Anna Karenina

LEAF NEWS THE MIDDLE SEA SECURITY ISSUE Regarding the state of affairs with The Land of Waves,

LEAF NEWS THE MIDDLE SEA SECURITY ISSUE our Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire, Lord Ikkyu Madoka, released this statement:

THE MIDDLE SEA SECURITY ISSUE "The risk they pose to the security of the middle seas cannot be overlooked,

cannot be overlooked, hence we will maintain a resolute posture."

What a disturbing subject…

It just means a lot of people still don't believe the war is over.

Exactly.

We're lucky things went so smoothly in our village. Right?

We have everyone to thank for that.

Yes, you're right.

FIRE

Everyone worked hard together to secure peace in Hidden Leaf Village.

That makes me very proud.

My only worry is that the current Hokage is you.

Iruka Sensei…

Because you always got into trouble as a kid.

Anyway, what's so urgent that the busy Lord Hokage

would come to the Academy personally?

Oh yeah, that's right.

SEVENTH HOKAGE

CLASS FIELD TRIP

CLASS FIELD TRIP Actually…

SEVENTH HOKAGE I've been in regular contact with the Land of Water,

SEVENTH HOKAGE and we're finally about to reach a settlement.

From this year, the Academy's field trips are gonna be fancier!

The Land of Water? And it's not for a mission?

Isn't it a good idea?

Is it?

Without a doubt,

it requires a bit of courage,

but maybe it's time we took a step forward—

I can't do it like Mitsuki can.

Was it like…this?

Boruto! What are you doing?

Well, everyone keeps saying you wear a wig, so…

Was that a Wind Style just now?

That's not part of the curriculum yet…

R-Right! That's what I wanted you to see!

I've been practicing and deepening my skills at formulating ninjutsu.

Don't skirt the question!

What are you doing, Boruto?

What are you doing here, Dad?!

I'm working, ya know!

Listen, if you're gonna pull some pranks,

do it with some more finesse!

Shut up!

I don't need you tellin' me that, Dad!

What did you say?!

What about it?!

These two…

The Turbulent Field Trip

What's up with that?

He tried to pull a prank on the principal yesterday…

So that's his punishment.

What an idiot.

LAND OF WATER FIELD TRIP It's the first time our academy is conducting a class field trip

LAND OF WATER FIELD TRIP outside of the village.

LAND OF WATER FIELD TRIP This is really a milestone.

Everyone must exercise extreme caution.

The Land of Water?

The ocean…fresh seafood… grilled right on the beach…

This means I have to buy a swimsuit!

The Land of Water… Hidden Mist Village.

Nothing good comes to mind, are we gonna be okay?

That's all in the past though, right?

Well, it's got nothing to do with us…

You will be representing our village.

Don't cause any trouble.

If something does happen,

consider the field trip cancelled immediately.

This means, no classes for a while, right?

Awesome!

Hey guys, a field trip isn't for fun.

Don't be such a downer!

You're such a buzzkill.

– Just listen, guys! – Boys are such idiots.

LAND OF WATER FIELD TRIP Okay, I'd like to select a student leader for this field trip.

Any volunteers?

What? No one?

Of course not.

Who would want to be responsible for this class of troublemakers?

Who'd volunteer for such a thankless job?

I hope I don't get picked!

I hope I don't get picked!

Sensei!

I think Boruto Uzumaki would be good as our trip leader.

That's a great idea! I think he'd be perfect too, Sensei!

Boruto's cheerful and always at the center of everyone's attention.

He'd be perfect.

Agreed!

Agreed!

No objections here!

Agree!

Huh?! Huh?!

Since he always wants to take the lead for anything!

Is that right, you all?

So, this is what Boruto meant by being classmates?

B-But…

FIELD TRIP LEADER BORUTO UZUMAKI

I think our field trip leader wants to say something.

Hey guys! How did you get swayed so easily?!

You think you can decide this so irresponsibly?!

What about my opinion?! Respect what I want too!

Besides—!

We're counting on you, leader!

You guys decided on your own!

But I honestly think you're the best one for the job.

Seriously?

Uh-huh.

It's the best choice in order for the class to come together.

Th-Then I guess I have no choice!

You guys better listen to me then!

Okay!

Hey, you've gotten really good at handling Boruto.

See? You're messing around again.

Don't embarrass us like that when we're in another village.

What a drag.

Do you guys only think about messing around?

About that…

It sounds like the Hidden Mist Village is really rural.

Is there anything to do there?

Don't worry.

I don't know what it's like there, but I'll liven things up.

What's up with that confidence?

For better or worse, you made me the leader.

I wish I could see that determination of yours

during regular school hours.

Don't get too carried away.

That village used to be known as the "Blood Mist Village."

Huh?

There's nothing good about the place.

Iwabe… did something happen?

Nothing.

Anyway, if anything happens, I'll pulverize ‘em.

Just leave it to me.

See ya.

"If anything happens"? Are you kidding?

Weren't you listening to instructions?!

Sarada seems awfully excited.

Handkerchief, a change of clothes, school supplies…

Snacks…

Games, charger, shinobi card game…

Do you really need those things?

As long as I have these, I'll manage somehow.

I just hope your teacher doesn't scold you.

You're so lucky, Big Brother!

Right? I'll bring back lots of souvenirs for you.

That's a promise, okay?

I don't know how things are in the Land of Water.

Don't you dare do anything dangerous.

And…make sure follow all of your sensei's directions and—!

I know.

I'm going!

Have a great time!

Oh dear.

LIGHTLY SALTED CONSOMMÉ I have so much stuff, it's ridiculous.

CHOCOBAR I have so much stuff, it's ridiculous.

That's for sure!

CHOCOBAR Want one?

CHOCOBAR Th-Thank you!

Isn't it amazing?

What is?

Beyond this ocean are several other lands and many villages.

It's hard to imagine.

What? Why're you so sentimental?

I'm allowed to be sometimes, aren't I?

By the way…

Why'd you nominate Boruto as the leader for the field trip?

Yeah! It could've been anyone else, right?

So why?

Well, I thought he—

What about me?

Nothing!

Go away!

Why? I wanna look at the ocean from the deck too.

You're so laid back.

And you're too tense!

You've been so spirited lately.

Got a problem with that?

No, it's fine.

I'm not interested in becoming the Hokage.

You're the only one in the entire village

who can't see how great Lord Seventh is.

And I'm the only one who sees what a loser my dad is.

People say your dad was unbelievably strong.