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...
Shikamaru is frustrated the children left without even knowing how many enemies to expect fighting. He is informed that Sasuke has returned, but is seriously injured and unconscious, so they'll have to wait until they can follow. Boro notes their location is only accessible through space–time ninjutsu and asks Kawaki how he got there. Kawaki ignores him and asks about Naruto. Boro is intrigued by Kawaki's attachment to Naruto, and teasingly reveals Naruto is sealed in the container he's holding. When Boruto asks what they did to him, Boro throws them the container, telling them to check for themselves. As Boruto examines it, Boro explains only Jigen can undo the seal, and advises them not to force it open, as he can't guarantee the contents' safety. Kawaki senses Naruto's chakra inside with his prosthetic hand. When he turns to face Boro, he's disappeared, having used the container to distract them. Mitsuki detects his incoming attack from below, a surge of acid. Kawaki sees the acid engulfing Naruto's seal, and moves to absorb the acid with his Kāma. He's relieved when he checks it for damage and finds none. Boro uses Kawaki's distraction to douse him in acid, but Boruto steps in and absorbs it as well, confirming Delta's report on Boruto. Boruto calls out Boro on sneaking around, who challenges Boruto to come at him. As he does, Boro weaves hand seals. Boruto charges, against Sarada's warnings, stressing them don't have time to waste. Boruto lands a Rasengan, and Boro comments on its strength as he heals from the damage. Read more...
Urashiki rises up from the ground. Boruto and Naruto are surprised. Jiraiya is wary of him, believing Urashiki to still have something up his sleeve. Urashiki consumes his chakra gourd, and considering it not to be enough, eats his own Rinnegan. He manifests a new, golden Rinnegan on his forehead, and transforms, his eyes restored as golden Byakugan. Jiraiya is concerned by the feel of his chakra, and Urashiki claims he'll kill them. Team Ebisu decide to go back and notify the village. Urashiki lunges at the boys, requiring Jiraiya to pull them out of the way. Boruto and Naruto attempt to attack Urashiki, but he dodges them and counterattacks, throwing them at the ground. Jiraiya catches them, and decides to take the lead on the attack. Sasuke wakes up in Sakura's care. Jiraiya sends a Fire Release at Urashiki, who just eats it, leading Jiraiya to speculate he can't use space-time ninjutsu at the moment. He asks the boys to distract Urashiki while he comes up with a way to stop his movements. Jiraiya tries trapping him with his hair, but Urashiki breaks free, and tosses him aside by the hair. When Urashiki comes to the ground, Jiraiya tries sinking him in a swamp, but he breaks out of it as well. Konohamaru struggles to convince anyone that Naruto is in danger, until Shikamaru comes around. Team Asuma, Kiba, Akamaru, and Shino decide to go help Naruto. Read more...
