Anna Karenina

My Lord, I bid you a warm welcome.

We are all truly honored by your visit.

No need to be so formal.

Do you have an entry pass?

Yes, it's been submitted.

Okay, it's been confirmed.

Please, go on ahead.

Konohamaru Sensei must be in the middle of his mission

right below us about now, huh?

Yeah.

Are you worried?

It's none of our business.

I'm surprised.

You've matured and gotten a bit more perceptive.

I'm not rushing in or butting in blindly anymore.

Because of that… I let Mitsuki get injured.

Yeah.

I just regret that we didn't get to keep the promise

we made to Mrs. Mia to bring Mr. Anato back home.

I've been waiting for you.

Mrs. Mia…

The Secret Behind the Underground Room

I wonder how Boruto and the others are doing right now?

I have good news, Mitsuki.

The organs under cultivation are doing well.

At this rate, it'll be possible to transplant them

in about a month.

One more month?

That means I can't move until then, right?

If this tube is removed, you could die at any moment.

That's the condition you're in,

and yet, you're more concerned about your friends?

Sorry for all the trouble I'm causing.

You acted according to your own will.

That's something to be very proud of.

But using Sage Transformation to the point

where your body can't recover is another thing.

I know.

I thought you'd want to know what's going on

with Boruto and the others,

so, I sent someone to check in on them.

I'm back!

Speak of the devil!

Did something happen?

Mitsuki has been waiting impatiently.

Man! I went through a lot of trouble to check!

That's not important.

And?

Seems Boruto and Sarada are headed to the Land of Valleys.

Land of Valleys?!

Why?!

Who knows?

I don't know the reason,

but it looks like Konohamaru is also in the Land of Valleys.

Everyone is in the Land of Valleys?

Doesn't seem like sheer coincidence, does it?

There's no need for unnecessary speculation.

Huh? Why?

Don't tell me you're mad at me?!

Hardly.

I'm in the midst of an important experiment.

You can help me…

…by being my test subject!

Why, Lord Orochimaru?!

Silence!

Why?!

I have to go too!

What do you think you're doing, Mitsuki?

I'm a member of Team 7 too.

I have to join Boruto and everyone!

You heard what he said.

Don't you value your life?

If you try to stop me, I'll fight back and… I'll…

Just rest…

Mitsuki.

RECEPTION

Our company is most grateful that

you have come to observe our facilities.

The Hidden Leaf Village claims that the Hashirama Cell

was stolen and what not.

They keep insisting on being allowed in to inspect your company.

That's correct.

The highhandedness of the Great Nations is very troubling.

Not to worry.

I told them sternly that I will not stand

for any interference into our internal affairs.

You always come to our aid and I am most grateful.

It's quite all right.

Technology that can save the world is being developed right here,

in our Land of Valleys!

It's a point of pride, Victor!

Situations like this are the only times I can come visit your company.

I've been wanting to see what kind of research

is being conducted here.

And I personally, am eager to show you the fruits of our research.

I'm looking forward to it!

Ahead lies the heart of my company's research and development.

Only authorized personnel are allowed entry.

Please escort the Feudal Lord.

Yes, sir.

I'll go on ahead to the Central Laboratory and prepare.

This way please, my lord.

What's this room for?

We're about to enter the Central Laboratory,

a contaminant-free cleanroom.

This is where all dust and particles brought in

from outside are removed.

Your thoroughness is quite impressive.

Next, we will proceed into sterilization.

Oh!

How interesting!

Please rest assured.

This is a special light that kills any microorganisms on our clothing.

This is the only elevator that leads

to the pride of our company, the Central Laboratory.

Please enter.

The president has already gone down ahead of us.

My ears are ringing.

I apologize for the discomfort.

I quite dislike mechanical things.

Don't you?

Someone from the company brought this to you?

Yes.

I was told that Anato was attacked by people who were after his research…

…and died.

Victor told you this?

I haven't been able to meet directly with the president.

This scrap of cloth was dropped off to me,

and I never received a detailed explanation.

But you two saw Anato, didn't you?

How was he?

Well…

We came here to return this.

This is Anato's!

Mrs. Mia.

Please don't be shocked and just listen to what I'm going to tell you.

Victor's company is doing research on something terrible.

And Mr. Anato was a member of that research team.

Boruto!

Mrs. Mia has a right to know the circumstances!

I see.

Is that how it was?

I had a feeling it was something like that.

He always went quiet when the conversation turned to his research.

It's a lie that he was attacked by people

who were after his research.

Victor is just trying to hide the truth for his own gain!

Allow me to show you around.

This is the heart of my company's research!