EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 174 directly follows the discovery of a dangerous experiment in 'The Secret Behind the Underground Room,' escalating from investigation into full-blown confrontation as the consequences of those revelations manifest physically. This episode serves as the critical pivot point in its arc, raising the stakes significantly by introducing both the Divine Tree threat and the formidable Deepa as obstacles. It sets the stage directly for 'Beyond the Limits!,' where Boruto and Sarada are pushed past their breaking points against these escalating challenges.