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...
Momoshiki is satisfied, having blocked Sasuke from using his space-time ninjutsu, and glad to have emerged a second time, feeling free. Sasuke deduces from Momoshiki's movements that Boruto's previous injuries, including his broken wrist, have been healed. Kawaki recalls his promise to get rid of Kāma with Boruto, and tries calling out to him. Momoshiki muses that Kawaki is also free, noting that Isshiki's soul has completely vanished, and wonders where is his smile. Kawaki continues calling out to Boruto, and Momoshiki notes his freedom is fleeting. Kawaki attacks Momoshiki, who counterattacks. Dodging one of Kawaki's attacks, Momoshiki flies up and comes down, stabbing Kawaki in the back. Momoshiki confirms the progression is quite far, which should make his plan possible. Sasuke kicks Momoshiki aside. Read more...
Hiding in an abandoned structure, Sarada applies the healing foam to Konohamaru's injuries. He thanks Katasuke for developing the technology. Mitsuki believes Ao isn't pursuing them at the moment, Sarada wants to retreat as soon as Konohamaru is healed. Boruto is frustrated by Mugino's death, so Konohamaru assures him of Mugino's intentions. They discuss how someone like Ao would align with Kara, and how dangerous he is. Knowing that Ao wants to eliminate them for investigating the empty container, Konohamaru priorities getting the information to Konoha, and offers himself as a decoy to stall Ao. The genin argue against it, pointing out he's exhausted. Katasuke offers himself as bait instead, revealing that while under genjutsu, he leaked information on the scientific ninja tools. He feels responsible for what the enemy has done with his technology, including Ao's murder of Mugino. Read more...
