Anna Karenina

It's true!

I really was attacked!

I understand, but that's barely a scratch…

You didn't see who attacked you?

He came at me so suddenly, so I didn't…

But I'm positive that he was wearing a prisoner uniform!

So, the culprit is a prisoner…

That makes it even more unbelievable.

KEY You can't enter the medical ward without this wooden tag.

Naturally, prisoners can't just walk in.

But—!

Maybe one of the guys who work here lost his wooden tag?

It's unthinkable, but I'll check, just in case.

Hey, you!

Why are you still hanging around here?!

Get back to your cell!

Boruto!

It can't be helped.

I'll keep an eye on him.

I'm counting on you, Doctor!

Don't look so sad.

I swear I'm gonna protect you!

A Test of Will Power

How was the medical ward?

Was the air conditioner on full blast?

You were right, it was like paradise!

Were you able to have "nice dreams" over there?

Yeah! It was perfect!

But I got interrupted, and it turned into a "nightmare."

Dreams aren't worth anything in this place.

Is Kokuri okay now?

Yeah, there's someone watching over him.

Where was that person when Kokuri was attacked?

He was with me,

so there's no need to worry.

But if the medical ward is unsafe too,

there's no telling when he'll be attacked again.

This cell has room for one more inmate.

We have to do something…

to get Kokuri in here with us.

Then we can protect him all the time.

We have to figure out a way, or else…

It's Mitsuki's—!

Sarada, the situation has become critical.

Kokuri was attacked.

There's something we'd like you to request from Lord Mujo.

The cell Kokuri will be assigned to?

Yes. After his injury heals,

I'm thinking of putting him together with Boruto and the others.

Although it's coming from you, Lord Mujo,

I cannot agree to this proposal.

Why is that?

Isn't there an empty bed in that cell?

It's not empty.

It's being reserved for the next new prisoner that comes in.

And as you know, new ones keep coming in.

I see.

But Kokuri is just getting out of the medical ward.

Wouldn't it be easier if he was placed in an area closer

to the guards where they can see him?

Prisoners return to their original cells

when they leave the medical ward. That's the rule.

If we make an exception now,

other prisoners will start making their own demands.

So, Kokuri will be sent back to his previously assigned cell.

I do hope you will back me up on this.

Uh, yes.

Thank you.

We're done.

You may go.

Yes, sir!

Lord Mujo!

I'm sorry I couldn't help you.

I just can't make arbitrary decisions regarding the prison

without a valid reason.

Please understand.

Of course, we're grateful for your help.

We'll handle the rest ourselves.

That bastard!

He's just a figurehead of the clan!

Does he know who actually runs things in this castle?!

You're absolutely correct!

Is this the one?

Benga has authority over the prison, not Lord Mujo.

Benga is planning to return Kokuri to his original cell.

I'll check around relevant places and look for any weak spots

that Benga might have.

Looks like this is turning into a bad situation.

At this rate, Kokuri will…

There has to be something here.

Mr. Benga, there you are!

What is it, Haie?!

I'm very sorry, but he just wouldn't listen.

Huh?!

You've got guts demanding to see me, Tsukiyo.

Very good of you to come here.

Depending on the reason, this could have a very painful outcome for you.

Lady Luck is very fickle.

If you make a loud noise, she runs away.

But this is the sound that brings her back.

You!

How did you get those?

Those who give gifts profit as much as those who receive them,

by way of luck.

Quit being so vague!

What do you want?

Can you make Kokuri disappear?

That guy was born under an unlucky star.

That's just a down payment.

I'll forget we ever had this conversation.

How unfortunate.

Damn it!

How can anyone work in such filth?!

All I'm finding is trash!

Must be my imagination

Time for afternoon exercise!

Everyone, get moving!

After being cooped up like this, my body's so stiff.

Everyone, re…res…

Respects you?

Yeah, yeah…

What?! Whoa!

What are you doing?

We get to go outside after all this time, Uncle Kamata!

Shut up!

I'm only 16!

Sarada didn't contact us after that, did she?

We can't just rely on Sarada.

There are so many people here. If we keep asking, there's got to be

someone who can tell us Benga's handicap.

Should we split up?

Okay, I'll go that way.

I see.

There's something I'd like to ask you.

Do it! Yeah!

That's the way!

It's such a clear day. Don't you want to walk around?

Why you—!

Are you protecting the flowers?

I got nothing.

No matter who I ask, no one knows a thing about Benga's weaknesses.

I had no luck either.

Benga's weakness?

Why would you want to know a thing like that?

He punched me once, and I wanna get back at him!

Well, no one here will have anything nice to say about that guy.

All right! I'll help you.

Don't tell me you know something about Benga?!

I don't.

But I have an idea who does.

The leader of the prison?

Yeah… In other words, the prison boss.

Excluding the prison guards, he's the big guy.

Doragu carries more weight around here than anyone else.

Doragu's the guy, huh?

But why do we have to go to him to find out about Benga's weak spot?

Where there's power, there's information.

There's practically nothing about this castle that Doragu doesn't know.

We're here.

So which one's Doragu?

Hey, what's this?

We've got some nice little visitors.

So, that's him?

Hey, be respectful!

What do you want?

You came here because there's something you wanna know, right?

Tell me what Benga's weakness is.

I owe him some payback.