Boruto was on the verge of falling apart. He had never expected anyone to mock him like that, especially his own uncle. It had dealt a serious blow to his young heart, leaving him thoroughly depressed.
Seeing that he had teased him enough, Meihui walked over and patted Boruto's head.
"All right, you just lost a fight. Next time you see him, beat him and settle the score."
Boruto looked up without saying anything, but the determination in his eyes needed no further explanation.
What they did not know was that Boro, who had fled to the border of the Land of Fire, had finally had enough of the pursuers on his tail. He decisively stopped running and easily took out the Konoha Ninja chasing him.
Boro's abilities were formidable. Not only could he produce a black mist virus, but he also possessed the Lava Release kekkei genkai and regenerative abilities. His body had been modified with Scientific Ninja Tools as well.
He was incredibly strong. If that brat Boruto had not had Momoshiki's help, their entire group would have been wiped out long ago. How could anything that followed have happened?
After running for ages, Boro finally remembered that he had no reason to fear these small-fry Konoha Ninja. It took only a little effort to finish off everyone pursuing him.
"Tch, that's it? I thought you'd be tougher."
Boro swaggered away, thinking as he walked about how to send word back to Kara that Kawaki was in Konoha. But the moment that thought occurred to him, he slapped himself.
"Am I an idiot? Why shouldn't I claim all the credit myself?"
And so, despite already being halfway along his route, Boro turned around and headed back. He wanted to try his luck near Konoha, preferably by grabbing a