Sorry, Boruto!
I ran right into a wave.
Are you all right?
I'm managing.
I don't want to fall into these rough waters, ya know.
After all, there's no guarantee that someone will save me
like before.
Are you referring to the guy with webbed hands?
You're the only one who saw him, right?
Yeah...
I wonder what that was about.
We're about to enter the northeast region of the sea
where there are violent currents.
If you let your guard down, the complex movement of the waves
will instantly carry you far out to sea.
We have to proceed carefully.
Whoa, really?
I guess there's no telling which way the waves will move
just by watching them.
That's what the sea is like.
There's nothing people can do about it.
But doesn't the Land of Water want to do just that?
Well, yeah...
Are you also against developing stuff like that?
I don't know what the right decision is.
I see.
I think the one that's more convenient is—!
We've entered the northeastern region.
Hold on tight and try not to get thrown overboard!
Ikada's Dream
This is amazing, Ikada.
You're so good at steering this boat!
I've lived on a boat ever since I was little.
You lived on a boat?!
I was born on the seas north of this nation.
It's the norm over there.
You're not from this island?
I made my way out to this island on my own to work on boats.
I see...
So, you came out here to become Boss Kajiki's apprentice, huh?
That wasn't what I originally set out to do.
Doing anything involving ships would have been fine by me.
But once I met Boss Kajiki, I realized what my dream was.
And that's to become a shipbuilder,
build a large ship, and travel around the world?
That's right.
So, you're currently living away from your family, huh?
Well, kinda...
Sorry.
I'm being kind of nosy, aren't I?
When I came out here, a lot went down.
Right now, my big sister's the only one
I stay in contact with.
You have an older sister?
When I left home, no one in my family was happy.
But my sister was the only one who urged me to keep going.
Wow, what a nice sister.
Yeah. She's usually annoying, though.
Boruto, do you have any siblings?
I have a little sister.
Lately, she's starting to become like my mom.
She gets really scary when she's angry.
My sister's also really scary when she's angry.
It's rough, isn't it?
Mitsuki!
Sarada? Are you done with what you had to do?
Yeah. We got a little more info on the situation with the Funato,
but things still seem pretty serious.
Where's everyone else?
Kagura has gone to complete the paperwork
for receiving the refugees.
I see...
What were you doing?
I was observing Kawaki.
Huh? Why Kawaki again?
He's interesting.
How?
Hmm...
Many reasons I suppose.
Sometimes, you really don't make any sense.
You think so?
Oh, is that right?
You guys have a knack for this.
Our captain's quite the technical expert.
That's why a lot of our missions involve stuff like this.
You're a captain?
More or less.
Wow, that's amazing!
Miss Sarada, how is the situation?
It seems there's still a lot of chaos.
And the Mizukage has apparently headed to the front lines.
Will there be an actual battle?
I'm not sure...
We should get the two researchers back home before things get worse.
That was our original mission, after all.
I don't want to get any more mixed up in this
than we already have.
Iwabe!
Oh!
Don't worry about it.
This problem concerns the Land of Water.
There's no need for you guys to get involved.
I'm sorry!
Hey, where's Boruto?
Boruto went out with Ikada to retrieve a replacement part
for the engine.
They're probably on a boat right about now.
A boat?
The parts factory is located on the northern part of the island,
past the mountains.
It's faster to go by sea than by foot.
Come to think of it, the fishermen were saying this morning
that the sea might get rough this evening.
Will they be all right?
It shouldn't be a problem.
Ikada's piloting skills are very reliable.
That's not what I'm worried about.
They set out on that boat he made, right?
What? Ikada can already build boats?
That's amazing!
It's nothing to be impressed about.
It's the first boat he's made, after all.
The first?!
Shouldn't be a problem.
He still needs to work on his technical skills,
but he's put his soul into that boat.
It should be fine for normal sea travel.
The sea's getting rough!
Hold on tight, Boruto!
I got it!
Hey, look over there!
It's capsized!
We need to save them right away.
We can't.
Why not?!
Don't underestimate the raging sea.
Going in recklessly to save them will put our lives in danger.
Hey! There's someone there!
Ikada!
Ah, damn it! I guess I have no choice!
Let's go!
Boruto! Follow my commands!
Okay!
Amazing! This is amazing, Ikada!
Be quiet.
I'm reading the movement of the waves and the wind.
If I make even the slightest error,
we'll be sucked into a whirlpool, and it'll all be over.
Just a little further!
Ikada!
I'm working on it!
What's the matter?
This is bad. I can't see him anymore!
What?!
What are you planning on doing?
I'm going to save him!
Do you want to die?! You can't do it!
Then what do we do?
I'll go!
Hold on to the helm tightly!
Ikada!
That's—!
All right!
Ikada!
I'm fine!
This is nothing!
Thank goodness!
Ikada...
Your hands...
Oh!
They're webbed.
That's what I saw when I fell into the sea...
Yeah.
This happens whenever I swim seriously.
So, you really were the one who saved me that time.
If a stranger saw this suddenly, they'd think it was weird.
That's why I kept them hidden.
Sorry, it must have been a shock!
Yeah, I am shocked.
But that said,
you're amazing!
What?
Aren't you bothered by my hands?
Why would I be?
They don't bother me at all, ya know!
I'm surrounded by a lot of weirdos, after all.
You're a weirdo too.
You think so?
Well, thanks to you, I was safe.
And I got to be friends with you, so it's not a big deal.
That's true.
Anyway, could you keep quiet about this around everyone?
I haven't even told Boss Kajiki about this.
Understood.
It'll be a secret just between us!
What's going on?!
Not good!
I know!
Ikada!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
This is it for me, huh?
Boruto!
Don't give up, Ikada!
You're going to build a huge ship, aren't you?!
Isn't that why you left your family
and studied a lot as Boss Kajiki's apprentice?!
Isn't this boat your first step to achieving your dream?!
Believe in yourself!
This boat that you made can overcome this whirlpool, ya know!
Boruto!
Of course it can!
Doing good!
Just a little further...
Wind Style: Gale Palm!
We did it!
Yeah!
We managed to make it here safely, huh?
I'm so relieved it turned out well.
You're really awesome, Ikada!
What are you talking about?
Charging head-on into that wind and whirlpool
was practically suicide.
Reading such complex wind movements and whirlpools
is impossible!
But you managed to do it anyway.
That was pure chance.
My gamble paid off...
thanks to you!
It wasn't me.
It was all thanks to you and this boat you built, ya know.
That said, I can't believe it.
This is the same sea we passed through earlier.
That region of the sea is a good fishing spot.
Oh...
The sea is fierce, but it shares its bounty.
The sea is a really interesting place.
Are the people who are protesting
the decisions of the Mizukage and the other leaders
worried about this bounty disappearing
if something like the Shinonome 1 is built?
Maybe.
But I don't think anyone knows what's really gonna happen.
Naturally, myself included.
I didn't really feel like I belonged back home.
My desire to work on boats was just something I came up with
because I wanted a reason to leave.
Since I had lived on a boat for so long,
I figured it would be easy to work on them.
I didn't take it seriously.
But someone without any resolve can't make it in this line of work.
No matter where I went, things never worked out.
But then Boss Kajiki took me in.
He told me to take notes.
It didn't matter what they were about.
He told me to write about the things I learned that day,
the things I noticed, the things I was happy about...
and the things I regretted.
At first it was annoying,
but once I got going, I gradually started to understand...
what my thoughts were...
and what the Boss cares about deeply.
The Boss always says that a boat is not just a tool.
At first, I had no idea what he meant.
Boats were always present in my life,
and I had taken them for granted.
But I gradually started to understand what he was saying.
And I understood the amazing things that boats can do.
Ships connect islands that are far apart from each other.
Someday, I want to make a huge ship
to travel the seas of the world
and form bonds with all sorts of people.
To do that, I need to become a shipbuilder like the Boss.
That's an amazing dream!
Right?
I'll be cheering for you.
Once I complete my ship, I'll let you on it!
Sure thing!
So, when will it be completed?
Well, that's the issue...
It seems like it'll take a while longer, huh?
Try to be patient while you wait.
Oh no! If we don't hurry, the parts factory will close.
That would be bad.
Let's hurry.
Yeah.
I've received a report that the Mizukage's fleet
is gathering in a region of the sea where our influence is disputed.
I see.
Just as we expected.
Yes. We will soon be going to war.
It's almost time, isn't it?
I'm itching to show off my skills.
And Seiren is leading the way? What about her?
She knows what to do and is ready to go.
We will wipe out the Mizukage and his fleet
and show them the power of our clan.
We're back, ya know!
Hey! Glad you're back safe.
Yeah! We got the part!
Boss!
There's no need to yell. I can hear you just fine.
There's no time to waste.
Let's get started.
Okay!
Boss, what's the matter?
I want you to finish up the rest.
What?!
Just hurry up and do it!
Y-Yes, sir!
I'm finished!
Looks good.
You did it, Ikada!
Your skills were very impressive, and I learned a lot observing you!
How long are you going to have this touching moment?!
We're not finished yet.
Next up is the exterior.
Clean this up and get started on the next job!
Yes, sir!
Don't screw up ever again like you did today.
Understood!
Boss Kajiki is strict, isn't he?
He's just mad because Ikada screwed up, ya know.
Shut up!
We'll reach the island of traitors soon.
All right.
I suppose I should get a good look at their faces up close.
Head to the southern shore.
Yes, ma'am.
Also, Lady Seiren, one more thing...
Yeah.
I'll go see him.
We need him to step up as well.
Ikada...
I wanna build a big ship to bring everyone together!
That's an amazing dream!
I've gotta do a lot of studying though.
I don't know how many years it's gonna take,
but I wanna sail my ship to where you're at too, Boruto!
Seriously?! I look forward to that!
Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
IKADA'S SECRET
"Ikada's Secret"
Looks like you've completely gotten used to
playing the role of a shipbuilder...
Ikada...