Boruto 138 vf ep

"Seeing Boruto, various classmates, and the Uzumaki family dynamic through Mitsuki’s eyes makes for an interesting if uneventful episode."

Normally this is where I’d ask you what you thought of Boruto episode 138, but I do’t think that question really matters this week. It was just a useless filler episode anyway. So instead, what are your thoughts on the preview we got to see of the next episode?

Although none of the Hidden Leaf 12 (outside of Sasuke, of course) have any recollection of what transpired, Boruto’s latest adventure is liable to have a number of lasting impacts on the show’s bigger picture. For starters, Urashiki, who had served as the series’ Big Bad until this point, has been vanquished, and a new villain will need to step in to fill his shoes. Furthermore, Boruto, who couldn’t be in the same room with his father for more than a minute without blowing up, now has a brand new respect for Naruto and a firsthand understanding of his childhood struggles.

Episode 136 serves as a fitting epilogue to one of Boruto’s strongest story arcs yet. It probably won’t be long before our favorite Hidden Leaf heroes face their next big challenge, but with Urashiki gone and the Uzumakis closer than ever before, Boruto and the gang have earned a bit of downtime. While the final battle against Urashiki taking place in the past initially seemed a little out-of-left-field, it ultimately paved the way for emotional development in the main characters, exciting action, and some of the most amusing comedy the show has given us.

The rest of the episode unfolds at a comparatively leisurely pace, with new narrative seeds planted at various points throughout. Although Jugo is initially hesitant, it doesn’t take him long to develop a rapport with Boruto, whose trademark stubbornness prohibits him from complying with Jugo’s wishes. Having spent a fair amount of time with

Intrigued by Boruto’s ability to inspire his peers and attract friends, Mitsuki sets to work gathering information from his closest confidantes. Inojin posits that Boruto is popular because he doesn’t care what others think but acknowledges that his attitude often makes bad situations worse, effectively creating problems for Sumire. This prompts Mitsuki to visit the hospitalized class rep, who reveals that her entire family is dead and her constant drive for success stems from a desire to catch up to her late father. Deciding to gather information straight from the source, Mitsuki accepts an invitation to have dinner at the

Mitsuki’s detached observation of Boruto raises even more questions about his mysterious origins. The parent manga and preceding feature film go into a little more depth on the subject, but the sight of Orochimaru’s silhouette during the flashback sequence only helps confirm the obvious. Chronologically, Boruto and Sarada won’t learn the secret of Mitsuki’s parentage until after the events of the movie, assuming the TV series’ continuity sticks to the same timeline. In Sasuke’s Story, it’s stated that the village is keeping careful tabs on Orochimaru’s whereabouts, so perhaps Naruto recognizes Mitsuki (or at least has a good idea of who he was) but chooses not to out him when he visits his home. If not, their security is clearly lacking.