Kawaki?
Did something happen?
It's nothing...
She just barely missed seeing that, huh?
What happened?
You look a little pale.
It's nothing.
You didn't have to go to the trouble of walking me home.
It's kind of dangerous to be out at night.
You're being really nice today, aren't you, Kawaki?
I just felt like it.
I should report what I just saw to the Hokage's Office immediately,
but...
I can't wait for the school festival!
I've always dreamed of doing something like this.
...then she wouldn't get to...
Hm?
It's nothing.
At any rate, I'll stick by you until the very end.
What's that about?
I'll protect Kae on my own...
until the festival ends!
Target: The School Festival
TAKOYAKI
Takoyaki, takoyaki!
There we go!
Keep going, keep going!
Is this about right?
How does it look, Soul?
A-okay!
ACADEMY
Wow!
Whoa!
I'm really looking forward to this!
I'm so excited!
Let's make it awesome!
It's finally time for the school festival.
They're putting a lot of effort into the final preparations.
Yes, I just wish they were this enthusiastic about class.
Hana Sensei?
Oh, sorry!
I was helping out with preparations until late last night.
I'm going to perform the role of Jiraiya perfectly
for you, Miss Kae!
That's the least I can do to make things up to you!
You're really fired up, aren't you, Eiki?
If the one who sent Eiki that suspicious letter
was also the person from yesterday...
...are they trying to get me away from Kae?
If so, it means they know I'm guarding her.
Have they already infiltrated the school?
Hey!
About what happened at the infirmary yesterday...
Huh?
You rushed over to check on Miss Kae, didn't you?
That was just a misunderstanding on my part.
Himawari, could you help me with this?!
Oh, okay!
From here on out, I can't let her get involved.
ACADEMY FESTIVAL
Wow! It's a lot more authentic than I thought it would be!
I'm really looking forward to today!
I'm gonna eat so much!
This sure brings back memories!
Where should we go first?
Maybe the haunted house?
So, this is what a school festival is like!
Isn't it fun?
Let's go over that way!
The main event is apparently the play this afternoon.
I wonder what role Kawaki's playing.
He's apparently a slug.
What?!
Well, before we see his big debut, let's go enjoy ourselves!
Wow, that's a lot of people!
And all these people are going to see our play, huh?
You can't be an actress if you're scared by an audience this size.
Yeah, in fact, I'm feeling more motivated!
Are you all right, Hana Sensei?!
You shouldn't push yourself so hard.
Why don't you go rest in the infirmary for a bit?
I'm sorry, but I think I'll do that.
I hope she's okay.
Seems like she stayed up the whole night.
This would be the perfect opportunity
to sneak in from the outside.
I can't let my guard down.
Well then, I'll take a bite.
This bean jam is delicious!
You really know what you're doing!
R-Really?!
I can't believe my work would be acknowledged by Miss Cho-Cho,
the most prominent gourmand in all of the Leaf!
However, it's still nowhere near your predecessor's!
The core of a sweet
are all of the complementary things that will enhance its sweetness.
I-I will focus more on that aspect!
Very good.
HAUNTED HOUSE
To have a haunted house in this age of Scientific Ninja Tools...
I'm so excited!
I am not terrified at all by the likes of this!
Well, our juniors put their all into making this,
so let's see what they got!
HAUNTED HOUSE
All right!
Our seniors were super scared!
We're making good use of
our experience with the Seven Mysteries!
Insects and drones are used for ghost hunting, right?
Huh?
This was only made possible
because it's the age of Scientific Ninja Tools, Denki!
Y-You got me.
I'll make a proposal to my dad
about building a high-tech haunted house.
All right, I got one!
Oh what, Boruto?
Is that all you've got?
We got a bunch.
It's kinda immature to get caught up in this.
All right!
Well done!
Thank you!
Oh hey, look... there's someone even more immature.
She's putting way too much effort into this.
All right! I got another one!
Yay!
Ugh, at this rate, they're going to take them all.
We should have banned people who do this for a living, huh?
The school festival is really buzzing, isn't it?!
Yeah, all the preparation was tough,
but I'm glad we put in the hard work.
Don't you agree, Kawaki?
Huh?
I guess so...
It's about time to get ready for the play.
We should get backstage...
Osuka!
Mother?!
Didn't you have a shoot today?
I finished all my scenes in one take!
Today's the big debut for you and your friends!
Please don't make a big deal out of this...
Hmm, what a nice mother-daughter photo!
She's been taking a ton of pictures.
She's been working hard
to put an album of the school festival together.
By the way, isn't that butler coming?
Batora?
He had some business to tend to that he just couldn't miss.
He had business to tend to?
He was disappointed he couldn't come.
Huh?
Hey, you!
Daddy, do you know him?
No, I don't.
Did you want something?
Sorry, I thought you were someone else.
Damn it!
Was I wrong about that person last night
being an assassin as well?
ACADEMY FESTIVAL
Today's main event, our student production of
"The Legendary Sannin," will be starting shortly.
Please make your way to the Training Hall, everyone!
In the end, nothing happened.
I have to go on stage soon!
I'm getting nervous.
Wouldn't a princess be used to being in front of people?
This is different than before.
Well, I'm not sure how to say this, but...
This is our first event that we all worked together to put on.
That's true.
Kawaki...
Thanks so much for everything.
What's this all of a sudden?
You helped me so many times, like with Osuka and Eiki.
I guess the reason why I'm able to enjoy school life...
is because I met a great friend like you, Kawaki.
Seriously, thank you!
Well, I...
Kae!
You're up!
Okay!
Well, let's make this the best play ever!
Yeah.
Huh?
What was that just now?
Probably just special effects?
The sound of explosions?!
Kawaki!
Look! This was left at the entrance.
This is—!
There has been an accident within the Academy.
Please remain calm and follow my instructions.
Until we can confirm that everything is safe,
we ask that you do not leave the Academy grounds.
W-What was that explosion earlier?!
It was a terrorist attack using Paper Bombs.
A terrorist attack?!
According to a statement from the bomber,
that was only a demonstration, so the explosive power was reduced.
They plan to simultaneously ignite
the numerous Paper Bombs planted around the Academy
in 20 minutes.
Meaning... they want us to find all the Paper Bombs and defuse them.
What a terrible criminal, taking delight in this horrible situation!
Then we need to evacuate everyone as soon as possible!
They say that they'll set off the bombs
if anyone leaves the Academy grounds or tries to contact anyone outside.
No way!
This feels like a game.
What do they get out of this?
Indeed, the culprit's motives are a mystery.
They don't even have any specific demands.
Whatever the case, let's evacuate the students and visitors
to a relatively secure schoolyard.
And then let's tackle the Paper Bombs.
With just us?
Since entering or exiting isn't allowed,
we cannot afford to call in reinforcements.
Principal Iruka, we'll help you out with that, ya know.
Everyone!
The Academy holds a lot of memories for us.
We won't let it get blown up by some terrorist!
Thank you!
ACADEMY FESTIVAL
After all the work we put into our play,
I seriously didn't expect this would happen.
A terrorist attack at the Academy is unprecedented.
So, how long do we have to wait here?
Until all the sensei and our seniors resolve this, right?
Hey, Kawaki... is it okay that you aren't going to go help?
No, I...
This might be a diversion by the assassin.
I can't leave Kae's side...
Anyway, for now, let's obey the sensei and stay put.
We could totally help out.
Yeah, I don't like being left out.
Seems like we share the same opinion.
Want to go?
Yeah, count me in!
Team 15, go that way.
Roger!
Team 5, go over there!
Yes, sir!
EXPLODE
We're not gonna leave a single one behind!
Yeah!
I found one.
What is that?!
IGNITION
EXPLODE
They're all over the place.
Damn it! How many are there anyway?
We just have to find them one by one.
Still, it's strange.
I'm sure the culprit would have known
that we would deal with them like this.
That's true.
No point in thinking about that now.
We just need to get rid of them first.
Should we be worried about the students?
They should be fine.
Kawaki's with them, after all!
B-Bad news!
I was wondering where you went!
That's not important right now!
There's a large amount of Paper Bombs
hidden behind the school building!
What did you say?!
We need to let the sensei know!
There might not be enough time for that,
so Eiki stayed behind to defuse them!
Eiki is?!
What should I do?
Should I take Kae with me?
I can't! The goal might be to get her caught up in an explosion!
All right, I'll go!
Kawaki?!
Everyone, stay right here!
I-I'm going too!
You can't!
Stay here and keep an eye on Kae!
Kawaki...
What's the matter?
Did someone just leave?
W-Well...
Kawaki's...
Th-That's not good!
I need to bring him back!
Sensei!
EXPLODE
Eiki! What's the situation with the Paper Bombs?!
To prevent the triggered explosions,
I'm removing the bombs around the perimeter,
but I can't stop...
the main Paper Bomb that's smoldering!
There's no time!
It would be really bad to have an explosion here...
Get back!
What are you going to do?
I only have one shot...
So, I'm gonna do this!
All right!
Hey, no way!
Are you crazy?!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Another explosion?!
Did something happen to Kawaki?!
No, I'm sure he's okay.
What's that?
Keep an eye on Kae!
No!
This way!
Huh?
Wait... Himawari?!
Hey, what happened?!
I don't know. Someone was going after you!
Me?!
Who... are you?
I won't let you get Kae!
Kawaki?!
You're safe!
I'll handle this guy!
B-But—!
Wait!
You've got nowhere left to run.
I'll rip off that mask and make you tell me who you are!
EXPLODE
Damn it! Wait!
ACADEMY FESTIVAL
Hana Sensei!
She came looking for us...
I was the target,
wasn't I?
How did you know?
By the way my father and the others around him were acting,
I had a vague hunch...
that someone was trying to assassinate me.
Kae...
You just said, "how did you know," right?
Kawaki, could you be...
guarding me?
What were you thinking, Kawaki?
You had a suspicion that there was an assassin,
so why didn't you report it in?!
I was just late reporting it in, that's all.
Kawaki, this is an important mission!
Being late isn't going to cut it.
I already admitted that I messed up!
Then I can't let you continue the guard mission.
But is there something you're not telling us, because you can't?
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
THE SNEAKING SHADOW
"The Sneaking Shadow."