01x11 - The Shadow of The Mastermind

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The Shadow of the Mastermind

The Shadow of the Mastermind
Seriously, Class Rep, thank you.

If you hadn't been there,

we would've…

You're exaggerating.

We're safe because Lord Hokage
just happened to be nearby.

That was a blessing in disguise.

The workplace experience trips
were my idea.

I'm really sorry.

Sensei, don't feel so bad.

Just learn from your failures!

Anyway, aren't all these incidents
of people going wild

happening too often?

I can't really explain it, but…

When it happened to me,
I had this awful feeling

of uncontrollable anger
ballooning inside me.

Yes, it felt like I suddenly
had a raging fever.

I've never heard of
an illness like that.

Anyway, I wasn't badly hurt,
so it's okay.

You hit your head,
so you have to take it easy.

Hey, where are Boruto
and the others?

They're not here yet.

But the Class Rep can rest better

without those
noisy guys around—

Class Rep, you okay?!

Boruto.

Are you okay?

I'm fine!

Are you sure?

I'm not okay…

I totally…

Don't worry about me.

It's really just a graze.

I'm sorry, Class Rep!

If I'd been more on the ball—!

You're not responsible for this, Boruto.

No, you're wrong!

Come on…

You're scaring the Class Rep.

No, I just…

Come on,
loud visitors are not allowed!

Don't blame yourself like that.
It's not all your fault.

It's not that.

If I hadn't delivered
the mail so carelessly…

we could have had
all of today to patrol.

Then maybe we would've noticed

something happening at
the water purification plant, right?

That's true, but…

Boruto.

Dad, what are you doing here?

We heard you rescued
the Class Rep and the others.

Thank you.

You're after the Ghost too,
right, Dad?

If you know something,
let us in on it!

Ouch!

Ouch!

Now's not the time to
be pulling on my ear!

Just come with me!

Oww! That hurts ya know!

What the hell…?

Look carefully.

That's…

The person who att*cked
your classmates.

The chakra in his body has been
almost totally depleted.

Listen, it's sheer luck
that you've been safe all this time

during these incidents, that's all.

This is no longer a matter
for kids playing detective.

I know that!

No. You don't know
the true horrors of battle.

First, graduate from the academy.

Then we can talk.

That's not fair!

Getting workplace experience…

That's all Boruto and
the others were doing.

They were doing as
they were told, by me.

Right, Boruto?

Shino, he's still a kid.

He's too young to be able
to make that distinction.

Maybe so.

But there are times when
a child can show us that

he can do more than an adult.

If he's treated like an adult.

Shino Sensei…

Furthermore…

As his teacher,
I have a clear idea

of what Boruto can,
and cannot do.

Since you're so convinced,
I'll leave it up to you.

Sensei…

We'll solve this case,
no matter what!

Don't take this the wrong way.

I don't recall telling you boys
to solve anything.

Having said that…

You three saved me,

so I'm not going to treat you
like children anymore.

Sensei!

We owe Sensei one now.

We can't let Shino Sensei
lose face.

We'll take care of
our on-the-job training first,

then catch that ghost.

But won't that Bureau Chief
be mad at us?

I forgot about him…

If we're assigned
menial jobs again,

we won't be able
to do our patrol.

Are you still dilly-dallying
around here?

You should have started
your deliveries ages ago!

We can deliver the mail?

Thank Tayori.

He begged me to let you
deliver the mail with him.

Tayori did?

Deliver carelessly again and,

even if this is workplace experience
or what not, you'll be fired!

You have our gratitude,
ya know!

You chose this job for
an important reason, didn't you?

It's not a flashy job.

But if there's anything I can do,
I'm glad to help.

Yes, yes!
You'll be a great help!

Today, we'll be in charge
of route #2.

It's different from the last time?

It may be called a village,
but it's very vast.

Our postal system, is divided
into four teams and every day,

we take turns delivering mail
along four routes.

So, other than this route,
the rest are blind spots.

But without Boruto's eye,
we can't see the Ghost.

What are you talking about?

How's this?

No way, no way, no way.

We can't put that much
distance between you.

Yeah, we have to be able to see you.

What?

Don't you know the saying,
"where there's a will, there's a way"?!

There he goes with
his can-do attitude.

What's impossible is impossible.

Exactly.

You're so useless!

Did you know?
That's some boomerang effect.

POST OFFICE

POST BOX

We're sorry, Class Rep…

for leaving before you.

Don't worry about me.

Your fathers are here, right?
Please go.

We'll come by to visit.

Let us know if you'd like anything!

Okay.

Okay, break's over!

Y-Yes.

But shouldn't we wait for Mitsuki
to come back from shopping?

I wonder how far he went.

Mitsuki, come on!

Listen, Boruto…

No matter how impatient you get,

if a ghost doesn't show,
it's not gonna show.

Just suck it up.

Boruto! Shikadai!

Mitsuki…

Looks like the Ghost's
appeared again.

Where's the location?

Hey…

I'm going out for ramen.
Want to join me?

I want to finish checking this today.

Sai…

Aren't you pushing yourself
a little too hard?

I don't want to hear
that coming from you.

Even if the Foundation is
connected to these incidents,

it's got nothing to do with you.

You don't have to feel responsible.

Anyway… I'm gonna go
get some ramen.

Naruto…

If someone from the Foundation
is involved,

I want to help him quickly.

Because he doesn't have to
be bound to a misguided ideology…

the way I was.

Damn it! Late again!

This is the fifth time.

It always occurs just a little off
the route we're on.

And it happened again.
Why is that?

It's almost like…
they know our moves.

Boruto…
Your hunch could be right.

It's amazingly way off.

Looking at this, I get a feeling
we're being watched.

You mean, by the Ghost?

Right now, we're just speculating.

But if you're right, in order to
erase the blind spots…

we have to go around
every route at the same time.

Damn it!

If only I could make
shadow clones like my dad!

I figured that, so…

I called for help.

I don't like being called "help."

Personally, I'd prefer to
be called "Lord Savior."

You seem to be sneaking around
and having fun.

After the Class Rep got hurt,
we can't just sit by idly.

But…

what about
your workplace experiences?

We finished our report ages ago.

We're not like you guys.

So, what are we supposed to do?

Tell us your plan!

In that case…

I want all of you to split up and
cover every postal route.

And if anything strange happens,
let us know immediately.

How do we notify you?

Iwabe, did you bring
that thing I asked about?

Oh yeah, I got ‘em from
the fireworks factory.

How are they?

Perfect.

If anything happens,
fire this instead of a smoke signal.

Hey, this is starting to feel
like a real operation!

Guys, I'm counting on you.

Leave it to us.

Right! Let's move out!

– Yeah!
– Okay!

Hey, hey!

What's the meaning of this?!

I let them have one more chance

and the minute I turn away,
this happens!

What do young people
think rules are these days?

Oh my! I always tell them to be careful
in separating these.

What's this doing here?

It's no wonder deliveries
get delayed…

Huh? Is someone here?

The stamp is crooked.

The ink on the recipient's name
and address is too light.

How many times
must I remind people

to keep the postal code
inside the lines?!

I do my job with utmost care
and dedication!

And yet…

This one too…and this…and this!

I'm sick and tired of this job!

We finally found you!

How did you know?

It's simple.

Once we figured out that
our moves were being monitored,

it had to be a person
manipulating the Ghost.

So, we made them believe that

our friends were positioned
on every route

and that the entire village
was being watched.

Which means the only blind spot left
is right here, the post office.

There you have it.

And you appeared just
as we expected.

Bureau Chief!

I don't know what's going on,
but we can go after him, right?

Yeah.

Once we capture him,
things will become clear.

We're gonna end this today!

We were waiting for you.

This is bad.

Yeah, and it's dangerous
for Mr. Komame

being forced to use
a crazy jutsu like that.

We'll go for him all at once!

Boruto!

Earth Style: Mud Wall!

Thanks.

If we can't get close,
we can't do anything.

Weren't you all about the spirit
of organization and neatness?

A worthless job like this
deserves minimal attention.

Who cares if I mess up!

Mr. Tayori!

It's dangerous. Come back!

I-It's not worthless!

There's someone waiting anxiously
for every piece of mail!

That's why…
That's why we must never cut corners!

Okay!

We can do this!

We did it.

We're not done yet.
Don't let down your guard!

Can you see something?

N-No, nothing…

I won't let you get away!

What's that?!

Was that…what you guys
were pursuing, Boruto?

It's too fast.

I'm gonna die.

You're not getting away!

Where's the masked guy?

I don't know.

I thought
I caught up to him, but…

Umm…

– We lost him.
– Can you help me?

Inojin!

We don't know

– how to walk on water yet, so…
– Inojin, can you hear me?

Bureau Chief!

Your hat is crooked.

Pardon me.

Looks like we don't have
to worry about him.

Boruto.

I'm sorry,
he got away on our side.

I'm sorry.

No, same here.

But it provided us with some results.

It turns out someone
is manipulating the Ghost.

I don't want to think it,
but whoever it is,

they could be close to us…

Close to us?

Okay then…

Let's finish up our work!

Work?

Take a look around!

If we don't do something today,
we might get yelled at!

Oh well, what the heck…

C'mon, don't just stand there.

We have to hurry, guys,
or this won't end!

POST OFFICE
Why us too?!

POST OFFICE
It's fine. Let's join in.
Come on, this is a race!

The negative chakra of
the weak-hearted

opens the door created
by the Hashirama Cell…

and becomes the nourishment
that will awaken Nue.

The time for our dearest wish
to come true draws near…

If being Hokage means sacrificing
the ones closest to you,

there's no need for one here!

I'll never abandon my friends!

I'll make you realize that by doing
what you can't do, Dad!

Those feelings of yours will
enfold everyone around you.

Hey Boruto,
I hesitated telling you this but…

Why so sudden?

Next time on Boruto
Naruto Next Generations:

"Boruto and Mitsuki."

There's something that
I have to tell you today.

BORUTO AND MITSUKI