Anna Karenina

What's that?

Careful!

He's probably just a thief.

You don't have to go after him.

This area is already part of the Land of Silence.

There are many criminals here

who have no love for ninja from the Five Great Nations.

We don't want to let on that we're Leaf Shinobi.

Let's take off our headbands.

O-Okay.

Why did it turn into a place like this?

It used to be ruled by a dictator named Gengo,

but he was deposed over a decade ago.

It was peaceful for a little bit,

but for many years since,

the struggle for power has continued.

So, now it's a lawless region where the world's fugitives escape to.

The Hashirama Cell can be found at the black market there, right?

Yeah.

Our mission's top priority is to retrieve the Hashirama Cell.

Frankly, I'm against bringing you all with us.

Why's that?!

One mistake in handling the Hashirama Cell

could result in death.

This is gonna be too much for a genin handle.

We can't allow any more victims.

I'll definitely recover the Hashirama Cell!

Act cool all you want.

Just don't act on your own.

This is a new mission ordered by Lord Seventh.

We can't fail.

I got it!

TO THE LAND OF SILENCE

Seems like there's no one around.

It's gone to ruins.

Doesn't this nation have any shinobi?

They do.

They're just a little different

from what your idea of a shinobi is.

After all, there's no village or obligations to protect anymore.

In other words,

what's trusted here the most, is money and power.

Money and power.

You'll see when we get there.

We're close to the village.

Let's hurry.

This is the village with the black market.

There are so many different items here.

Though most of it is stolen or smuggled goods.

Have you noticed, Mugino?

Yeah.

This place is swarming with guys straight out of the Bingo Book.

Don't we need to capture them?

Rumors about the Hashirama Cell are so rampant

that even Miss Yubina's heard them.

Right now, we just need to retrieve it as soon as possible.

That guy with the scar on his cheek.

I've seen him before when I was on a mission in the Land of Rivers.

Many shinobi from the smaller nations

probably came here after hearing the rumors too.

Stop!

Hey, you brat!

You're not getting away!

You're dead!

He's still a little kid!

There are a lot of kids here who think nothing of stealing.

They're younger than us, and steal to survive?

What a terrible place!

This is reality in a smaller nation.

I've seen many places like this on my missions.

Hey!

How would you like one of these?

A headband?

Why do you have those?

It's about the only thing a fugitive ninja can sell.

I've got some from all of the Five Great Nations.

Well?

I'll give you a good deal!

Isn't a headband something a shinobi should be proud of?!

There are guys out there who'd sell 'em for money?!

Pride doesn't put food on the table.

People are desperately trying to survive here.

And in contrast, if you have money and power,

you can get anything you want.

Take a look.

An airship?!

Even stuff like that?!

Beyond this point is the most dangerous part of the village.

Based on intel that I previously received from an ANBU member,

there should be a proprietor of a shop

who knows a lot about every deal that goes down here.

I hear he's pretty sketchy.

"Sketchy?"

In any case, don't let your guard down.

Let's go.

Welcome!

What are you in the market for?

Oh, what?

It's just an ordinary shop.

We've heard that you're familiar with

everything that goes on in this marketplace.

We're looking for a guy who sold a certain item.

So, you're not here to buy anything?

Who do you work for, you dogs?!

Dogs?! We're just—!

It's bad for business when you come in here and sniff around.

So, get out!

Boruto!

After I asked you so nicely to leave…

You're a foolish brat.

I guess this is what they mean by "sketchy."

I don't care, just beat that kid up…

…so, the other three will never think about

coming around here again!

Don't underestimate me.

Wanna talk now?

You're good, kid.

Boruto?!

He said he'll talk to us.

You're so reckless!

So, where's the Hashirama Cell?

Oh man!

So, you guys weren't out hunting for me?

Don't scare me like that!

We don't want to cause any trouble.

We'll pay you for any information.

Then why don't you buy this from me?

This is a—!

An employee ID card from Victor's company?

Yeah.

About two weeks ago,

a guy in a white coat came around,

bringing the Hashirama Cell with him.

Does that mean someone who was with Anato took the Hashirama Cell?

After he got his money,

seems the guy disappeared without a trace.

Well, if you're carrying around a ton of money around these parts,

it's like asking to be targeted!

Are you saying he was killed?

Yeah.

Seems that's from what he left behind.

An employee ID from a major company is bound to bring in good money,

so I bought it.

But word about who buys what doesn't trickle down to me.

Seems we lost the trail.

Maybe the Hashirama Cell isn't even in this nation anymore?

Oh, don't worry about that.

It's easy to enter this nation,

but you'll be lucky if you manage to leave

with the shirt on your back.

If something as profitable as the Hashirama Cell

entered this land,

it won't be easy to take it out.

So, the Hashirama Cell is still in this nation?

If you want it so badly, ask The Ladies.

The Ladies?

I don't know if there's any connection,

but the word is that there's a rich guy in town.

The Ladies know all sorts of information.

Where do we find them?

TOBARI BAR

U-Um!

Is this place?!

Don't get all shaken up, you two!

You too.

Yeah…

Drink up!

That must be them.

So obvious.

I'm getting a ton of money tomorrow.

The one I like the most will get whatever she wants from me.

We love you, Mr. Kirisaki!

That's Kirisaki?!

You know him?

He's a former Medical Ninja from the Land of Mist.

He caused an incident with his suspicious Medical Ninjutsu,

and he's also in the Bingo Book.

It's weird that he's here in this town.