EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Boruto's development of a new Rasengan in the preceding episode, this installment crystallizes the training arc's progress by showing tangible results for both Boruto and Sarada. Sitting at episode 171 of 293, it lands in the series' middle stretch where foundational power-ups are being established before higher-stakes confrontations. The episode sets the stage for both characters to begin applying their enhanced abilities in real combat scenarios, bridging dedicated preparation into the action-heavy episodes ahead.