Boruto: Naruto | Next Generations Episode 17

Character Spotlight: Why "Run, Sarada!" is a Boruto Essential

While often dismissed as "filler," , titled "Run, Sarada!" , is a pivotal character study that trades high-stakes battles for much-needed emotional depth. This episode marks the first time the series pivots its focus entirely to Sarada Uchiha , offering a refreshing look at her life before she takes center stage in the Naruto Gaiden arc. The Plot: A "Simple" Mission Gone Wrong Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 17

With Chōchō Akimichi 's help, Sarada tracks the bear to a traditional ceremony where items are floated down a river. Character Spotlight: Why "Run, Sarada