Anna Karenina

I did it!

I hit it again!

…even if you keep practicing, it doesn't mean you'll hit it every time.

But if you just keep at it, despite all of that…

I bet it will lead to something.

Something that you can't buy with a black card…

Something that you can only win with your own hands!

I'm gonna become a full-fledged ninja, and make Papa notice me!

Milord!

Yamaoka, did you finish packing?

We're leaving the Leaf in the afternoon, you know.

Yes, but…

I just happened to see a man near the hotel

who was pretending to be a bodyguard.

What?!

Was it a Transformation Jutsu?

Yes! He could be after Lord Ikkyu's life.

Let's notify him immediately.

No, wait!

If I find out who this man is, I can be helpful to my father.

But such a task is much too dangerous for you, milord!

After undergoing Boruto's strict training,

I'm different from what I was before.

Milord! You've matured into such a splendid young man!

If that's what you've decided,

I, Yamaoka, shall assist any way that I can!

Great!

Then take me to where you saw him!

Yes!

The Value of a Hidden Ace

The Value of a Hidden Ace How did your escort mission go?

The Value of a Hidden Ace Well, you see…

It was for the Feudal Lord's son named Tento.

He was such an awful, spoiled brat.

But after getting to know him, he turned out to be a pretty nice kid.

We even became friends!

Huh?

That's so like you, Boruto.

What is this?

Oh, you're here!

Watch your step, guys!

It's pretty messy!

You're a jonin, so please shape up!

Don't tell me you called us to clean all of this up?

Don't be ridiculous!

Don't you guys want this?

Yeah, yeah.

It's a new mission, right?

It's not just any old mission.

It's a B-rank mission.

– A B-rank?! – A B-rank?!

At last!

Big Bro, I love you!

Hey, I keep telling you to call me Sensei!

Finally, a mission where we can demonstrate our abilities.

But why our team?

Isn't a B-rank mission normally assigned to chunin because of the difficulty level?

You're right.

However, it was decided that you guys can handle it.

Your accomplishments up to now have been recognized.

But don't celebrate yet!

I'm sure you know already.

A B-rank mission is very dangerous, right?

Yeah.

It's possible you'll end up fighting various guys right out of the Bingo Book.

But if we complete this mission,

it'll prove how awesome we are, right?

Sounds perfect for someone whose goal is to become the Hokage!

However, the bigger the expectations they have for you,

the greater the criticism if you fail.

Are you still okay with that?

Of course!

We're Team 7!

Let's do this.

I'm excited too.

Okay then!

You leave tonight!

Show them what you're made of!

– Right! – Right!

LEAF MOUNTAIN VILLAS

Is Tento behind this again?

Yes. He purchased a large quantity of cards.

He's hopeless.

Get rid of them immediately!

Yes, sir!

What is he thinking anyway?

I couldn't pay much attention to him,

so he grew up spoiled and a little out of control.

That's just how kids are, ya know?

Oh, hold on!

I'll talk to Tento myself.

Yes, sir!

A soak in the hot springs might do us both some good!

It's this way.

Yamaoka, are you sure this is the right way?

Yes, milord!

I'm sure it was around here, but…

Get it together!

He might get away.

That took a while.

He's nowhere to be found!

Perhaps he went out with Yamaoka?

No, Sir Yamaoka didn't mention an outing at all.

I can confirm that he was in the garden earlier for shuriken training.

Get in contact with Yamaoka!

Find Tento immediately!

Yes, sir!

Tento!

A B-rank mission at last!

Your wish has finally come true.

I swear we're gonna complete it!

Then, the next one will be an S-rank mission!

Yeah!

What's this?

This is–!

Is there something wrong with that Card?

Well, it's a super rare card that I've wanted for a while.

Why's this here?

It was him!

Oh… You want it?

No thanks!

Huh? Why?

I'm the type who has to get what he really wants

by his own strength, no matter how hard it is.

That Tento! All this just because I wouldn't accept it?

That's thoughtful for a brat!

Boruto?

Damn it! I want it, but I can't accept it.

I've got something I have to do, so I'll see you later.

Don't be late for our rendezvous.

Got it.

What's going on? There are so many guards.

Either way, I can't believe Tento snuck something into a ninja's pocket!

It's almost insulting how he keeps surprising me.

Now's my turn to surprise him from the balcony, all ninja-like!

Uh…

Which one's his room?

Damn it! Who is it?!

Oops, did they spot me?

I should've just used the door!

How dare they kidnap Tento! They won't get away with this!

Kidnapped?!

They say if we go public with this, Young Lord Tento will die.

Tento…!

What were his bodyguards doing?!

No one saw Young Lord Tento leave the hotel.

Damn it!

Furthermore, the perpetrators are claiming to be the Mujina Gang.

That band of thieves?

What's their demand?

Five hundred million, in cash.

And…

What is it?!

Well… The release of every prisoner being held in Hozuki Castle.

Ridiculous!

The Land of Fire can't arbitrarily just do that!

Besides, that place is administered by the Hidden Grass!

As for the Mujina Gang and Shojoji their leader,

the Hidden Leaf should already be searching for them.

I think we should consult the Hokage immediately.

No!

They got past the Hidden Leaf,

and moved secretly, waiting for this chance!

And they kidnapped Tento without any witnesses around!

They're probably monitoring our moves as well!

But how?!

I think we can assume that they have a spy within the Leaf,