Anna Karenina

I'm finally a chunin now.

My first mission as a captain?

Yeah. Though I hate sending you out so soon.

This is sudden.

Did something really bad happen?

Oh, the mission itself isn't difficult.

It's a routine assignment deep in the mountains.

It will be a piece of cake for you!

Are you sure about that?

What do you mean by that?

If the mission's simple,

why would you come all the way to my house to tell me?

There must be something that's gonna make this a drag.

You got me!

Today's Team 10's day off.

Both Cho-Cho and Inojin are out doing their own thing.

Which means…

Correct.

This mission came up suddenly and I couldn't find people available.

So, I rounded up genin who were free, and…

So, it's an improvised team, put together in a rush?

Sorry. I have a mission too, and there's no time.

Here's a bit of advice to my dear student.

You are an exceptional shinobi.

But remember this…

A team isn't comprised of four of you.

Well, you're smart enough to understand this without me telling you, but…

If it comes down to it, I can manage it myself.

Though, it will be a drag.

The Qualities of a Captain

The Qualities of a Captain I get it now. Moegi Sensei wasn't kidding

about the "put together in a rush" thing…

We're still missing one person, but let me start.

I'm your team captain for this mission.

This is all very sudden, but I'm counting on you.

Wow, Shikadai! So, you're a chunin now?

I just got picked, that's all.

Well, your grades were excellent back when we were in the Academy.

And just because of that, you get to be captain?

Gotta hand it to you genius types.

Hey, c'mon! Don't tell me, Iwabe…

Are you jealous that someone younger surpassed you?

Huh?! Don't be ridiculous!

What about you? You're just sucking up to the captain!

Huh?! What's that supposed to mean?!

Hey, c'mon! What are you guys doing?

Damn it! What a drag!

Hey, my bad! Sorry I'm late, ya' know!

Boruto, being on time is basic stuff for a shinobi.

I feel sorry for you, though.

It's your first mission and you're stuck with these guys.

You're a part of this team, too.

We have to bring back a flower called the Gekkouran

that grows at the top of this mountain.

That's our mission.

Is that all? I was wondering what our mission would be,

since we were assigned so suddenly.

We were called up, just for that?

This Gekkouran only blossoms once in four years,

on the night of the full moon.

Still! Sending shinobi out to pick flowers?

How special is this flower anyway?

It seems the Gekkouran has medicinal properties too,

so it's sold at a high price.

That's why the locals having been taking care of this mountain

so that it doesn't get ravaged.

Oh well, picking flowers will be easy.

Don't relax just yet.

We could be attacked by bandits who are after the Gekkouran too.

There's nothing I'd like better!

Do you know where this Gekkouran grows?

If we don't have a map, how are we gonna find it?

Don't worry.

That's why we have a guide.

A guide?

A pig?

What's a pig doing here?

This is Tonsuke, our guide.

– A pig?! – A pig?!

Apparently, he has an unbelievable sense of smell.

They've tried out other pigs, but as of now…

Tonsuke here, is the only one who can find the Gekkouran.

What's up with him?!

Looks like it's time to feed him.

Since there's no other pigs like Tonsuke,

he's been spoiled rotten.

And unless he's fed regularly, he won't do what you say.

And you have to give him this special food.

He's got a refined palate.

What a stuck-up pig.

We're running out of time.

Just put a leash on 'im, and let's get going.

Hold on. Bandits could come after Tonsuke.

Recently, another pig that was being in training was stolen.

It will be safer if someone carries him on his back.

I guess we have no choice.

We don't have the time to stand around.

Looks good on you, Iwabe!

Damn it! Get off of me!

Wolves appear at night here.

Stay alert and be careful.

No kidding.

Bringing a pig to where wolves live, is like bringing them food.

Must be nice!

One of you, go on ahead to investigate.

The rest of us will stay and observe here, while guarding the rear.

Leave it to me!

I've been waiting for this.

Hey, wait!

I said, just one of you!

Why are both of you going?!

Move it!

In Team 5, I always go first!

Well, too bad!

I always go first on my team too!

Wolves are nothing to me!

Hey, pig!

Oh no! We have to get him, quick!

Wasabi! It's your fault!

What are you saying?! You even—!

There's no time for that!

Where did he go?

You don't think the wolves—!

I didn't know pigs could climb trees.

This is not the time for your comments.

Let's get him down, quick!

Hey, quit squirming around!

Hah, he has a nose-shaped birth mark.

No wonder he has a keen sense of smell.

Hey! Wasabi!

It's your fault for scaring the pig with your weird jutsu!

Huh?! It's your fault for letting Tonsuke go!

Cut it out, we're on a mission!

Can you two just get along?

-Tell that to him! -Tell that to her!

You heard 'em, Captain.

Damn it.

It's because Iwabe and Wasabi are both stubborn.

You can't prevent them from arguing.

I'm saying let's cross it!

And I'm saying let's not, you dummy!

C'mon! Now what is it?

I'm saying it's faster if we cross this suspension bridge.

But she won't listen.

Look!

Tonsuke is scared.

If we try to cross like this,

what if we end up dropping him midway?!

That's why we should take a detour around it.

We're crossing it!

No, we shouldn't!

Enough!

I've decided. We're crossing this bridge.

But I'll carry Tonsuke to the other side.

If I decide it's too risky, we're going back the other way.

Well, if you say so, Shikadai.

What a half-baked decision.

Okay, no issues with Tonsuke.

Quit acting being so stubborn!

I was totally right!

Look who's being stubborn!

Hey, you idiots! Not here!

Whoa!

That was close.

Wasabi, take the lead.

Iwabe, you take the rear.

How come?!

For the duration of this mission, you're forbidden to talk to each other.

I'm sorry, but this is an order, as your captain.

What did you say?!

I understand.

We should be reaching the area where the Gekkouran grows, but…

Something's coming this way!

Tsk! Guess we've been found out.

Gotta hand it to Leaf Shinobi.

But you're gonna hand that pig over to us.

They're the bandits you mentioned before.

You saved us the trouble of looking for you!

We'll get all of you at once!

Hey, stay in formation!