自来也から出された課題をやり遂げるため、ボルトと少年のナルトは再び修業を開始する。徐々に成果も出始めうれしいふたりだが、そんな中ボルトは思い切ってナルトに、仲間だったサスケがなぜ、里を抜けたのかを聞いてみることにする。

一方、自来也から素性を疑われ言葉を失うサスケ。だが自来也は、危険な存在であるウラシキから本気でナルトを守ろうとしているサスケに「詮索はしない」と告げ、ふたりは協力してウラシキを倒し、ナルトを守る策を考えることにする。

Boruto and the others are involved in a robbery incident at Fushuu Castle, and on top of being branded criminals, they are being pursued by a gang from the Land of Silence. Although they're determined to capture the true culprits, the gang keeps attacking and hampering their efforts!

After finding out that Konohamaru and Mugino have gone missing, Team 7 is ordered to go to their last known location and investigate what happened. Team 7 and Katasuke arrive at the airship wreckage, but are attacked by strange puppets.

Araumi is furious about the loss of family members and many of his subordinates during the battles so far. He officially declares war against the Land of Water. Upon hearing this, Mizukage decides to fight him to the bitter end. As war between the Land of Water and the pirates becomes inevitable, Boruto is confused by Ikada’s decision to fight the Land of Water. He does everything he can to prevent any more casualties, and Sarada and Mitsuki assist him in his efforts.