03x126 - Shukaku's Trick

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FIRE

Are you feeling better?

Yeah.

Once my chakra is fully restored, I'll be fine.

Still, this plan to stay a step ahead of Otsutsuki

and protect Shukaku blew up into a major incident.

But thanks to that,

it's clear now that his goal is to accumulate massive quantities of chakra.

There's no doubt he'll strike again.

Given the situation,

I'm worried about the other Tailed Beasts too.

It will all depend on the outcome of the Five Kage Summit…

but every village will have to stay alert

and take measures to protect their Tailed Beasts.

Yeah, if anything happens, I'll head right out.

It's not foolproof, but at this point, that's about all we can do.

Hey, you guys!

How long do I have to stay like this?

You're placed under protection here,

where Naruto can keep an eye on you.

It's not a good idea for you to appear as your usual gigantic self.

Sorry about this Shukaku.

You're going to be staying with me for a while.

I'm only agreeing to this because you and Gaara asked.

But I don't like being under the same roof with that damn Fox one bit!

Just getting a whiff of your scent sickens me, you stupid Tanuki.

What did you say? You wanna fight?!

You couldn't even stand up to that Otsutsuki.

You think you can beat me?

I would have never messed up like that.

Why you—!

I never liked you, Fox! And I never will!

Hey, what's going on?

Enough, Kurama! Shukaku!

You're always hiding inside of Naruto.

Come on out, Fox! Are you scared of me?!

Who'd be scared of a tanuki in a tea kettle?

Don't get so worked up, or the tea's gonna boil over.

Why you—!

They're both Tailed Beasts,

why are they still so unfriendly to each other?!

I can only think what lies ahead…

Shukaku's Trick

I'm home.

Welcome back, Daddy!

I'm home, Himawari.

Huh? Is that—?!

Hey, Boruto. Long time no see!

You're still inside that thing, Shukaku?

Well, yeah.

Until an official safe house is decided on,

he'll be staying here for the time being.

Oh. Well then, welcome!

Though, I really don't want to hang around here too long.

Huh, what?

It's Shukaa-ku!

Yes?

It's a talking Shukaa-ku!

Whoa!

Himawari, he isn't a Shukaa-ku toy.

He's the real Shukaku that the toy was modeled after.

Hey, hold on.

Are you mistaking me for a toy?

– He's so cute! – Hey, c'mon.

Let me go!

Nice to meet you, Shukaa-ku!

It's Shukaku!

It's really Shukaa-ku!

Whoa! Stop it! Hey, stop it!

Not even Shukaku can stand up to Himawari.

Oh dear…

– What's going on? – Stop it!

– What are you doing! – Look, Mommy!

– It's Shukaa-ku! – Hey!

Oh, you're right!

Like I said—!

You were able to take the entire day off tomorrow?

Yeah.

Although babysitting him is kind of like work.

Babysitting who?

I'll have you know I'm the proud One Tail!

I'm not a toy or a pet!

So, don't treat me like a pet!

I'm different from Kurama

who's turned into a domesticated house pet!

Hey, there are nine Tailed Beasts in all, right?

Yeah.

From the One Tail to the Nine Tails.

They're named according to the number of tails they have.

Wow! That many who are just like Mr. Shukaku?

That's exciting!

I'd love to see all of them if I had a chance.

Well, they've all got strong personalities and do things their way.

So, it's not that easy.

We're not the types who like being beholden to you humans.

The truth is, you are right now.

Huh?

You have a Tailed Beast inside of you too, right, Dad?

Yeah. Kurama, the Nine Tails.

So, you could say the source of your amazing strength is Kurama, right?

This village is my home… and everyone's my family!

I won't let you have your way with us!

Generally speaking, I guess you could say that.

Me, and Gaara, Mr. Bee, and Kagura's grandpa…

We're all Jinchuriki.

Jinchuriki, huh?

Yeah. During the period when villages fought against each other,

we were treated like secret weapons

because we were the human vessels for the Tailed Beasts.

It's a sad history.

But it's different now, right?

Huh?

Yeah!

If Mr. Fox is inside you, Daddy, I'd like to meet him!

He's always sleeping, and never wants to come out.

Really? That's too bad.

Well, that Fox's hatred of humans is set in stone.

You should just forget it!

Oh? Then will you play with me instead, Mr. Shukaa-ku?

Huh? Why would I play with some human kid?

You're no fun.

Sorry, Himawari.

Actually, he and I need to have a little conference now.

A conference?

Yeah! With some old friends.

Nope.

I don't wanna.

It's been a while since we got together like this, everyone!

Isobu.

Mmm-hmm.

Son.

Hey!

Saiken.

Yeah!

Gyuki…

Have you healed from the wounds you got from the Otsutsuki?

Completely!

Tsk…

This is the psychic plane of the Tailed Beasts,

linked together by our subconscious minds.

We can meet anytime, if we wanted to.

Well, that's true, but…

Looks like there're a few guys who didn't come anyway.

Yeah. Matatabi, Kokuo, and Chomei said they pass.

Us Tailed Beasts like to live our own way.

After all this time, if humans tell us that they're gonna protect us,

not many will agree so willingly.

Even if we're told that it's to protect us from the Otsutsuki.

I guess so, huh…

But, it's different if you insist on it, Naruto.

We're all indebted to you.

Thanks, guys.

By the way, where's the One Tail?

Isn't he staying with you?

Yeah, he is, but…

Isn't it obvious?

He's too embarrassed to show himself.

He knows we're all gonna make fun of him about what happened.

You damned Fox! Don't get so full of yourself!

Just watch!

I'm gonna make you take back your words!

Naruto, you've totally settled into the role of parent now.

Oh, come on.

I could say the same about you. Are you acting like my guardian?

Yeah, pretty much.

What?

Remember during the Hokage's Inauguration?

Himawari snapped and released her Byakugan…

and knocked us both out?

We were both pitiful guardians, weren't we?

Forget about that!

Besides, back then… you didn't dodge properly.

So, the Fox was silenced…

by this kid?

I just heard something very nice!

It's been so long since we all went out together!

We're taking Shukaa-ku too, right?

Well, we can't leave him alone at home.

I have no choice, do I? I'll go along.

Yay!

Wow, you're not complaining?

It could be my chance to learn the details

about how she knocked Kurama out.

I'll have enough material to make fun of him for a while.

Do we have everything?

– Yeah! – Yeah!

Hey, wait up, Hima!

They're both so excited.

ICHIRAKU

SENJU PARK

Damn it!

He always falls asleep.

He's exhausted. Let's let him sleep.

I'm sorry, you two.

It's fine.

Let's go look over there, Himawari.

Okay, Big Brother!

I've been observing her for a while…

But there's nothing especially different about her,

and she seems to be an ordinary kid, after all.

Did she really knock that Fox out?

I should just come out and ask her.

Hey, I need to talk to you.

Huh?

It's a secret mission only you can do.

Mission?

Can you get away from Boruto, so you can be by yourself?

Roger!

Hey, Big Brother, I'm gonna go to the restroom.

Huh?

Are you okay going by yourself?

I'm not a little kid anymore.

And Shukaa-ku said he'll come with me.

Let's go!

Uh-huh!

They've gotten real close super quick!

What?! So, you don't remember?

Uh-huh.

I remember that Daddy fell asleep on the day of the inauguration.

But I don't really remember what happened.

Are you serious?

I went through all this trouble for nothing?

If I knew this was gonna happen, I wouldn't have come along.

Huh? You're not having fun, Shukaa-ku?

No, I'm not.

I'll have you know I'm a Tailed Beast.

Humans and I have nothing in common!

Shukaa-ku…

It's not Shukaa-ku. It's Shukaku!

This is irritating, so leave me alone for a bit!

I'm gonna sleep.

Oh!

STORE

Oh, Himawari!

Huh? Where's Shukaku?

I knew it. Living with humans doesn't suit me.

I'm seriously starting to get sleepy.

Who'd leave such a big piece of trash right here?!

Perfect timing though.

We'll put it together with the load going to the scrap yard.

Shukaa-ku's not here.

But he was sleeping right here.

Once he's asleep, that guy rarely wakes up.

Oh!

Excuse me!

Hmm? What is it?

Was there an old tea kettle around here?

Oh, that thing?

It got hauled away with the trash.

Trash?

No way! Shukaa-ku?!

I think it's heading to the nearby scrap yard.

The scrap yard?!

Hey! Where are you, Shukaku?!

Hey, Shukaku!

Big Brother, look!

At this rate—!

Somebody! Please stop!

What do we do?

I guess I have no choice but to break it to stop it!

Damn it! If only Mom were here with her Byakugan!

Shukaku!

This is all because I wasn't watching him carefully!

What do we do? What do we do?!

Locked on!

Huh?!

Whoa!

W-What's going on?!

Whoa!

Oh…

Ouch!

H-Hey?!

Oh! Shukaa-ku! Thank goodness!

Huh? Oh…

I-I'm sorry, Shukaa-ku.

I know you told me to leave you alone, but…

N-No… It's okay…

Really?!

I don't get it…

But she's really strong, after all, huh?

Oh! Big Brother, are you okay?!

This is nothing compared to being targeted by the Byakugan.

Seriously?

Hey, stupid Fox.

You're awake, aren't you?

Too bad your plan failed.

So, you knew.

You're always so irritating.

So, now what?

Are you gonna pick a fight like you always do?

Not today.

I'm telling ya…

Everyone in this household drives me crazy.

Ah! For once, we agree.

I think you get it now, after three days of being here.

They're never boring.

Hey, Fox…

What is it?

You never come out of Naruto.

I figured it was because you hated humans.

But maybe, that's not really the case?

Maybe protecting this family is…

Don't jump to your silly conclusions.

I get it! I get it!

Looks like I got you there, huh?

You're seriously one irritating tanuki.

Aww, thanks!

All right, I'll be going now!

– Have a good day! – Have a good day…

Goodbye, Shukaa-ku!

Shukaku will be transported to the safe house

that's been prepared for him, huh?

Yeah.

The other Tailed Beasts will be placed under protection

in their respective villages too… and etc.

Damn it, look at him snoozing all carefree like that.

I just don't get what the Tailed Beasts are thinking.

Oh, it's not that hard.

These guys are just like family too.

Family, huh?

Yeah, family, ya' know!

Hey, Sarada, do you know about Mr. Jiraiya?

He was my dad's master

and it seems like he was an amazing ninja!

I don't know, but I seem to recall his name was on a book

that Mr. Kakashi was holding.

Really?!

What was the book called?

I think the title was…

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

"Make-Out Tactics!"

I'm going to find Mr. Jiraiya's book!

MAKE-OUT TACTICS