Inojin vs. Houki While the contestants gather at the arena, Shikamaru appoints Konohamaru to be referee for the matches. Himawari finds Mitsuki and Boruto, and tells them about how she and her friends began tracking suspicious individuals, so Boruto and Mitsuki decide to help out. Meanwhile, Naruto entices Kawaki with the promise of various ninjutsu displays in order to make him watch the exam. Konohamaru explains the rules of the exam, before announcing the first match between Houki and Inojin. Boruto and Mitsuki witness Amado thrown onto a train by suspicious people, causing them get on it as well. The match begins with Inojin using various Super Beast Scrolls, however Houki counters with Toujinbo. Inojin tries flying away, but Houki destroys his ink bird, so he hides between the rock pillars. Houki realizes that Inojin will use the Mind Transfer to ensure victory. Inojin catches Houki in the jutsu, but is unable to escape thanks to the high-level ANBU training Houki received from Sai. Houki is declared winner and Sai congratulates both of them for their efforts. Konohamaru reveals the next match is going to be between Wasabi and Iwabe. Meanwhile, Mitsuki and Boruto enter the train but find no one on board.