05x228 - Kawaki's Path to Becoming a Ninja

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You overslept a lot, didn't you, Big Brother?

I don't have any missions today.

Just let me catch up on my sleep, ya know...

Is Kawaki still asleep?

Oh, dear...

He has an important meeting at the Hokage's Office today.

Boruto, could you wake him up?

Come on, don't make me do it!

You do it, Hima.

I think it would be better if you did it, Big Brother.

I need to hurry up and eat, so I can head out.

You just said you don't have any missions today!

Anyway, I'm absolutely not doing this!

That's not fair, Big Brother!

No, it's not!

Yes, it is!

Hurry up, you two.

Rock, paper... scissors!

Why me?

Oh, Kawaki, it's morning.

Oh, Kawaki?

Oh, Kawaki!

Kawaki! Get up already, ya know!

You're finally up!

Whoa!

Are you trying to k*ll me?!

Kawaki!

Kawaki's Path to Becoming a Ninja

I'm glad you could make it.

What did you want to talk about that was so important?

It's about giving you a way to become a shinobi.

Normally, in order to become a shinobi,

you have to graduate from our Academy and pass an exam.

But everyone already acknowledges your skills.

So, first... we'd like you to take on some D-rank missions.

D-rank?

Well, they're the easiest kind of missions.

If we determine you can successfully carry out missions as a genin,

we'll give you the appropriate qualifications.

However, you will be taking on missions

with teams other than Boruto's Team .

We want you to learn how to work with various teams.

Something about becoming a shinobi...

...just sounds like a big drag.

Hey, you know—?

Come on, don't say that. Just give it a try.

You might find that it's surprisingly fun.

Yeah, yeah.

Damn it, this sounding like a drag is what I want to say!

Sorry for the trouble.

Well, I know about Kawaki's contributions

during the fight against the Kara.

But don't you think it'll be difficult

for Kawaki to be a Leaf shinobi?

This is completely different from hosting an exchange student.

Still...

I think he can handle it.

Naruto.

All that's left is whether he can make friends.

Is that why you wanted to team him up with someone

other than Boruto and his teammates?

That's right.

Well, it seems like Kawaki is warming up to Shikadai and his team,

so there's probably nothing to worry about.

All right. It's on the predicted course.

Iwabe, if you, Metal and Kawaki chase it towards my direction,

I'll capture it using the Lightning Style Net.

Panda bears are ferocious, so don't let your guard down.

– Got it! – Got it!

All this for a damn panda?

This is so pointless.

There it goes!

All right, that's good!

Kawaki, block that path!

This is bad!

Metal!

Why you—!

Earth Style: Stone Brick!

Kawaki!

Kawaki!

What?!

Sorry.

I dozed off for a bit.

Metal got injured, you know.

Half-hearted dedication will put your friends in harm's way.

Friends?

We're not exactly friends, are we?

You bastard!

The only reason we're doing this D-rank mission is to help you.

It's a mission, so you can't help it, right?

Why you—!

Iwabe!

Let us stop this already.

Fighting amongst friends is not good.

If we're done here, then I'm leaving.

Kawaki...

Being strong is more than good enough.

CANDY SHOP

Hey, Kawaki!

Hey!

What do you want?

How about it?

Want to play Cards?

That stuff?

No way.

You don't have to say it like that.

We were inviting you to hang out with us.

I don't have the time to play "friends" with you.

Later.

Hey!

A burger before dinner really hits the spot.

Hey, thanks for your hard work today!

What happened, you guys?

Well, some...

...things happened.

Some things?

With Kawaki.

Huh?

What do you—?

You guys too, huh?

What does Kawaki think he's doing?

He may be strong,

but maybe he's not suited to being a shinobi.

Huh?

Growing up in this village,

there are probably a lot of things that come naturally to us

that just don't make sense to Kawaki.

We go out on missions together

and place our lives in each other's hands.

So being friends outside of that is important, right?

I agree with Shikadai.

Oh! K-Kawaki...

So, um... How was your mission today?

How was it?

Well...

I was wondering if you were getting along with everyone.

Is there a need to get along?

All that matters is the success of the mission, right?

No.

You don't take on missions by yourself.

I have no intention of teaming up with anyone aside from you.

And I'm not gonna socialize.

You don't understand anything, do you?

To a shinobi, teammates are like family.

Let go of me!

I'm exhausted.

You're never going to become a shinobi at this rate!

I'm...

not interested in making friends!

Oh, is that right?!

Then do whatever you want!

Everyone's such a drag...

Each and every one of them.

We've found our target!

They're heading northeast through the alleys.

Tsubaki!

Namida!

I want you to take the target into custody unharmed!

– Understood! – Understood!

Hm?

Kawaki...

Boruto, what's that about?

Huh?

What happened?

Did something happen during your mission?

Well...

We were looking for a boy who ran away from home.

And Kawaki went a little too far.

Oh, no! Did he injure him or something?!

He didn't go that far,

but he startled him and made him pass out.

The client went to the Hokage's Office to complain.

And we got scolded.

We told Kawaki to take him into custody without harming him!

However, he doesn't seem to think he's done anything wrong,

so he just left by himself.

Are you serious?!

Well, as captain, it was my responsibility.

But honestly...

I think he might not be suited to being a shinobi.

Boruto, since you live with him,

you should teach him about what being a shinobi is!

Uh, uh-huh...

Why did I have to get lectured?

REPORT

Kawaki again, huh?

It seems he isn't getting along with any team.

Even though the missions are simple.

At this rate, we can't allow him to become a shinobi.

He doesn't seem to have a positive attitude going into the missions either.

Does that mean D-rank missions are too easy?

Huh?

But, I caught him...

Damn them all!

FIRE

Come in.

Now that you're all here, we'll explain your mission.

This will be a C-rank escort mission.

The client is a boy who has traveled to the Leaf

from the Land of Calm Seas for a vacation.

The Land of Calm Seas... is a small nation near the coast.

Our client bought some expensive pieces of art as souvenirs.

To prevent them from being stolen,

he wants us to escort him back to his land.

Inojin is on assignment backing up the Sensory Team,

so you will be handling this mission

as a three-man team with Kawaki in his place.

Additionally, this will be Kawaki's final exam

to qualify for the rank of genin.

My final exam?

If you complete this mission successfully,

you will officially become a genin.

I'm...

...not suited to being a shinobi.

Kawaki...

All this stuff about making friends and taking orders is a real drag!

Listen, in order to become a shinobi—

I still haven't decided whether I want to become a shinobi or not.

Kawaki!

Damn it!

If I'm told to take on a mission, I'll work with anyone.

So, the rest is all up to him.

Hey, wait, Shikadai!

It seems like he isn't getting along with Shikadai either.

Considering Kawaki's attitude, it's no surprise.

Also, I can't agree with allowing Kawaki to leave the village.

Shikamaru.

Kawaki doesn't have a normal body.

It's packed with technology from Kara.

There's a chance he'll be targeted by people who will be after that.

SEVENTH HOKAGE

Your concerns are quite reasonable.

However, we can't keep him trapped within the village forever.

Naruto.

If he's able to form friendships with others,

I'm sure they'll protect him.

I said it before, didn't I?

Kawaki needs friends.

Who wants to become a genin anyway?

I can become stronger without being a shinobi.

Oh, Kawaki!

What's with... his menacing aura?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

MISSION PAY

You're still an apprentice, so it's not much,

but this is your pay for your missions.

This is for me?

That's right.

You'll be paid with a daily allowance until you become a genin.

I can spend it?

Of course!

Spend it in any way you like!

CHEESE CUSTARD CHOCOLATE SMOOTH BEAN JAM CHUNKY BEAN JAM

TAIYAKI

Uh, sir. Have you decided yet?

Chunky bean jam and... chocolate.

Sure thing!

Hey, can we get taiyaki?

Now there's an idea!

Why don't we take some home to eat?

Hold on a second!

Scratch that!

I sure wanted to go to the Land of Calm Seas.

You have a mission with the Sensory Team, don't you?

Yeah. But you don't know whether Kawaki will show up tomorrow, right?

Well, if that happens, I'll just handle it with Cho-Cho.

Even if Kawaki doesn't become a shinobi,

it has nothing to do with us.

Pretty much. He might not be like us.

Here comes a rare card!

I heard about your new mission.

Huh?

I hope you're not thinking of running away.

What the hell?

What I do is none of your business.

It's an important exam.

Don't you want to become a shinobi?

Quit griping, it's annoying.

Come on!

This is exactly why it's such a drag!

Wait!

He's so—!

Did you have an argument?

He's so aggravating!

I was just worried about him...

I wonder if it's because

Kawaki still doesn't know how to interact with people.

How to interact with people?

He was a prisoner in a very small world for a long time.

I don't think he's ever had friendly interactions with anyone.

He might not know what it's like playing, laughing, and fighting...

together with friends.

Did he bring those?

See?

Kawaki?

You passed the Chunin Exam...

and you're still training this late?

I still have a long way to go.

I want to become a powerful shinobi

who can protect everyone in the village,

just like Lord Seventh.

Lord Seventh...

I want to go on tons of missions,

fight powerful shinobi in actual combat, and gain experience,

so I can become even stronger.

Missions, huh?

I don't want to do them

if I have to team up with people I don't like.

Don't you want to become stronger?

Of course I do!

There's a limit to what you can do on a mission by yourself.

Normally, a mission is done with other shinobi.

If you want to become stronger, you have no choice

but to work with your friends and take on missions.

Friends again?

This is our village, after all.

We're able to work hard if it's for the Leaf.

Don't you feel the same way?

I have no place...

I can call "my village."

Kawaki...

I'm going to train too.

SHINOBI

A - UN

I guess he's not coming.

Just when I thought I could go on a mission with Kawaki.

You wanted to go with him?!

I mean, he's so handsome!

Yeah, yeah.

It's time!

Let's go!

What?

Let's wait a bit longer.

We can't.

Waiting any longer will disrupt the mission.

Kawaki!

You're late.

I overslept.

Damn it, you—

Your clothes!

What happened?

It's nothing.

Hey, you...

I don't think you're fully aware of your responsibilities as a shinobi.

Oh, this is the client for our mission.

I'm Mozuku from the Land of Calm Seas.

A shinobi arriving late...

If you can't handle your job properly,

I'll be demanding a discount on your fees later.

You bastard!

Your attitude is terrible.

Can I b*at this brat up?

You can't do that!

He's an important client!

I'm so sorry.

All right!

Now that we're all here,

let's head out to the Land of Calm Seas!

I'll complete this mission.

But I'm just worried you're not fully aware

of your responsibilities as a shinobi.

You arrived late and you don't seem motivated at all!

Are we gonna be okay?

Don't worry. I'm not a shinobi yet.

How can you just say that like it's not a big deal?!

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

"Breach of Orders."

BREACH OF ORDERS

Getting you back home safely is gonna be easy.