Boruto - Naruto Next Generations - 290 -720p--m... 2021 Jun 2026

While the adult sensory ninjas are fooled by Kawaki's "presence," Boruto is the only one who senses something is off. Due to their shared genetic link via the Karma mark , Boruto is able to track Kawaki when no one else can.

The episode heavily explores Kawaki's psychological state. His loyalty to Naruto borders on unhealthy obsession. Having grown up abused by Jigen, Naruto's kindness is the only warmth Kawaki has ever known. He is willing to sacrifice his own life, his citizenship in Konoha, and his bonds with others just to eliminate any threat to the Hokage. The Karma Resonance

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.

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Episode 290 falls within the "Labyrinth Game" arc (anime-original, episodes 282–286 were the previous arc; by 290, the story is in a different phase – actually let me correct: Episode 290 is part of the "Sasuke Retsuden" adaptation? No – checking accurately: Episode 290 is actually the final episode of the "Labyrinth Game" arc (episodes 287–290), where Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki are trapped inside a fake leaf village.).

For Kawaki, this "protection" is a cage that prevents him from taking the proactive measures he believes are necessary to save Naruto. This conflict highlights his growing obsession; his devotion to Naruto has shifted from gratitude to a stifling, singular focus that drives him toward radical independence. The Strategy of Invisibility

: While the official sensory team is fooled, Boruto senses something is wrong. He identifies that the "Kawaki" in their home is a decoy and realizes the real Kawaki has left .