Twelve years before the start of the series, the Nine-TailsattackedKonohagakure, destroying much of the village and taking many lives. The leader of the village, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails into a newborn, Naruto Uzumaki. Orphaned by the attack, Naruto was shunned by the villagers, who out of fear and anger, viewed him as the Nine-Tails itself. Though the Third Hokage outlawed speaking about anything related to the Nine-Tails, the children — taking their cues from their parents — inherited the same animosity towards Naruto. In his thirst to be acknowledged, Naruto vowed he would one day become the greatest Hokage the village had ever seen. Read more...
Naruto questions Boruto about their location. Boruto explains he used the Kāma to take them to another dimension, and confesses he doesn't know where they are, being more concerned with keeping Isshiki from destroying Konoha. Naruto thinks Boruto got this attitude from him. Isshiki rushes at them and grabs Boruto. He inspects Boruto and determines the decompression of Momoshiki's Kāma on him to be about 80% complete. Sasukeswitches positions with Boruto and attempts a Chidori, but Isshiki grabs his arm and kicks him aside. Isshiki reasons that if he simply returns to Konoha, they'll merely chase him there, and decides to kill them there, hoping it'll break the villagers' will and they'll reveal Kawaki's location. Naruto is insulted by the idea. Kawaki dreams of Jigen's words before waking up next to Amado. Shikamaru receives reports that Naruto's, Sasuke's, Boruto's and Isshiki's chakra have disappeared. Kawaki notices his Kāma has disappeared, and Amado updates him on what has happened since he passed out. Shikamaru claims he is now free, but Kawaki points out Isshiki is still after him to brand him again. Kawaki is concerned about Isshiki being out there, but Amado points out he can only survive in Jigen's body for a few days, and they only need to avoid him branding Kawaki again. Read more...
Mitsuki carries the injured Boruto and Sarada, and passes out just after arriving at Yubina's clinic. Some time later, Konohamaru and Mugino arrive back at Konoha, carrying Boruto and Sarada, who could only get first aid at Yubina's. They're handed over to Sakura, who treats them with Shizune's help. Hinata and Himawari are concerned about Boruto, but Naruto assures them he'll be ok as Sakura is treating him. Konohamaru blames himself for their injuries as he was part of the mission. He confirms he left Mitsuki under Orochimaru's care, as his situation was beyond Yubina's ability to help. Log notices Orochimaru's concern for Mitsuki, who claims to be concerned for Mitsuki as a sample. Konohamaru, Sai, Shikamaru, Sasuke, and Naruto confer, and review what they know about Victor and Deepa. Konohamaru wants to investigate Victor's company, but the Land of Valleys is an independent nation, so they can't force the issue. Shikamaru has a contact with influence in the country, but it will take three days for arrangements to be made. Victor handles the Hashirama Cell with care, concerned they might never have another chance if they mishandle this one. Deepa mentions a previous plan that didn't work, which led them to their current situation. Deepa and Victor argue about their roles in Kara. Victor dispatches Deepa to retrieve another item. Boruto wakes up and Shizune tells him what happened. He asks for Mitsuki, and she explains he's with Orochimaru. Read more...
