: This episode adapts Chapter 61 of the Boruto manga.
: Kawaki uses a "shadow clone" bait-and-switch to fool the sensory ninja guarding him. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 290
: The resonance between Boruto and Kawaki is emphasized as the only reason Konoha isn't completely blind to Kawaki's movements. : This episode adapts Chapter 61 of the Boruto manga
: The dubbed version of this episode features high-intensity performances as Boruto confronts Code for the first time. : The dubbed version of this episode features
: Code mocks Kawaki’s offer, asserting that his list of targets (which includes Naruto and Sasuke) is not negotiable. He begins to physically overpower Kawaki just as Boruto arrives to intervene. Key Highlights and Themes
: Kawaki believes that by leaving, he can draw Code away from Konoha and Naruto. He is willing to sacrifice himself or bargain with Code to ensure the Seventh Hokage’s safety. The Confrontation with Code
Episode 290 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled "," marks a critical turning point in the Code Arc. It focuses on Kawaki’s growing desperation to protect Naruto, leading him to take drastic measures that set the stage for the series' final pre-timeskip battles . Plot Summary: Kawaki’s Stealthy Departure