Their Resolve

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Misuno confirms Kagura's and Hebiichigo's deaths in action while repelling the detached Funato unit with Konoha's help to Chōjūrō. Chōjūrō is frustrated, having hoped that Kagura would be Mizukage one day, and is determined to wipe out the Funato clan. A messenger arrives with a top secret message from Isari. Back in Kagura's village, everyone is in disbelief that Ikada is a Funato, but Boruto recalls the peculiarity of his body transformation, and believes it. He is heartbroken to have become the target of someone else's revenge. Misuno questions Chōjūrō why he'd agree to negotiate with the Funato. Chōjūrō personally has no reservations against wiping out the Funato, but as Mizukage, he knows the Funato maintain control over northeastern waters, and understands that drawing out the conflict would mean more casualties. Isari arrives with Jibiki. Though tense and filled with posturing, Chōjūrō and Isari agree to talk, however, the Funato suddenly take over the airwaves, and Araumi addresses Chōjūrō and the daimyō, announcing an offensive with their main forces. When Araumi says they'll crush anyone in their way, even if they're related, the Marlin Harpoon acts on its own and stabs Isari, killing him. Jibiki blames himself for not stopping Isari from coming. The harpoon attempts to attack Chōjūrō, but Misuno cuts it down. All over the Land of Water, everyone watches Araumi swear they won't back down to honour the many Funato they have lost. The Konoha shinobi and the swordsmen are shocked when Araumi announces that Ikada has joined him, and will lead them in battle, having previously thought Ikada couldn't fight. Their first target on the way to Kirigakure is the Shinonome 1. Chōjūrō gives the order to protect the power station and intercept the Funato. The captive Funato continues talking down to them, so Buntan knocks him out. Most of them want to keep fighting the Funato, even if Ikada is among them. Mitsuki asks Boruto what his feelings are, and Boruto still thinks of Ikada as his friend. He wants to talk Chōjūrō, who Sarada also wants to see, wishing to return Hiramekarei. Buntan and Kyohō intend to keep fighting to avenge Kagura and Hebiichigo, and attack. Iwabee and Denki protect them, buying them time to escape. Metal Lee does nothing, torn between his team-mates and his desire to avenge Hebiichigo. Kawaki is frustrated by Boruto's choice. Ikada wants the Funato main forces to sail through the Sea of Death, the shortest route to the Shinonome 1 so they can arrive before Kirigakure has time to prepare. Despite the Funato's apprehension in crossing such dangerous waters, Ikada motivates them. Chōjūrō is notified of it, and wants to set sail immediately. Araumi is pleased with Ikada's attitude. Team 7 gets close to the sea.

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