Anna Karenina

Ow...

Oh man, he couldn't do it...

It totally felt like he was gonna make it.

Ow...

Hey Denki, it's not just about focus.

You also have to feel... like it's a drag.

Huh? "Like it's a drag"?

With chakra, you've gotta use

your physical energy and spiritual energy...

You kinda infuse them together in way that feels good...

then sorta let it flow delicately to the soles of your feet.

And then it's all about how stable you can make it.

Uh...? Hm...

It's also important to be aware of Chakra Points

and the Chakra Network that connects them all.

Huh? Huh?

More realistically, you have to do it with style, like me.

Huh?

But you're not stylish at all...

I'm talking about what's inside... The inside.

If you're stylish on the inside...

You'll infuse chakra smoothly, just like that.

Hmm...

So I'm saying, it's like this...

Make it stable.

Once you get the knack, it's easy.

Be stylish!

You'll get it if you don't get so nervous.

Yeah!

I don't understand anything you're telling me!

Hey, don't you think you're kinda overreacting?

This is the first time I haven't been able to pass a test.

I've always been good at school work.

You sure say it straight!

If I fail the ninjutsu test,

I'll have to repeat a year, just like Iwabe!

I can't let that happen!

Oh, Iwabe...

If you can't climb it at all,

there's no point in talking about it.

You keep harping about tests...

but tests aren't the only thing that's important.

Tests don't determine how outstanding a person is.

– The reason for that— – Oh man. Denki,

that was totally your fault.

Yeah. You shouldn't have said that about Iwabe.

Hey, I was talking about—

I'd hate having to repeat a grade.

That'd be so embarrassing.

Right?

"Crisis: The Threat of Failing!" I have to pass! I have to pass!

I've been observing for a while.

Looks kind of dangerous.

I'll practice wall-climbing with you!

Metal...

We can't have you getting hurt before the test!

Why does wall-climbing have to be on the ninjutsu test?

Denki, for you it seems written exams are no problem,

but wall-climbing looks pretty dicey...

Even if I do well in written exams,

if I fail ninjutsu, I probably can't graduate.

Perhaps right now I can't—

Stop!

Weakness is forbidden!

At times like these,

you must keep practicing until you get it right, that's all!

All I can do is train as well,

so that I don't get nervous during the real test!

Do you always train like this?!

That's right!

I rock climb every morning, and then I go to the Academy!

H-He's too much...

No... Unless I put in this much work,

I'll really end up repeating a grade!

Denki!

Thank—

Huh?

Wh-Who is he?!

What strong features!

Dad!

Dad?!

Excuse me, what's going on?!

Putting in extra training because you're not strong in ninjutsu...

You are absolutely in the throes of youth!

Oh, sorry. I'm just happy!

If that's the situation, practice all you want!

Who cares if you fail?

I'll watch over you!

BEEF ARITHMETIC It's no good. It's just not sinking in.

Hey, are you ever going to really try?

Shut up! I get it, so explain it to me again!

This doesn't look good.

Yeah, he's beyond our help.

Like I said...

– With a boom and swoop... – Boruto isn't the best teacher either.

you slam in the formula right here.

Denki would be the best teacher.

But after that comment he made,

Iwabe wouldn't want to learn from Denki. Right?

Idiot!

Huh? Well, whatever...

That was a lot of falling.

It's getting dark, so let's continue tomorrow!

All right!

Excuse me...

Please give me more tips and stuff

about taking the test tomorrow!

I just have to pass the test.

That spirit!

That's what youth is about.

However, one's youth is not about that alone.

Keep that in mind too.

Okay.

All right!

You're such a hard worker, I have a special gift for you!

Huh?

Wearing this will increase your rate of success!

It has great breathability,

and it's made from the latest Ninja Tool technology.

It's waterproof, fireproof and is sold only...

by special order!

Uh, thank you...very much...

Iwabe!

You're at it again today?

I'm able to climb a little higher now...

But I have a long way to go.

At this rate, I'll end up repeating—

Oh... I'm sorry!

You'll never get far if you do it like that.

Listen, the first thing is to calm down and focus.

That's the most important thing.

Think about it like you're relaxing.

I-I see...

I did it!

I did it, Iwabe!

Don't start celebrating over that height.

You were wobbly,

but it's good that you didn't exert unnecessary strength.

Just remember that feeling.

Amazing...

You're way easier to understand than Boruto and the others.

Of course.

I'm at the top of the class when it comes to ninjutsu.

Thanks to you, I got the knack!

Thank you so much.

But...why'd you decide to help me all of a sudden?

I said that horrible thing about you.

We did it!

When you repeat a grade, you lose all your friends.

No one should have to go through that.

I-Iwabe... How are you...

with your...school work?

If you want, I can help you study.

D-Don't worry about me...

I'm studying too.

I'm gonna be just fine!

This is...

Uh, well, that happens sometimes.

Then let me tutor you!

Why lie about it?

Oh...

I guess you wouldn't want my help...

Stupid, that's not it.

I don't want you to tutor me if it messes up your training.

If anyone's gonna repeat a grade, it's me.

Anyway, don't worry!

I may not look it, but I don't give up.

I can see this through on my own—

Are you really okay with that?

After meeting Boruto, I realized ninjutsu is amazing.

And I didn't want to run away anymore

from my dad or anything else.

That's why I chose Ninjutsu Studies.

I want to be a shinobi with Boruto.

No, not just Boruto.

But with everyone!

I want to be a shinobi with you too, Iwabe!

Let me tutor you!

And in exchange, teach me about ninjutsu!

Denki...

Let's do our best together!

Let's show them and pass our tests together!

A-All right.

I guess...I have no choice.

Bring it on!

I'll give it another shot...

Iwabe!