Anna Karenina

Why?

No, don't!

Huh?

Why you—!

Mr. Tosaka?!

I took an extract from the tranquilizer that Orochimaru created.

As expected, it really works!

So, you're the one who took the injections—!

This is becoming a pain.

You're my prey.

Wasabi, Namida…

Get back, you guys.

My, my…

You have such a beautiful love for your team.

Thanks to that, I get to stalk my prey one more time.

This time, I'll protect them for sure!

I hope you're going to make this a little thrilling at least…

The anticipation is making me drool.

I regret to inform you,

that your friends won't be coming to save you.

I see.

So, you're their…

Melee! Unbelievable!

Melee!

Melee! So, this being a mission was a lie

Melee! from the very beginning?!

I had no choice but to join up with you.

Actually, I dispatched some men ahead of me,

but they were captured at the border.

But that's okay. Everything ended up all right!

After all, I got to observe Jugo

up close!

What did you say?

So, you were after his Curse Mark?!

Exactly!

Jugo's Curse Mark is no doubt the original.

It's very rare.

We've tried so hard before with so little success…

And now, finally!

Boruto, you must have sensed it too,

when Jugo underwent his Curse Mark Transformation.

The infinite power and potential of that Curse Mark

is so awe-inspiring.

On top of which,

there's so much we still don't know about that Curse Mark.

He's truly…

the very best research subject!

So you think you can use Jugo in any way you please?

You said it yourself, Boruto. Dreams are important.

I'm no different from you!

What did you say?

My dream is to create the ultimate Curse Mark weapon.

For that, getting a sample from Jugo was essential.

And that's why you got close to him?

Not only that!

Hear me out.

I even got the bait to lure him out.

Bait?

Don't tell me—!

Yes.

I was the one who infected the birds

with a new type of Curse Mark.

Can you imagine all the trouble I went through?

Now you know how passionate I am about my research.

Quit messing around!

When I think of how desperately Jugo tried to save the birds…

All my efforts are about to come to fruition!

With Jugo's sample,

I'll be able to complete the most powerful Curse Mark weapon!

It's so thrilling!

The power of science will control the Curse Mark at last!

Can you cut the conversation short, Doctor?

Sorry.

I get so carried away when I talk about the Curse Mark.

We could care less about that.

As long as that guy is worth money.

Why you!

We'll get the boat ready so we can set sail immediately.

Doctor, you bring Jugo.

Yes, I'll head there right away.

Well, you heard that.

You're no longer needed.

Oh, I know!

Boruto, I'll show you guys my final test.

This is a special drug.

C'mon, c'mon! Let's do this!

Here ya go!

Hey!

Is that all you've got?

Water Style…

Suireiha!

Tsk!

But the friends you came to rescue are wide open!

Water Style…

Water Wall!

Sumire!

Stop!

At this rate, you'll be—!

How touching!

You should just ignore those impediments!

Then you can focus everything on fighting!

I won't abandon my friends.

Friends?

How lame.

Being strong yourself…

is the only thing that counts!

That's why I seized the power of the Curse Mark!

Just hurry up, and use your Summoning!

Forget about your friends!

Summoning!

My chakra isn't—!

Hey, come on… What's that?

Make me feel excited!

Which one shall I taste first?

Damn it, it's so fast, I can't follow its moves.

Please be careful, Ms. Karin!

Sumire said her bite will infect you with the Curse Mark.

I'll start…

with you!

Cha, damn it!

Oh…

I can make out her moves somewhat with my Sharingan!

Those eyes are a nuisance.

But it's all right.

I'll sprinkle a lot of spice on you.

Painful spice, that is!

You were way bigger the last time.

A runt like you…

is no fun at all!

I'll flatten you out!

Nue!

You missed.

This is so boring!

I'm done with you.

I'll erase you completely.

Namida!

Damn it, shut up already!

Whoa!

Thank goodness, you guys!

The serum's finally starting to work.

Thanks, Sumire.

Now it's our turn to protect our friend!

Yeah, that's more like it!

Looks like things are finally getting exciting!

My, my… How long can you keep this up?

At this rate, my chakra will…

I see it!

I can sense her chakra with my jutsu!

Which means—!

Now I can sense where she's coming from!

I think it's about time I devoured you!

On the right!

You won't be able

to bite anymore!

Sarada!

It's still dinnertime!

What?!

Let me go!

Are you okay, Sarada?

Ms. Karin, that's amazing!

We have to stop her right now!

Bite into my arm.

You're almost out of chakra, right?