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Kawaki slips past his guard, Nishi, by using a shadow clone as a decoy while his real self exits the village to confront
In episode 290 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled "
The episode highlights Kawaki’s deepening obsession, with many viewers finding his actions both terrifying and rational given his upbringing.
Following the shocking events where Kawaki takes extreme measures to protect Naruto, this episode dives into his twisted perspective. Kawaki, having committed himself to eliminating any threat to the Seventh Hokage, justifies his actions to a concerned Boruto and Shikamaru.
He leaves a shadow clone in his room to deceive the sensory ninja stationed outside, including Shikamaru’s son, Shikadai. Kawaki then slips out of the Uzumaki household unnoticed, heading into the surrounding forests to confront Code alone. Boruto's Discovery
| Aspect | Manga (Ch. 71) | Anime (Ep. 290) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Action via still frames | Tension & atmosphere | | Sarada’s Role | Brief Chidori | Extended tactical analysis | | Eida’s Ability | Passive observation | Active psychological horror (Senrigan zoom) | | Village Damage | Implied | Explicit (civilian casualties shown) |
The episode begins in a state of high alert. After the death of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, Code has sworn to continue his will and become a divine being himself, with the power to become a new "Ōtsutsuki god." Now, with two powerful new allies, Eida and her brother Daemon, he poses a massive threat, one that the Hidden Leaf Village cannot ignore. Because Boruto and Kawaki are Code's primary targets, they are placed under constant, 24/7 surveillance by the village’s sensory shinobi, much to their chagrin.
The episode begins with Boruto and Kawaki under strict 24/7 surveillance by Konoha’s sensory team, a measure meant to protect them from the looming threat of Code. Frustrated by the constant watch, Kawaki learns from Inojin that the sensory team can only track chakra signatures. Narutopedia
It is the last true "strategy" episode before the series devolves into raw brawling. It honors the legacy of Naruto by prioritizing tactical retreats and resource management over brute force.
