Kurama explains his role as a Tailed Beast and shares the dark history he and Naruto share. He draws deep parallels between Kawaki's childhood of isolation and Naruto’s own upbringing as an outcast:
Episode 201 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled is a pivotal moment that bridges the gap between Naruto’s past and Kawaki’s future. A Connection Formed in Silence Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 201
The episode begins as Naruto falls asleep while watching over Kawaki, who is painstakingly trying to piece together the flower vase he accidentally broke. Suddenly, the , manifests himself to Kawaki. Initially startled, Kawaki learns that Kurama was requested by the Five Kage to watch over him while the Hokage rests. Kurama’s Retelling of Naruto’s Past Kurama explains his role as a Tailed Beast
Both were used as vessels for immense power against their will—Kawaki with the Karma and Naruto with the Nine-Tails. Suddenly, the , manifests himself to Kawaki
Inspired by Naruto’s journey, Kawaki decides to formally begin ninja training.
Kurama recounts how the village once feared and shunned Naruto, just as Kawaki feels like an outsider now.
Hearing that Naruto overcame this hatred through bonds with friends and family moves Kawaki to tears, deepening his respect for the Seventh Hokage. Training and a New Resolve