araumi and Ikada...
He asked us to be especially harsh on them...
That's the gist of it.
I understand how he feels.
But among the people of this nation,
there are quite a number of them who supported the Funato.
If we do nothing but oppress them, we might be met with hostility.
That's true...
The Land of Water rushed to modernize too quickly.
That has caused strain in various places
and created this recent situation.
We must first reflect on what has transgressed.
I believe it will take some time for the Feudal Lord to calm down.
Lord Chojuro,
please try not to overwork yourself.
Thank you.
I know.
I didn't think you would get involved in something like that.
Well... yeah.
No joke, I almost died.
Was Ikada an important friend to you?
Yeah!
He was an apprentice ship builder!
He had a dream and worked hard.
He's a good guy.
So, when I found out that he was a Funato,
I was so confused.
But that's when I thought...
if we keep hating each other,
the war will never end.
Once I saw Ikada, and how much he had changed...
I decided that I would take on his hatred.
That's why you put your life on the line?
Yeah.
I see.
You also felt the same way, huh?
Huh?
Also?
You felt the same way?
Yeah!
Long ago, I ran into the same wall.
Whatever you do, you'll inevitably create grudges.
However, if someone doesn't stop it...
things will never change.
What's the answer you came to?
If it were that easy to answer, we wouldn't be struggling, ya know.
Huh? What's up with that?
That's why I've been thinking about it all this time.
All this time?
It's gonna require preparation and resolve.
It won't happen if you don't have the strong desire to never give up.
What about you?
I...
I'm also prepared and resolved, ya know!
All right.
Don't forget that feeling.
I won't!
But! Don't be too reckless.
Otherwise, you'll make your mom sad.
I know that...
One more thing.
Patch things up with Kawaki.
What?!
That's so annoying, ya know.
Just do it.
Kawaki seems to be worried about you in his own way.
Why don't you go listen to what he has to say?
But still...
Isn't that the kind of attitude that creates conflicts?
Hey!
What do you want?
I got a little worried.
Huh?
You're usually the kind of person
who says everything on their mind, aren't you?
But when you were arguing with Boruto earlier,
you gave up halfway.
What's that?!
Am I wrong?
Shut up!
In truth, you felt that Boruto had a point, didn't you?
Boruto has had an influence on you.
Isn't that why you didn't kill Araumi back then?
Don't talk to me like you know!
Kagura, Hebiichigo...
At any rate, the war is over.
Boruto Uzumaki risked his life to stop it.
I'm free now.
Kagura...
It was all thanks to your petition.
Though, we don't have anywhere to go now.
So... I've decided to wear this.
I'm going to the Hidden Mist Village.
I'm staying in this village.
This is a key location on the route
that leads to the Hidden Mist Village.
I will protect it!
I'm gonna get going now.
Kagura, Hebiichigo...
Buntan...
I want to ask you something!
What is it?
About Shizuma...
Oh, that?
It's not like I've forgotten my grudge against him.
But I'm not going to seek revenge anymore.
Better yet, I'll capture him to make him pay for his crimes.
That's good, isn't it?
See you later, Kyoho.
I'm counting on you to take care of Kagura and Hebiichigo's graves.
Leave it to me!
Where were you?
Sorry,
just having a father-son talk.
The Mizukage's just sent us a follow-up.
This is—!
I see!
I should let Boruto know right away.
Ikada...
We've decided what we're going to do with you.
Okay.
Take me wherever you like.
You're quite calm, aren't you?
I'm prepared for what's to come.
I see.
But beforehand, I'd like to tell you something.
Tell me something?
The Land of Water has decided to suspend the Shinonome Project.
It means we acknowledge that forceful development
has created hostility amongst the people.
From here on, we shall carefully explain our plans
and get everyone's approval before we develop the nation.
I see.
I'm sure most of the people who supported the Funato
will be happy about that.
Yes. In fact, once this was decided,
dismantling the army has gone much smoother.
It would be difficult for you to become
the leader of another uprising in the future.
I have no intention of doing that.
You may not,
but there's no guarantee that
there isn't anyone else with reprehensible ideas.
Because you're
the only Funato heir left.
I see.
That's true.
Ikada...
I owe you my gratitude.
Huh?
Thanks to your decision,
we avoided the worst possible outcome.
Thank you.
However, considering your circumstances,
I can't allow you to go free.
So...
we will continue to keep you under surveillance.
Surveillance?!
You're not going to imprison me?
We've decided to leave you in the care of this person.
Please come in.
I'm here to pick you up, Ikada.
Boss...
This is no place for a ship builder.
Lord Mizukage...
Boss.
Thank you.
I'm putting you to work today.
Ever since you left without warning,
I've been shorthanded.
Work's been piling up!
Yes, sir!
FREE ADMISSION
Boruto!
What's the matter?
Oh, uh... stuff.
Were you talking to Lord Seventh about something?
Yeah...
He told me to patch things up with Kawaki.
I think you should, too.
Yeah, but that's...
Wait!
Boruto wants to talk to you about something.
Hey, Sarada!
What are you doing?!
Just hurry up and talk to him!
Isn't that what Lord Seventh told you to do?
What about Lord Seventh?
He told me to hear you out.
Is that so?
Lord Seventh's really something.
Did he tell you that he knows that I'm right?
Nope!
He said that you seemed to be worried about me.
Huh?
Who's worried about you?
I don't even care about when or where you'll die!
What did you say?!
I'm saying that
I don't want anything to do with your smug ideas!
You bastard!
Let go of me, you naïve bastard!
What are you doing?
Shut up!
Hold on, you guys!
How long are you going to keep this up?
Stop this right now.
C'mon!
They're quite amazing, aren't they?
Hey, what's this all of a sudden?
This isn't the time to be impressed!
What's this? What are they doing?
Lord Seventh?!
It's exactly what it looks like.
I see.
It's fine. Just let them fight it out.
What?!
Damn—!
You're so stubborn!
Likewise.
Damn it!
Why you—!
Ugh...
Why the hell are you attacking me?
If you back out, the battle should end, right?
Wasn't that how you were supposed to stop the hatred?
Oh, so you understand, after all.
Shut up.
You're just hoping things will work out.
I know that's not enough!
Dad!
Lord Seventh!
Well?
Do you feel a little better after letting off some steam?
Well, yeah.
Both of you, get up.
All right, we're done talking about this.
You must be hungry, right?
Why don't we get some ramen?
My treat.
What? Ramen?
I prefer Thunder Burger, ya know.
You idiot!
Ramen is the best at times like these.
You don't mind, do you, Kawaki?
No, not at all.
I guess I have no choice.
What did they want to do in the end?
Well, it seems like they had fun, so I guess it's fine, right?
Huh?
By the way, what are you doing here, Dad?
Oh, that's right!
Chojuro contacted us with a follow up.
Ikada's apparently returned to Kajiki's dock.
Really?!
He's gonna start over from scratch.
I see!
He'll be able to build ships again!
Isn't that wonderful?
Let's visit him when we have some time!
Yeah.
We need to let Kagura know too!
You think maybe that if we weren't around,
Shikadai would be able to do more?
I've never thought about it before,
but maybe we are holding him back, huh?
Team 7's teamwork is solid...
Maybe it might be better for Shikadai
to team up with more talented shinobi...
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
THE ULTIMATE RECIPE
"The Ultimate Recipe."
I've been looking for you two.
I have a new mission for you.