Anna Karenina

The Little Roommate

Don't let them escape!

This time, we'll catch Nezumi in the act!

We have to get the jewel back!

Damn thief!

I'll capture him, ya know!

They say Nezumi's very sly.

He never leaves any incriminating evidence behind.

Then we'd better not underestimate him.

And that's why the Leaf Police Force requested our assistance.

Over there!

Let's go!

Hold it!

What the—?

Where's Nezumi?!

I was so sure we'd cornered him!

He has to be one of them here.

Take all of them into custody!

– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!

– What's the big idea?! – Hey, lemme go!

Hey, we've got nothing to do with this!

Then cooperate with our investigation.

We think a jewel thief has snuck into this group.

Jewel? What are you talking about?

I don't know anything.

Once you're cleared, we'll let you go.

But before that, you'll undergo questioning.

Take them away!

– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!

C'mon, stand up!

I didn't do nothing!

C'mon, take it easy!

Calm down!

Nezumi has to be one of them.

So, I guess this means, mission accomplished?

I guess so.

I wonder if this kitten got lost and separated from its mom?

It's tiny!

This isn't good.

Why?

We can't just leave it here!

It seems lost and it's shaking! Poor thing!

I can't have pets at our house, so…

Huh? Me?

I can't just take it home tonight…

I'd have to ask my mom first.

If you can't take it, we'll have to find someone who can.

And that means…Mitsuki!

Could you take it home for the night?

I got it.

Okay, here!

Hey now, you shouldn't be mean to a kitten.

Be mean?

Is that your cat?

No, I'm just taking care of it for a little bit.

I see.

Even so, do try to be a bit gentler.

Huh?

I'm not saying you shouldn't hold a cat by the nape of its neck.

But that kitten looks very frightened.

So, hold it in your arms.

I wonder if Mitsuki will be okay?

He'll be fine.

I mean, it seems like Mitsuki's never handled

anything other than snakes, so…

I think you should've taken the kitten, after all.

If I get Himawari on my side,

I'm pretty sure Mom and Dad will say it's okay…

I hope Mitsuki can take care of the kitten by himself.

You worry too much!

Is it hungry?

LEAF POLICE FORCE

What?!

None of the four had the jewel in their possession?

No.

There's no mistake we drove him into that alley.

One of them has to be Nezumi.

That's what I believe too.

However, since we couldn't find the jewel,

we have to release them for lack of evidence.

So once again, we couldn't take him into custody.

I'm not giving up!

I swear we'll get Nezumi!

Damn it, that was annoying!

Damn right!

Getting arrested when we didn't do anything?

It's horrible!

We'll find proof.

He'll give himself away in time.

For now, don't let those four out of your sight.

– Sir! – Sir!

THUNDER BURGER

THUNDER BURGER Did you see the news this morning?

All four of the men we caught were released!

They were searched,

but none of them had the jewel on them.

That's really weird.

It's almost like a magic trick.

By the way, where's the kitten?

It's at my house.

How did it go at your house, Boruto?

Did you get permission to keep the kitten?

About that…

Can you keep it at your place a little longer, Mitsuki?

Let me guess, you can't keep it either?

It's not that.

I forgot that Mom and Himawari went to visit Grandpa yesterday.

They'll be gone for two or three days.

I see.

Oh, did you give it a name, Mitsuki?

A name?

Yeah, you should give the kitten a name.

Okay, I'll think about one.

Are you leaving?

No, I was going to buy a hamburger.

You're gonna eat it?

No, I'm going to buy it before I leave,

so the kitten can eat it.