A child accidentally takes Kawaki’s forehead protector and runs toward the enemy scouts. Boruto, Kawaki, and Mitsuki must quickly intercept them to prevent the Funato from discovering the shinobi presence in the village.
Despite Kagura's act of good faith, Hebiichigo remains pessimistic. She incapacitates Metal Lee and attempts to flee, believing the group cannot win against the 100-man Funato squad. Episode Details Release Date: April 10, 2022. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 244
The episode explores the theme of "tools vs. people," contrasting how Shizuma used the swordsmen as pawns versus how Kagura treats them with respect and trust. A child accidentally takes Kawaki’s forehead protector and
Boruto Uzumaki, Sarada Uchiha, Mitsuki, Kawaki, Kagura Karatachi, and the Three Swordsmen (Buntan, Hebiichigo, Kyoho). She incapacitates Metal Lee and attempts to flee,
Watch a detailed review of the character shifts and the tactical setup for the battle against the Funato clan in this episode:
Kagura reveals his history with Buntan and how he helped her after she was betrayed and cast aside by Shizuma during a prison breakout.