: The episode ends with Deepa reaching the border of the Land of Haze, setting the stage for a brutal confrontation.
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. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 165
: Rather than simply fighting back, Boruto shows significant character development by attempting to understand the trauma the Haze ninjas faced as orphans. He recognizes the tragedy of "unnecessary sacrifice" and tries to convince Hiruga that they can find a different way. Key Plot Developments : The episode ends with Deepa reaching the
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 : Rather than simply fighting back, Boruto shows
: 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.