Anna Karenina

I think it's a little scorched…

It's okay, it's okay.

I like it a little charred.

Do you want some?

Huh? S-Sure…

I'm going!

What about your headband?

I don't wanna be caught wearing something so uncool.

Come on…

In our day, nothing made us happier than wearing it.

It is just a sign of the times?

I don't think that's the case…

Lord Seventh, I'm sorry… but it's time.

I guess I don't have time anymore to even relax, huh?

You said you wanted to see him off today,

so I actually shuffled your schedule around.

And I'm grateful.

You have seven meetings,

and you have to observe a practice session.

So, get ready for a full day.

I guess I have no choice.

Okay, Hinata, I'm off, ya know.

Formation of the Three-Man Squad?

Formation of the Three-Man Squad? 'Morning.

Formation of the Three-Man Squad? Hey, Denki, your outfit looks great!

You think?

Hey, hey Sarada, what team do you think we'll be on?

You know…we don't even know if we'll be on the same team.

But we're so in tune with each other.

There's no way we'll be separated!

But Cho-Cho, what about your legendary—

That would be interesting!

If that's the case, Shikadai, let's team up.

Listen, the Sensei are the ones who will decide.

Anyway, I'd hate to be teamed with someone

who leaves everything up to chance, like you.

You always act without a plan for success.

Haven't you ever heard the phrase, "playing it by ear"?

You're too close…

Your spit's flying.

What will be, will be.

You just have to stand ready for it.

Sensei's here!

W-We've been waiting for you!

Whoa!

I personally taught these new recruits,

and I'm confident about sending them off into the world.

Wow!

What just happened?

Ugh!

So filthy!

It's your fault!

I couldn't help it. I was pushed!

I don't care about that! You know what—?

What do you mean? You're—!

Attention!

You might have graduated from the Academy,

but that's nothing more than a checkpoint.

That's what he says,

but no one cried harder than he did during the graduation ceremony.

I know, right?

What was that?

Nothing!

Your training isn't over.

Don't think you can escape my "love," after this either.

– Yes, sir! – Yes, sir!

Now before I announce the teams…

Sumire, what is a three-man squad?

I-It's a three-man team made in order for shinobi to fulfill missions!

You got half of it right.

A three-man squad is a team of comrades,

who hold each other's lives in their hands.

The reason is because teamwork is the factor

that distinguishes between life or death.

From this moment, as ninja, you will be beginning

a relationship that will continue for the rest of your life.

Never forget that.

All right, when I call your names, you will quietly go to the other room.

Denki Kaminarimon!

Yes!

Metal Lee!

Yes!

Iwabe Yuino!

Yes!

You three are Team 5!

– We did it! – We did it!

Good to be working with you!

Wasabi Izuno.

Yes!

Sumire Kakei.

Yes!

Namida Suzumeno.

Y-Yes!

You three are Team 15!

If you're gonna get emotional over something like this,

I dread what lies ahead.

Houki Taketori.

Yes.

Hako Kuroi.

Uh-huh.

Renga Kokubo.

Yes!

You three are Team 25!

You guys…

Good to be working with you.

Don't hold me back.

Enko Onikuma.

Yes!

Doushu Goetsu!

Yes!

Tsuru Itoi.

Yes!

Team 40!

In the end, the only ones left are the six of us…

Well, like they say… The last one gets the worm.

No, they don't say that.

This is exciting isn't it, Boruto?

Y-Yeah.

Okay, continuing on…

I knew it. It's Cho-Shika-Ino again…

It's Ino-Shika-Cho.

I don't want the role of setting you straight all the time!

What a drag to be on the same Team 10 as our dads.

The remaining ones automatically will be on the same team.

Your team will be…

Team 3!

Oh, not Team 7?

And your leader will be me!

Big Bro Konohamaru!

Will you just start calling me "Sensei"? C'mon!

Sensei…

What's the big idea, Sarada?

We're supposed to put our lives in the hands of our team mates, right?

If that's the case, compatibility and balance are crucial.

The same way that a shuriken will fly straight because of balance.

A shuriken that's unbalanced will not fly straight.

I acknowledge Boruto's skills, but our compatibility is another matter.

It's fun because you don't know where it'll end up.

If you don't even understand the beauty in that,

I sure don't wanna team up with you!

In other words,

you just want to be on a team where everyone gets along?

I request to be placed on another team!

Sarada, don't be hasty.

I'm not being hasty!

I made up my mind to become the Hokage!

I don't have the time to take detours!

If you're that adamant…

Both of you, come with me!

TEACHER'S LOUNGE

TEACHER'S LOUNGE A direct appeal?

What's that?

FIRE It's this.

If we submit this to Lord Seventh,

he'll reconsider the team match-ups?

It's basically a relief measure.

Just give it directly to Lord Seventh.

Thank you very much!

Hey, Sarada!

You're not getting a head start!

So, it's happening again this year.

Yes…

Wait up, Sarada!

I said I'll submit it myself!

EXPLOSION

Why that—!

There are always genin who aren't happy with the team groupings.

But to my knowledge, in the past…

changes made as a result of a direct appeal…

Have been nil.

Like I'd let you have your way!

Don't get in my way!

Hey, is that the thing called the Sharingan?

It's none of your business!

Hey, let me see it!

Showing me won't wear it out, right?

You're so annoying!

Sh-Shadow Paralysis?!

I wondered what all that noise was, and I find you two.

We came to make a request to Lord Seventh.

We want to change teams!

This year too? What a drag…