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Perfect form.

Looks like you're real fired up, big brother.

I am.

Watch out, Byaki again. No matter what jutsu you throw at me, I'll pulverize

you. We interrupt this newscast to bring you breaking news.

We are outside of the Kaminarimon Company headquarters where a crowd is

gathering. These protesters are accusing the giant corporation of corrupt

practices.

Won't they justice fall upon this corrupt group? Let true justice prevail.

I wonder what brought this on.

We've never treated any of our employees unfairly.

Do you think it could be... What the heck's going on?

Mom, why are they protesting?

Well, those people are angry because they believe Mr.

Kaminarimon's company did bad things, so they're speaking up. Isn't that your

friend's company, big brother? They wouldn't do anything bad, right?

That's true.

Of course they wouldn't.

Don't tell me.

The Byakuya gang is behind this too.

If they are involved, that's not good.

If this disturbance continues, then the chaos will surely expand from inside the

village.

Damn it.

This is going beyond just the Byakuya gang.

I'd say it's going really well.

It's still on a small scale, but protests are breaking out just like we

expected.

And more and more people are helping us to avoid capture now. Things are looking

good for us.

Couldn't have gone better.

You see, if you're clever enough, you can figure out what moves people and

easily manipulate them.

The trick is to serve them up a villain, which might be dissatisfaction with

life or daily stress.

Everyone just needs something to focus their anger on.

Ultimately, my ninjutsu is one that deceives and manipulates the mind. We

have to do our final plan.

Who knows what will happen?

But we are noble thieves, correct?

So these lies, they're all to save the people, right?

You better believe it. Of course, it's all for the sake of true Justin.

Thank you for

watching!

Anti -capitalist protests?

Yeah.

Poor people are really mad.

They're directing their anger at the wealthy corporations.

These protests are unusually widespread.

So what's the cause?

It seems like there's an agitator.

If you look at the timeline, it all began when that gang of robbers started

hanging out in the village.

The Byakuya gang?

I can't imagine those guys aren't involved.

But I don't really understand it.

What would be the purpose of their involvement?

What's in it for them?

If they create unrest in the village, wouldn't it make it easier for them to

find opportunities to steal more stuff?

The thing is, after their last job, the Byakuya gang stopped their activities

abruptly. It was rather strange.

I agree. That's definitely weird, all right.

I'll go ahead and make contact with the other villages.

I'll ask about what the gang's movements have been recently.

But if there's a way that we can avoid it... We'd rather not add work to your

already full plate.

But any kind of unrest in the village is already my responsibility.

Well, I think that you've been doing a damn fine job.

I'll still have the police force continue their investigation.

Yes, please do.

Hey, have you guys seen the news today? It's only getting bigger. Look.

Damn it. Not here, too.

There's never been anything like this before. It's like the Byakuya gang's

turned into saviors of justice.

There's no way we can fight the Byakuya gang, let alone an angry crowd of

protesting citizens.

I don't get it. How come those awful robber guys have become super popular?

They think they're fighting for justice.

They can make any excuse they want, but when all is said and done, those guys

are stealing.

Right, Shikidai?

Huh?

Yeah, that's right.

Wow, how come you're all scatterbrained and stuff?

Did something happen?

Oh, nothing happened.

Hey, hold on.

Weren't we going to have a meeting to talk about our next mission?

Sorry, but we'll have to do it another time.

Then I'll just make this move hit. That same play again?

Because my decoy move always works.

You fall for it every time.

Really? Well, it's not like I'm doing it on purpose.

She could die.

You always do well by me, son.

The place where I belong is the Byakuya gang.

That's how I've decided to live my life ever since that day.

All right, I'm going.

Be good and wait for me, okay?

Sure, Dad.

Be careful, my darling.

Don't worry. It's going to be an easy mission.

I'll be back home by tomorrow night.

Besides, I've got a trusty partner.

You love your dad a lot, huh, Ryoki?

Yeah.

Your dad is great. He has a wonderful job and he helps all kinds of people.

Do you think I can become just like dad someday when I grow up?

Yes, of course.

You bet.

How come dad's not home yet? He did tell us yesterday that he'd be home by now,

right?

That must be him!

Welcome home!

Rielke, you're awake now.

Uncle Gekko?

Don't worry.

I killed the man who was trying to attack you.

What about Mom and Dad?

I'm sorry.

I just wasn't strong enough to protect them.

Their funeral is already over.

Be okay.

I'll teach you everything about the man your dad was.

What do you say?

Why did you

bring me all the way out here?

Just be patient and give it some time. They'll all be gathering here very soon.

Who's gathering?

So, are you going to tell me how it went? It went flawlessly, boss.

You're the boss?

Who's the kid?

He's going to be observing our work. At least for now, anyway.

Did you say work?

That's right.

Your dad and I had another job, besides our regular shinobi work that we were

assigned to.

We did it in secret and always referred to it as our real job.

My dad did too?

We are the Byakuya Gang.

We crush the powerful and save those who are weak.

We are society's noble thieves.

Wow.

You really scored big again, boss.

So you guys went around stealing? You and my dad were really thieves?

Hey, come on. I already told you.

We call ourselves noble thieves.

Listen, the loan shark we stole all this stuff from did a bunch of dirty things

to get rich, so there's no need for us to feel bad.

It's blood money stolen off the backs of powerful and wealthy people.

Those are the only kind of people noble thieves deal with.

Ryogi, I want you to listen well.

Over time, as your dad and I went about our shinobi missions, we began to

question some things.

Like what?

Basically. We ninja are just servants for the people above us who hold all the

power. No matter how much strength we possess, we only save those that we are

ordered to save. And that's the reality.

But that doesn't excuse this.

This is an important reformation that your dad and I started long ago.

Reformation? My dad never mentioned that.

You probably can't understand it yet.

However, once you cross a dangerous bridge...

You're bound to make enemies.

So, the person who killed my mom and dad was... Yeah.

Unfortunately, I'm sure your dad didn't want his family to get entangled in all

of this.

Oh, you're back.

Here you go. We managed to locate and bring back all of the loot they swindled

from you.

Oh, how can we ever thank you? Oh, Lord Gecko.

Do you understand? We rob the rich and give to the poor for the sake of

Your dad also used to say something very wise.

Ninja who blindly swear loyalty to the nation have difficulty actually hearing

the voices of those who really need saving. They're just used by the

They're nothing more than pawns.

They're pawns.

You have amazing potential.

It's time you join the Byakuya gang.

Oh, me?

Yes. You can help us. We'll change this rotten reality together.

Thank you so much!

Your dad is great. He has a wonderful job and he helps all kinds of people.

Oh,

there

you are.

Were you thinking back to your past and reminiscing?

A little.

I see.

You must only do that in moderation.

Tomorrow night, we will be undertaking the final stage of our plan, so be

What's that?

Well, this is something I borrowed from a friend.

Oh, you got it from a friend, huh?

I can't believe you actually made friends with somebody.

I'm sorry.

What are you apologizing for?

You should see that as a good thing.

I'm sure if your dad were alive today, he'd be very happy to hear that.

Yes.

Turn in early tonight.

Understood.

He made a friend.

That's interesting.

No matter.

Everything will be settled by tomorrow night anyway.

Hey, it's been a while.

Mm -hmm.

I'm sure you've been waiting for me.

Huh?

Don't be so full of yourself.

I was just sitting here practicing.

So I could kick your butt in the next shogi match we play.

Yeah? I'd like to see you try that.

You can talk a good game, but let's see how you play.

Who's talking now?

You better not start crying later.

Well, you're right looks like you have gotten better.

I hope you're not just saying that Truth is we won't really know until this

match is over, huh?

Man this is so fun.

I can't believe you actually made friends with somebody

So this is what it's like to have a friend.

We should go. It's getting dark.

Oh, hold on.

Ah,

you're so prepared.

Well, I want us to finish this, no matter how long it takes.

Finish, huh?

Yeah, you're right.

Checkmate. You did it.

You really got me this time.

Damn. I don't suppose there are any take -backs. Well, those are the rules.

But I guess I could consider it.

Huh? You mean for real?

On one condition.

If you answer one question from me completely and honestly.

What? You'd be fine with just that?

Yeah.

You're...

With the Byakuya gang, right?

What's this all about?

I don't have any idea why you'd bring them up.

You can stop pretending. It's a real drag.

Do you happen to remember that time we were playing shogi and Boruto showed up?

Anyway, so are the things this Mr. Katasuke keeps in his lab always this

interesting?

Someone who was brand new to the village?

wouldn't have any knowledge of Mr.

Katasuke's lab.

In other words, you would already case the village a couple of times.

Go on, you can just admit it.

Hold on a second, Shikadai.

That's why you think I'm with the Byakuya gang?

You've got a seriously wild imagination there, buddy.

Don't you think you might be overreaching a bit? Me, a member of the

gang? I mean, it's a whole other story if you got proof.

All right, then.

It's clear you have no basis on which to make this crazy assumption. You really

think I'd accuse you if I didn't have proof?

That lamp you brought was on the list of stolen goods.

You brought it from your hideout, right?

That was pretty careless of you, don't you think?

There's no way it could have been traced already.

I'm a little embarrassed I fell for your trick so easily.

Oh, man, what an awkward shogi match.

Just so you know, I didn't want to believe it. And if I am wrong, then I'm

really sorry, but... So what are you going to do next? Are you planning on

turning me into the leaf?

I won't.

Don't worry.

I wouldn't do anything like that.

And I never told anybody about you either.

I just don't want you continuing to do something so stupid.

Something so stupid?

Yeah. I mean, think about it.

It doesn't matter what you call yourself.

Noble thieves or whatever.

A few guys won't be able to change the world.

I told you that already.

If you're not the one who holds real power, then everything you do will turn

into one big drag.

You'll only get crushed in the end. Or at the very least, you'll end up

someone else's pawn.

A pawn.

I'm telling you to wake the hell up. You need to forget about this stupid noble

thief act.

I see you clearly now, Shikidai.

You don't understand me at all.

You never did.

Ryogi, wait.

Hold on.

We do have the power to change the world. And even if I die as a pawn, at

I'll have no regrets.

Ryogi!

You made the wrong move.

You're too easy, Shikidai.

Are you gonna run away?

No. I'm gonna fight as a member of the Byakuya gang.

You're the one who's running away.

You think I'm... You think there's only so much you can do and you just accept

that. So you never try to improve.

You shut up! You've never been serious about anything. Not even once.

It's ironic you accuse others of the very same thing.

But I guess if you grow up without a care in the world, in a peaceful village

like this, everything's okay.

But I'm different than you are.

Ryougi.

See?

You're still doing it even now.

You're a full -fledged shinobi.

But you aren't even trying to capture me.

You all talk and no action.

Ryougi! Aista!

Mangehio!

There's nothing you can do.

Don't go!

Ryougi!

It's too bad.

She could die.

You... You were the only one.

We've been waiting for you. The time has come at last.

We'll proceed with the crest of night strategy.

Our final job.

We will show our path of true justice to the world.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.