Boruto: Naruto Next: Generations: 1г—39

: Frustrated, Mitsuki snaps and activates his Sage Transformation for the first time. He rejects both paths, steals the scroll Orochimaru was after, and chooses to forge his own destiny. The Resolution

: During a battle with Log, Mitsuki discovers that Log is actually an older version of himself—another artificial clone created by Orochimaru. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: 1Г—39

This episode is unique because it adapts a one-shot manga by original series creator , titled " Naruto Gaiden: The Road Illuminated by the Full Moon ". Critics from Anime News Network praised the episode for its philosophical depth and for humanizing Orochimaru as a parent. : Frustrated, Mitsuki snaps and activates his Sage

: Orochimaru informs Mitsuki that he is his "parent" and that they must retrieve Mitsuki’s stolen memories from a mysterious ninja named Log . This episode is unique because it adapts a

: In the present day, Mitsuki realizes that while he is the "moon," Boruto will be his "sun" that illuminates his path, confirming his decision to stay in the Leaf Village. Production Context