After escaping the barrier in the previous episode, Team 7 is immediately intercepted by , the second eldest of the Haze quadruplets. Determined to buy time for his brother Asaka to escape with the Hashirama Cell , Hiruga activates a forbidden sacrificial jutsu—a tar-like sludge that immobilizes both himself and the Konoha shinobi.
: He calls out Boruto for being a "spoiled" ninja from a prosperous nation like the Land of Fire, having never known true starvation or the desperation that drives the Land of Haze. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 165
This jutsu creates a "sinkhole" effect: the closer an object is to Hiruga, the faster it sinks. It becomes clear that Hiruga is fully prepared to die to ensure the success of their mission, a mindset that deeply confuses Boruto. Clashing Ideals: Great Nations vs. Struggling Lands After escaping the barrier in the previous episode,
: A weakened Omoi eventually catches up to the group to deliver a chilling warning: the merciless Kara member Deepa has already killed his subordinates and is closing in on Asaka and the Hashirama Cell. This jutsu creates a "sinkhole" effect: the closer
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