Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 23 Jun 2026

Episode 23, “Bonds Come in All Shapes” (姿はいろいろ, Sugata wa Iroiro ), originally aired on September 6, 2017. Directed by Masayuki Kouda and written by Hideto Tanaka, the episode falls between the Chunin Exams’ final rounds and the invasion by Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki. Unlike battle-centric episodes, this installment focuses on interpersonal dynamics, particularly between Naruto Uzumaki (the Seventh Hokage) and his son, Boruto.

Rather than focusing on high-stakes combat, shifts its lens to the aftermath. The team is decommissioned temporarily while the village assesses the political fallout from their unauthorized actions during the mission. Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 23

"I came for the action, but I stayed for the team dynamics. This is the episode where Boruto became a real protagonist to me." "Mitsuki asking 'What is a bond?' gave me chills. He’s such a fascinating character." "Finally, an episode that understands that talking things out can be just as intense as a fight scene." Rather than focusing on high-stakes combat, shifts its

Episode 23 is undeniably a Mitsuki episode. Up until this point, Mitsuki was a fan-favorite for his deadpan humor and mysterious origins, but his motivations were opaque. Was he a spy? A ticking time bomb? Or simply a boy trying to find his place? This is the episode where Boruto became a