Anna Karenina

MONKEY RAM SNAKE

The automated system has detected an intruder

in the vicinity of the A-Un Gate.

And the cross-check?

The chakra isn't registered.

Notify the Search Team!

Have them head there immediately!

HORSE SNAKE

We received the chakra of the intruder.

We'll head there immediately to restrain them!

Don't move!

Excellent!

First off, the new system is a success!

BOAR DOG BIRD MONKEY

Since the last Great War,

The Iron Wall's Sensing System

peace has prevailed between the Five Great Nations.

That's why we've been able to maintain

a low level of security in the Leaf Village.

However, in recent years,

interaction between nations has continually increased,

and more suspicious characters have been able to infiltrate.

So, with the cooperation of the Scientific Ninja Tools Team,

a new sensory system has been developed.

This system is based on the Jutsu Formula

that was used during the Great War which was placed

BOUNDARY

throughout the village so that our predecessors could detect intruders.

Now, thanks to science,

the system has been completely automated.

With this technology,

RAM HORSE SNAKE

every inch of the village will be enveloped in a barrier, day and night.

And anyone who passes through

NINJA A-UN

will have his or her chakra automatically sensed.

Any chakra that doesn't correlate with the registry,

can be immediately identified at the scene.

However, with this system,

detection is possible only immediately after one passes the barrier.

So, in order to capture an intruder,

like in the test just now, swift response is essential.

Dad's got a difficult job.

We've asked you young members with sensory abilities to assemble

and participate in an operational test to collect data

to ensure this system is working properly.

As part of this operational test,

organized infiltration teams will hit the barrier in succession.

You will pursue them as members of the search team.

That is all!

– Right! – Right!

What? You guys were called up to do this too?

Yeah, as part of the infiltration team!

By the way, Inojin…

Since when were you part of the Sensory Unit?

I'm not!

My scores on the ability test were good,

so they suddenly called me up.

Wow!

I didn't know you had sensory skills.

Well, my mom taught me the basics when I was a kid.

It isn't something that's hard to do.

The Yamanaka Clan are specialists

in sensory perception and transmission, after all.

Though I'm really more suited for the Super Beast Scroll,

so I'm not too sure about this whole thing.

Maybe this is just for today.

What's that thing you've been poring over since earlier?

The Bingo Book.

We were ordered to memorize the new additions.

It's such a drag.

Chunin don't have it easy, huh?

Man, this is a drag for me too!

Hey, you!

You're Inojin Yamanaka, right?

Yes.

I'm going to be your partner in a two-man team for this.

I'm Kohan Yamanaka.

Nice to meet you.

Sorry to interrupt your conversation.

Not at all.

I'm Shikadai Nara with the infiltration team.

This is Boruto Uzumaki.

Nice to meet you, ya know!

Thanks for your help in collecting valuable data.

We're relying on you!

– Roger! – Roger!

Okay, we'll be going.

See you later, Inojin!

Yeah!

Is something the matter?

Oh, no…

I just didn't know Ms. Ino had such a grown son.

Let me just say this in advance, I'm not my mother.

I know that.

I'm not going to pull any punches, so be prepared.

In that case,

I would appreciate it if you made some allowances…

I don't think that's gonna happen.

Is my mom that famous?

Yeah!

After the Great War,

she took the lead in rebuilding the sensory network.

So, everyone respects her.

I've only seen Mom working at the flower shop.

Is it really okay to put her in charge of sensing?

I don't see any problem with that.

In fact, team morale is up since we've been reinstated for on-site duty.

Reporting! East side, HA-B sector.

Unregistered chakra detected. Transmitting now.

Roger. We'll head there immediately.

Let's go!

Right!

First, show me what you've got.

The intruder should be around here.

Track the chakra that we received.

Right.

What?

What is it?!

Oh, what? That's weird.

Is it going to take a while?

Well, how do I put this?

It's been a while, so…

Time's up. Please finish up.

Roger!

Huh?!

Don't worry. This is just an operational test.

You'll have more chances.

I'll give you a little hint.

Seems you might know this next intruder!

Try finding them!

Right!

Found 'em!

Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll!

Hey!

Get 'em!

I found them!

Too bad!

I was over here.

Hey, are you okay?

Sensory perception is pretty hard, isn't it?

FIRE

I'm so tired.

You didn't get a single one right.

To be honest, I've never properly sensed before.

What?!

What is it?

And you're Ino's son?

Unfortunately…

Oh, sorry. Forget what I said.

Anyway, do your best this afternoon too.

That's why I told you I'm not my mom.

How's the data?

Yes, it will be done soon.

Start analyzing as soon as they're collated.

Sensory is crucial to the village's defense.

It all starts here!

Let's build the best system ever, together!

MONKEY RAM HORSE SNAKE DOG

– Right! – Yes! Okay!

All right. Leave it to us!

Could you do this?

Inojin!

You're done with the morning test, right?

Uh… yeah.

Seems you didn't do well at all.

Well, yeah.

W-What is it?!

I'm sorry.

Huh?

Sorry for pushing you to do something you don't like.

You don't have to participate in the afternoon test if you don't want to.

See you later!

Mom!

Sorry, sorry!

Let's move on to the next phase immediately!

– Roger! – Roger!

What's the matter?

Dad…

I think I disappointed Mom.

I thought I could do a little better.

Do you know why Mom is so proud of sensory missions?

Because it's what the Yamanaka Clan does, right?

You're only half right.

The number one reason is because she respects your grandfather.

Grandpa who died in the Great War?

Mr. Inoichi was a great ninja.

He was always able to read the situation,

and even though he knew he was going to die,

he stayed on his ninja path until the end for the sake of his friends.

Your mother is trying to carry on his will.

But she never told me to do sensory stuff.

Even just now–!

She doesn't want to force her wishes onto you.

She just wants you to take a serious look at yourself.

In the same way Mr. Inoichi's way of living his life inspired her,

she feels maybe it could inspire you.

So, there's no reason to force yourself.

For the time being…

I think you should just do what you can do with everything you've got.