05x244 - Rift

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Reporting in.

What is it?

The suspension bridge up ahead is down.

What?

The suspension bridge to the west is also down.

It's impossible to advance.

You don't think the Hidden Mist got wind of our movements,

and did this, do you?

We don't have any evidence that points to that.

Maybe I'm just overthinking a bit.

The route across the bridge

is the shortest path to the Hidden Mist Village.

But it seems we'll have to take a detour through the ravine.

It looks like they realized they can't cross the bridges.

Yeah, they stopped advancing.

I hope they take the path through the ravine.

Everything is going according to Kagura's plan.

What a minute!

What's going on?!

It's most likely a scouting party.

If they continue through the forest,

they'll bypass the ravine

and reach the village that we're defending.

It would be really bad if they find us shinobi there.

We need to let everyone know quickly!

Rift

At first, I was suspicious of them.

But it's just like you said!

They're not really that bad, huh?

Right?

What's so funny?

Oh, it's nothing.

Hey! You're hiding something, aren't you?

Not really.

It's nothing at all.

Just tell me, ya know!

Trusting someone even if they're trying to hurt you...

is amazing, isn't it?

You're the one who taught me that, Boruto.

Me?

I did?

That's right.

Hmm...

When did that happen?

Boruto!

Stop talking and get to work!

I'm actually working.

Right, Mitsuki?

Yes, Boruto is actually—

Mitsuki, you're too soft on Boruto.

You think so?

After this, we shouldn't have any problems when Funamushi arrives.

How long are you gonna keep up the act?

What do you mean by that?

Don't act like you don't know.

I heard you tried to k*ll Kagura.

Were you still planning on running away?

But after all we did to help,

they were only going to take off three years from our sentences!

That's why we're going to win this battle

and get that acquittal, right?

Do you really think we can do that?

There's no guarantee we can survive against

Funamushi's elite squad of a hundred men.

How fainthearted of you...

Furthermore, even if we're lucky enough to win,

I don't believe that we'll get an acquittal.

I don't want to miss a chance ever again.

Isn't this exactly why we missed our chance

to join Shizuma's plan to break out of prison?

Shizuma, huh?

If we can successfully slip away,

we might be able to get in touch with him.

And if we do, we can—

You...

don't know anything about him.

What do you mean?

I'm telling you...

to not make the mistake of trusting the wrong person, like I did.

Buntan, are you ready?

Of course I am.

I've been waiting for this day.

My life in prison is finally coming to an end.

First, during dinner,

Ichirota and Hassaku will cause a commotion to distract the guards.

During that time,

we'll take control of the surveillance room.

What about Hebiichigo and Kyoho?

We're leaving them behind.

We'll stand out if we move in a large group.

Also, I'm going to use Ichirota and Hassaku as sacrificial pawns,

so that only you and I can escape.

Are you planning on betraying our friends?

Do you have a problem with that?

In order to obtain freedom,

a few sacrifices need to be made.

It can't be helped...

I'm glad you understand.

I don't want to stay here for very long.

I'll follow you to the very end.

There's a fight!

It's started.

I need to cover all my bases.

This is part of my actual plan.

You've made yourself very useful to me.

Shi... Shizuma...

I love you, Buntan.

It's poison! There's poison in the food!

A prisoner's collapsed!

He will stop at nothing to get his way.

He even used me as a decoy so he could escape.

Then Shizuma was the one behind that commotion in the cafeteria?!

Yeah.

He sacrificed all of his friends

so he could be the only one to escape.

Unbelievable!

What a bastard!

You finally figured it out?

So, that's why you were so mad.

Why didn't you tell me all this time?

How could I divulge something so embarrassing?

Also, if you learned of his betrayal,

you wouldn't be able to forgive Shizuma.

And once that happened...

you'd become just like me.

Are you planning on k*lling Shizuma?

Yeah.

Once I'm released, I'm going to track him down...

and k*ll him with my own hands.

But I don't want you all to waste your lives

trying to get revenge on a man like Shizuma.

And that's why I don't want you to make the mistake of

trusting the wrong person like I did.

Shizuma only uses people.

He betrayed us.

But Kagura hasn't abandoned us even though we're criminals, right?

I don't want to betray Kagura.

If you try to k*ll him again,

I won't hold back.

But I don't want to die a pointless death here.

If you run away, you'll be hunted for the rest of your life.

Bad news!

What happened? Why the panic?

Several members of Funamushi's scouting party

are headed this way!

A scouting party?!

Does that mean they're not taking the path through the ravine?

Since the bridge is down, the main force is standing by.

But a scouting party's gone ahead

and is heading towards this village.

If there's only a few of them,

can't we just take them out when they get here?

No, that would be bad.

If they find out that we're here,

we won't be able to lure the main force through the ravine.

With our current numbers,

we won't be able to fight off Funamushi's forces

in a normal battle.

To prevent that, we need to make the scouting party believe

that this village poses no thr*at to them.

You want to trick them to think that we're not here?

Yes.

What should we do?

I don't think we'll all be able to deceive the soldiers very well.

That's true.

I'll need you, Chief, and a couple of villagers

to play a role,

but we should evacuate everyone else to a safe location.

Anyway, we'll lure the scouting party into the village

and let them leave without anything happening.

And then...

we just have to lure the main force through the ravine.

Don't worry, there's enough space for everyone.

Please watch your step.

Thank you so much.

It's so hot!

Wait for me!

I heard that bandits are coming!

We're going to fight them too!

Yeah!

Hurry, hurry!

Did you want something?

Sorry to bother you at such a busy time.

I need to take care of some important business.

Important business?

Everyone, could you turn around for a bit?

Kagura... what's the meaning of this?

What are you going to do?

You'll understand once you turn around.

Hurry up and get this important business over with!

Buntan!

You guys hurry up too.

Uh...

If you try anything...

I won't hold back.

You don't have to worry.

Release!

What just happened?

Buntan, your Curse Mark is gone!

It's gone...

Kagura...

Why?

We're going to be fighting Funamushi's elite squad.

If the battle gets fierce, there's no guarantee we'll survive.

Those Curse Marks bound you to me,

so if something happened to me, you'd die as well.

If you d*ed, then we would have d*ed?!

What do you mean by that?

It's a measure to prevent those

who are bound by the Curse Mark from k*lling the caster.

That was a close one, huh, Hebiichigo?

You have got to be kidding me!

Why wouldn't you tell us something that important?

I didn't think it was necessary.

We can't protect the caster if you don't tell us!

Well, that's true.

That was pretty foolish of you.

But what happens if we run away without fighting?

I don't want that to happen.

I just don't want you to die if I die!

Well, I've been itching to go all-out.

Funamushi's the perfect opponent.

I'm also... going to save the villagers!

I-I'll fight with everyone as well!

Thank you, everyone.

We need you to hide here quietly for a little while.

Bad news!

The children are missing!

What?!

I was sure they were with us before we evacuated.

According to this child,

they apparently headed towards the mountains.

Was it those kids again?

Them, huh?

Towards the mountains?

Do you know where?

Yeah.

It's this way.

They're going to run into the scouting party!

They had one of those things all the Big Brothers wear.

A headband?

They're the ones who took mine!

If they see the headband,

they'll know that Leaf Shinobi are here.

Those kids who have it are in danger!

Damn it!

Wait!

Don't stop me!

If you go now,

there's a possibility the scouting party will find you too.

Are you saying we should just let them die?!

No one's going to abandon them.

I'm going with you.

I'm more familiar with this area, after all.

Kagura...

Sarada, I want you to take command here.

Right.

Boruto and Mitsuki, I want you to head with us towards the mountains.

Got it!

Understood.

Let's hurry.

Have you received any word on Lady Seiren's condition?

We still haven't heard anything from Funato headquarters.

I hope she's arrived there safely.

Listen up. We have one goal.

It's to launch a sneak att*ck on the Hidden Mist.

The village up ahead will be a useful supply base.

Don't destroy it just yet.

But if anyone sees us along the way...

Let's pick up the pace.

Yes, sir!

Yes, sir!

Shuriken att*ck!

Invincible Barrier!

Now it's my turn to att*ck!

Huh?

Let's go.

Okay.

They're gone.

That was a close one.

Don't go doing stuff on your own!

I'm sorry.

They're safe so everything's fine, right?

Damn it, making us worry like that.

We managed to resolve this,

but I'm worried about the village.

I'm sure Sarada and the others will take care of everything else!

Is the Village Chief here?

If you are, then come out.

Th-That would be me!

From now on, this place is under our control.

Prepare all the food and water you have

before our main force arrives.

Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you.

Um... What's happening?

You won't live long if you go sticking your nose

where it doesn't belong.

I-I'm very sorry!

Get ready to start preparing meals for them right away.

Yes, sir.

Don't you have more people here?

Ever since those old bridges collapsed,

everyone is out getting everything ready to start the repairs.

And those blockades?

They seem pretty sturdy.

Lately, there's been danger up here in these parts.

Those are to protect our village from bandits.

If the scouting party figures out what's going on,

we'll att*ck them all at once.

Right.

Miss Hebiichigo, we should prepare for battle, just in case.

Miss Hebiichigo—?

This is bad!

If Mr. Kagura discovers that she has abandoned her mission,

she might not get her sentence reduced!

Not good!

Please stop crying!

Earth Style: Gravel!

Sorry!

A cat?

Not again!

What was that?

Lately, we've had cats coming after our fish.

The sound of their fighting is just too much to bear.

If you can't even keep cats out,

you won't be able to protect yourself from bandits.

It's quite embarrassing!

All right, let's get going.

Make sure you have food and water ready for us!

I understand.

We pulled it off.

All that's left is to hope that the main force

takes the path through the ravine.

Miss Hebiichigo!

What are you doing here?

Let us head back.

If you abandon your mission,

you will not get your sentence reduced.

And if you run away, the Curse Mark will activate and—

That's none of your business.

Besides, I'm already free.

Free?

I no longer have that Curse Mark.

This is the perfect opportunity for me to escape.

There's no way we can take on Funamushi's elite squad, after all.

What about your friends?!

Are you going to abandon Miss Buntan and Mr. Kyoho?!

They're not my friends.

I cannot let you go.

If you leave, you will be a fugitive.

No one's going to find out that I ran away.

That's because...

Funamushi's going to k*ll you all!

Even if I don't k*ll you,

you're all going to die anyway.

There was nothing out of the ordinary about the village.

There were a few defenses to protect themselves from bandits,

but they were all a bunch of weaklings.

Got it.

All right, everyone! It's time to head out!

Yes, sir!

Yes, sir!

What's the matter, Metal?

Miss Hebiichigo...

is gone.

That girl!

But she's bound by the Curse Mark, right?

That's right. Isn't it going to activate if she runs away?

No.

Due to circumstances, our Curse Marks were removed.

Are you serious?

I'm going to go get that fool back.

Me too.

I can't let her do this.

I hope you're not thinking of disappearing as well.

I'm sure you won't believe me,

but I have no intention of running away.

But—!

Letting these guys go might be the best thing to do.

We're counting on you, ya know.

You—!

Boruto!

One of their friends disappeared.

Let them go after her.

Right, Kagura?!

We're counting on you, Buntan and Kyoho.

Leave this to us!

Are you sure about this?

If our numbers dwindle any more,

we won't have any chance of winning.

I'm sure...

they'll come back.

I'm telling you...

to not make the mistake of trusting the wrong person, like I did.

I haven't...

made a mistake.

Buntan and the others will definitely return!

It's your choice to trust them or not,

but can we protect the village with just us?

That's why we have to work together

to reinforce our defense of the village.

We'll do everything and anything possible that we can!

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

FUNAMUSHI'S TENACITY

"Funamushi's Tenacity"

We have to stop the Funato by any means necessary!