04x196 - A Binding Force

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There was once a special unit that monitored

all who entered or left the Leaf through their chakra.

A Sensory Unit led by the Yamanaka Clan.

I know that.

But wasn't that during the w*r?

Are they still active now in peacetime?

Lately, they've become more cautious of the Kara

and are working on enhancing the Sensory Unit.

They can distinguish whether a chakra

has been previously registered in the Leaf or not.

If anything, unregistered and unknown enters,

it's detected instantly.

Is that right?

In that case, it won't be easy to infiltrate.

Exactly.

So, you stay put.

What?

Hold on a minute!

Koji?!

How!

Like I said.

It won't be like this for you.

If you don't want to stir things up... stay where you are.

Now then, where are you, Kawaki?

That Koji!

How come he didn't get caught in the Sensory Unit's net?

It should be impossible to sneak in unnoticed!

Damn it! He pulled one over on me again.

And he's now slipped away completely from my sight too!

Sorry, Delta...

This is a mission.

I'll do as I please.

A Binding Force

IT STICKS GLUE

What do you want me to do?

Damn it.

All right!

Go, go, go!

All right! Go this way!

Coming!

Oh, welcome, you two!

Hello!

We don't have a mission today, so we thought we'd stop by!

Big Brother, you have visitors!

Excuse us!

Oh what, it's you guys?

You rarely come over together.

We came to spy on Kawaki.

What are you saying?

Hey!

But you're the one that suggested it and invited me, Sarada.

Cha...

At least you're honest.

It's the first time we're talking face to face, huh?

I'm Mitsuki.

I'm on the same team as Boruto and I'm also his friend.

Nice to meet you.

What's the big idea?

I'm not so naive as to put my dominant hand into yours.

And I wouldn't do that especially with someone I know nothing about.

You knew! Impressive!

How's he doing?

Huh?

I'm talking about Kawaki!

Lord Seventh's keeping an eye on him here, right?

Yeah...

Anyway, as you can see, he's got an attitude.

Are you worried?

Huh?

It's not like that, but...

Relax, Kawaki!

You're safe now.

IT STICKS GLUE

What are you looking at, nosy?

Lemme just say this...

I'm not interested in being friends with you guys.

You're so rude.

I just—!

Wow, we've got a lot of visitors today!

Lord Seventh!

Please excuse us!

Since your friends are over, we can do this another time.

Huh? Do what?

Remember I told you

I'd be your training partner for Shinobi Hand-to-Hand Combat?

I thought you'd forgotten again.

My game's going well right now, but...

Since you brought it up, sure, I don't mind going with you.

You're actually really happy, aren't you... Big Brother?

What are you talking about, Himawari?!

I don't really care.

But it's true!

Can we come along to watch?

Of course!

Come with us too, Kawaki!

Why me?

Don't be like that.

We might learn something about Karma.

I probably don't need to say this...

But I'm not holding back, Dad.

There's nothing I'd like more.

Come at me with everything you've got, Boruto.

Big Brother, do your best!

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

That's what the Hokage always uses.

It's the Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Big Brother's mastered it too.

Shadow Clones...

As expected!

Damn it!

I thought you said you weren't going to hold back.

Is that all you've got?

Hey, Boruto!

What are you doing?

Huh?

Forget the petty tricks. Just use the Karma already!

What?

Like I told you...

We need to learn a lot more about Karma...

because we need to figure out how to get rid of it.

And it's all pointless unless you're able to use it at will.

That's easy for you to say.

I can't make it happen just like that.

If you're saying it's because you're still not used to it...

I'll help you.

A Resonance Phenomenon.

So, it's reacting to Kawaki's Karma?

Seriously?

I see...

Shouldn't we stop?!

Well, no.

Kawaki has a point.

Without a doubt, it could be a dangerous power,

but we can learn a lot of things by using it.

Okay, come at me with everything you've got, using that.

I guess I don't have to worry if I'm testing it on you, Dad.

Here goes!

So fast!

You're not getting away!

Lightning Style!

Thunderclap Arrow!

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

His physical abilities have greatly increased.

And his jutsu is more powerful too.

In short, you simply get stronger.

You're definitely powered up, for sure.

Relying only on power can trip you up.

I know that already!

You gotta read behind deception!

Did he hit Lord Seventh?!

Too naïve, idiot.

Ouch!

Damn it!

It didn't work, after all!

No...

It wasn't just because of the power of the Karma.

You're moving smarter now.

You've trained well, Boruto.

Well, yeah.

What's that all about?

That's the Unison Sign.

It's like a shinobi ritual that's done at the end of a match.

It's kinda sort of like a salutation.

I'm gonna get a hit in next time!

Boruto was really strong earlier, huh?

You're right.

He's good.

Thunderclap Arrow!

Even Lord Seventh praised him.

It's because Boruto's really talented!

But that Karma is...

If I lose focus, I might get left behind.

All right, I've decided!

Huh?

I'm going to train again really hard with Dad.

And this time for sure, I'll master a jutsu that only I can do!

O-Oh... You sound determined.

After seeing something like that, doesn't it make you fired up?

Anyway, see you!

Do your best!

But... every power carries a risk.

Do those two realize that?

That... was training?

What are you doing?

Get up, now.

If you can't master that, you're of no worth to me.

I'm done... with this.

I've had enough!

What is this anyway?

Get it off me, already!

I don't recall giving you permission to ask me questions, Kawaki.

However, I'm quite relieved.

You've still got lots of energy.

Now get up.

Kawaki. You have nothing.

No family, no friends, no power, no talent.

You don't have a single thing.

You are empty.

You yourself should know that.

You loathe your empty self.

You deny your own worth.

There is a hole in your heart.

Nothing you gain, will ever fill a broken vessel.

It will just spill right out of that hole.

I'm—!

But Kawaki, that's precisely why...

I bestowed the Karma upon you.

It is the one thing that can fill your punctured heart.

Because it's a special mark.

This will fill my heart?

Then why does it hurt so much?!

I told you, didn't I?

Without the Karma, you are worthless.

But I...

How many times must I tell you?

I did not give you permission to ask me questions.

If you understand, get up...

Because it would be a pain to have to k*ll you and go find another.

Um, so this is the...

It's such a hassle without Shikamaru around.

You'd better study hard if you don't want to end up like me.

So, the Hokage has to work from home in order to keep an eye on me.

Must be a pain.

Actually, it's perfect since it gives me a reason to be at home, ya know?

IT STICKS GLUE

Damn it, is that bastard gonna fix it or not?

What is it?

Did you want to ask me a question?

You... don't hit, do you?

Huh?

So, are you and Boruto...

always like that?

Huh?

That training earlier.

It seemed like fun.

Oh, yeah!

Want to join us next time?

For ninjutsu training?

How? I'm no ninja.

I can't wield chakra.

That's not true.

Chakra exists within each and every one of us.

It's not something exclusive to shinobi.

Sure, we use chakra to power ninjutsu,

but that's not its true nature.

The real essence of chakra is that it's a binding force.

A binding force?

Yeah.

Not just for Boruto and Sarada and the others.

Even those who aren't ninja like Himawari,

we're all connected in no small measure...

through chakra.

And the strength that we shinobi possess...

is all thanks to our bond with another person.

Even you and I are connected.

I don't get it.

Still, that Shadow Clone Jutsu...

That's great.

It looks useful.

Shadow Clones?

Yeah, they're super handy.

Not only in battle,

but you can also do lots of things all at once.

That too, but...

You can hit yourself, right?

Like when you're in a bad mood?

You could have a fight with yourself, and get all your stress out, right?

No, doing that won't work.

You wouldn't feel any better.

You don't know that until you try.

I did...

A long time ago.

I've been there and done that.

If you're gonna fight, you should have an opponent.

A rival who will push you to get better.

When you have a connection with a friend...

Friendship can change the world.

In unbelievable ways.

Yeah, right.

I've been there and done that too.

IT STICKS GLUE

Well, Is it good? Is it good?!

It's really good!

Learning to cook more dishes while Dad's been gone has paid off.

H-Hey, hold on!

She's right, it's good.

Really?

Oh, stop!

Oh, come on.

Eat more!

Still acting like you're a newlywed.

Hey, Dad?

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

Chidori training...

I seriously want you to teach me.

Sarada, you...

I can't afford to fall behind!

A rival who will push you to get better... Is that it?

Huh?

No, it's nothing.

I don't have to remind you,

but training will be more intense than last time.

There's nothing I'd like better!

Nothing you gain, will ever fill a broken vessel.

Even you and I are connected.

What a pain.

There you are, Kawaki...

Found you.

How long are you gonna make me wait?!

You bastard, Koji Kashin!

You don't plan on coming back, do you?!

I've had it!

I'm so peeved, I'm about to pass out!

I feel like I wanna slaughter somebody, anybody!

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

"Delta"

DELTA

Well then, I'll just find Kawaki my own way!