By - Che Browndon
Written-On - March 6 2023
The Code arc has just taking an unexpected turn in Boruto episode 290. Fans got confirmation of an Otsutsuki ability that already existed in Naruto. Code is on a quest for revenge for the death of his Master Otsutsuki Isshiki, he now has all the information he needs about what happened to Isshiki. He now has allies stronger than Jigen whose names are Eida and Daemon. He also has Bug and now wants to carry-out his plans for Konoha and also achieve his goals. In Boruto episode 290, Code made his first move towards achieving his goals which can be seen below. If you have not caught up to Boruto Episode 290 or the Code arc, it is recommended you don’t read this article as it contains major spoilers.
Boruto episode 290 opens up with a conversation between Kawaki, Boruto, Inojin and Shikadai. Kawaki is being watched by Nishi who is part of the sensory division in Konoha. Kawaki and the others notice Nishi watching them because he is blatantly open making it very obvious. Boruto then talks about how he works so hard every day and he doesn’t even bother to hide. Shikadai then tells Boruto he’s being targeted along with Kawaki by an enemy who could appear anywhere at any time .He goes on saying they should be happy to have been assigned a guard . The enemy Shikadai here is referring to is Code. Boruto then tells Shikadai Nishi won’t be of any help. Nishi intervenes saying he can hear what they’re saying. Inojin tells everyone Nishi is a sensory type with his role being to inform the others about Boruto, Kawaki and the enemy’s location despite Boruto feeling insecure about being watched 24/7. Inojin also makes mention of how the sensory team is very skilled and the leaf is protected by a sensory system which can detent anyone unless the enemy is able to erase their chakra signature giving Kawaki an idea.
The second interaction in this episode was between Amado and Shikamru at the roof of the Hokage’s office. Amado tells Shikamaru he’s surprised the leaf has a hard time finding Code talking about how Code might be skilled but he isn’t particularly bright saying it was just an unexpected event. Shikamaru then reveals his distrust towards Amado saying he believes everything is going according to Amados’ Master plan. Amado asks Shikamaru to stop with all the accusations saying it was truly an unexpected turn of events. He also said Kawaki devotion and love was unexpected as that’s what fuels his action now asking himself it’s because Kawaki has never experienced parental love. He then wonders if I’ts actually love or it’s obsession. Shikamaru unsure of Code’s devotion to Isshiki asks Amado if Code has gotten depressed and won’t attack the leaf because he still hasn’t shown up but both deny that with Amado talking about Shikamaru’s optimism.
At the Uzumaki household, we see Hinata watching a soap opera along with Naruto who fell asleep in the
living room , Himawari is sleeping in her room and Boruto is also playing a video game in the living room.
Kawaki then tells Hinata he’s taking out the trash and even when she asks why he’s doing so late at night,
he says he doesn’t want to forget. Kawaki goes out with Nishi watching, he throws out the trash and jumps in
a bush just in the Uzumaki compound. Kawaki has a plan and Nishi is surprised. While in there, Kawaki
creates a shadow clone which enters the Uzumaki house. Boruto gets a weird feeling and goes talking to
Kawaki’s clone but the clone goes straight to the bathroom. Boruto at the door of the bathroom tries talking
to the doppleganger but then he gets a strange feeling, It’s a new sensation to our young lad. He senses
a presence outside. Nishi not knowing what’s occurring thinks everything’s okay. Eida watching everything
with her Senrigan says Kawaki has erased his chakra signature and that it’s a trick that comes naturally to
all Otsutsuki. This might be a reason why it Kaguya, Isshiki and Momoshiki couldn’t be easily sensed by
Naruto and Sasuke. Eida wonders if kawaki did so instinctually (meaning on instinct) intrigued by Kwawki’s
plan.
Boruto still infront of the bathroom insists Kawaki should open the door because he feels something’s not
right not knowing its Kawak’s doppleganger (shadow clone) that’s in there. The shadow clone wont let Boruto
in. Naruto shows up and Boruto tells him Kawaki is planning something. Boruto gets that same sensation and
goes out with Naruto but the real Kawaki already left the Uzumaki compound. Naruto inquires with Nishi about
what Boruto is saying but Nishi says everything’s clear. Boruto runs back inside while insisting something’s
wrong and he feels Kawaki is going further away. Naruto tells Boruto a shadow clone can’t fool the sensory
division. Naruto asks Kawaki to open the bathroom door and when he does so, they realize it’s a Shadow
clone.
Eida tells Code Kawaki’s location as he heads West to the forest, Code already placed his belts around the area. Code teleports there and chases Kawaki in a beautiful animation sequence. He listens to Eida by putting his left ear in a belt on his palm. His left ear then comes out of a belt placed on Eida’s arm making him hear what she says. Kawaki notices Code is chasing him. Code places a belt on the back of Kawaki’s clothes, from this fans realize Code can place belts with no physical contact just by waving his claw hands. Code also puts another belt on a tree. He enters into the belt on the tree and comes out of Kawaki clothes from the back.
Back in Konoha, the sensory division can’t locate Kawaki. Naruto tells Shikamaru and Ino he erased his Chakra signature and Nishi was surprised as he thought everything was alright. Naruto is able to communicate to the others over a long distance via Ino. Naruto tells them Boruto can sense Kawaki but Boruto refuses saying he can’t sense Kawaki now insisting on how Kawaki tricked them all. Boruto goes on saying he can’t sense Kawaki because he’s far way now. Naruto asks the sensory team to find Kawaki telling Boruto to stay out of it but Boruto goes out on his own and heads West
In the forest, there’s a battle between Kawaki and Code. Kawaki tries to cut Code with his modified arm but Code blocks with his claw-link modified arms. He kicks Kawaki but Kawaki quickly counters by shooting a blast at Code. The blast enters Code belt on his body and teleports to another location still in the forest. Kawaki starts talking to Code, he asks Code to kill him and let everyone else be especially Naruto as he’s the one who killed Isshiki. Code mocks asking he did all this for that ridiculous offer. He hits Kawaki but Eida asks him to stop so he doesn’t damage Kawaki face. Code then says he will kill everyone responsible for his Masters death and become an Otsutsuki. He then says he’s excluded Kawaki from his list because someone wants to meet him. Code tries taking Kawaki with him but Boruto Kicks Code stopping him.
According to Eida, Boruto followed Kawaki by sensing his Chakra signature. She goes on saying maybe it’s because they’re both Otsutsuki or they share a special bond. Kawaki asks Boruto to stay away telling Code to take him. Boruto refuses saying the others will track his chakra to find out their location. Kawaki says that’s what he was trying to avoid because he loves Naruto too much. Code asks Kawaki what he can do to protect Naruto. According to Kawaki, Code removed his name from the revenge list because of someone, this person is the reason Code won’t kill him. He goes on saying this person must have great influence to make Code not want to kill him and wants to negotiate with them instead. This person in question is Eida. Code then decides to go with Kawaki but Boruto still denies insisting on Naruto not wanting this. He later punches Kawaki saying he will protect him even though he understand Kawaki’s desire to protect Naruto. The episode ends with Boruto activating his Karma ready to phase off against Code next episode
Boruto episode 290 sets up an intense battle between Narto's sons and Code. Boruto episode 291 airs on the 12th March 2023 so make sure you remember the date and yes, you should be excited.
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