Ep. 165: Boruto faces Hiruga's sealing jutsu after escaping Yuuga's barrier.
Aired on September 13, 2020
Boruto and his companions successfully evade Yuuga's barrier, only to encounter his younger brother Hiruga. Hiruga, driven by a similar dedication to his mission as Yuuga, employs his jutsu to seal away the group. While Boruto struggles to break the technique, he is confused by the opponents' ferocious combat style and their apparent willingness to sacrifice their lives. This event occurs during the Kara Actuation Arc, specifically episode 9 out of 19. The narrative highlights the intense threat posed by Hiruga and the baffling nature of the enemy's tactics.
Episodes
- Ep. 161 · Boruto and Konohamaru infiltrate Fushuu Castle to retrieve Hashirama Cell from Sakuya
- Ep. 162 · Boruto and allies face pursuit by Land of Silence gang while framed for Fushuu Castle robbery
- Ep. 163 · Team 7 and Mugino face Deepa while pursuing culprits after ninja encounter
- Ep. 164 · Boruto and Team Confront Thieves in Land of Haze
- Ep. 165 · Boruto faces Hiruga's sealing jutsu after escaping Yuuga's barrier.
- Ep. 166 · Team 7 faces Deepa while Victor separates the jonin to secure the Hashirama Cells.
- Ep. 167 · Boruto and Sarada recover from their defeat while Mitsuki returns to Orochimaru for treatment.
- Ep. 168 · Boruto and Sarada start training while Konohamaru investigates Victor's company
- Ep. 169 · Team 10 joins Sand ninja for a mission involving a dangerous Ootsutsuki Puppet and the return of Deepa.