Generations Episode 290 — Boruto: Naruto Next

: The resonance between Boruto and Kawaki is emphasized as the only reason Konoha isn't completely blind to Kawaki's movements.

Outside the village, Kawaki is eventually cornered by Code. The power dynamic is immediately lopsided:

: This episode highlights Kawaki’s tactical brilliance and his unique ability to hide his "presence," which becomes a major plot point later in the series. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 290

: Kawaki uses a "shadow clone" bait-and-switch to fool the sensory ninja guarding him.

: Boruto is the only one who realizes Kawaki is missing, as he can sense Kawaki's presence due to their shared Otsutsuki resonance (Karma). He secretly follows him into the woods outside the village. : The resonance between Boruto and Kawaki is

: Kawaki believes that by leaving, he can draw Code away from Konoha and Naruto. He is willing to sacrifice himself or bargain with Code to ensure the Seventh Hokage’s safety. The Confrontation with Code

: Code reveals his plan to avenge Isshiki Otsutsuki by cultivating a Divine Tree to consume the planet's chakra. : Kawaki uses a "shadow clone" bait-and-switch to

: Episode 290 transitions from the slower-paced village life into the high-stakes, fast-paced action of the manga-canon "Code's Invasion" storyline. Production Context