Despite his old age and back problems, Ohnoki demonstrates he still possesses his powerful Particle Style (Dust Release) when he uses it to save someone during the tour, though the effort causes him to collapse.
The episode follows Team 7 as they provide security for the held in the Hidden Leaf Village . While the current Kage and their predecessors (excluding Tsunade) discuss the threat of the Otsutsuki clan, the Third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki , goes missing. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 71
Fans can see former Kage like Kakashi , Mei , and A attending the summit festivities. The Final Twist Despite his old age and back problems, Ohnoki
The episode ends on a cliffhanger: Mitsuki returns home and receives a mysterious letter. In the final moments, he is seen leaving the Hidden Leaf Village after seemingly attacking two guards and discarding his forehead protector, marking the official start of the . The Hardest Rock in the World | Narutopedia | Fandom Fans can see former Kage like Kakashi ,
Ohnoki reveals the answer to the riddle is not a physical object but one's willpower or "inner foundation". This realization deeply affects Mitsuki, who is struggling with his own sense of free will.
Episode 71 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled originally aired on August 30, 2018. It serves as a pivotal bridge between the Chunin Exams and the Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc, focusing on philosophical themes of willpower and identity. Plot Overview