Anna Karenina

What do you think about Kokuri?

He's originally a member of the Mujina Gang, after all.

I think he's still hiding something.

Yeah, seems he's hidden the money he stole from the Mujina Gang.

And he committed aggravated robbery

that landed him here at Hozuki Castle, right?

I think we just have to ask him directly.

Hey, Kokuri. You got a minute?

What is it?

Where's the money you stole?

I hid the money in a safe place.

You can't tell us?

I will!

When I get outta here.

But you know—!

If you're talking about cash, let me in on it too.

We're not talking about anything like that.

I'm done.

You're going already?

My appetite's not great.

I understand.

Who can eat the rotten food they serve here?!

Hold on!

We're not done talking about the money.

Hey! Since it's the gang's money we're talking about,

it's a lot, right?

How much are we talking about, anyway?

How should I know?

Don't act dumb!

We're friends, right?

Let's be pals.

Those guys—!

Although our mission to protect him for the time being

is going smoothly,

Kokuri isn't going to tell us anything, huh?

You're right.

We just have to confirm if Kokuri is someone we can trust.

Kokuri's Secret

Have you given any thought to what we talked about?

About getting rid of Kokuri? I already said no to any murder.

It's not murder.

All you have to do is send him

to Hozuki Castle Number 2 where my underlings are.

It's nothing bad.

You just have to authorize it.

My underlings will take care of the rest.

Transferring a prisoner isn't that easy.

Kokuri stole our money and ran away.

What he took is many times more than the jewels I gave you.

What would you do if I said you get to keep it all?

I'm just spreading the luck around.

Be careful who you say things to.

Are you that afraid of Mujo?

Don't underestimate me.

I'm the warden around here.

If Kokuri is up to something, I'll make sure he's punished.

Hold it.

You both smell fishy.

We haven't done anything bad.

What's your connection to Kokuri?

There's nothing.

We're just friends.

Friends?

I don't know what you're scheming,

but don't think you can fool me!

We're not scheming anything, Warden Benga.

Well, I've got many ways to find out about their secrets.

You seem to be friendly with Boruto and Kokuri.

No way!

They're such pains!

You really get what I'm talking about.

I don't wanna get involved with them.

In fact, I wish I could be in another cell.

By the way…

You made quite a lot from that bet with Doragu, didn't you?

Me?

I didn't win anything!

Don't lie.

Whenever you lie, your nostrils flare up.

What?!

Well, never mind.

I hear your little sister's sick and needs money.

Huh?!

I'm sorry, Warden Benga!

You're so thoughtful!

Want one?

Can I?

No need to hold back.

Delicious, aren't they?

I haven't eaten one in so long!

Thank you!

No need to thank me.

I bought them with your money.

You sure had a lot squirreled away, didn't you?

Unauthorized savings is prohibited at Hozuki Castle.

I'm confiscating your money.

Please wait!

Is your sister that precious to you?

"Your big brother's traveling in the Land of Lightning right now.

"Recently, I helped a young boy who was being attacked by Rogue Shinobi.

"Everyone showed me so much respect.

"I was wounded in the battle,

"but I consider it my badge of courage, so don't worry."

Really?

The guy who's known

as the coward of Hozuki Prison fought with Rogue Shinobi?

I don't think you're capable of such bravery!

I wouldn't mind letting your little sister know

that you're a convict.

On top of which,

if she learned that you committed aggravated robbery

in order to get money to pay for her surgery…

your sister's illness is bound to get worse.

Please… don't let my sister know.

I understand she's in the hospital after her surgery

thanks to the aid from the Medical Foundation.

Yes.

Don't you want to see her?

What do I have to do?

Find out what Kokuri and Boruto are up to.

If I turn into a rat,

everyone will hate me like Kedama, and I'll get beaten up.

Don't worry.

This is just between us.

No one will find out. And you'll get your money back.

But—!

Who cares if the other inmates hate you?

Isn't your little sister important?

You'll really let me see her?

I'm not a liar.

I can't believe they did something so horrible.

Everyone's bored and has time on their hands.

Do you like flowers?

It's not about liking or hating them.

Then why take care of them?

I've forgotten already.

What did you want to show me?

Come with me and you'll find out.

This is for my little sister.

Don't hold it against me.

It's in here?

Yeah.

Hold on for a minute.

Boruto?

Are you over there?

Tsukiyo!

I thought you were in solitary!

I came out to kill you.

Boruto!

Are you okay?!

Guard!

Help!

Why isn't anyone coming?!

Boruto!

Run!

But—!

Where'd you hide our money?

I don't know!

Want him to die?

Stop!

All right! All right!

The money's…

all gone!

You were the accountant.

We know you took the money, there's no mistake.

And there's no way you can spend that much!

I'm not lying!

The day I ran away,

I donated all the money!

Release!

Tsukiyo?

Are you serious?

I never heard of anyone donating the money they stole.

It's certainly not something

a member of a gang of robbers would do.

What's going on?

Sorry we were rough with you.

We used genjutsu on you in order to find out the truth.

Damn it.

I wonder if the Leaf will believe us

if we report that the entire amount was donated?

But I believe you.

Boruto.

Boruto and that girl are Leaf Shinobi?!

HIDDEN GRASS TIMES MYSTERY! A LARGE DONATION HELPS THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION!

HIDDEN GRASS TIMES MYSTERY! A LARGE DONATION HELPS THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION! It's hard to believe, but it seems to be true.

C'mon, Mitsuki!

You don't have to double check everything.

This is part of our mission too, right?

It's his fault for hiding it from us.

I'm sorry for lying.

So, you were a good guy, after all!

Hey, what are you doing?!

Actually, I'm not a good guy at all.

I wasn't good at ninjutsu,

so I was hired as an accountant at a certain company.

Here's today's sales.

Deposit it at the bank.

Okay.

Later, I found out that