Episode 139 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled originally aired on January 12, 2020 . This episode shifts the focus away from the main cast to highlight Team 40 , a squad specializing in sealing and restraint techniques. Plot Summary
: A teammate who uses her hair in sealing techniques. Doshu Goetsu : A teammate who uses specialized restraints. Production and Significance Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 139
: With encouragement from Team 7 (Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki), Tsuru and Doshu realize Enko's own loneliness. They decide to face their fear, successfully subduing her without the need for Ibiki's tranquilizers, which convinces him to keep Team 40 together. Key Characters and Roles Episode 139 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ,
: The veteran Hidden Leaf Jonin who returns to provide a stern but necessary mentorship to the young squad. Doshu Goetsu : A teammate who uses specialized restraints
: While largely a standalone character-building episode, it served as a bridge into the Mujina Bandits Arc , which began shortly after in Episode 141.
: The legendary interrogation specialist Ibiki Morino is assigned as their new leader. He initially suggests disbanding the team to use Enko's unique "terror" for interrogation purposes, believing her teammates cannot overcome their fear.