While the manga largely ignores this transition, the anime uses it to explain why Team 7 continues to function as a unit even as Boruto and Kawaki become high-profile targets.
In short, Episode 227 is "wholesome" but vital. It rewards long-term viewers with character growth and a sense of "The Will of Fire" being passed down yet again.
She is now the official leader of Team 7, making her the first in her generation to step into a command role. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 227
Unlike early series brawls, this episode highlights the team’s growth. They realize Konohamaru isn't fighting back because the villagers are being held hostage. Boruto even revives the Sexy Jutsu for espionage rather than just a gag, showing he’s learning to use every tool in his arsenal responsibly.
This episode, titled "" serves as a poignant transition for the series, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new dynamic for our young shinobi. While technically an "anime canon" episode, it provides essential emotional closure and setup for the future of the Hidden Leaf. The Plot: A Desperate Rescue While the manga largely ignores this transition, the
The episode kicks off with the aftermath of a mission gone wrong. returns to the village critically injured and poisoned after a guard mission with Konohamaru . The mission—escorting a married couple to their new home in a mountain village—turned into a trap set by Hyogo , a notorious missing-nin from the Hidden Grass.
Team 7 (Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki) volunteers to go as backup. Because they are intimately familiar with Konohamaru’s fighting style and tactical mindset, they are the only ones Naruto and Shikamaru trust to coordinate a rescue without getting the hostages killed. She is now the official leader of Team
The episode ends with Team 7 taking one last commemorative photo with Konohamaru. This isn't just filler; it’s a narrative bridge.