Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 231 < EXTENDED ● >

, titled " The Rusty Sword ," aired on January 9, 2022. This character-driven episode focuses on Tsubaki Kurogane and Team 15 as they confront a threat from Tsubaki's past in the Land of Iron. Plot Summary

: Some viewers noted the irony of Wasabi leading the team as a Chūnin while Tsubaki, who clearly possessed superior combat skills and the resolve to finish a life-or-death fight, remained a Genin. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 231 - Anime Review Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 231

The episode begins with Team 15—composed of , Namida Suzumeno , and Tsubaki Kurogane —being tasked to investigate a series of violent robberies targeting traveling merchants. At a hospital, a traumatized victim reacts with fear to the sound of Tsubaki's sword, suggesting the attacker was a samurai. , titled " The Rusty Sword ," aired on January 9, 2022

: The episode received positive remarks for its "show, don't tell" approach, using subtle animation details like Tsubaki’s shaking hands to convey emotional turmoil. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 231 - Anime

With encouragement from her teammates, particularly her captain Wasabi, Tsubaki regains her resolve. She realizes she does not have to carry her guilt alone and successfully utilizes her to defeat and ultimately kill Sazanka. Key Characters and Voice Cast Japanese Voice Actor (Seiyū) English Voice Actor Tsubaki Kurogane Juri Nagatsuma Erica Mendez Wasabi Izuno Natsumi Yamada Cassandra Lee Morris Namida Suzumeno Sara Matsumoto Tara Sands Sazanka Chado Horii Ryan Colt Levy Mifune Katsumi Cho Sources: Reception and Analysis