Anna Karenina

HYUGA

A birthday party?

Yeah!

Father's birthday is coming up soon, right?

He hasn't seen his sweet grandchildren lately,

so he's been feeling a little lonely.

Even though he'd never come out and say it.

My sweet Boruto and Himawari…

Grandpa misses you so much!

Oh yeah! Boruto didn't come camping with us last time.

That's right!

And so, I'm counting on you to recruit everyone, Elder Sister!

Oh, and I think he'll be super happy

if he gets a surprise gift from his grandkids.

A birthday party sounds great!

I'll try to get the day off.

I can't wait to go to Grandpa's again!

Grandpa Hiashi's birthday, huh?

I totally forgot about it!

Hey, Boruto, you have to remember these kinds of things.

Oh? I thought you had forgotten too.

Still…it's so intense going to Grandpa's.

I mean, does he have to get so lovey-dovey?

Actually, when Grandpa gets angry, he's really scary.

That's really hard to believe.

I never seen him get like that.

Anyway, since we're going,

I want you both to get Grandpa a present.

Okay! I wonder what he'd like?

A present for Grandpa, huh?

What would make him happy?

Hiashi's Birthday

Oh, a birthday present for your grandfather? Hiashi's Birthday

I think that's something you should come up with by yourself.

I did, but nothing comes to mind! That's why I'm asking you guys!

Your grandfather's the head of

the main family of the Hyuga Clan, right?

Are the Hyuga amazing?

Why don't you know?

You're a ninja of this village, aren't you?

I think you could say they're among

the most famous and influential of the Leaf ninja.

Yeah, as they say,

"The Hyuga are the strongest of the Hidden Leaf."

What are they the strongest in?

It's got to be their Byakugan.

It's not only their ability to see through things

or their scope of vision…

But their Gentle Fist that's based on these skills.

That's an offensive and defensive art

that only the Hyuga can master.

Forget about all of that!

Isn't my grandpa known for something that he really likes?

If his own grandson doesn't know, how would we?

Yeah, I guess not.

Wouldn't it faster if you asked your parents?

Both Mom and Dad are having fun with this

and telling me to go and "figure it out yourself for a change."

That's what you get for always being so careless about these things.

Fine, if that's the case—!

Mitsuki, come with me for a bit.

That went well!

Hey, why didn't we go in through the front entry?

Because it'll be troublesome if we're discovered.

Not just because of my doting grandpa,

but because of Big Sister Hanabi too…

Oh?

Who's troublesome now?

Oh, Big Sister Hanabi.

Hello!

Trying to sneak into the house of a clan with the Byakugan?

There's no way you can pull that off!

I know, I wasn't thinking!

Although, I get your dilemma about choosing a present.

Even I don't know what my father would like.

What?!

You don't even know, Big Sister Hanabi?

I give up.

Hanabi Sensei, you're Boruto's aunt, right?

So, why does he call you Big Sis—

Hey, Mitsuki!

Why yes, I'm his Big Sister.

Father's at home, so why don't I ask him for you?

No, that's okay!

If he finds out I'm here,

he's gonna get all mushy on me again.

Yeah, you're right.

That would be embarrassing in front of a friend, huh?

Man, is he ever gonna get over being such a doting grandpa?

Pardon me!

Pardon me!

I am Gatai from the Village Hidden in the Cloud!

I'm here to challenge the celebrated head of the Hyuga Main Family,

touted to be the strongest among the Hidden Leaf!

If you brand yourself as the strongest,

then accept my challenge!

Old-fashioned guys like that still exist even now?

Is he a has-been shinobi who wants to prove his strength?

We get guys like him,

who still have the wrong idea, once in a while…

Picking a fight with Grandpa…

He doesn't know his place.

Is your grandfather strong?

The head of household isn't just for show.

A guy like that's a piece of cake for him.

Hey, Hanabi!

Are you here, Hanabi?

Not good!

I'm sorry, but can you take care of this like you usually do?

Okay, Father!

Huh?

What?!

The head of the family is away?

Yes, unfortunately, he's out of the village.

I'm very sorry you traveled so far, but please take your leave.

I don't believe you!

Fighting you isn't gonna be the same.

Bring Hiashi Hyuga out here now!

I can't bring out someone who's not here.

I see how it is.

Is he afraid of fighting me?!

If he wants to run away from a challenge, then it's my victory!

The strongest among the Leaf? What a joke!

I should throw some salt to purify this spot.

Why's Grandpa pretending to be out?

He should've just defeated him.

Who knows?

Whenever guys like that come around,

we handle it this way.

All the time?!

Maybe that guy is right?

Maybe he's really weak?

No way!

I'll have you know he's even stronger than Big Sister Hanabi!

Damn it, I'm even more confused about Grandpa now!

Wait up, Boruto.

Well, I guess it's too soon for Boruto to understand.

I sent them away as usual.

I'm sorry for the trouble.

No, it's an easy task.

You have your reasons for this, don't you?

It's easy to settle things with force.

But when I say the Hyuga is the strongest today,

it's not in terms of such strength.

If I had realized this sooner…

Father?

It's nothing.

Damn it!

He should've just put a pompous guy like him in his place!

Maybe your grandfather is a kind man?

He's definitely soft on me and Himawari,

but everyone talks about how super strict he was in the past.

Then maybe something happened that triggered a change in him?

Triggered a change?

If you figure that out,

maybe you'll get an idea of what you could get him.

You're right!

And someone who might know that is—

Hey, move!

That's my seat!

What's the big idea?!

Shut up!

Are you defying me?!

I'm the man who defeated the Hyuga, the strongest in this village!

Sorry!

The Hyuga Clan turned out to be pretty weak, didn't they?

Well, Hiashi Hyuga got scared!

He was scared and pretended to be away!

How far the Leaf Shinobi have fallen,

for a coward to claim to be the strongest!

That bastard!

I can't take this anymore!

Hey, you!

What is it, kid?

I'm the grandson of Hiashi Hyuga, the man you just dissed!

First, the daughter. Now the grandson?

It seems Hyuga is good at using

women and children to shield himself.

Shut your mouth!

I'll take you on in Grandpa's place!

It's too late to make excuses, kid.

That's my line!

Fine.

Lightning Style: Pulverizing Lightning Rod!

Is running away all that you can do?

You make me laugh after talking so big!

I'd think twice before belittling me!

What's the matter?

At that rate, you're no match for Big Sister Hanabi at all.

Now you've made me mad, kid!

Oh no, this is causing so much damage!

Gatai's snapped!

I have no choice!

Rasengan!

Huh?!

Huh?!