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Lightning dial.

Lightning. Lightning.

Meet

me.

I'm your friend.

Meet...

Thank you.

Mieske's not here yet.

He's probably still crashed out over at his house.

Even so, it's still unusual for him to be this late.

All right, then.

How about we go to his house and see what's keeping him?

Did I keep you waiting?

Come on, Mieske. What's the deal? You're so late.

What's the matter?

Eh, it's nothing. I just feel like I woke up from a bad dream.

And I can't remember anything about it.

Seriously?

Mitsuki actually attacked Boruto?

Yeah, I still can't believe it.

Damn it.

And we were so close to finishing this.

Going along with those guys was truly his will.

That's what Mitsuki said, right?

Yeah. He was clear about that.

Even when he's unconscious, he won't let go of Mitsuki's headband.

You know, Boruto's the one who's been leading us all this way. So as long as

he's still unconscious, then... Where are Chocho and Inujin?

I sent them to search the area for any enemies that might still be around.

We've left the Land of Fire, so that means we could be ambushed at any time,

right?

Listen, you're being way too nervous.

You've got to try to keep it together here, okay?

Look, I can't help it. Not after the battle we just went through.

Those shinobi were seriously hard to handle.

Yeah, you got that right. Even the jonin from the leaf were no match for them.

So how are we ever going to be able to take them on then?

If we can't, then we just hightail it out of there.

What is that?

I've got a really bad feeling about this.

You think it could be one of those Okta that Shikidai and the others fought

against? Well, go on, Inujin. Go check it out.

Huh? Why does it have to be me?

Duh, because you're a guy.

You're really going to make a cute lady go.

Damn it!

That's the best excuse you've got?

Hey, Sarada.

What do you think we should do now?

I mean, should we keep on going or turn back?

I'm not sure.

Based on what we saw in the snake's thoughts, Mitsuki really was trying to

the life of that gate guard, right?

Yeah. That's just what made me start to believe that Mitsuki truly might be

innocent. After all, that gate guard did end up surviving the attack.

But then again, we both heard Mitsuki himself say that he was going to join

enemy shinobi.

I think that maybe it would be best if we returned

to the village then.

But to do what? Just report in and risk being punished for deserting the

village? But if we do keep going, is there really anything more that we can

here?

I guess you're right.

Since we're getting, going back is probably the right thing to do.

Although, I actually think we should keep going to the land of Earth instead.

What do you mean?

From what I saw of those Okta, it definitely seems that those guys from

of Earth are up to something.

That's true, but Junin from the Hidden Leaf were taken down.

This is already way beyond what we can handle.

They strong -armed us, with no regard for the fact that we're at peace right

now. I may not know exactly what they're up to yet, but right now, we're the

ones that are closest to finding out some answers.

Damn it, Cho -Cho. You know you seriously owe me one for this.

I get why you're saying she could have... Stay here and watch Boruto.

Where's Inojin?

He's over there.

Someone help!

I just hope we're in time.

Hurry up, Jojo!

Inojin's being attacked by an Ata!

Help me out! This thing just won't let go of me!

Actually, I don't think that guy's trying to attack you.

This isn't quite how I remember Octa being.

I'm just glad it finally let go.

Now let's hurry up and get rid of it.

I don't feel safe with this weird thing around.

But just look at the little guy. I'm starting to feel like its face is

kind of endearing. Are you kidding me?

There's absolutely nothing lovable in that empty face.

Nothing at all. I mean, honestly.

I was thinking of having it join us, too.

Not you too, Shikidai! Come on! This guy is one of them!

Yeah, exactly.

This one's pretty small, but the other ones we saw earlier are really big.

And those ones are even better fighters than most shinobi are.

You're right. They were really formidable opponents.

If more of those things are being made, then we're going to have a huge problem.

We have to gather as much intel as we can.

But even if it isn't being aggressive right now, there's no guarantee it won't

suddenly go on a rampage later on.

With Boruto injured, maybe we should be cautious.

What if one of us watches it for a while, and if it stays friendly, we'll

it? If you say so, Shikidai.

Yeah, but who's going to be the one to watch it?

What? You mean me? Are you serious? Well, you were the one who found it,

all. And besides, it kind of seems to like you.

But I...

You probably don't know this, but sharing potato chips is a sign of

Nice to meet you.

How did you do that for?

All right, that's it. I'm going to turn you back into dirt now. Calm down, JoJo.

Hey, come on. That's enough.

Seriously, I have to take care of this thing.

Hey, you guys just got done, huh?

Yeah. We actually finished early, considering Mitski showed up late.

Mitski? You sure that wasn't you, Boruto?

It would make more sense if it went down that way.

What's that mean?

Mind your own business, you guys.

What's the matter?

Oh, uh, it's nothing.

I don't get it. Why does it hurt?

I can't remember.

Forget about it, Boruto.

If you can't remember it, then it doesn't really matter, does it?

Yeah.

Hey, what... Where'd they go?

So this is where you are, brat.

You're not wiggling out of the deal we made at Ryuji Cave, you got that?

Hey, it's you.

What are you doing here, Garga?

Remember how you boasted last time we met?

You said that you were going to bring Mitski back.

Yeah, that's right, I did.

And we agreed that if you couldn't, I'd get to eat you.

If you're here about that deal, then I won.

Mitski's here with me. Look, he's right over there.

You still don't get it, do you?

What are you talking about?

Whatever.

I would much rather eat you when you're at your best.

But... Never mind. I'm hungry.

Come here!

Run, Boruto! Right!

Slow down, Mitsuki!

What a stupid brat.

Just go away, would you?

That thing.

Hey,

why did you do that, huh?

All right, I give up.

Okay, here, go fetch.

Go and fetch the stick.

What would really be great is if it never came back.

Huh?

Hey, that's my scroll!

When did you take that?

Not cool! Don't do that!

Stop copying me!

I really wish I'd never found you, you know that?

That's enough.

Stop following me.

Here. How about you play with these?

Ninja art. Super Beast Girl.

Actually,

it is kind of cute, isn't it?

Hey, you okay?

So what's the matter?

Oh, wow.

You're like a super accurate hunter.

Awesome. Good job.

No, not that!

Wait, stop!

That really stings.

I wonder if that rabbit's okay.

I

don't really

know if you're gonna understand this or not, but...

Life is precious.

You don't get it at all, do you? No.

Wait, he just pulled up.

We can't keep running from Garga like this.

Dammit.

There's no reason I should be in pain.

You okay, Boruto?

Listen, I think we should go back to Garaga and... But Boruto, we don't have

Huh?

Listen to me. All you have to do now is stay somewhere safe.

What are you talking about, Mitsuki?

Right now, all you have to do is keep on running away so no one can hurt or

betray you.

Wait, are you... Are you really Mitsuki?

Just a dream?

Oh, right.

Mitsuki's gone.

I guess this means that you're finally ready to be my food.

What? No, just wait!

No way am I gonna die here, not yet! You finally realized, huh, brat?

So what were you saying about Mitsuki?

Just what are you planning to do?

Even if you make it out of here alive, the only thing waiting for you is

betrayal by your friends.

Deep down, you know that's true better than anyone.

How pathetic.

You created imaginary friends in order to try and protect your soul.

You don't know a single thing about me. Don't talk like you do.

Not again.

Don't think you're the only one.

When my friends betrayed me, I tried to run away from the awful reality of it,

too.

But this eye I lost never lets me forget those terrible memories.

Garga. But all you ever did was run away without learning anything.

And not only that.

You tried to avoid the pain you were feeling.

So in the end, you didn't even try to learn anything!

No!

No!

Miski... You don't need that old thing anymore.

Just... Throw it away and be done with it.

You must already know what's causing all the pain you're feeling.

Well, it doesn't matter.

Because either way I'm going to eat you.

It's game over, brat!

Wow, how pathetic.

I never thought you'd be the one who'd make me realize.

What?

But now, thanks to you, I'm over it.

So thank you, Garga.

You brat.

Thank goodness.

I was starting to get worried you wouldn't wake up.

We retreated here after the fight.

Oh, I see.

We got away, but we're still really close to the land of Earth.

There's no telling when we might have to fight again.

I know you just woke up, but... Boruto, I want to hear what your opinion is.

Do we turn back and go to the Leaf?

Or keep going after Mitsuki?

You know my mind's already made up.

I'm gonna go after Mitski.

Boruto!

Oh, man.

Hey, are you sure you're all right?

You really want to go?

Zarda. I don't want to believe it.

But after what Mitski did to you...

I feel the exact same way as you do. I can't stand the thought of Mitski going

to the land of Earth.

Although, I mean, if joining up with those shinobi is truly what he wants to

then, I don't know, maybe we should just let him do it.

I know just how much this hurts.

But still, that's all the more reason why we have to face up to the facts.

Before, though... You saw with your own eyes.

You saw what those guys did to those leaf shinobi.

After seeing all that, can you really allow Mitsuki to go off to the land of

Earth with them?

I know, but... I don't want Mitsuki to join up with people who didn't hesitate,

even when they took down our comrades.

Even if that's what Mitsuki wants to do?

That doesn't matter.

If Mitsuki didn't go there of his own free will, then we have to rescue him

bring him back.

If Mitsuki's going down the wrong path, I'm gonna drag him back even if I have

to kick his ass to do it.

Because that's what real friends do.

No matter what, I'm gonna return this headband to him.

And my friend.

You mean our friend, don't you?

Yeah, thank you, Sarada.

So what are you going to do with that guy?

I'd like to bring it back as proof they ought to exist. But if it's risky, we

should... If it's for proof, then do we really have a

choice? He's quite a rascal, though.

I see.

We'll be in the land of Earth once we cross this, huh?

Yeah, that's right. We're going to be walking right into the lion's den.

I guess we'll have to be extra cautious then.

Well, Boruto, from here on out, we're all in this together.

We've decided to follow you wherever that leads.

However, there's no telling what's going to be waiting for us up ahead.

You have a plan to increase our odds?

Yeah. This old man owned a key to the stone.

I'm sure he'll lend us a hand.

Right, the third Tsuchikage.

If you ever find yourselves in the land of Earth, I hope you'll pay me a visit.

Wait for me, Mitsuki.

This time I'm coming to bring you back home for sure.

I don't

know.

I don't

know.

Thank you for

watching!

I'm

sorry.

Thank you.

So that's the Hidden Stone, huh?

I can't believe we're finally here.

Back when we left the Leaf, I never imagined that we'd end up going to

village. But I guess we're fully committed to this plan now, Boruto.

Yeah. Now first we've got to find Old Man Onuki.

I'm sure he'll be able to help us out.

Next time on Boruto, Naruto Next Generation.

Infiltrating the Hidden Stone Village.

Come on, let's get going.