Anna Karenina

The age of the shinobi is over.

I didn't think you'd go this far, Kawaki!

I'll send you where I sent the Seventh Hokage, Boruto.

Was this the only possible outcome?

Yes, that's right.

The age of the shinobi…is over!

I'm…

Still a shinobi!

The story goes back in time several years from this point.

BORUTO UZUMAKI!

What the—?

Hey!

Wait up, Boruto!

Is it that bad?!

Yeah, it's bad. Really bad!

What kept you so long, Lord Hokage?

HOKAGE'S OFFICE What kept you so long, Lord Hokage?

HOKAGE'S OFFICE There's hardly any time left.

It's tomorrow, huh…

Please hurry,

or you're not going to get things done in time for the entrance ceremony.

Guess I'll be here all night again.

THUNDER

I made it just in time.

The limited edition green chili hamburger!

Who would've thought today was the last day.

Why do I have to be the one to keep you company?

– You're not gonna eat it? – 'Course I am!

– Spicy! – Spicy!

What is this stuff?!

I don't believe this. You're impossible.

But man, this train is so convenient.

I don't have to walk now that we've got this.

The Hidden Leaf Village is getting more and more modern.

Hmm…

But we still have to attend

that old-fashioned Ninja Academy starting tomorrow.

Oh, is it from tomorrow?!

There's a lot of stuff to get ready. Don't you know that?

Oh…

Didn't your dad tell you?

Sort of…

Boruto, don't go doing stuff to embarrass your dad, okay?

'Cuz it's probably gonna reflect on me too.

What?

Your mom always tells me…

to watch out for you.

My mom does?

Well, you see… It's like the train.

Huh?

As long as it stays on the tracks, it'll get to its destination easily.

So just sit tight until you get there.

What're you talking about?

I'm saying just behave.

See ya.

Don't be late on the first day!

Shut up!

Dad can just mind his own business.

I'll show you one day!

Hey kid! Who're your parents?

Don't you know that's dangerous?!

Sorry, sorry!

Whoa…!

Denki, is this all you have?

Isn't that enough?

Well, yeah…but…

Right?

Yeah, I want to have some fun too.

Huh?

Yeah…

What the—?!

Sorry, my hand slipped.

This sucks!

Are you crazy? You wanna get hurt?

Take that back now.

And I'll let this slide.

Huh?

Hey you, come down here.

– Shadow Clones?! – Is this guy a ninja?!

Damn it, you making fun of us?!

I don't care about ninja…!

Here.

Y-You…

Don't be such a wuss.

Hey, aren't you done yet?

W-What are you doing?!

Uh-oh, let's get out of here!

W-Wait!

Hey, you okay?!

I'm not okay!

Now more of them are gonna come after me tomorrow!

That was just spare change for me.

Listen…

Doesn't it piss you off?

Teach 'em a lesson!

I'm not strong like you.

Huh?!

You know ninjutsu, right?

Do you attend the Academy?

No…

Well, I will from tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Same as me then.

Oh, yeah?

Nice to meet you.

It was my father's wish.

He said that if I'm going inherit his company,

I need to learn ninjutsu as well as academics.

Is that so? What's the name of the company?

The Kaminarimon Company.

A BRIGHTER FUTURE THROUGH THE THUNDER RAIL TOGETHER WITH THE LEAF VILLAGE THE KAMINARIMON COMPANY That's the biggest enterprise in the land!

Can I put in a pre-order on the next release?

S-Sure…

Still, what's the big deal about learning ninjutsu?

My father is a former shinobi

who credits his achievements in the Fourth Great Ninja War

for his company's success.

So, he has great faith in ninja.

Do you want to become a ninja?

Not really…

Then don't pay any attention to him.

I've never disobeyed my dad.

Well, that's fine. At least he comes home.

My stupid old man thinks only about work and ignores his family.

Is that so?

So even if I disobey my dad, I don't get punished!

Who cares about your dad?

Just teach him a lesson!

Teach him a lesson?

That's what I do.

I'm in the middle of my super plan.

But keeping it a secret from my mom is tough.

What time is it?

About seven…

No way! I'm gonna get it from my mom!

Huh?

I thought there's no punishment from disobeying.

Mom's different.

She's really scary when she gets mad!

See ya!

Don't let 'em pick on you!

Just teach 'em a lesson.

O-Okay.

Just teach 'em a lesson.

I'm home!

Boruto, you promised to be home for the celebration.

Sorry, Mom.

Shikadai wouldn't let me go.

Well, Shikadai has a good head on his shoulders.

You, on the other hand, tend to get into trouble.

– Trouble! – Whoa!

What's for dinner?

You know what? I helped make it today!

Oh, I can't wait!

Boruto, make sure you wash your hands!

Okay!

– Oh! – Wow!

You start at the Academy from tomorrow.

I got to know your father at the Academy.

I've heard that so many times, ya know.

He was always causing trouble,

so people treated him like a problem child.

But he was actually very cool.

I've heard that so many times too.

I thought your father would be home tonight…

That's nothing new.

He just keeps ignoring you and Himawari.

Don't complain.

This village is safe because your father and the others protect it.

Let's eat.

But there's no enemy to protect us from.

Boruto…

Fighting isn't the only duty of a ninja.

There are many things the Hokage must do

to ensure that the people can live safely in peace.

You're going to learn that starting tomorrow at the Academy too.

It's something very important.

So uncool.

Denki, you are the heir to the Kaminarimon Company!

A general curriculum is…

Dad…

I…

How pitiful…

Seems you fought with some hoodlums again today.

What are you going to do?

You definitely need the training at the Academy.

I…

Who cares about your dad?

Just teach him a lesson!

So, I just have to be strong?

If I can prove that I'm strong…

That's right.

If I prove that,

I can study whatever I want?

Yes, if you're strong.

Strength…

I don't have that kind of strength.

I just have to prove it, right?

My strength.

ENTRANCE CEREMONY