Nine-Tails (chapter)

" Nine-Tails " ( 九尾 , Kyūbi ) is chapter 9 of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

## Summary [ ]

Jura is surprised to find Himawari instead of Naruto . Shikadai reports contact to the sensor team and requests backup. Jura pulls out a book from his cape to confirm information on Shikadai's identity. Shikadai asks if they want to leave a message for the Hokage , but Jura shocks them by telling them they were on Naruto's trail by follow the Nine-Tails ' chakra signature. Shikadai stops Inojin from sharing info on Naruto's supposed death. Jura is confused about it as well, delight that the world keeps raising more questions for him. He attempts to ensnare Himawari in a tree, but Shikadai stops it , allowing Inojin to pull her out, and Chōchō to catch her. Jura is impressed by their team-work, and makes it clear they have no ill-intent with Team 10 , but will attack if they keep interfering with Himawari. Shikamaru contacts Shikadai, who updates him on the God Trees ' goals. Himawari is confused by their interest in her. Amado worries about Kawaki , and wonders what Jura is. Koji notifies Boruto that the trees made a move, signalling to which toad he should teleport . Jura confirms why they're after Himawari, confusing everyone because they thought the Nine-Tails was dead, and intends to get answers by devouring her.

A toad contacts Shikamaru, notifying him of Boruto's arrival, and instructing him to have Ino establish communications again. Kawaki wakes up, Delta complaining she couldn't face Ada if something happened to him. He dismisses it on account of his regeneration ability, but she counters that he still shouldn't be reckless. Delta gives him the coordinates of the invaders, but he's focused on Boruto's arrival. Boruto confirms it's the God Trees on account of their Wood Release jutsu. Shikamaru contacts him, informing him of the trees' focus on Himawari and the Nine-Tails' chakra. Kawaki reports Boruto's presence to the sensor team, and asks if the invaders are his friends. Boruto puts Shikamaru on hold, and criticises Kawaki for focusing on him instead of Konoha's enemies. Kawaki attacks him, but Boruto dodges two Sukunahikona attacks, and knocks Kawaki down in one move, admonishing him for insufficient training. Delta wonders how much Boruto has trained instead. Kawaki activates his Kāma , causing Boruto's to resonate in response. The toad urges Boruto to retreat, else he might lose control. Boruto flies away, leaving Kawaki puzzled about the lack of control. Inojin takes Himawari onto his bird while Shikadai holds Jura in place. Jura charges a Tailed Beast Ball through his eye. Chōchō knocks him off balance, causing him to miss Shikadai. Sarada and Sumire rush towards the explosion. Inojin grabs Chōchō and Shikadai, and leaves. Hidari finds them fools for not delivering Himawari under threat of death, but Jura deems finding out what motivates them past survival instinct to be a crucial piece of information as well. Team 10 discusses what to do, and Himawari requests to be dropped off to escape on her own. She is concerned about their safety, and suddenly finds herself in a mental plane, where a miniature Nine-Tails complains about being detected by the Ten-Tails . Himawari recognises the tailed beast as the Nine-Tails.