Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 290 Apr 2026

Outside the village, Kawaki is eventually cornered by Code. The power dynamic is immediately lopsided:

: The resonance between Boruto and Kawaki is emphasized as the only reason Konoha isn't completely blind to Kawaki's movements. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 290

: Kawaki believes that by leaving, he can draw Code away from Konoha and Naruto. He is willing to sacrifice himself or bargain with Code to ensure the Seventh Hokage’s safety. The Confrontation with Code Outside the village, Kawaki is eventually cornered by Code

: This episode highlights Kawaki’s tactical brilliance and his unique ability to hide his "presence," which becomes a major plot point later in the series. He is willing to sacrifice himself or bargain

: Episode 290 was part of the final run of Part 1, which officially concluded with Episode 293 in March 2023. Boruto Episode 290 Dub Analysis and Highlights | TikTok

: Code reveals his plan to avenge Isshiki Otsutsuki by cultivating a Divine Tree to consume the planet's chakra.

Episode 290 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled "," marks a critical turning point in the Code Arc. It focuses on Kawaki’s growing desperation to protect Naruto, leading him to take drastic measures that set the stage for the series' final pre-timeskip battles . Plot Summary: Kawaki’s Stealthy Departure