04x172 - A Signature of Fear

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MEDICAL

Hey, we brought you a little something.

If you're not gonna wake up, I'm gonna eat it all.

He's not even waking up for his favorite Thunder Burger, huh?

This must be really serious.

I don't think it can be helped. He seemed totally exhausted.

He's been hospitalized over and over again,

but he never learns.

Too bad, guess I'll just eat this.

Iwabe, we brought that for Boruto!

What happened that put him in this state?

Seems he came up with a new, powerful jutsu and tried to test it.

A powerful jutsu?

Yeah.

With it, he knocked out Shojoji the bandit

who even gave jonin-level shinobi a hard time, in one hit.

No kidding!

I heard Sarada has also been getting specialized training from Mr. Sasuke.

We've got to do our best too!

Yeah, we can't lose to Team !

Speaking of Team , what happened to Mitsuki?

He was taken back to his parent's house

so he could get treatment for his injuries.

It's worrying because we don't know how he's doing.

Isn't Mitsuki's parent–?

Stop!

What is this?!

Ninja Art: Ketchup b*mb Jutsu!

A Signature of Fear

You're covered in ketchup!

Hey, you brat!

Calm down, Iwabe!

He's just a kid!

Where are you, Nattou?!

I'm so sorry!

Nattou did that, didn't he?

What's up with that kid?

He's a patient here, but he just won't listen.

Anyway, I have to go!

Of all the luck, huh, Iwabe?

If I see that brat again, I'll–!

I gave 'em the slip easily.

Wonder which jutsu I should use next—?

You're gonna be sorry.

As punishment, no snacks for you today!

Then next time, I'll sneak into the kitchen!

So, your name's Nattou?

Why do you keep pulling pranks?

Shut up! I don't do stupid stuff like "pull pranks."

If it's not that, what is it?

Isn't it obvious?

I'm training to become a shinobi.

I'm gonna be an awesome shinobi one day!

You guys look like you're shinobi too, right?

How kind of you to notice!

But you don't seem like you're that good.

Shouldn't you be trying harder?

Why you—!

You‘re pretty blunt!

It's true, we're just genin right now.

But we're going to work hard and

become the kind of shinobi you're aiming to be.

That sounds cool, but when it gets down to it,

but you're probably gonna be super scared.

Huh?!

We won't get scared, no matter what happens!

Okay, then take the rarest Card that I own

and get it autographed for me.

That should be easy, right?

We're not your gophers!

Now, now!

He is giving us a request! Let us hear him out!

{\pos(.,.)}EXTREME

I want this person's autograph!

Well, if it's just an autograph, we can get anyone…

EXTREME

This is–!

– Orochimaru?! – Orochimaru?!

Oh, what? Weren't you saying if it's just an autograph,

you can get anyone's?

O-Of all the people, it's–!

Oh hey, that's right!

I remembered we have an urgent mission.

Sorry, but let's talk about the autograph another time.

Man, I shouldn't have bothered asking.

Damn it.

Let's go, Metal and Denki.

I already knew that

there are things even grown-ups are too scared to do.

Excuse me, I'm so sorry that Nattou caused you trouble.

The brat's got a twisted attitude.

C'mon, Iwabe!

Please forgive him.

This is a very anxious time for him right now.

What do you mean?

He's undergoing a very complicated surgery the day after tomorrow.

He still hasn't come to terms with it,

and he keeps saying he doesn't want the surgery.

"We're gonna go get the autograph, after all"?!

Do you realize what you're saying, Iwabe?!

It's Orochimaru!

Iwabe, since you always fell asleep during class at the Academy…

Could it be that you do not know who Orochimaru is?!

Hey, quit making fun of me!

Even I know who Orochimaru is!

He's the shinobi who conducted

dangerous human experiments and forbidden research,

and got kicked out of the village long ago, right?

Not only that!

After he was banished,

Orochimaru att*cked the Hidden Leaf Village and tried to destroy it!

During that incident, he m*rder*d the Kazekage at the time

as well as Lord Hiruzen, the Third Hokage!

He is definitely a shinobi that we cannot take on!!

I know all of that!

Isn't going to see a shinobi like that the same as asking to get k*lled?

It's not like we're gonna fight him.

We're just going to get his autograph.

Even so!

He is a terrifying shinobi who k*lled the Kazekage and Hokage!

I'm not asking you guys to come with me.

I'll go by myself.

Iwabe!

Damn it, I can't let you go alone.

You–!

I-If you two are, then–!

One for all, all for one!

Also, when we go, we can find out how Mitsuki is doing!

Thanks, you guys.

Thunder Burgers are on me, next time.

Okay, now that we've decided, let's go.

So, where do we find Orochimaru?

It's top secret.

What do you mean?

Due to his past deeds,

anyone with a grudge could go out looking for him for revenge.

{\pos(.,.)}FIRE

In order to prevent any trouble,

where he lives is a closely guarded secret.

But the top-secret data should be housed in the Hokage's Offices!

Let us hurry!

Someone might come at any minute!

There's nothing about Orochimaru in the hard copies!

TOP-SECRET FILE

It's up to you, Denki!

Just a sec.

I knew it! The keyboard entry log was left intact!

They didn't erase it properly.

I can't believe how lax the higher-ups are!

If I parse through this,

I'll find the password to get into the secret files!

I have never seen you look this evil before, ever…

Found it! Orochimaru's file!

Even his photo's scary.

Anyway, where does he live–?

P-Please wait!

Look at this part under his criminal record!

Huh? We don't have time for–!

He did that…and this?!

No way! Orochimaru was behind that incident too?!

No matter how you look at it, it's terrible!

Does he even have feelings?

W-What do we do?!

Th-This makes it even more fun…

I'm getting revved up…

We actually did it, didn't we?

You guys… get ready.

Don't panic!

Speak for yourself! You're scared too!

W-What did you say?!

Who are you?

A Leaf shinobi?

I'm keeping Orochimaru under surveillance.

Mr. Yamato has gone to make a report to the Hokage.

So, I've taken over command here.

What are you doing here?

We have a request to make of Orochimaru.

What do you mean?

Well, we want to get his autograph.

Orochimaru's autograph?!

What are you saying?! Is this some kind of joke?!

No, it isn't! A person's life depends on it!

Right now, the relationship between the Leaf and Orochimaru is stable.

Our mission is to just keep Orochimaru under observation.

So, I won't stop you from seeing him.

However…

Just because he's calmed down,

doesn't change the fact that Orochimaru is a cruel shinobi.

Among all the shinobi on the surveillance team,

no one except Mr. Yamato, can keep from growing pale at that guy's bloodlust.

Sorry, but there's a tacit understanding that we will not interfere,

no matter what happens inside that hideout.

Because we value our lives!

So far, there is nothing out of the ordinary.

Man, what a disappointment.

I was expecting something more threatening!

Th-That's more like it, this is gonna be fun!

C'mon, quit being scared. Let's go!

Hey, Iwabe!

This room gives me the creeps!

Seeing all this, I guess those stories

about his previous human experiments were true.

Anyway, can we please move on quickly?

Is that a human?

Iwabe!

Who are you?

Are you guys Leaf shinobi?

S-So, what if we are?

Damn it, Yamato! I wish he wouldn't just let everybody in!

I end up having more work to do!

W-We came to see Mr. Orochimaru!

Well, he doesn't have time for that right now.

He's busy, so just hurry on home.

We can't do that!

So, take us to Orochimaru!

I'm irritated right now because you interrupted my nice nap.

If you insist, I'm gonna show you what pain is.

What a pain!

Then how about this?!

His body turned to water?!

That was a direct att*ck, yet it had no effect at all!

Do you get it now?

I'm not the kind of person that nobodies like you can handle.

What did you say?

He's right. Our difference in strength is very obvious.

So, we're supposed to run back home?!

No. If we can't b*at him with a straightforward att*ck,

we have to use our brains.

Our brains?

Damn it!

You broke the machine for the experiments!

And I'm the one he's gonna get mad at!!

I see… I got it!

Sorry, but…

I don't have time to waste on you.

Let's do this! Formation Z!

Huh?

What a pain!

Iwabe!

Damn it!

Now, just go to sleep nicely.

Got him!

He's taking on some damage!

I knew it!

The fact that his body can liquefy means

that it's that much more conductive.

So, he can't tolerate electric shocks well.

Meaning, his weakness is electricity!

He won't be able to move for a while.

Thinking back, he wasn't that much of an opponent—!

I felt that one, just a little.

But we electrocuted you!

True, I'm weak against electric shocks.

But at that level, come on!

Th-That's–!

But it hurt all the same.

As punishment, I'm gonna break or bones.

– Denki! – Denki!

Enough.

You'll get the room dirty!

Sorry about that.

Y-You're–!

To think you'd come all the way here with just that level of strength.

At least your courage is quite impressive.

So, what do you want with me?

Uh, well… Metal?

Huh?! D-Denki!

Why me?!

You came all this way to seek me out.

It must be very important, right?

Do tell…

A-A-A…

"A"?

Please, can we have your autograph?!

Huh?

Huh?

{\frz\pos(.,.)}OROCHIMARU

An autograph?!

What foolish children.

Fine. Give it to me.

{\pos(.,.)}{pos(.,.)}OROCHIMARU

L-Looks like we are okay somehow!

{\frz\pos(.,.)}OROCHIMARU

What's this?!

It seems like they're really looking down on me…

I-I'll make sure to let my father know about this very firmly

when I get home!

– Thank you very much! – Thank you very much!

Excuse me!

Is Mitsuki all right?

He's undergoing critical treatment right now.

But I guarantee that he's all right.

It seems he's made other friends besides Boruto.

MEDICAL

What happened here?

Nattou absolutely refuses to undergo surgery.

That kid!

Ninja Art: Ketchup Cannon!

How's that? It worked, huh?

Is this–?!

{\pos(,)}OROCHIMARU

Be grateful.

Orochimaru's autograph?

Weren't you scared?!

It was easy…

is what I'd like to say!

But we were actually terrified!

Still, once you do it, you realize it's possible…

with courage.

With courage, huh?

Man, I slept well!

That was really powerful.

You were lucky.

Your arm almost got blown off.

Oh, you're here, Kakashi Sensei.

Without a doubt, that Rasengan has amazing intensity.

But the more chakra you compress,

the greater the recoil, resulting in more burden to your arm.

When you consider that, it isn't a jutsu you can use often.

Just when I figured out how to do it…

Don't use that Rasengan recklessly.

This is an order. Understand?

Yeah.

Boruto?!

They discharged you already?

Yeah, but I have to take it easy for a while.

You came to visit me?

So, you do have a nice side, huh?

Of course, I'd come visit!

{\pos(.,.)}LEAF HOSPITAL

Anyway, I heard you've been practicing a special jutsu?

Yeah. When I get it right, it will be an awesome w*apon.

Oh.

Mr. Kakashi told me it takes a huge toll on my arm,

so I shouldn't use it much.

Oh yeah, are you still training with Mr. Sasuke?

Yeah.

Dad, and also thanks to Mom, it's going well.

So now, once Mitsuki comes back…

Team can start up again.

Oh yeah, perfect timing!

That's–!

Mr. Anato's ring.

After that last mission, so many things happened,

and we didn't have a chance to return it.

I was just about to go and return it to Mrs. Mia.

Wanna come with me, Sarada?

I already got Dad's permission.

Definitely.

I'm worried about what happened to Mr. Anato after all that.

Oh yeah, Konohamaru Sensei should still be

in the Land of Valleys on a mission.

Yeah, that's right.

W-Wait!

No one other than authorized department personnel is allowed beyond this–!

I told you not to come in from outside entrance!

Don't cause unnecessary disturbances!

I just improved the ventilation in here.

You–!

Where is the puppet?

I had some interference.

Sorry, but I don't have a present for you.

Anyway, the Feudal Lord of the Land of Valleys

is coming for an inspection.

You get ready too.

Just pull the wool over his eyes again.

You're the one who's supposed to handle that sort of tiresome work.

I'll be taking a nice, long rest.

Rest?!

The experiments are in their final stages!

Still, you're responsible for the experiments.

As long as I can get the ripe fruit, that's enough for me.

He said the experiments are in the final stages.

We can't allow their plan to progress any further.

But our hands are tied at this point.

Should we take advantage of the Feudal Lord's inspection?

Looks like that's our only option right now.

Just how do we take advantage of the Feudal Lord's inspection?

Do we just ask them if we can tag along?

We're talking about the Feudal Lord of the Land of Valleys.

It's not gonna go so smoothly.

Leave it to me. I have a really good idea.

Mugino, listen up…

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

"The Secret Behind the Underground Room

THE SECRET BEHIND THE UNDERGROUND ROOM

We'll expose their evil deeds!