03x142 - A Test of Willpower

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It's true!

I really was att*cked!

I understand, but that's barely a scratch…

You didn't see who att*cked you?

He came at me so suddenly, so I didn't…

But I'm positive that he was wearing a prisoner uniform!

So, the culprit is a prisoner…

That makes it even more unbelievable.

KEY You can't enter the medical ward without this wooden tag.

Naturally, prisoners can't just walk in.

But—!

Maybe one of the guys who work here lost his wooden tag?

It's unthinkable, but I'll check, just in case.

Hey, you!

Why are you still hanging around here?!

Get back to your cell!

Boruto!

It can't be helped.

I'll keep an eye on him.

I'm counting on you, Doctor!

Don't look so sad.

I swear I'm gonna protect you!

A Test of Will Power

How was the medical ward?

Was the air conditioner on full blast?

You were right, it was like paradise!

Were you able to have "nice dreams" over there?

Yeah! It was perfect!

But I got interrupted, and it turned into a "nightmare."

Dreams aren't worth anything in this place.

Is Kokuri okay now?

Yeah, there's someone watching over him.

Where was that person when Kokuri was att*cked?

He was with me,

so there's no need to worry.

But if the medical ward is unsafe too,

there's no telling when he'll be att*cked again.

This cell has room for one more inmate.

We have to do something…

to get Kokuri in here with us.

Then we can protect him all the time.

We have to figure out a way, or else…

It's Mitsuki's—!

Sarada, the situation has become critical.

Kokuri was att*cked.

There's something we'd like you to request from Lord Mujo.

The cell Kokuri will be assigned to?

Yes. After his injury heals,

I'm thinking of putting him together with Boruto and the others.

Although it's coming from you, Lord Mujo,

I cannot agree to this proposal.

Why is that?

Isn't there an empty bed in that cell?

It's not empty.

It's being reserved for the next new prisoner that comes in.

And as you know, new ones keep coming in.

I see.

But Kokuri is just getting out of the medical ward.

Wouldn't it be easier if he was placed in an area closer

to the guards where they can see him?

Prisoners return to their original cells

when they leave the medical ward. That's the rule.

If we make an exception now,

other prisoners will start making their own demands.

So, Kokuri will be sent back to his previously assigned cell.

I do hope you will back me up on this.

Uh, yes.

Thank you.

We're done.

You may go.

Yes, sir!

Lord Mujo!

I'm sorry I couldn't help you.

I just can't make arbitrary decisions regarding the prison

without a valid reason.

Please understand.

Of course, we're grateful for your help.

We'll handle the rest ourselves.

That bastard!

He's just a figurehead of the clan!

Does he know who actually runs things in this castle?!

You're absolutely correct!

Is this the one?

Benga has authority over the prison, not Lord Mujo.

Benga is planning to return Kokuri to his original cell.

I'll check around relevant places and look for any weak spots

that Benga might have.

Looks like this is turning into a bad situation.

At this rate, Kokuri will…

There has to be something here.

Mr. Benga, there you are!

What is it, Haie?!

I'm very sorry, but he just wouldn't listen.

Huh?!

You've got guts demanding to see me, Tsukiyo.

Very good of you to come here.

Depending on the reason, this could have a very painful outcome for you.

Lady Luck is very fickle.

If you make a loud noise, she runs away.

But this is the sound that brings her back.

You!

How did you get those?

Those who give gifts profit as much as those who receive them,

by way of luck.

Quit being so vague!

What do you want?

Can you make Kokuri disappear?

That guy was born under an unlucky star.

That's just a down payment.

I'll forget we ever had this conversation.

How unfortunate.

Damn it!

How can anyone work in such filth?!

All I'm finding is trash!

Must be my imagination

Time for afternoon exercise!

Everyone, get moving!

After being cooped up like this, my body's so stiff.

Everyone, re…res…

Respects you?

Yeah, yeah…

What?! Whoa!

What are you doing?

We get to go outside after all this time, Uncle Kamata!

Shut up!

I'm only !

Sarada didn't contact us after that, did she?

We can't just rely on Sarada.

There are so many people here. If we keep asking, there's got to be

someone who can tell us Benga's handicap.

Should we split up?

Okay, I'll go that way.

I see.

There's something I'd like to ask you.

Do it! Yeah!

That's the way!

It's such a clear day. Don't you want to walk around?

Why you—!

Are you protecting the flowers?

I got nothing.

No matter who I ask, no one knows a thing about Benga's weaknesses.

I had no luck either.

Benga's weakness?

Why would you want to know a thing like that?

He punched me once, and I wanna get back at him!

Well, no one here will have anything nice to say about that guy.

All right! I'll help you.

Don't tell me you know something about Benga?!

I don't.

But I have an idea who does.

The leader of the prison?

Yeah… In other words, the prison boss.

Excluding the prison guards, he's the big guy.

Doragu carries more weight around here than anyone else.

Doragu's the guy, huh?

But why do we have to go to him to find out about Benga's weak spot?

Where there's power, there's information.

There's practically nothing about this castle that Doragu doesn't know.

We're here.

So which one's Doragu?

Hey, what's this?

We've got some nice little visitors.

So, that's him?

Hey, be respectful!

What do you want?

You came here because there's something you wanna know, right?

Tell me what Benga's weakness is.

I owe him some payback.

Benga's weakness?

You're funny, kid!

I was just thinking I'm sick of that guy too.

Then—!

However, around here information is gold.

Even if you're just a kid, I can't give it to you for free.

What do I have to do?

Let's see…

Maybe we should have a test of your willpower.

A test of willpower?

See that lighthouse?

The light that shines from it every night is so irritating,

I can't sleep a wink.

So…

I want you to bring me the light bulb.

What? Is that all?

You idiot!

A number of guys tried it before—!

Hey!

The kid's willing to try.

Don't try and discourage him.

Okay…

What's your answer, kid?

You gonna do it, or not?

I'll do it, of course!

Security's pretty tight.

The lighthouse is surrounded by a steel wire with tags

attached to it.

If you don't want to die, cross over from this roof.

Don't use ninjutsu.

Of they'll find out Celestial Prison hasn't been used on us.

Yeah.

The clouds look ominous.

When the rain gets heavy, the guards will go inside.

So, get started.

But it's a different story if you're scared.

I'll finish this in a snap.

The young ones sure have spirit.

Hey, doesn't anyone wanna bet that the kid makes it?

Otherwise, there's no wager!

Hey, let me in on this!

Huh?!

That's a big bet you're making!

No, I made a mistake!

You already placed your bet.

No excuses!

B-But that's—!

The guards are gonna notice him soon.

Oh?

This is gonna be a little difficult.

That was close!

Damn it.

This would be a piece of cake if I could use ninjutsu!

He did it!

What's the pay out?! What are the odds?!

Not bad at all.

Done and done!

Congratulations, kid.

And now, you'll be a loser too.

Don't move!

Who's the idiot this time?!

Damn it, Doragu!

He tricked me!

Did you know this would happen?!

Information is gold here.

Didn't I say that already?

This isn't fair!

It's a scam!

Do not resist!

Put the bulb down and place your hands above your head!

That kid's gonna be in here for life now.

I have to make an opening!

If I don't, I'll—!

Stand up now and face this way with your hands up!

Guess I have no choice at this point.

This is a waste of time. Get rid of him.

But we haven't confirmed who it is!

You can confirm later… with his corpse.

– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!

What the hell—?!

He's gone!

Y-You idiot!

This fulfills my end of our deal, right?

Damn it!

How did you do that earlier?

I can't tell you!

Information is gold here, right?

Anyway, you have a promise to keep.

Tell me Benga's weakness.

You're a funny guy.

Quit complaining and get inside.

You! Get in line!

Hey, can you keep this safe for me, like usual?

I'll be taking a commission.

Yeah, in that case…

Can you mail this for me?

You just don't know when to quit, do you?

Why did you call me here?

We found this.

Th-That's—?!

It contains records of secret deals with the prisoners.

It's in your handwriting, Benga!

N-No, this is—!

I'm sure it's some kind of—!

You were using bribes to determine

which cell a prisoner was to be assigned to…

No wonder you were against moving Kokuri to another cell.

Just a minute, Lord Mujo!

Please! Please give me another chance!

I cannot trust your judgement.

When Kokuri heals,

I'm having him sent to the cell with Boruto and the others.

Boruto!

That's a relief for now.

Yeah…

But there's still the problem of who att*cked Kokuri.

We have no clues except that it was an inmate.

Chief Warden, I'm sorry but…

Do you have a minute?

What is it, Doctor?

I'm a very busy, you know.

The wooden tag is missing?!

Forgive me!

I've been searching for it, but…

When did you realize it?!

I'm sure I had it three days ago!

Why didn't you report this sooner?!

Did you think about what might happen if a prisoner got ahold of it?!

Did something happen?

It looks pretty serious.

Hey, guard, what's all this racket?

It seems a medical ward employee's wooden tag is missing.

From about three days ago.

So, we're gonna sweep the castle from top to bottom.

What a problem…

Hey…

This isn't gonna turn into a lock-down, is it?

You've gotta be kidding!

Boruto…

What's up?

The wooden tag went missing three days ago.

Soon after, Kokuri was att*cked by a man in an inmate's uniform.

This isn't a coincidence.

This means the guy who att*cked Kokuri could have stolen

the wooden tag, huh?

But for a prisoner to find the chance to steal a medical ward employee's

wooden tag is next to impossible.

Three days ago, a medical ward employee came here

when you collapsed, right?

Thinking back…

All the cell doors were shut,

and every prisoner was inside their cells.

The door of this cell…

was the only one open.

So, in other words,

The perp…

…is here, right?

The one who att*cked Kokuri, and the one who stole the wooden tag,

is someone inside of this cell.

Benga said that all the cellmates of the perp who stole the wooden tag

will be sent to solitary.

If that happens, we'll be separated from Kokuri again.

We have to do something to find the culprit ourselves!

Next time on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:

"The Criminal Targeting Kokuri"

Arai, Kamata, and Kedama…

Who is it out of the three?

THE CRIMINAL TARGETING KOKURI