Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Episode 27

: Boruto uses a variation of Wind Release to free himself from a trap, while Iwabee delivers the final blow to defeat Hachiya. Denki is safely rescued, and Hachiya’s gang retreats in shame. Major Character Revelations

: Kagura confesses that during his time at the Academy, he entered a trance-like state during a duel and nearly killed several of his classmates. This trauma left him with a deep-seated fear of drawing his sword, which he struggles with throughout the episode. The "Shinobi Bout" and Bonding Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 27

: Rather than reporting the incident to Chojuro (the Sixth Mizukage) and risking the cancellation of the field trip, Boruto convinces Kagura to handle the situation personally with the help of the Leaf students. : Boruto uses a variation of Wind Release

: Hachiya taunts Kagura, revealing to Boruto and the others that Kagura is the grandson of Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage. Yagura was the leader during the "Village of the Bloody Mist" era, a time of brutal internal conflict and forced killings among students. This trauma left him with a deep-seated fear

Boruto Episode 27: A Shinobi Bout of Friendship , titled " A Shinobi Bout of Friendship ," serves as a pivotal character study within the Hidden Mist Academy arc. While the episode features a rescue mission, its primary impact lies in the deep dive into the heritage and psychological struggles of Karatachi Kagura. Plot Summary: The Rescue of Denki