Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 278 -

Reveals a dark criminal past as a killer who turned to asceticism after a life-changing encounter with a priest.

Desires to return home to make amends with his grandmother.

Is desperate to deliver a payment that will save his struggling company. The Big Reveal: A Traitor in the Midst

Batta, driven by a need to buy back her birthplace from developers, initially considers killing Yatsume to survive.

After cross-referencing records, they discover that Kiseru Gankun has an unclear background and is identified as a Kara Outer .

By striking the floor's weakest point—a technique Batta assists with by using her specialized knowledge—the group breaks through to the sub-floor, allowing everyone to survive. Key Character Motivations

The episode's climax shifts back to Konoha, where Sarada and Kawaki investigate the passenger list from the missing Thunder Train.

Simultaneously, inside the labyrinth, Batta swipes a hidden communication device and whispers to Boruto that one of them is working for the enemy. Discussion & Reviews