Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (dub) Episode 178 Apr 2026

A mysterious visitor arrives in Konoha: Ao , the former right-hand man to the Fifth Mizukage. Long thought dead after the same blast that killed Shikamaru and Ino's fathers, Ao reveals he survived through a miracle and years of grueling rehabilitation using Scientific Ninja Tools provided by Katasuke Tono. Key Character Highlights Role in Episode Shikamaru Nara

Reflects on her father's legacy while managing the village's new sensory barrier system. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 178

Delivers a moving speech at the cemetery, emphasizing that the current peace is a gift from the fallen. A mysterious visitor arrives in Konoha: Ao ,

Ao’s survival is the series' first major showcase of how advanced technology can "restore" a broken shinobi, a theme central to the upcoming Ao Arc (also known as the Vessel Arc). Delivers a moving speech at the cemetery, emphasizing

The final scene shows Ao catching a falling leaf with his mechanical hand, a subtle hint at his restored combat abilities and his mysterious connection to the organization Kara . Why it Matters