Lord Isari...
The governor would like to speak with you.
This day has finally come, hasn't it?
Until today, I've struggled to hide your existence,
but I'll finally be rewarded for my efforts.
What are you trying to say?
You take the sea and I take the land.
Why don't we live together in mutual prosperity?
Jibiki...
Do you think this ocean is beautiful?
No, I don't.
That's right.
This can hardly be called an ocean!
A raging ocean is what it should truly be.
Soon,
all the oceans of the world shall return to their true forms.
Sorry to keep you all waiting!
It's time for all ships to depart!
The New Team 7 Jumps Into Action
As of today, Kawaki will now be placed in Team 7.
It's an unorthodox team set-up,
but I believe it will lead to good results.
I think this will be fun.
At first, there may be a lot you don't know,
so feel free to ask if you have any questions!
We're counting on you, Kawaki.
Don't hold me back, you got that?!
You've got a big attitude for a newbie!
Now concerning your first mission together.
I want you to escort Katasuke to the Village Hidden in the Mist!
I'll be counting on you, Young Lord!
What?
This is like all other missions we've had before.
Now, now, don't say that.
This time, I've been invited to the unveiling of
the Hidden Mist's newest power system!
I guess I have no choice.
Maybe I'll go check in on Kagura.
The truth is, we've received information
that there may be a terrorist attack at the ceremony.
And that's why you chose us, correct?
Well, we receive tons of suspicious information like this every day.
Most turn out to be false, but we can't ignore them.
So, I want you to pay very close attention
while you're escorting Katasuke.
Yes, sir!
After all, we don't know where this information is from.
I'd like you to covertly investigate
until we learn anything certain.
We mustn't tell anyone, right?
You get it.
Let's stop wasting time talking and get going already.
So, is our destination far?
The Hidden Mist Village is across the ocean!
The ocean?
This is... the ocean?
Is this your first time seeing it?
Oh yeah, you grew up in the mountains, didn't you?
You've got an endearing side to you, after all.
Now then! We'll be arriving soon.
Let's get in line before it gets crowded!
Hey, hold on.
Don't go off on your own, ya know!
It's so massive.
Judging from your reaction,
you've never been on a boat, have you?
The sea breeze feels wonderful when you're standing on the deck.
I'm sure you're gonna love it, Kawaki.
Why do I feel so sick?
I didn't think he'd have trouble being on a boat.
It's a rather unexpected weakness.
I can't believe there are issues
that even Lord Amado's technology cannot overcome.
How truly... fascinating.
Kawaki said he's going to rest in his room for a while.
From the looks of it, I doubt that he'll be okay for a while, ya know.
We haven't been to the Hidden Mist since our Academy field trip.
We don't get an opportunity to go there
unless it's for a mission.
Come to think of it,
we haven't heard the details
around the ceremony you'll be attending, Dr. Katasuke.
You know about the remarkable economic progress
that the Land of Water has made in recent years, don't you?
Their national energy policy is what has made that possible.
Take a look over there.
That's an incredible number of windmills!
Are they all power generators?
That's right.
And I hear the next-generation power plant
the Land of Water is constructing
will be able to supply them with over ten times as much electricity.
Over ten times as much?
Tomorrow, there will be a ceremony to unveil its completion
and they've invited technical experts like myself
from various nations.
Hm?!
I'm gonna kill the person who thought boats were a good idea.
You're so scary.
Are you still feeling sick?
Shut up.
When I hear your voice,
it makes me feel even more nauseous.
You're so charming.
Don't worry,
it looks like we'll be arriving soon.
Ah, that was a nice boat ride...
Uh...
You should rest up somewhere.
We'll call you if we need your help.
Sorry, I think I'll do just that.
If I'm not mistaken, Denki's team is on a mission here.
They said they were doing test runs on a puppet on a remote island.
Yes, I had my subordinates go there ahead of me.
Once the ceremony is over, I plan to join up with them.
Security is quite tight, isn't it?
Even we got wind of a potential terrorist attack,
so of course they would take precautions.
As I'm sure you already know,
escorting Dr. Katasuke is our top priority.
Don't worry,
I'll remain with the Doctor at all times...
Hey, wait!
This is the legendary brainwave analyzing device, isn't it?!
Please, Doctor!
Try to think a bit more about your situation and—
How much is this?
Are you even listening to me?!
Young Lord! It's only for a moment.
Not even for a moment!
I just have to!
No!
I thought escorting the Doctor would be easy.
It might actually be more difficult than
investigating the potential terrorist attack.
On this historical day,
I am glad to have invited all of you here...
We kept making detours, so it's already started!
CEREMONY VENUE ENTRANCE
This is bad! This is bad!
RECEPTION
Wait! Wait!
Mr. Katasuke Tono, please enter.
We request that your companions wait outside.
It could be said that our history in the Land of Water
is a countless list of the battles with the raging seas.
It is especially true on the eastern part of this nation,
which lies next to a stretch of dangerous waters,
where several currents run up against one another.
In the past, there were many casualties.
But those dark times end today.
Please look at this.
The Land of Water is proud to present
our next-generation power plant...
the Shinonome!
The Shinonome 1 has the ability to turn sea water into power.
However, that's not the important part.
By controlling the currents,
it can transform rough seas into peaceful ones.
We've spent the past ten years constructing eight Shinonome units.
Eventually, we shall have complete control of the seas.
During our dark history,
we have been robbed of precious lives and wealth,
but we are about to enter a new dawn with the Shinonome.
He's saying some pretty amazing stuff.
I can't believe the sea can be controlled...
The history of the human race
is an account of our battle with nature.
The Land of Thunder has been an old rival and a good friend.
Their Feudal Lord has traveled here to be with us today.
I guess he's not here.
What is it?
I don't see Kagura.
I'm going to look around for a bit.
Hey, Boruto!
I'll make it a part of my patrol, ya know!
Give us back our ocean!
What's going on here?
Well, a lot happened to get the Shinonome operational.
Hmm...
Hey, are you from the Leaf?
Oh, do you know Kagura?
Kagura?
Mr. Kagura's been promoted
and is now a special advisor who reports directly to the Mizukage.
That's an impressive title.
But for some reason,
he chose to be the warden of the prison.
There's nothing out of the ordinary to report, Mr. Kagura.
Good work.
Anything new, Buntan?
Nothing new happens when you're locked up in a place like this.
That's right.
Especially since we'll be living in this pig sty
for another ten years.
Hebiichigo...
Don't give up hope.
If you behave responsibly,
you might be able to reduce your sentence.
You two have already started down a path
that's different from Shizuma's.
Whoa, you're forbidden from saying his name.
That was a wonderful speech, Father!
Our dream is finally about to come true!
Awaji, as my son, you will eventually inherit everything.
After this, we would like to fly everyone to Shinonome 1
to have you see it with your own eyes.
For now, there doesn't seem to be any issues that stand out.
It would be great if nothing happens.
I just found out that Kagura's a prison warden.
He's a prison warden?!
I thought he was the type of person
who would want to handle missions in the field.
You sound dissatisfied.
That's not it...
Is that prison far?
Seems it takes about 20 minutes to get there on the Thunder Train.
I was looking forward to seeing him after so long,
but I might not get to this time.
Oh, that's right!
I wanted to see the state-of-the-art prison
the Land of Water is so proud of!
I wonder if someone could take a look in my place?
Doctor!
Once I'm done observing the Shinonome,
I have to head out immediately
to the island where my subordinates are waiting.
Now's your only chance.
But my mission to escort you...
Just go!
RECEPTION
We won't be in a pinch even if you're not around.
Are you feeling better, Kawaki?
I'm fine now.
Well, I'm sure the Doctor will feel safer
if we stick close to him.
I think it's fine.
Thanks, Captain!
Make sure you get back before we depart!
Got it!
I just came by to visit Kagura.
Do you really need to check my belongings?
These are the rules.
Boruto!
Thanks for coming!
Inspecting this state-of-the-art prison...
is just a cover.
I actually just wanted to see you.
It's been quite a while, hasn't it?
Are you a chunin now, Boruto?
Can we not talk about that?
There's no need to rush.
I'm well aware of your abilities.
You really helped me out during the incident
with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
That wasn't an incident.
It was just a regular fight.
Right?
That's true...
Do you remember Tsurushi Hachiya?
He's still working diligently even now.
Are you serious?
I can't imagine it!
Actually, some of the members who were captured then
are being held here.
Even Shizuma?!
No, Shizuma's a different story.
He escaped.
And killed my predecessor.
What did you say?
Hassaku and Oniyuzu helped him escape,
they were caught and were moved to separate prisons.
The ones who are still here didn't participate.
Buntan.
Hebiichigo.
Kyoho.
Only those three.
Are you sure they didn't try to escape too?
I don't think so.
Don't tell me you trust those guys!
Wait, is that the reason why you took this job as warden?!
Is that strange?
You have nothing to do with them.
So, why are you defending them?
I want to turn the Hidden Mist
into a wonderful village that rivals the Leaf one day.
In order to do that,
we need to nurture our people more.
We shouldn't always prioritize technology or the economy.
Nurture people, huh?
But I think the Land of Water's economic development
has been amazing.
Well, there are a lot of people who object to the way
the current Feudal Lord is doing things.
The people of the Land of Water
have always worked together with the sea.
What a complicated issue.
Until a little while ago,
I thought that Scientific Ninja Tools
were good for nothing.
But after I started using and experiencing various tech,
I realized there's more than just one way to use them.
I see.
In that case, you should take a look at
the state-of-the-art facilities of this prison.
That's why you came here, after all.
The very center of the prison lies beyond this point.
The most severe sentences are carried out here.
What's with this heat?
Who is he?
Araumi Funato.
He's the head of the Funato, a clan of pirates.
The Funato Clan?
They're one of the oldest families in this region.
The Funato Clan specializes in fighting on open waters.
The Land of Water had been troubled by their plundering for years.
Many people have had precious family members and friends
abducted by the Funato.
Five years ago,
a large operation was carried out
and we finally managed to capture Araumi.
I heard the pirate gang was destroyed
and the clan scattered.
Inside, a high temperature is constantly being maintained.
Any moisture evaporates instantly.
He looks dried out.
Wait, don't get any closer.
You're separated by 200 millimeters of thick glass,
but if this man were to get any water,
the consequences would be disastrous.
Make sure you confirm where everyone is stationed again!
Understand?
Do not let your guard down!
It seems we'll be riding on number 4.
I took a quick look around.
There isn't anything suspicious at the moment.
Thank you.
What are you doing, Boruto?!
I really hope you make it before we depart!
These airships, which our nation holds in high esteem,
are waiting to depart.
Don't you need to get back soon?
Yeah.
Or else Sarada's gonna yell at me.
ONE
Well, I'm going on ahead.
I'm counting on you!
The leaders of the economic world are riding in Number 1.
Try not to offend anyone.
Leave it to me, Father.
Why does his spoiled son get to ride on Number 1
and I'm on the next one?!
Now, now... Let's let the people of the Land of Water
do things their way.
ONE
No way...
This can't be happening!
It's started.
Someone's infiltrated the prison?!
Damn it! Right when we're shorthanded?!
Do you think this attack is connected with
the terror attack earlier?
I think it's valid to think that.
But why target the prison?
Boruto, I'm so sorry, but could you lend me a hand?
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
THE UNLEASHED VILLAIN
"The Unleashed Villain."
Of course!
You'd think I'd abandon a friend in trouble?